Work it Out

[TheGameHHH]

all finished, cant wait to start my weekend tomorrow at 5pm

[boosterp]

all finished, cant wait to start my weekend tomorrow at 5pm

I am jealous. I am planning yoga in a hour after my morning work out. Thank you Wii fit for nagging me.

[nate1000]

Crappy day yesterday, so I was back in the gym. A little better than Monday.

[biggirl]

gonna start walking my dog today....he and I both need it.

[lleeder]

gonna start walking my dog today....he and I both need it.

Stop feeding him apples, wine and diet coke while your at it. His farts are horrible.

[biggirl]

Stop feeding him apples, wine and diet coke while your at it. His farts are horrible.


The wine is making him sleepy all of the time....he needs more diet coke.

[TheGameHHH]

I took last night off because im a fucking slacker, or maybe i partied a little too hard this past weekend and was too tired. but i just got back from the gym tonight and im looking to make it a strong week.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back

[biggirl]

I ran to the post office today...I had to get there quick. It felt good...to run...in flip flops.

[TheGameHHH]

back and probably finished for the week unless i get super motivated tomorrow

[TheGameHHH]

I am officially re-dedicating myself to the gym after tonight. i missed yesterday again but starting tonight no more missing mondays. im even gonna be going one day on the weekend. its gonna be a crazy next month or two.

[smiler grogan]

A nice 32 minute run tonight after a lil' hiatus. Starting next week i begin a 12 week plan for my first duathalon on Nov.2nd.

[nate1000]

In the gym monday- picking up the weight again- almost back to where I was when I started slacking.

Back at it tonight.


My breasticles hurt.

[TheGameHHH]

I just got back. almost didnt go tonight but forced myself to get up off my bed and go. im glad i did.

[nate1000]

back (from last night)

[hammersavage]

I was gonna end my season at the end of September, but my buddy just approached me with an idea.

A half marathon in VEGAS in December. Runs right down the strip. Very interesting idea that I am seriously considering.

[lleeder]

I was gonna end my season at the end of September, but my buddy just approached me with an idea.

A half marathon in VEGAS in December. Runs right down the strip. Very interesting idea that I am seriously considering.

why run when there's casinos and hookers around?

[hammersavage]

why run when there's casinos and hookers around?

that's the reward. run a half on Sunday morning, it at SW at the Wynn that night. Some blow, some who-ers, poker.

[strawberrypop]

You're gonna blow a whore's poker?

[TheGameHHH]

just got back......that Vegas half marathon sounds amazing.

[hammersavage]

just got back......that Vegas half marathon sounds amazing.

it does. i looked into it more. 3 nights at MGM and the flight is $430. plus $100 for the race. I was told I'd be staked for poker. I might not be able to pass this up.

[TheGameHHH]

it does. i looked into it more. 3 nights at MGM and the flight is $430. plus $100 for the race. I was told I'd be staked for poker. I might not be able to pass this up.

if you dont go youre going to regret it

[TheGameHHH]

quick 4 mile run tonight, gotta get ready for a date

[TheGameHHH]

this is me checkin in for tuesday and tonight, forgot to hit up this thread after i got back last night.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back, im f'n tired

[Meataball23]

Jesus bro, how quick is a quick 4 miles?? Awesome that youre running so much.

On treadmill I cant manage anything under a 9 min split if Im going for 4+. When I go 3 or less I can do an 8 split but I feel like crap after.

Also running outside is a different animal entirely. Im much muuuuch slower when I dont have the t-mill pacing me

[TheGameHHH]

Jesus bro, how quick is a quick 4 miles?? Awesome that youre running so much.

On treadmill I cant manage anything under a 9 min split if Im going for 4+. When I go 3 or less I can do an 8 split but I feel like crap after.

Also running outside is a different animal entirely. Im much muuuuch slower when I dont have the t-mill pacing me

i def. dont mean quick like in the fact that i ran it fast, just that it was shorter than i usually run so it went by much quicker.

[Skellington]

It's been a very rough year health wise for me. I'm 5'8". When I was going thorugh radiation, i got down to 115lbs (very bad, very very very bad). Then i put on weight with the help of steriods, cheeseburgers, and lack of sex (125lbs, hoooray!!!!! 130 is ideal to my doc, i liked 125lbs). Got off the steriods. Felt good. Walked the dogs a mile daily, kept to my chicken and veggie routine, with the occassional bag of potato chips. Then i fell through a coffee table. Back on steriods, anti-rejectatories, and 'other'. yeah, i'm 144 lbs now. 8lbs of that is probably bloat because i'm about to bleed, and thusly why i'm so cranky and even bitching about this in the first place. But, steriods really pack on the 'holy hell i have a huge ass' pounds. *sigh* So here I go again on hardcore southbeach (potato chips, i will miss you, cereal, i'll miss you even more....oh cereal...i can't part...i love you...... no, fuck you, look at the size of my ass...buh!) diet. I lost 30lbs in one month when i did SB about 2-3 years ago. So, here marks my last weekend before I return to eating a lot of eggs, avoiding my precious wheat pasta, and instead of walking with my coffee and cigarette for a mile in the morning with the dogs, it looks like i'll be jogging.

why is this so fucking long. Basically:

-I feel fat
-Since i'm off the fattening medication, i should drop weight fairly easy.
-BUT, since I am an inpatient estrogen based being, i'm doing the hardcore southbeach diet because it's worked for me before.
-still no sex, and still no sex toys that fit. must visit creepy store. daily orgasm = faster weight loss. FACT.

[hammersavage]

why is this so fucking long. Basically:

-I feel fat
-Since i'm off the fattening medication, i should drop weight fairly easy.
-BUT, since I am an inpatient estrogen based being, i'm doing the hardcore southbeach diet because it's worked for me before.
-still no sex, and still no sex toys that fit. must visit creepy store. daily orgasm = faster weight loss. FACT.

even if that's not a fact, its still fun to believe. good luck

[Badinia]

I hit my goal of 1000 miles (http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeplus/v1/html/milestones/print_certif.html?id=416519794&region=us&language=en&locale=en_us&dateFormat=MM/DD/YY) on Nike Plus!

Pretty much since last September. Yay.

I am gonna incorporate Skell's weight-loss tip now, too!

[TheGameHHH]

just got back

[TheGameHHH]

guess who's back? back again

[TheGameHHH]

last week day of lifting and cardio, tomorrow just a quick run and im finished for the week.

[IamFogHat]

I biked roughly nine miles today, I'm pooped. Let's have a drink.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back from a 6 mile run

[TheGameHHH]

just got back. first lift of the week and a good cardio session.

[Skellington]

135lbs. 10 more to go until i shut up.

[Misteriosa]

ive been going to the gym for about a month 3x per week. im thinking of trying a different running plan. the couch to 5k is taking longer than id like. im also going easy on the weights since i was in a car accident back in march/april. im really bummed cuz im 30lbs heavier than i was this time last year :down: being fat in the summer stinks on ice.

[hammersavage]

ive been going to the gym for about a month 3x per week. im thinking of trying a different running plan. the couch to 5k is taking longer than id like. im also going easy on the weights since i was in a car accident back in march/april. im really bummed cuz im 30lbs heavier than i was this time last year :down: being fat in the summer stinks on ice.

sign up for a 5k. it will force you to run in preparation.

[commish13]

Just a quick update... I've been at a steady 205-210 since January. No exercise other than running around with my son (which I'm about to go do now) and the act of copulation (not with my son). I eat decent, but nothing extreme like when I was actually losing the weight. Feel great, look good, very happy. Plus I'm in Chicago now and just got back from Molly's Cupcakes, where I accidentally half-mentioned Ron and Fez and got myself a free cupcake.

That's all.

[TheGameHHH]

back again

[TheGameHHH]

little 4 mile run after work, now its time for Yanks/Sox, beer and the weekend!!!

[Charlie_Don't_Surf]

I'm disappointed in myself. I haven't been to the gym in 1.5 weeks. I was just making some good gains and going up in weight on the flies, bench, incline and decline. I have to get my ass back in there in the next two days.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back from a 6 mile run, weights start tomorrow

[Rockvillejoe]

never mind

[TheGameHHH]

just got back, this post is for last night and tonight

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I now dominate as the sole last poster in all the forums of the that's life community part of rf.net at approximately 2:25AM. I can go to my grave fulfilled now.

[TheGameHHH]

i went right after work today, i just got back.

[bigtim666]

hit the gym straight bar bench 275 x 5 max and bumbell bench 100lb x 10 times. feel good, Been at it 6 months will post again

[TheGameHHH]

forgot to post about my run last night. im heading out to the gym soon again.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back, weights and cardio.

[nate1000]

Summer's wrapping up- time to start thinking about hitting it again. Can't wait to see how much weight I need to drop.

[smiler grogan]

a nice 4 mile run....barefoot of course.

[TheGameHHH]

i went to the gym today and got through a heavy lift. then i got on the treadmill and i just didnt have it in me. my legs felt like jello. i walked a mile then went home. i suck.

[TheGameHHH]

oh baby, just got back. all finished for the week (unless i get crazy ambitious early tomorrow morning and go for a run).

[hammersavage]

Well, its official. I am doing the Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 6th. I hope I don't die.

[smiler grogan]

Good man hammer. Did 3.4 miles yestertday..barefoot naturally

[TheGameHHH]

took a long weekend off, just got back from a 6 mile run

[hammersavage]

Good man hammer. Did 3.4 miles yestertday..barefoot naturally

Thanks. I gotta start doing more effective cross training. That will make the running easier.

Here is the Vegas run:

http://las-vegas.competitor.com/files/2009/06/lv_09_coursemap.gif

45 degrees when it starts, 60 at race finish time. Couldn't be more perfect conditions.

[smiler grogan]

Today i did my first "Brick" this is the transition from bike to run or vice versa for multisport events. I did 4.5 miles on the bike then 3.4 running. The only break in between was switching my shoes and making a pee pee which took about 3 min. total.

[TheGameHHH]

got back earlier from a heavy lift and cardio workout.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back from a 6 mile run.

[smiler grogan]

gamehhhhhhh do you know what your averaging time wise on your runs.

"Crossfit" on sat. 3.5 run today, run is an overstatement i dragged my ass today.

[TheGameHHH]

gamehhhhhhh do you know what your averaging time wise on your runs.

"Crossfit" on sat. 3.5 run today, run is an overstatement i dragged my ass today.

bout 54 mins

[TheGameHHH]

just got back from weights and cardio

[TheGameHHH]

heavy lift tonight and light cardio.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back, lifting and cardio. i think im all finished for the week.

[grlNIN]

I have been swimming 3x a week since the beginning of August with Friday night cardio.

Swimming has made me feel sooooooo much better and i love it to begin with so i don't dread going.

[hammersavage]

Swam 20 laps, ran 3 miles. Slowly working up to 13 but I need more cross training so I started swimming.

[nate1000]

Back in the routine.

Worked out in the gym Monday- back at it tonite.

almost forgot what my-life-of-perpetual-pain felt like.

[led37zep]

Now that I've got a staff gig here in NYC I've started getting back into a gym routine.

Right now I'm just doing cardio (30 minutes on the treadmill...5 min jog, 5 min run, repeat)

Next week I'm going to start working weights into the mix. I tend to build muscle rather quickly so I'm starting to focus on cardio to drop some lbs first.

Feels good to be back into the gym routine again.

[TheGameHHH]

after 2+ weeks out of the gym, my personal "end of summer vacation/hiatus". i got back into it today. i dont have my new job interview till monday so i got a week to go whenever i want. just joined a new l.a. fitness on 46 and i cant wait to take advantage of a good gym now.

[hammersavage]

I only ran 5 but I feel like I coulda done a half today. The weather was perfect and my legs were stronger then ever. Gotta get up to 9 before the month.

[nate1000]

much better workout last night- felt much stronger

I'll give it throught the rest of this week, then start bumping the weight next week to try to get back to where I was at the beg. of summer

[TheGameHHH]

got back about an hour ago. tomorrow i have a free personal training session for 2 hours. he's going to put me on a strict 5 day a week lifting program as im looking to drop my body fat percentage by half. i cant wait to start this.

[TheGameHHH]

man that sucked....the trainer kicked my ass today, so much so that i could only do 30 mins on the bike as my cardio. but now i have a new diet to follow and an excellent set of routine exercises for 5 days. i even decided to swim some laps and get in a 10 min sauna after my workout. crazy day.

[nate1000]

Good workout last night.

[TheGameHHH]

got after it again today....loving my new gym.

[hammersavage]

7 milessssssssssss and I feel fantastic

Actually, it was about 6.5 but I did it in 47.5 minutes.

[hammersavage]

6.9 in 52 minutes. Ain't no thang.


actually, it was tough.

[TheGameHHH]

thats intense hammer, awesome.

i went yesterday and im heading back tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

back

[TheGameHHH]

just got back again.....my dogs are barkin

[TheGameHHH]

i had to tone it down tonight on the cardio after last nights workout. i dont know what it is but i have some serious pain in my legs the past few days. im hoping not to hit the gym till around 7:30pm tomorrow night so i hope a full 24+ hours of rest will heal me up right.

[nate1000]

Still here, just keep forgetting to post. Almost back up to my pre-summer weights. Feel stronger every workout. And still in pain every day. My tits hurt.

[Ritalin]

Hammer, you run too fast. Just too fast.

I've been hitting the gym, just not posting in this thread for a while.

doing a lot of cardio: elliptical, rowing machine (great new thing for me) and using the spin bike solo with the help of a podcast I found that's pretty great. Cadence Revolution.

Bench pressing at the gym, got a couple of 25 lb dumbbells at home with a swiss ball and mixing that in during the day. I work at home mostly.

Dropped 12 pounds so far and feeling fit. I'm getting back to yoga 2 days a week too, starting tomorrow. Flexibilty.

I've been thinking about fitness and age lately. I'm 43 and I can definitely sense that I'm a good 10 percent off where I was at 25. I was a high school basketball player and always physical, but you know how it gets in your 20's. You feel indestructable, drink like a fish, I smoked 2 packs a day. I still played hoops and was in pretty good shape, but I was coasting on youth and genetics.

About 10 years ago I began that struggle to quit smokes and started running a little, nothing serious, but just enough to keep it moving. My job is more physical than people think, too, so that kept me reasonably fit. For some reason I got it in my head to train for a half ironman triathalon in 2001 - boredom and challenge more than anything else - and man, am I glad I did that.

I can't imagine where I would be if I didn't bank that time and effort in my 30's, because it changes in your 40's, a lot. Weight doesn't come off as easily, soreness is more prevalent. All the things you tweaked and banged before start wearing down a little.

[TheGameHHH]

thanks Ritilan, im already sore as shit in my late 20's. i figure to not be able to lift anything over 5lbs. by the time im 40 now.

i just got back from a shoulder and bicep day. got back to my normal cardio routine after takin a light day yesterday but im gonna have to ice my legs again tonight.

has anybody ever gotten shin splints? i have no idea what they feel like but i think i might have them.

[nate1000]

stabbing pain right between the bone and muscle in the front of your lower leg

you're gonna need new/ better shoes

[hammersavage]

8.1 in 1:04.

7:50 pace. And I feel fantastic.

The first 4 miles or so are absolute torture and I want to stop so bad. But if I push thru, the last 4 were so easy. I definitely could have kept going.

[TheGameHHH]

8.1 in 1:04.

7:50 pace. And I feel fantastic.

The first 4 miles or so are absolute torture and I want to stop so bad. But if I push thru, the last 4 were so easy. I definitely could have kept going.

hate you.....ran 6.1 in 56 tomight and thought i was gonna die

[Ritalin]

hate you.....ran 6.1 in 56 tomight and thought i was gonna die

I know. Hammer, you're running too fast. You're going to catch your shoes on fire.

Did a great spin last night. I know, that sounds ghey, but I'm trying to save the knees as much as I can. I love running, but I can't do it every day.

[TheGameHHH]

sometimes monday workouts suck ass

[TheGameHHH]

if youre still talking about yesterday then you haven't done much today. did shoulders and back tonight. got in a great cardio session.

[IAgreeRonnieB]

Grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts, roasted sweet potatoes, and lemon ice water to drink. Good stuff after a workout.

[Ritalin]

Didn't have much time yesterday so I cranked up the treadmill and pounded put a fast half hour, Hammer-style.

In a half hour I did 23 miles. Beat that, Hammer!

Seriously, it felt good to open it up. I do a lot of cardio, because I want to burn calories and it's also mentally good for me to drain my battery a little bit, so I'm always conscious not to go too all out. I've overtrained before and it's a shitty feeling.

[TheGameHHH]

went yesterday, will post again when i get back today

[nate1000]

went last night.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back. some days when i lift back i dont feel liek i actually did anything worthwhile. i also didnt have a 6 mile run in me today, so i did 5 miles on the eliptical instead.

[hammersavage]

9.2 in 1:14.

A little slower than I have been going but this side road I took on this route was so goddamn steep. It almost killed me.

[TheGameHHH]

hour eliptical today, no weight training. its the weekend. time to get my drink on

[grlNIN]

Just came from swimming.

The guy in the lane next to me was kicking his feet on top of the water and making huge splashes like a fucking whale. I had to stop mid lap to fall behind him more because they were crashing in my face.

On Wednesday some guy in a speedo walked in and put on the stereo (which is a no no since it's always quiet). He didn't even have the courtesy to ask myself or the other swimmer until he was getting into the pool.

The best part? I keep swimming and the music comes on, im thinking ok it's a score to a movie or something this is OK but the song is bothering me because it's so familiar. A couple of more laps and i figure it out, this guy has just walked in and put on the Mama Mia! score to the movie and the song playing was "Dancing Queen". I almost fucking died right there int he pool, then the guy "swims" 4 laps and leaves.

[TheGameHHH]

shoulder day today and 5 miles on the eliptical. this week im gonna be rotating back and forth between the treadmill and eliptical every other day so as to mix up my cardio a little bit.

[TheGameHHH]

back and biceps plus 5.25 on the eliptical. i swear to god im running tomorrow

[TheGameHHH]

ok technically i did run today, i did sort of a 2-a-day today. i had to drop of paperwork for my new job this morning so after that i went to the gym. i did chest and triceps and then 5.25 on the eliptical. then i went to meet some friends so a marathon session of handball. we played for over 3 hours so thats where i got my running in.

[TheGameHHH]

shoulders and biceps then a 6.1 mile run. good times

[TheGameHHH]

went on Saturday but forgot to post. just got back tonight but i took it really easy today. lifted back. did 45 mins on the eliptical, but a very light 45 mins. then walked 15 mins on the treadmill. tomorrow ill get back to being serious.

[TheGameHHH]

massive chest day today, felt good. then a great cardio session of 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

took off yesterday but went at it tonight. biceps and triceps tonight then a good hour session on the eliptical.

[TheGameHHH]

heavy shoulders day yesterday and 6.1 miles on the treadmill. gonna go in a few hours and will report when i get back

[TheGameHHH]

lifted back and did an hour of eliptical training. time to eat like nobodys business and drink heavily until work monday morning.

[TheGameHHH]

chest day today, some new ab workouts and then 6.1 miles on the treadmill

[TheGameHHH]

major arm day, continued with the new ab workout and back on the treadmill

[TheGameHHH]

shoulder night tonight after taking yesterday off. still trying new/different ab exercises. got 6.1 in on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

back tonight and an hour on the eliptical. did a tiny ab session, but nothing new or major

[TheGameHHH]

chest workout tonight, hour eliptical. back to the treadmill tomorrow.

[TheGameHHH]

bicep/tricep and 6.1 miles on the treadmill

[hammersavage]

One week and a day until the Las Vegas Half Marathon. I have no idea how I shall fare to be honest.

[TheGameHHH]

oh man, just got back from a big shoulder day and an hour on the eliptical. after doing nothing for 5 days but eating and drinking, that was a tough gym session to get through.

[boosterp]

Almost to 150, lost another 5 and I am 162 today. Yeah walking!

[nate1000]

still here

189 on the scale last night put on about 6-7 pounds of softness taking the summer off- prolly level off here and start gaining muscle mass slowly again (i.e. don't think there is much more to lose).

Also, back up to pre summer weights on everything but the bench- still have 10 more pounds to go on the bench.

Also, bumped into a chick I used to know way back when. She caught me right at the end of my workout, when I was all inflated and ripped- heh, heh. I love that. "Hey, how YOU doin'?"

Too bad I looked like someone popped a baloon by the time I got home, so my wife got the wet noodle gun show.

[TheGameHHH]

awful night tonight, just some back, light abs and 30 min eliptical. im taking off tomorrow too, i hope to be back at it by thursday night

[hammersavage]

here's to making it back alive.


and with a respectable time.

[TheGameHHH]

forgot to post last night but i went and went today after work too.

[TheGameHHH]

finished about 2 hours ago. did a big time shoulder day, some crazy ab workouts and then half hour on the eliptical and a 15 min. walk on the treadmill, a little over 3.5 miles in total.

[hammersavage]

1:45.12


Very happy with my time

[TheGameHHH]

major back night. followed by a throw down ab workout and an hour of cardio on the treadmill. maybe one day ill get to look like The Situation.

[TheGameHHH]

double pits to chesty, quick abs then hour eliptical/

[hammersavage]

So I finished in 1,060th place. Which doesn't sound great until you realize there were 18,000 participants. And I started in the 4th corral. Which means at least 3,000 people started out ahead of me.

833 out of 6505 in my gender. 115 out of 775 in my division. Ran about exactly an 8 min pace.

Very happy with the whole experience. Running down the middle of the Las Vegas strip as the sun was coming up was just breathtaking. Skydivers, bands playing, the volcano at Mirage going off just as I passed. Just awesome and I recommend it to anyone looking for an experience.

[TheGameHHH]

shoulders, throw down abs and 6.1 miles on the treadmill

[TheGameHHH]

biceps, triceps, abs and the treadmill. one more day

[smiler grogan]

So I finished in 1,060th place. Which doesn't sound great until you realize there were 18,000 participants. And I started in the 4th corral. Which means at least 3,000 people started out ahead of me.

833 out of 6505 in my gender. 115 out of 775 in my division. Ran about exactly an 8 min pace.

Very happy with the whole experience. Running down the middle of the Las Vegas strip as the sun was coming up was just breathtaking. Skydivers, bands playing, the volcano at Mirage going off just as I passed. Just awesome and I recommend it to anyone looking for an experience.

thats a terrific pace, the temp probably wasn't to bad at that time of day huh?

[hammersavage]

thats a terrific pace, the temp probably wasn't to bad at that time of day huh?

it was really cold, about as cold as its been here before these last couple days. about 35 at race time. the first mile, my hands were frozen. then after that, it probably got up to 45 and I was fine.

[TheGameHHH]

my god did i half ass it tonight. back workout, skipped abs and walked a half hour on the treadmill. im feeling sick so i have an excuse. what i dont have an excuse for is going home right after the gym and eating christmas cookies.

[smiler grogan]

my god did i half ass it tonight. back workout, skipped abs and walked a half hour on the treadmill. im feeling sick so i have an excuse. what i dont have an excuse for is going home right after the gym and eating christmas cookies.

Yeah, i had a great work out tonight, really getting some excellent results lately and I come home to homemade red velvet cupcakes. I had 1 i'm no monk.

[SP1!]

Anyone got any ideas to help with the red area?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/stang9946/pecs.jpg

I know some of it is diet related to my GF cooking a lot of sauce heavy french food but any exercises that could help firm the area up?

I think its the pectoralis minor and some of the oblique is in there as well, top half isnt a problem and is solid, I just want to firm up the lower half.

[TooLowBrow]

Anyone got any ideas to help with the red area?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/stang9946/pecs.jpg

I know some of it is diet related to my GF cooking a lot of sauce heavy french food but any exercises that could help firm the area up?

I think its the pectoralis minor and some of the oblique is in there as well, top half isnt a problem and is solid, I just want to firm up the lower half.

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/family-guy/lick.gif

[nate1000]

Anyone got any ideas to help with the red area?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/stang9946/pecs.jpg

I know some of it is diet related to my GF cooking a lot of sauce heavy french food but any exercises that could help firm the area up?

I think its the pectoralis minor and some of the oblique is in there as well, top half isnt a problem and is solid, I just want to firm up the lower half.

Decline presses, dips.

On an unrelated note: the gym is starting to fill up with the Resolution crowd a bit earlier than usual this year. Makes for great people watching, but fucks up my routine more often than not. Wish these people would hurry up and hurt themselves and move on to the next bright idea. :wallbash:

[SP1!]

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/family-guy/lick.gif
Yeah, I cant do that little mr smart guy but I was proud I got my bench back over 300 for the first time since my rotator cuff replacement 3.5 years ago.

Decline presses, dips.

On an unrelated note: the gym is starting to fill up with the Resolution crowd a bit earlier than usual this year. Makes for great people watching, but fucks up my routine more often than not. Wish these people would hurry up and hurt themselves and move on to the next bright idea. :wallbash:
I have been doing cable crossovers since we dont have a decline bench, well a movable one, at my small gym, I have asked for one and the owner told me thats next along with an expansion since they are exploding with members. I guess its the same resolution crowd as you, I see a lot of older women/men now taking up the free weight section going their squat curls with 10lb weights. It is frustrating when you just want to get through the set and move on.....

[smiler grogan]

Anyone got any ideas to help with the red area?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/stang9946/pecs.jpg

I know some of it is diet related to my GF cooking a lot of sauce heavy french food but any exercises that could help firm the area up?

I think its the pectoralis minor and some of the oblique is in there as well, top half isnt a problem and is solid, I just want to firm up the lower half.

well, how much is diet related? Are you obese, or just have a little extra floating around. Nate's 2 suggestions will help but like any muscle it can be extremely defined but if its under blubber it is going to be hidden.

[smiler grogan]

Decline presses, dips.

On an unrelated note: the gym is starting to fill up with the Resolution crowd a bit earlier than usual this year. Makes for great people watching, but fucks up my routine more often than not. Wish these people would hurry up and hurt themselves and move on to the next bright idea. :wallbash:


I need these resolution people. They are going to be how I make a living soon.

[SP1!]

well, how much is diet related? Are you obese, or just have a little extra floating around. Nate's 2 suggestions will help but like any muscle it can be extremely defined but if its under blubber it is going to be hidden.

Yeah that was part of my first post, the GF likes to cook cream and sauce heavy food, if I suggest more plain chicken, fish, or even try to make my own food then that means I hate her cooking, its a no win situation.

I mainly try to control my lunches and breakfasts, down 3 pants sizes now and the belt doesnt even work its so loose but then I always dropped weight quickly when I got in the gym. The main goal is just to get a slight definition in my midsection.

I also wonder what supplements are good now, its been a while since I have used them, the main thing I take now is a protein powder, I used animal pak but Im just looking for the new great supplements. Anyone know a website that lists the benefits/uses?

[TheGameHHH]

i feel so sick its crazy. ive been coughing and sneezing non stop for 48 hours. i still managed to get in a chest workout, some throwdown abs and half an hour on the eliptical. its a short week this week due to holiday parties and a wedding. i wont be back in the gym until next monday.

[hammersavage]

So I signed up for my next race but I don't know if it should go in here exactly.


The Krispy Kreme challenge.

Run 2 miles, eat a dozen donuts, and run back. I can't wait to train

[TheGameHHH]

So I signed up for my next race but I don't know if it should go in here exactly.


The Krispy Kreme challenge.

Run 2 miles, eat a dozen donuts, and run back. I can't wait to train

I've been training for that quite well the past few days, ive been a mess. Just non-stop eating. I'm done working out until January 2nd, just too much to do around this holiday season. When that date rolls around I'll be back in the new year going more hardcore than ever. I'm redesigning my workout and I'm gonna get shredded up.

[SP1!]

Got up 395 today, a new personal best for me now I just need to go spend my christmas money on supplements

[smiler grogan]

What supplements and why are you taking them. The only supplement I use is a protein shake after a work out, this doesn't include a multivitamin. What results are you hoping to achieve with the supplements. I'm curious because i have never gotten involved with them so my knowledge is limited.

[SP1!]

What supplements and why are you taking them. The only supplement I use is a protein shake after a work out, this doesn't include a multivitamin. What results are you hoping to achieve with the supplements. I'm curious because i have never gotten involved with them so my knowledge is limited.

Well right now just taking protein and creatine with a multi, Im just hoping to build some more lean mass. I need to get some before the new rules go into effect and alot of products have to get pulled. White Flood (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/clabs/flood.html) is supposed to be a great pre workout formula but I think its getting pulled come the new year.

[EliSnow]

test

[Bama]

I hate when this thread pops us. It always reminds me of when I used to work out.

Very sad.

[TheGameHHH]

Got back AFTER it tonight. 6 majors chest exercises, 3 sets of ab throw downs and a plank set, then 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[smiler grogan]

A real good night tonight, a lot more core work has been added lately along with some really interesting and intense body weight exercises.

[nate1000]

still here....

[smiler grogan]

still here....


and queer and we are used to it!

[TheGameHHH]

got back a few hours ago, had an aggressive back workout followed by 3 sets of ab throwdowns and 1 plank session then 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

arms tonight, full biceps and triceps workout. followed by 2 sets of throwndowns for abs, 100 crunches, 1 plank session and then 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[smiler grogan]

arms tonight, full biceps and triceps workout. followed by 2 sets of throwndowns for abs, 100 crunches, 1 plank session and then 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

what do you mean by throw downs?

I had a real good night, core, stability work, strength, and of course cardio all wrapped up in a "tabata" style circuit.

[nate1000]

what do you mean by throw downs?

I had a real good night, core, stability work, strength, and of course cardio all wrapped up in a "tabata" style circuit.

lay on your back, lift legs up to the sky, someone throws them back down, repeat.

[smiler grogan]

lay on your back, lift legs up to the sky, someone throws them back down, repeat.
thanks, so many things have different names for the same x-r-cise.

[TheGameHHH]

thanks, so many things have different names for the same x-r-cise.

yea, nate nailed it. sorry i didnt get to you sooner.

tonight i did shoulders followed by 50 cruches and 2 planks then 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

this morning i did legs (ouch) and abs on the machines. then a quick half hour jog and 15 min walk for a total of 4.0 miles.

[smiler grogan]

After i study for a couple hours for the upcoming strength and conditioning exam I am going to do something x-r-cise wise at home. core stuff mainly.

[TheGameHHH]

Big time chest night tonight, serious ab work and 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[smiler grogan]

A very intense but creative night tonight, 5 x-r-cises using nothing but 30 or 60 lb. sand bags
and the battle ropes to top it off.

[nate1000]

arms. hurt.

[TheGameHHH]

back night, even though i never feel like i get a good lift in from it. did a torso machine and crunch machine for abs and ran 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[smiler grogan]

back night, even though i never feel like i get a good lift in from it. did a torso machine and crunch machine for abs and ran 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

Do you have rest days? I see that you different body groups on different days which is the right way of course I'm just curious Do you feel that working this program of alternating body groups lets your bod recover? Also whats your overall goal, size, strength, endurance, body building?

I for instance do a heavy day on Monday, rest tue., active recovery mainly core work on wed., another intense day on thur., rest fri. go again on sat. rest sun.
Now in Feb. I am going to start running again so I am going to keep mon. and thur as
resistance and switch to 5 days of running.

[TheGameHHH]

Do you have rest days? I see that you different body groups on different days which is the right way of course I'm just curious Do you feel that working this program of alternating body groups lets your bod recover? Also whats your overall goal, size, strength, endurance, body building?

I for instance do a heavy day on Monday, rest tue., active recovery mainly core work on wed., another intense day on thur., rest fri. go again on sat. rest sun.
Now in Feb. I am going to start running again so I am going to keep mon. and thur as
resistance and switch to 5 days of running.

yea, i rest on wednesdays and sundays. though tonight i might head over to the gym to do a light cardio session, we'll see.

my overall goal is to look good. id like to get back down to where i was last June and that was 170lbs.

[TheGameHHH]

yea, i got in just a quick 45 min cardio session. 30 min on the eliptical and 15 mins of walking on the treadmill

[terry-c]

Cool thread. I'm down 45 pounds since August 31....I was 5'9" and 204. 159 as of ten minutes ago. I started off in Sept with a strict running regimen to get some conditioning back. Started with the weights in October. I have been combining both at least 5 times a week. Lately I have been doing a lot of HIIT on the treadmill. 30 minutes total. Alternating each minute between 5 and 10 on the mill at an incline of 2. I follow that with 15 minutes at 6 and 15 minute cool down at 3. Altogether you get in about 7.1 miles in an hour. I have seen some amazing results from this over the past 4 weeks. It is way more effective than just jogging for an hour. My strength has gone up tremendously as well. I squatted 185 last week and maxed out on chest at 225 (2 reps). I make sure I do at least 5 minutes of core everyday as well. I couldn't do a 30 second plank when I started this in Sept. I regularly do north of 3 minutes now. I feel like a different person. No back pain, better eating habits, the wife says I don't snore at all anymore...I really hope I stick with this!

[smiler grogan]

Cool thread. I'm down 45 pounds since August 31....I was 5'9" and 204. 159 as of ten minutes ago. I started off in Sept with a strict running regimen to get some conditioning back. Started with the weights in October. I have been combining both at least 5 times a week. Lately I have been doing a lot of HIIT on the treadmill. 30 minutes total. Alternating each minute between 5 and 10 on the mill at an incline of 2. I follow that with 15 minutes at 6 and 15 minute cool down at 3. Altogether you get in about 7.1 miles in an hour. I have seen some amazing results from this over the past 4 weeks. It is way more effective than just jogging for an hour. My strength has gone up tremendously as well. I squatted 185 last week and maxed out on chest at 225 (2 reps). I make sure I do at least 5 minutes of core everyday as well. I couldn't do a 30 second plank when I started this in Sept. I regularly do north of 3 minutes now. I feel like a different person. No back pain, better eating habits, the wife says I don't snore at all anymore...I really hope I stick with this!

Fantastic! Did you talk to someone to set this up for you or did you do your own research?
Eventually you will slide into a maintenance program to keep you at a level your happy with.

[nate1000]

hit it hard last night..down to 187- need to pick up a protein supplement or I'm gonna start chewing into muscle mass.

[terry-c]

Fantastic! Did you talk to someone to set this up for you or did you do your own research?
Eventually you will slide into a maintenance program to keep you at a level your happy with.

I set up my program through past experience and doing some more research on my own. I was very into working out throughout HS and college. I just turned 30 last month and I was sick of getting fat. My metabolism gets worse and worse as I get older and I felt like if I didn't do something about it at 204, I was never going to do it at 254 or 304. I have a very addictive personality. I am a recovering compulsive gambler (12 stepper) and saw myself getting addicted to fried fatty foods and lots of red meat. I also was very addicted to salt. When I saw that I was over 200 around labor day, I made some drastic changes. For my height, that is considered obese. I Went from a 2500 - 3000 calorie a day diet consisting of awful fatty foods, to a 1250 - 1500 calorie diet with no salt, no red meat, and absolutely no fried foods. I have actually discovered that I like vegetables!!

I will say though, as a person who has a gambling addiction, which in my opinion is one of the least understood addictions (some peoople -my inlaws- don't even believe it is an addiction), the addiction to food and lack of exercise in this country is sooooo abundant and so dangerous. Yet, it is so accepted. No one said a word to me (not even my wife) when I put on all that weight. Everyone now says how much different I look and how they were worried about me because of all the weight I put on....thought I was depressed, worried about my physical well being, etc. Not one of them said a thing when I was overweight though!! They all had a lot to say when I was gambling. Everyone has something to say to drug addicts, alcoholics, smokers, even anorexics. But no one wants to hurt a fat persons feelings, even though obesity and related ailments (type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholestoral, arterie blockage, the list goes on and on) are the number 1 killer of people in this country. I just don't get it at all. Obeses people are killing themselves and hurting their loved ones the same as every other addict. Why have we as a country decided that weight is a taboo subject?

[smiler grogan]

I set up my program through past experience and doing some more research on my own. I was very into working out throughout HS and college. I just turned 30 last month and I was sick of getting fat. My metabolism gets worse and worse as I get older and I felt like if I didn't do something about it at 204, I was never going to do it at 254 or 304. I have a very addictive personality. I am a recovering compulsive gambler (12 stepper) and saw myself getting addicted to fried fatty foods and lots of red meat. I also was very addicted to salt. When I saw that I was over 200 around labor day, I made some drastic changes. For my height, that is considered obese. I Went from a 2500 - 3000 calorie a day diet consisting of awful fatty foods, to a 1250 - 1500 calorie diet with no salt, no red meat, and absolutely no fried foods. I have actually discovered that I like vegetables!!

I will say though, as a person who has a gambling addiction, which in my opinion is one of the least understood addictions (some peoople -my inlaws- don't even believe it is an addiction), the addiction to food and lack of exercise in this country is sooooo abundant and so dangerous. Yet, it is so accepted. No one said a word to me (not even my wife) when I put on all that weight. Everyone now says how much different I look and how they were worried about me because of all the weight I put on....thought I was depressed, worried about my physical well being, etc. Not one of them said a thing when I was overweight though!! They all had a lot to say when I was gambling. Everyone has something to say to drug addicts, alcoholics, smokers, even anorexics. But no one wants to hurt a fat persons feelings, even though obesity and related ailments (type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholestoral, arterie blockage, the list goes on and on) are the number 1 killer of people in this country. I just don't get it at all. Obeses people are killing themselves and hurting their loved ones the same as every other addict. Why have we as a country decided that weight is a taboo subject?

In my opinion you nail it. The problem is that we have to eat to live and we as a nation have decided that we would rather have processed blech instead of real food. It looks like you have got it down as far as your plan good luck and keep us in the loop.

[TheGameHHH]

I set up my program through past experience and doing some more research on my own. I was very into working out throughout HS and college. I just turned 30 last month and I was sick of getting fat. My metabolism gets worse and worse as I get older and I felt like if I didn't do something about it at 204, I was never going to do it at 254 or 304. I have a very addictive personality. I am a recovering compulsive gambler (12 stepper) and saw myself getting addicted to fried fatty foods and lots of red meat. I also was very addicted to salt. When I saw that I was over 200 around labor day, I made some drastic changes. For my height, that is considered obese. I Went from a 2500 - 3000 calorie a day diet consisting of awful fatty foods, to a 1250 - 1500 calorie diet with no salt, no red meat, and absolutely no fried foods. I have actually discovered that I like vegetables!!

I will say though, as a person who has a gambling addiction, which in my opinion is one of the least understood addictions (some peoople -my inlaws- don't even believe it is an addiction), the addiction to food and lack of exercise in this country is sooooo abundant and so dangerous. Yet, it is so accepted. No one said a word to me (not even my wife) when I put on all that weight. Everyone now says how much different I look and how they were worried about me because of all the weight I put on....thought I was depressed, worried about my physical well being, etc. Not one of them said a thing when I was overweight though!! They all had a lot to say when I was gambling. Everyone has something to say to drug addicts, alcoholics, smokers, even anorexics. But no one wants to hurt a fat persons feelings, even though obesity and related ailments (type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholestoral, arterie blockage, the list goes on and on) are the number 1 killer of people in this country. I just don't get it at all. Obeses people are killing themselves and hurting their loved ones the same as every other addict. Why have we as a country decided that weight is a taboo subject?

i really wish more people shared your views on this subject, youre 100% correct and its mind boggling why people refuse to address it

[ANC]

OK i have maintained for a number of years and as of late I'm packing on a few pounds. I gotta nip this in the bud before it gets out of hand. Because of my work schedule I rely mainly on diet and excercise is a few situps and pushups. I'm not going to let myself get back to what I was.

Cutting down on sugar, carbs, and booze.

[terry-c]

great workout today. Rode my bike to the gym and back (2 miles each way). Did an intense shoulder and back workout. Then did 5 circuits of 60 second mountain climbers, 90 second jump rope, bearcrawls, and 25 pushups. Took about a 2 minute rest in between each circuit. Ended it with 30 minutes of HIIT and 35 minutes of a walk at speed of 4 with an 8 incline.

[TheGameHHH]

got in a solid biceps and triceps lift in, then 4 sets of throwdowns and 1 plank for abs and 6.1 miles on the treadmill. the shin splints are back so i hope i just make it through my run tomorrow and then ill take it easy on saturday with cardio.

[smiler grogan]

ugh, boxing/cardio night tonight. 10 stations 2 minutes per station no rest between stations.
We then ended the night with the filthy 50, 50 crunches, 50 pushups, 50 j.jacks.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Wii Fit and Treadmill


My New Addiction is three 12 minute Boxing Cardio Workout


Then I Run (Jog) for like 10-15 minutes on the treadmill


Are Wii Fit workouts allowed in here, or do I have an **

[smiler grogan]

Wii Fit and Treadmill


My New Addiction is three 12 minute Boxing Cardio Workout


Then I Run (Jog) for like 10-15 minutes on the treadmill


Are Wii Fit workouts allowed in here, or do I have an **

If your moving your moving.

[TheGameHHH]

Shoulders tonight. 100 situps and 1 40 second plank. then 6.1 miles on the treadmill. I'm on a race to emace bitches

[terry-c]

day off today. Sore as hell, but I couldn't stay away. Did 2 hour walk on the treadmill at 4, incline varying. 8 mile walk. Back to the funstuff tomorrow. SQUATS!!!

[TheGameHHH]

lifted legs and did machine ab work. then 30 mins on the elliptical and a 10 min walk on the treamill. all done for the weekend.

[danlaroe]

jump rope, chinups, weighted crunches, pushups, bench, rows, jerk and presses, tris

[TheGameHHH]

last night I just lifted chest, no abs or cardio. I just had nothing left in the tank.

tonight I did back work then situps with a 10lb. medicine ball being thrown at me and a 1 minute planks. i ended with 6.1 miles on the treadmill. shin splints still hurt a little but im trying to stupidly push through it.

[terry-c]

Tonight I tried something new. My gym here in my new home of Chicaaago offers a ton of classes that are included with the membership. My wife does the "power hour" once in a while and I am always reticent to try it. I did it tonight though. What an insane full body workout! I really was drenched with sweat. The instructor barely gives you any breaks throughout the whole hour....3-5 minutes, 20 seconds at a time, tops. I am definitely going to throw 2 of those sessions a week into my routine. I really think it will help me get off that last 10 pounds and get me back to my HS graduation weight of 150.

[smiler grogan]

mon. nite was a great heavy nite.
kettle bell push press with two 20 kg. bells
kettle bell high pull with one 24 kg. bell
medicine ball slam with a 30 lb. ball
dead lift with 135 lbs. on a he bar
and reclines
all were done at one minute cycles
with one minute rest btw. rounds
3 rounds total
this was done after the warm up and core work

[TheGameHHH]

just light cardio tonight. after work i went to hang with some friends and play some handball, so i ran there for during the games for like an hour and a half. then after dinner i went to the gym and did some ab work on the machines and 40 minutes on the elliptical.

[terry-c]

Bi's and Tri's today. Followed by a lot of core work and 65 minutes on the mill. Some HIIT, Some jogging at 7 and some walking at 3.5 and an incline of 15.

On a side note, has anyone ever tried Intermittent Fasting? I have been doing it for the past couple of weeks and I love the results. It really tricks your body up and you burn a lot of fat. The idea is to mimic what a Calorie Restricted diet does (i.e. 1000 or so calories a day), without any of the negative effects of a CR diet. Like decreased muscle mass, fatigue, headaches, etc....There are a number of ways to do it. The way I do it involves 3 24 hour fasts per week. I know it sounds like it goes against everything we have been taught about eating. Everything we have been taught is crap though. There are extensive studies shown that indicate IF is nothing but healthy. The benefits are endless, among them is a longer life! Your body takes 36 - 48 hours of no calories to start storing fat and go into starvation mode. It will also go into starvation after 4 or 5 days or so of a CR diet at 1000 calories a day. Starvation makes the body eat away at muscle and hold onto fat. IF never lets your body go into starvation, therefore if you are eating enough calories on your eat day and if you are exercising enough (especially on your fast days), your body will be burning a ton of calories everyday, giving you a huge caloric defecit on the fast days. Fat will melt off!! Here is the schedule I use

Sunday - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Eat no later than 7 PM.
Monday - No food or caloric drinks until 7PM. Light dinner. 750 cal or so
Tuesday - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Eat no later than 7 PM.
Wed -No food or caloric drinks until 7PM. Light dinner. 750 cal or so
Thrsday - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Eat no later than 7 PM
Friday - No food or caloric drinks until 7PM. Go crazy. I keep the food healthy, but I will booze it up!
Saturday - I usually graze throughout the day and then eat dinner...and probably imbibe a bit

[danlaroe]

there has to be a better way to shed your last ten. if this was good then intermittent bulimia should be good too. your metabolism is going to be out of wack. that kind of schedule seems like it would slow it down . id watch more of what i was intaking every day. adding more cardio. skipping meals just sounds like it would have zero positives. its not all about weight loss.

[smiler grogan]

Bi's and Tri's today. Followed by a lot of core work and 65 minutes on the mill. Some HIIT, Some jogging at 7 and some walking at 3.5 and an incline of 15.

On a side note, has anyone ever tried Intermittent Fasting? I have been doing it for the past couple of weeks and I love the results. It really tricks your body up and you burn a lot of fat. The idea is to mimic what a Calorie Restricted diet does (i.e. 1000 or so calories a day), without any of the negative effects of a CR diet. Like decreased muscle mass, fatigue, headaches, etc....There are a number of ways to do it. The way I do it involves 3 24 hour fasts per week. I know it sounds like it goes against everything we have been taught about eating. Everything we have been taught is crap though. There are extensive studies shown that indicate IF is nothing but healthy. The benefits are endless, among them is a longer life! Your body takes 36 - 48 hours of no calories to start storing fat and go into starvation mode. It will also go into starvation after 4 or 5 days or so of a CR diet at 1000 calories a day. Starvation makes the body eat away at muscle and hold onto fat. IF never lets your body go into starvation, therefore if you are eating enough calories on your eat day and if you are exercising enough (especially on your fast days), your body will be burning a ton of calories everyday, giving you a huge caloric defecit on the fast days. Fat will melt off!! Here is the schedule I use

Sunday - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Eat no later than 7 PM.
Monday - No food or caloric drinks until 7PM. Light dinner. 750 cal or so
Tuesday - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Eat no later than 7 PM.
Wed -No food or caloric drinks until 7PM. Light dinner. 750 cal or so
Thrsday - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Eat no later than 7 PM
Friday - No food or caloric drinks until 7PM. Go crazy. I keep the food healthy, but I will booze it up!
Saturday - I usually graze throughout the day and then eat dinner...and probably imbibe a bit

never did it myself but i've been reading a little about it lately. How long will you follow this schedule?

[terry-c]

there has to be a better way to shed your last ten. if this was good then intermittent bulimia should be good too. your metabolism is going to be out of wack. that kind of schedule seems like it would slow it down . id watch more of what i was intaking every day. adding more cardio. skipping meals just sounds like it would have zero positives. its not all about weight loss.

I am still watching what I intake very much. I am eating all "good calories". Whole foods, chicken, turkey, lots of veggies, etc. I really though the same thing as you when a trainer I spoke to sways that he does it. He does it a little differently, he eats everyday but squeezes all his calories into a 4 hour window. My way allows me to eat everyday as well. I encourage you to read up on it; and if you find any negatives, please let me know.

here is an article I found to be informative.

http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2010/01/13/benefits-intermittent-fasting/

[terry-c]

never did it myself but i've been reading a little about it lately. How long will you follow this schedule?

Don't know. I haven't really decided if it is a diet, or just a new way of living. I guess I will re-evaluate the pros and cons after about 10 weeks.

[TheGameHHH]

all this diet information is awesome. when i get a few minutes tomorrow night im gonna sit down and read it all, i need a lot of help. I eat very healthy but can't seem to shed the last 10-15lbs that i want to lose. last June i bottomed out at 170 and I wanna get to there or 175 but im kinda stuck around 188. I ate a lot less when i was dieting last year but it was more like starvation rather than a solid diet plan, i dont really wanna go back to starving myself. I have def. put on good muscle weight but for some reason my body still wont drop the little areas of excess fat i have.

tonight i did bi's and tri's along with 3 sets of throwndowns and 1 one minute plank. then I ran for only 35 mins on the treadmill due to some serious stomach issues.

[smiler grogan]

Boxing/cardio night, lots of fun really get your heart rate up and gets you moving.

Gamehhh pm me what you eat on average for the day. i am in the health fitness field so
I can give you some tips on trying to get the right balance. Also give me your ht. and weight.

[terry-c]

Boxing/cardio night, lots of fun really get your heart rate up and gets you moving.

Gamehhh pm me what you eat on average for the day. i am in the health fitness field so
I can give you some tips on trying to get the right balance. Also give me your ht. and weight.

Have you had anytime to read about IF. Any opinions? Since you are in the field.

All cardio today 30 minute on the mill at 6.5 to 7. 30 minutes of HIIT. 30 minutes walking at an incline of 10 and a speed of 3.5. 8.3 miles total

[smiler grogan]

Have you had anytime to read about IF. Any opinions? Since you are in the field.

All cardio today 30 minute on the mill at 6.5 to 7. 30 minutes of HIIT. 30 minutes walking at an incline of 10 and a speed of 3.5. 8.3 miles total

No i haven't looked at it yet. I am studying for a huge certification in Feb. so I am not looking at anything but my study guide and notes until my test on feb 6th.

[TheGameHHH]

shoulders tonight. skipped abs cause im doing then with legs tomorrow morning. 30 mins on the elliptical (to rest my shin splits) and 35 mins on the treadmill.

smiler, ill PM you sometime over the weekend

[TheGameHHH]

legs and abs today followed by 30 mins on the elliptical and 15 mins on the treadmill.

[hammersavage]

So I ran a mile, ate 6 glazed donuts and ran another mile + in about 22 minutes. The run home felt like hell. I can't imagine twice as much of everything. That's the last training I'll be doing, at least with the eating anyway.

[TheGameHHH]

had a pretty bad sunday but that was my cheat day so its ok. got back after it tonight. chest day, i really upped some weights and got after it. only did three sets of throwdowns for abs, no planks tonight. also ran 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[nate1000]

still here
think I tore my bicep a little- hurts much more than usual

[TheGameHHH]

tonight is the first time in forever that i lifted back and i actually feel it. i really focused on contracting my back during lift and it made a difference in a good way. after that i did 3 sets of side raises for abs, 20 per side per set, and 50 crunches then ran 6.1 miles. taking tomorrow off, rest.

[smiler grogan]

today was all rest.
Yesterday was HEAVY
175 dead lifts
2o kg. kettle bell alternating single arm press
16 lb. sledge tire slam
25 lb. over head press with walking lunges
pull ups
60 lb. sand bag thruster w/ alternating shoulder pass
this was done for four rounds of 40 work 20 rest 1 min. rest btw. rounds

[nate1000]

just about back up to my pre-blow-off-the-summer weights.

[smiler grogan]

Boxing/cardio night. 2 min. per station 12 station. Great night ended it with the filthy 50.
50 squats right into 50 bicycles (abs) and the 50 pushups.

[TheGameHHH]

Did arms last night, biceps and triceps. Then three sets of incline crunches with a medicine ball throwdown. Then 6.1 miles on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

did shoulders tonight and a short ab workout because im working serious core tomorrow. 50 crunches and a 1 minute plank. then i ran 6.1 miles.

[TheGameHHH]

legs and abs today. then a quick 30 mins on the elliptical and walked for a mile on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

Did back tonight and some machine ab work then ran 6.1 miles.

[nate1000]

So, I work out like a M-er F-er, generally from 8-9:30 at night, get home and then about an hour after my workout, I am starving and end up making a heaping plate of leftovers at 11:00 - right before bed. Bad idea- so I bought a post workout protein shake, figuring I should give my body exactly what it is looking for and skip all the other shit I've been filling myself up with.

Problem is, I cannot believe how much of this crap they recommend drinking post workout. 4 monstrous scoops of this protein powder to 20 oz. of milk/water to make this almost syrupy shake. It is way too much. Can anyone recommend a post workout alternative?

[terry-c]

So, I work out like a M-er F-er, generally from 8-9:30 at night, get home and then about an hour after my workout, I am starving and end up making a heaping plate of leftovers at 11:00 - right before bed. Bad idea- so I bought a post workout protein shake, figuring I should give my body exactly what it is looking for and skip all the other shit I've been filling myself up with.

Problem is, I cannot believe how much of this crap they recommend drinking post workout. 4 monstrous scoops of this protein powder to 20 oz. of milk/water to make this almost syrupy shake. It is way too much. Can anyone recommend a post workout alternative?

Yes. For me, the best late night alternative to crap is lots of fiber. Fiber fills you up. You do not really need all that protein after a workout, especially if you are someone who is a meat eater and has protein in his daily diet. Your body is craving calories, but you can trick it by haveing foods with weight, but few calories. Try a whole bag of frozen brocolli, each bag usually has 5 servings at 25 calories per serving. If you don't like the taste of straight brocolli put a few servings of canned marinara (or left over real sauce). And there you have a 125 - 225 calorie meal (depending on if you use sauce), that will fill you up and have virtually no fat.

Trader Joe's sells these bags of broc for $1.79. My freezer is full of them.

[nate1000]

Yes. For me, the best late night alternative to crap is lots of fiber. Fiber fills you up. You do not really need all that protein after a workout, especially if you are someone who is a meat eater and has protein in his daily diet. Your body is craving calories, but you can trick it by haveing foods with weight, but few calories. Try a whole bag of frozen brocolli, each bag usually has 5 servings at 25 calories per serving. If you don't like the taste of straight brocolli put a few servings of canned marinara (or left over real sauce). And there you have a 125 - 225 calorie meal (depending on if you use sauce), that will fill you up and have virtually no fat.

Trader Joe's sells these bags of broc for $1.79. My freezer is full of them.

Thanks, Terry- I'll try that.

[smiler grogan]

Theres absolutely nothing wrong with what Terry-c suggests, Broccoli is one f my favorite foods to eat. Its incredibly healthy and low cal. but If you just completed an intense resistance
workout protein is recommended because your muscles are rebuilding and repairing themselves and this is what the body primarily uses protein for.

i hate those shakes, they have alot of calories (unless its a lite shake) and I still feel hungry
afterwards. I make my own shakes, 3/4 cup fat free milk, 1/4 cup fat free greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 scoops vanilla protein, 1/2 teaspoon ground flax seed, 1/2 teaspoon chia seed.

I mash it up and drink it down.

Check out fat free chocolate milk, It has a decent amount of protein, no fat, low cal. and you can then eat something else like the broccoli to fill you up.

[smiler grogan]

Also lets not be afraid of fat. approx. 20% of our diet should be fat.

[nate1000]

I think I am going to do half the shake (just to finish the product and keep the protein) and a bowl of broc.

Not really worried about the calories- I'm 6", 190 and have a fairly lean swimmer's shape, which I'd like to keep. I'm also concerned that if I keep taking the recommended amount of shake, I'll start to bulk up more than I want. Don't want to end up like those knuckleheads in the gym who can't put their arms down. A little bulk is OK- too much goes downhill quickly.

Thanks for the advice.


ps- I've also found that these shakes cut my recovery time down significantly- I feel much less sore the next day.

[smiler grogan]

I think I am going to do half the shake (just to finish the product and keep the protein) and a bowl of broc.

Not really worried about the calories- I'm 6", 190 and have a fairly lean swimmer's shape, which I'd like to keep. I'm also concerned that if I keep taking the recommended amount of shake, I'll start to bulk up more than I want. Don't want to end up like those knuckleheads in the gym who can't put their arms down. A little bulk is OK- too much goes downhill quickly.

Thanks for the advice.


ps- I've also found that these shakes cut my recovery time down significantly- I feel much less sore the next day.

thats a good combo

[Badinia]

Mother-fuck, I'm back. I'm back on the train. Choo-choo.

[TheGameHHH]

Chest tonight, even upped my bench a little. Im kind of happy about that. Also getting my body fat done on friday to see if I've dropped some, Im sure I have. In conclusion I did 3 sets of throwdowns, 1 one minute plank and ran 6.1 miles. day off tomorrow.

[smiler grogan]

I'm taking this week off. I have a nagging chest cold that settled in nicely. i also have a huge certification this sat. so the more studying i do the better.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back form a bi's and tri's night. did some situp sets with a medicine ball and ran 6.1 miles. tonight was one of those nights, and they are rare, that i felt like i could have ran for another hour without a problem. it was a good feeling.

[TheGameHHH]

forgot to post in here last night, it was shoulders nightalso 100 crunches and a minute plank. followed by 6.1 miles. im taking off today and and tomorrow and getting back at it on monday

[terry-c]

been doing a lot of outdoor running this week. It is pretty cold, but i just love running outside. I have a nice route, 6.26 miles. I try to get it done under 50 minutes. Sometimes takes longer though, depending on the cold.

Hitting the gym today though. CHEST!

[Snoogans]

I lifted my playstation controller a bunch of times yesterday


And I scored 9 goals in 2 games for the Red Bulls

[terry-c]

I lifted my playstation controller a bunch of times yesterday


And I scored 9 goals in 2 games for the Red Bulls

don't burn yourself out!

[Snoogans]

don't burn yourself out!

i need to work hard this season or I wont get any offers from England

[hammersavage]

I guess it was a workout.

But I completed the Krispy Kreme Challenge in just over 44 minutes. 4.5 miles total, 12 donuts, no puking. 200th finisher out of 6,000. A great but weird event.

[TheGameHHH]

chest night tonight, we did light weights and large reps. it really tired my muscles out, we're doing it all week. then i did three sets of ab throwdowns and ran 6.1 miles.

[nate1000]

good one last night- no pain in my bicep- think it has healed.

[nate1000]

Happened to be able to get to the gym last inght an hour before my usual time and found the free weight area filled up with 10 or so Jersey Shore 'roid heads surrounding one of the benches while they took turns maxing out with a bunch of 2x4's tacked together laying on their chest so their arms don't rip off as they lower the weight.

Lesson learned- I'll stick to my usual time.

Don't know what it is about italians that make them genetically predisposed to douchebaggery, but these guys were shining examples of every stereotype you can come up with. There was even a lil' guidette bodybuilder, complete with track pants, fake breasts and a bad dye job. It was awesome to behold!

[TheGameHHH]

took the past two nights off, one due to massive snow and the other to laziness, but i went at it hard today. a fairly big arm workout, focusing on biceps and triceps, then 100 crunches and 1 one minute plank. also a 6.5 mile run.

[Joe Pietaro]

Don't know what it is about italians that make them genetically predisposed to douchebaggery, but these guys were shining examples of every stereotype you can come up with. There was even a lil' guidette bodybuilder, complete with track pants, fake breasts and a bad dye job. It was awesome to behold!
Sounds like a good portion of the clientele from my old gyms back in the old neighborhood in Brooklyn.

[nate1000]

and 1 one minute plank.

I put these into my routine also- 4x60 seconds with a minute in between. Last ten seconds I do nothing but shake. They kick my ass the next day.

[TheGameHHH]

I put these into my routine also- 4x60 seconds with a minute in between. Last ten seconds I do nothing but shake. They kick my ass the next day.

yea, the shakes happen to me too on just one. its crazy

I had a nice workout tonight. Shoulder night followed just by 100 crunches cause tomorrow I'm focusing on abs and then ran 6.1 miles.

[TheGameHHH]

legs and core this morning. then i did 30 mins on the elliptical and walked a mile on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

Chest work tonight. Followed by 105 crunches, a 61 second plank and 6.5 miles on the treadmill.

[TheGameHHH]

Here we go, here we go. Major back night tonight. A lot of high rows, low rows, things of that ilk. 3 sets of throwdowns, no planks. 6.5 miles on the treamill.

[CYYYFYYY]

I am 5"7 and I currently just put on 10 pounds (Of mostly muscle). I weigh 170 Pds, I have reached this weight before..... Never pass 173. THis Year I will reach 180!!!!!!!! Any ideas people?

[smiler grogan]

I am 5"7 and I currently just put on 10 pounds (Of mostly muscle). I weigh 170 Pds, I have reached this weight before..... Never pass 173. THis Year I will reach 180!!!!!!!! Any ideas people?

plenty, up your calories and focus your workouts on heavy resistance training.
Do multijoint x r cises deadlifts, squats, push press, thrusters, bench press,
look into creatine and protein supplements.

This is just the tip of the ol' iceberg, pm me if you want some more detailed info I train people for a living so I can help you out.

[TheGameHHH]

Off last night, did shoulders tonight. Upped some weights slightly on a few exercises so I was happy with that. Did 3 sets of medicine ball situps (about 20 a set) and then ran 6.5 miles.

[TheGameHHH]

Glamour muscles tonight, bi's and tri's. just some light ab work cause im doing core tomorrow and a 6.5 mile run.

[TheGameHHH]

legs and core today. then i did 3.25 miles on the elliptical and walked a mile on the treadmill. im finished for the weekend, back at it monday night

[TheGameHHH]

got in a solid chest workout tonight, keep upping my weights ever so slightly so im glad im getting stronger. did 3 sets of throwndowns for abs and one 62 second plank. then i ran 6.5 miles

[smiler grogan]

Heavy night, deadlifts, push press, kettlebell work, medicine ball, etc......

[nate1000]

good workout last night- gotta get back in the pool.

[CYYYFYYY]

plenty, up your calories and focus your workouts on heavy resistance training.
Do multijoint x r cises deadlifts, squats, push press, thrusters, bench press,
look into creatine and protein supplements.

This is just the tip of the ol' iceberg, pm me if you want some more detailed info I train people for a living so I can help you out.


I willo take your advice and if that does not work then I will PM you. I have to admit I hate squats and probably won;t do them

[smiler grogan]

Squats are extremely good for you. I hate Lunges but I force myself to do them.

[TheGameHHH]

back workout tonight, kinda sucks cause i had a stiff neck. it didnt interfere too much but doing anything with a stiff neck sucks ass. did 100 crunches followed by a tough 6.5 mile run, my legs just werent feeling it tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

braved the snow today and hit the gym. did a shoulder workout, 100 crunches and ran 6.5 miles.

[TheGameHHH]

gym was closed yesterday (not like i was going anyway cause i was out drinking thursday night and i hate working out after a night of drinking) so i took the day off. did arms today, 100 crunches and ran 6.5 miles.