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HiDnGoD said:
Yeah, I always want to do cardio in the morning, & lift at night. I can usually lift when I want, but I can never get up to do the cardio. Sooooo, I'm gonna do the cardio when I can after work. Frankly, I'm not losing weight fast enough.
I feel I'm doing well with the lifting, but I know i'm not getting the cardio in. I gotta have balance. It's better for my blood sugar, too, to have both types of exercise.


I hate cardio in the morning, and will never do it, I wish I could but not a big fan, even though I know it is supposed to be better. Good on you for doing it!!!!!
 
HiDnGoD said:
Yeah, I always want to do cardio in the morning, & lift at night. I can usually lift when I want, but I can never get up to do the cardio. Sooooo, I'm gonna do the cardio when I can after work. Frankly, I'm not losing weight fast enough.
I feel I'm doing well with the lifting, but I know i'm not getting the cardio in. I gotta have balance. It's better for my blood sugar, too, to have both types of exercise.

The way I usually do it is as follows:
It's set for weight loss, I think, so that's programmed for 2 minutes on high, & 2 minutes on low.
I start with incline 5 & resistance 5, for 2 min. That's my low settings. First high setting is 6 & 6, next high cycle I set for 8 & 8, then 9 & 9, & so on. Also each low cycle, I do the first minute peddaling backwards, & the second minute forwards, & I try to stay around 150 strides per minute. On the high cycles, I work up, the first one at 160 spm, the next one at 170, & so on, to a mach of 190 or 200 spm. When I start, my hr is usually around 80-85 bpm. By the time I finish my last cycle on high, it could be anywhere from 150 - 170 bpm. At the end, for the cool down, I slowly ramp down, 1 minute at a time from incline 5 & resistance 5, to 1 & 1. By then my hr has gone from 160ish to 95-105 bpm.
I usually only do the Xtrainer, because I have bad knees, so the treadmill is limited, I'm liited on the rower, because I have carpal tunnel. The stepper isn't bad, but it's hard on the knees too.
 
HiDnGoD said:
I usually only do the Xtrainer, because I have bad knees, so the treadmill is limited, I'm liited on the rower, because I have carpal tunnel. The stepper isn't bad, but it's hard on the knees too.
You need a local massage therapist... ;) Good job on getting the cardio in!!!
 
HiDnGoD said:
I usually only do the Xtrainer, because I have bad knees, so the treadmill is limited, I'm liited on the rower, because I have carpal tunnel. The stepper isn't bad, but it's hard on the knees too.


I switch to the eptical to when my knee starts to bother me, have you tried going backwards on it???
 
ck2006 said:
I switch to the eptical to when my knee starts to bother me, have you tried going backwards on it???
Yeah, that's why I love the elliptical, easy on the knees. I do go backwards about 25% of the time. I find I can't go as fast or as long that way. One knee is arthritic, so it'll give me problems no matter which way I go.
 
HiDnGoD said:
Yeah, that's why I love the elliptical, easy on the knees. I do go backwards about 25% of the time. I find I can't go as fast or as long that way. One knee is arthritic, so it'll give me problems no matter which way I go.


I make it equal 15 minutes forward 15 minutes back, my hubby finds it hard going backwards too.
 
ck2006 said:
I make it equal 15 minutes forward 15 minutes back, my hubby finds it hard going backwards too.
For men, going backwards is like admitting we made a mistake. It just sounds wrong Can't do it, LOL.
 
ck2006 said:
How are things with your daughter now?
She's moved in now. We just have to get her stuff sorted out. Her immune system is outa whack, because she had mono in the spring. Hasn't been eating right, smokes, & hasn't been sleeping right. Gotta get her healthy, then ship her out again, LOL.
 
HiDnGoD said:
She's moved in now. We just have to get her stuff sorted out. Her immune system is outa whack, because she had mono in the spring. Hasn't been eating right, smokes, & hasn't been sleeping right. Gotta get her healthy, then ship her out again, LOL.


Now that she is home I am sure it won't take to long, I remember coming home and thinking "yeah FOOOD"! :)
 
HiDnGoD said:
She's moved in now. We just have to get her stuff sorted out. Her immune system is outa whack, because she had mono in the spring. Hasn't been eating right, smokes, & hasn't been sleeping right. Gotta get her healthy, then ship her out again, LOL.
I had mono that lasted me a friggen year, SUCKED!!!!
Once you get it you have it in your system forever...
Here's to helping her :rose:
 
hey Bro your a good dad and hopefully things work out for her this time. Hang in there with your workouts I'm sure you start to get the results your looking for soon

Blaaast that shiiiit!!!!!!!!
 
ck2006 said:
Now that she is home I am sure it won't take to long, I remember coming home and thinking "yeah FOOOD"! :)
LOL, she was gleefully telling me tonight about how much money she's gonna save because she doesn't have to buy food, Toilet paper, shampoo, etc.
 
OK, Thursday's macros: 3110 cal, 308g Protein for 39.7%, 121g fat for 35.1%, & 196g acrbs for 25.2%

Today's workout, after work, & before supper:
Squats, 5X160, 5X235, 5X285, 3X325, 3X325, 3X325, 10X230.PR Three hundred & twent five M*****fuggin pounds.
Bench Press, 5X115, 5X175, 5X215, 2X245, 3X245, 11X165.Awesome PR. My goal has always been 250, here, & I've almost got it.
One Legged Dead Lifts, 10X30, 10X50, 8X60, 5X80, 5X80, 10X60.
Incline D.B. Press, 5X35, 5X45, 5X55, 4X70, 5X70.PR
After supper we went for our horshoe night. We're in a winter league & play indoors on artificial clay.
 
Man, am I tired today. Busy the last coupla days, plus killin that shit, and it looks like there's no end in sight for a while. Workin today & workin tomorrow, too. Whoever thought up this system about working for a living needs their head read :rolleyes: . I'd rather work out :chomp: , read fitness boards :evil: & download porn :lil k: , & get paid for it. :roadster:
 
HiDnGoD said:
LOL, she was gleefully telling me tonight about how much money she's gonna save because she doesn't have to buy food, Toilet paper, shampoo, etc.
She's kind of right, all the little everyday things we need and use add up big time. I now, cannt believe how much prices have slid up for stuff like tp, kleenex, paper t ect in the last 2yrs. Holly shit batman
 
HiDnGoD said:
Man, am I tired today. Busy the last coupla days, plus killin that shit, and it looks like there's no end in sight for a while. Workin today & workin tomorrow, too. Whoever thought up this system about working for a living needs their head read :rolleyes: . I'd rather work out :chomp: , read fitness boards :evil: & download porn :lil k: , & get paid for it. :roadster:

Where do I apply for that job lol
 
ck2006 said:
For some reason I can't see that. Maybe 'cause I'm at work.
Holy crap, my legs are still sore form my last workout, plus the move. I was gonna go to the gym yesterday, but I didn't have time. I did buy a knew cambered curl bar with threaded ends. Has a little different angle, easier on my wrists. I also bought lifting hooks. These deads are really killing my elbows & forearms, & fingers. Tendonitis & carpal tunnel.
Got my new recumbent bike/rowing machine yesterday, but I haven't put it together yet. Diet has been so-so the last coupla days, 'cause we been running around a lot.
I have to get around to checking out all of y'alls logs. It was freackin snowing moving my daughter on Thursday, & it's been cold with scattered flurries since then. I wanna get one more ride to work in before the end of the year. It's supposed to get up to 17 by Wednesday, so It'll have to be then.
 
HiDnGoD said:
For some reason I can't see that. Maybe 'cause I'm at work.
Holy crap, my legs are still sore form my last workout, plus the move. I was gonna go to the gym yesterday, but I didn't have time. I did buy a knew cambered curl bar with threaded ends. Has a little different angle, easier on my wrists. I also bought lifting hooks. These deads are really killing my elbows & forearms, & fingers. Tendonitis & carpal tunnel.
Got my new recumbent bike/rowing machine yesterday, but I haven't put it together yet. Diet has been so-so the last coupla days, 'cause we been running around a lot.
I have to get around to checking out all of y'alls logs. It was freackin snowing moving my daughter on Thursday, & it's been cold with scattered flurries since then. I wanna get one more ride to work in before the end of the year. It's supposed to get up to 17 by Wednesday, so It'll have to be then.


It was a song, nothing to see. It is starting to snow here too :rolleyes: I'd rather have it after hallowen. I use hooks and they are awesome. I don't use my wrist supports anymore but they really helped as well.

Don't you hate the fact that you have to spend all that money and put the damn things together!!! I used to use the rowing machine all the time, I am excited for you!
 
ck2006 said:
It was a song, nothing to see. It is starting to snow here too :rolleyes: I'd rather have it after hallowen. I use hooks and they are awesome. I don't use my wrist supports anymore but they really helped as well.

Don't you hate the fact that you have to spend all that money and put the damn things together!!! I used to use the rowing machine all the time, I am excited for you!
I've used straps for years on my heavier lifts, but the hooks will also help with my shrugs. I use D.B.s
The lady at Sears says it's not too hard to assemble,'cause she assembles the stuff in the show room, so she knows. I can't row too much, because that exacerbates my Carpal tunnel symptoms.
I know I sound like a walking medical basket case, but all these issues I have are very minor. I just have to work around them
 
ck2006 said:
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So! Today's grub!
2087cal. 195g Protein for 37.3%, 61g Fat, for 26.3%, 190g Carbs for 36.4%
Meal 1, approx 06:30.
Shredded Wheat, 26g
Skim Milk, 264g
1% Cottage Cheese, 222g
Meal 2, approx 09:30.
Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 255g
Granny Smith Apple, 99g
Skim Milk, 500ml
Protein Powder 60g
Meal 3, approx 12:00.
Nada.


Meal 4, approx 14:30.
ANPB, 2 Tbsp
Liquid Honey, 1 Tbsp

Meal 5, approx 18:30.
Lean Turkey Sausage, 72g
Chicken, Dark Meat, no skin, 119g
Tomatao Alfredo Noodles, 91g
Cut Green Beans, 60g

Snacks & Supps
Crunchy Light PB, 2 Tbsp
Liquid Honey, 1 Tbsp

No weights today. Legs are STILL tired from squats the other night.
Went to the gym & did 43 min on the Xtrainer. 600cals.
 
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ck2006 said:
well it ain't as funny now, it was due to the post you made about downloading porn and all that stuff.
No, comedy is always funny. I don't follow the TPB, but I can appreciate their relevance.
 
jpt said:
same as you bro...way behind on logs...lol!! hope weekend was good!
Busy as hell, from Thurs night on. I just crashed last night.

Todays Workout:
Bench Press: 5X115, 5X180, 5X215, 3X250, 3X250, 2X250, 11X165. Did this one first. One of my goals has been reached. 250lb Bench. :jump: PR
Supersetted these next three.
Bent Over Laterals: 5X15, 10X25, 10X30, 5X35, 4 1/2X35, 12X25.
Side Laterals: 10X12, 10X20, 5X25, 2 1/2X30, 2 1/2X30. 9X20.
Front Raises: 10X12, 10X15, 10X20, 5X25, 5X25, 8X20.
 
HiDnGoD said:
Busy as hell, from Thurs night on. I just crashed last night.

Todays Workout:
Bench Press: 5X115, 5X180, 5X215, 3X250, 3X250, 2X250, 11X165. Did this one first. One of my goals has been reached. 250lb Bench. :jump: PR
Supersetted these next three.
Bent Over Laterals: 5X15, 10X25, 10X30, 5X35, 4 1/2X35, 12X25.
Side Laterals: 10X12, 10X20, 5X25, 2 1/2X30, 2 1/2X30. 9X20.
Front Raises: 10X12, 10X15, 10X20, 5X25, 5X25, 8X20.


That is awesome, the PR's I mean, hope things slow down for you. :heart:
 
So! Today's grub!
2504cal. 224g Protein for 35.8%, 85g Fat, for 30.6%, 210g Carbs for 33.5%
Meal 1, approx 06:30.
Honey Nut Cheerios, 43g Time to do some shopping
Skim Milk, 184g
Banana, 210g
Meal 2, approx 09:30.
1% Cottage Cheese, 232g
Meal 3, approx 12:00.
Chicken, Dark Meat, No skin, 87g
Gentle Bens Brown Rice, 51g
1 Can of Flaked Light Tuna in water
Meal 4, approx 14:30.

Meal 5, approx 18:30.
4 Egg Omelette, with Ham, 76g, & Chopped Sweet Red Peppers 78g
250ml Skim milk
Snacks & Supps
Crunchy Light PB, 2 Tbsp
Liquid Honey, 1 Tbsp
Pre Workout
N.O.Xplode 3scoops
Protein Shake with 2 scoops Protein, 500ml Skim Milk & 2 Tbsp ANPB & 1 Tbsp Honey
Post Workout
NOZ, by Nutribollocks.
Supper 20 min later.
 
sgtslaughter said:
WOW! You PR'd 250 with a triple... and another triple...then doubled it?!

Congratz!! That's fantastic work right there!!
I wuz askeered :worried: .
But I thought of ck & her benches last week & I just gave it.
Except for the BB curls, I've hit all the weight goals I set for myself, & surpassed some.
I'll hit the curls this week.
Next up is more focus on weight loss. I'll try to maintain my present strength while losing.
 
HiDnGoD said:
I wuz askeered :worried: .
But I thought of ck & her benches last week & I just gave it.
Except for the BB curls, I've hit all the weight goals I set for myself, & surpassed some.
I'll hit the curls this week.
Next up is more focus on weight loss. I'll try to maintain my present strength while losing.


Hey I thought of you doing my lunges tonight, kept on saying
"You WIll do this, and do this right!" :heart:
I am going to be saying the same tomorrow for shoulders.
We should have a cardio challenge! however right now I only do mine twice a week, but a challenge to burn the calories, whatcha think???
 
Hey Bro what you know. had a visit today from a nutritionist today and with only some slight mods of your meal plans has come up with a plan for me to stop the weight loss and muscle waisting. Your plan has help me greatly thanks for posting your meal planning it has been a life saver for me. Keep on posting and Blast that shiiittt big time Bro
 
HiDnGoD said:
Busy as hell, from Thurs night on. I just crashed last night.

Todays Workout:
Bench Press: 5X115, 5X180, 5X215, 3X250, 3X250, 2X250, 11X165. Did this one first. One of my goals has been reached. 250lb Bench. :jump: PR
Supersetted these next three.
Bent Over Laterals: 5X15, 10X25, 10X30, 5X35, 4 1/2X35, 12X25.
Side Laterals: 10X12, 10X20, 5X25, 2 1/2X30, 2 1/2X30. 9X20.
Front Raises: 10X12, 10X15, 10X20, 5X25, 5X25, 8X20.

Congrats Bro ;)
 
jpt said:
^^^ now you need to set new goals :)
Now, I'm going to try to maintain those goals, while losing weight. I wanna lose another 8 lbs, & that'll be my goal. One I've had for years, decades even. Once I've got that, dare I dream? I don't rally have a burning desire to lift enormous weights. I just wanna look good, stay healthy, & live longer. So another 20 lbs?
 
OK, today was not a good day. Work went OK, but I had to undergo an indelicate medical procedure, that was a little traumatizing. Not serious, but hard, for a man. Not sure if I'll detail that, yet, so I'll just leave it at that. It was the first time, & there are 12 more treatments, one every 3 weeks. Anyways, I had a tendency to eat for comfort & today I fell off the wagon. I'll not shock you with the details, but here are the macros.
3304cal, Protein 266g for 33%, Fat 152g for 41.2%, Carbs 218g for 26.4%
 
HiDnGoD said:
OK, today was not a good day. Work went OK, but I had to undergo an indelicate medical procedure, that was a little traumatizing. Not serious, but hard, for a man. Not sure if I'll detail that, yet, so I'll just leave it at that. It was the first time, & there are 12 more treatments, one every 3 weeks. Anyways, I had a tendency to eat for comfort & today I fell off the wagon. I'll not shock you with the details, but here are the macros.
3304cal, Protein 266g for 33%, Fat 152g for 41.2%, Carbs 218g for 26.4%


I hope that whatever it is you have to deal with gets better. and if not, only 12 more to go. I won't lecture you about eating for comfort, and I am sorry to hear that you are going through a rough time.

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
 
ck2006 said:
I hope that whatever it is you have to deal with gets better. and if not, only 12 more to go. I won't lecture you about eating for comfort, and I am sorry to hear that you are going through a rough time.

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
Thanks :heart: It's not really a big deal, but the first one is always hardest.
At one time falling off the wagon like that would've spelt disaster, months of recovery. Yeah, I have issues, LOL. But tomorrow I'm back on it.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Robert Frost
 
HiDnGoD said:
OK, today was not a good day. Work went OK, but I had to undergo an indelicate medical procedure, that was a little traumatizing. Not serious, but hard, for a man. Not sure if I'll detail that, yet, so I'll just leave it at that. It was the first time, & there are 12 more treatments, one every 3 weeks. Anyways, I had a tendency to eat for comfort & today I fell off the wagon. I'll not shock you with the details, but here are the macros.
3304cal, Protein 266g for 33%, Fat 152g for 41.2%, Carbs 218g for 26.4%

Hi Buddy, was wondering how you made out today :worried: Glad to hear you were not too badly traumatized by the proceedure. I have a tendency to reach for junk comfort food too when pain levels get high
Hang in there I know you will reach your goals. Keep on pumpin that iron :chomp:
 
Thank's everybody. I appreciate the concern.
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Today's Workout:
Dead Lift: 5X165, 5X245, 5X305, 3X355, 3X355, 1X355, 9X235.OK, here is another PR, that I'm surprised at. I really can't believe I got this far.
Pull Downs: 5X75, 5X105, 5X130 3X160, 2X160, 12X115.Another PR
Shrugs: 15X50, 12X60, 10X70, 9X80, 9X80, 11X70.Can't go any higher on weights here, for now, so I'm adding reps.
Military Press: 5X70, 5X90, 5X110, 3X130, 1X130, 2X130, 8X90.This one I think I started a little too high. It's a killer for me. I do it standing.

Here's my take on my progress, so far. I think this current heavy lifting cycle is a learning curve for me. I don't know if I've grown a lot stronger, or just developed my intensity gauge, better. I know I'm putting a lot more into it than I ever have before, so, maybe that's why I'm hitting PRs.
 
HiDnGoD said:
LOL, tamorra night. Oh, you mean my physique update, or my recent "issue", LOL.


Not sure what the recent "issue" is, so I ain't asking for pictures of that. LOL but I do hope what ever it is, it is getting better :heart:

Physique, physique!
 
HiDnGoD said:
Thank's everybody. I appreciate the concern.
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Today's Workout:
Dead Lift: 5X165, 5X245, 5X305, 3X355, 3X355, 1X355, 9X235.OK, here is another PR, that I'm surprised at. I really can't believe I got this far.
Pull Downs: 5X75, 5X105, 5X130 3X160, 2X160, 12X115.Another PR
Shrugs: 15X50, 12X60, 10X70, 9X80, 9X80, 11X70.Can't go any higher on weights here, for now, so I'm adding reps.
Military Press: 5X70, 5X90, 5X110, 3X130, 1X130, 2X130, 8X90.This one I think I started a little too high. It's a killer for me. I do it standing.

Here's my take on my progress, so far. I think this current heavy lifting cycle is a learning curve for me. I don't know if I've grown a lot stronger, or just developed my intensity gauge, better. I know I'm putting a lot more into it than I ever have before, so, maybe that's why I'm hitting PRs.
You only PR'd because you know I'm on your tail lifting deads, can't have a girl beat ya now can ya, :lmao: totally joking
 
treilin said:
You only PR'd because you know I'm on your tail lifting deads, can't have a girl beat ya now can ya, :lmao: totally joking
Joking yeah, but kinda true, LOL. :worried:
I am in awe of your strength & determination.
If I have half the success that you ladies in here do, then I will meet my goals in no time.
 
HiDnGoD said:
Thank's everybody. I appreciate the concern.
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Today's Workout:
Dead Lift: 5X165, 5X245, 5X305, 3X355, 3X355, 1X355, 9X235.OK, here is another PR, that I'm surprised at. I really can't believe I got this far.
Pull Downs: 5X75, 5X105, 5X130 3X160, 2X160, 12X115.Another PR
Shrugs: 15X50, 12X60, 10X70, 9X80, 9X80, 11X70.Can't go any higher on weights here, for now, so I'm adding reps.
Military Press: 5X70, 5X90, 5X110, 3X130, 1X130, 2X130, 8X90.This one I think I started a little too high. It's a killer for me. I do it standing.

Here's my take on my progress, so far. I think this current heavy lifting cycle is a learning curve for me. I don't know if I've grown a lot stronger, or just developed my intensity gauge, better. I know I'm putting a lot more into it than I ever have before, so, maybe that's why I'm hitting PRs.

damn - you're doing really well. I need to star dead lifting again - I've been having problem with my lower back and am being really cautious. Next week, I'll try em again.
 
OK, Wednesday's macros:
2683cal, 30% Protein, 31% Fat, 39% Carbs. Today's: I meant to do this. Really. :verygood: A olish lady at work brought me in some homemade snausage. It were good, but Holy Crap was it full of fat. So, this is my guesstimate, based on some regular pork sausage, with less protein & more fat.
3250cal, 33.2% Protein, 48.9% Fat, 17.9% carbs.
 
HiDnGoD said:
OK, just took my pics. But it's 23:00 now & time for my bed. I'll post up tomorrow


Well now I can't go to the mountains until you post your pics LOL :heart: Awesome job on the PR's!!!
 
OK, I don't really have the results I'm looking for. But I think I'm showing a tad more detail in my back & delts. Maybe a bit in my tri's & Lats. I'll post up actual comparisons tomorrow.
Since I'm at the end of my " sorta bulking, I'm about to start some serious cutting. I have lost 14 lbs since starting & I've gained muscle, so I'm looking forward to this next adventure.

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I'm gonna have to start prioritizing some muscle groups though, 'cause I can see where some have improved, but others haven't.
Gonna have to work on the gut. That layer of fat you see feels only about 3/8" thick, so the rest is interabdominal fat. The worst kind, for a man. Cardio, cardio, cardio.
 
looking AWESOME!!!!

Holy quads, hams, biceps, triceps and tummy is coming too!

can't see the chest through the hair LOL, and no you can't see my chest not cause of the hair, cause I just don't have one ha ha.

I can't wait to see the comparison pics, but the bulk has been good to you!
 
HiDnGoD said:
I'm gonna have to start prioritizing some muscle groups though, 'cause I can see where some have improved, but others haven't.
Gonna have to work on the gut. That layer of fat you see feels only about 3/8" thick, so the rest is interabdominal fat. The worst kind, for a man. Cardio, cardio, cardio.
HiDn pics look great! I LOVE your legs (given) and see some definite improvement in the upper body.

I'm going to say this b/c I went thru it.

I was 130 ish lbs, tall skinny with a flat stomach but NO 6 pack and a little boy ass as they called it, nothing there. I did way too much cardio (running), way too much ab work and didn't eat like I should. Until I cleaned up my diet, cut my cardio in half, and started lifting weights did I develop the definition in my stomach.

I truly believe abs are made in the kitchen. Ab SIZE is developed in the gym. Seeing the development is brought out by diet.

I still think the diet needs some work to help with the abs, cardio CAN help, but I dont feel it should be the priority since the diet was never 100% spot on.

I say this b/c ALOT of people read you log & follow your progress. I don't want others to think this cannot be achieved or improved without really nailing down a healthy diet.

Nothing but love :heart:

Heehee

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6587716&postcount=778
 
*Bunny* said:
HiDn pics look great! I LOVE your legs (given) and see some definite improvement in the upper body.

I'm going to say this b/c I went thru it.

I was 130 ish lbs, tall skinny with a flat stomach but NO 6 pack and a little boy ass as they called it, nothing there. I did way too much cardio (running), way too much ab work and didn't eat like I should. Until I cleaned up my diet, cut my cardio in half, and started lifting weights did I develop the definition in my stomach.

I truly believe abs are made in the kitchen. Ab SIZE is developed in the gym. Seeing the development is brought out by diet.

I still think the diet needs some work to help with the abs, cardio CAN help, but I dont feel it should be the priority since the diet was never 100% spot on.

I say this b/c ALOT of people read you log & follow your progress. I don't want others to think this cannot be achieved or improved without really nailing down a healthy diet.

Nothing but love :heart:

Heehee

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6587716&postcount=778
Thanks for your input *Bunns*. As always, I appreciate it. :heart:
I know, only too well, how my diet needs improving. I also believe what you said because even with the small improvements in my diet I have seen changes. The only reason I emphasized the cardio, is because I've been pretty inconsistent with it anyways. I also read recently, that it's been found that inter-abdominal fat, in men, is best reduced with cardio. The subcutaneous fat is best reduced by diet. So, for me, a combination of both would be my best approach. I'll try to find the article.
 
HiDnGoD said:
Thanks for your input *Bunns*. As always, I appreciate it. :heart:
I know, only too well, how my diet needs improving. I also believe what you said because even with the small improvements in my diet I have seen changes. The only reason I emphasized the cardio, is because I've been pretty inconsistent with it anyways. I also read recently, that it's been found that inter-abdominal fat, in men, is best reduced with cardio. The subcutaneous fat is best reduced by diet. So, for me, a combination of both would be my best approach. I'll try to find the article.
I am not saying you are incorrect. I am saying that diet is primary. Cardio CAN help, but NOT duration of cardio, rather intensity.

This article touches on it but I don't wanna weed through studies about it. I'm not disagreeing, just elaborating that cardio isn't the only solution for intra-abdominal fat, IMO, a combo is better.
 
*Bunny* said:
I am not saying you are incorrect. I am saying that diet is primary. Cardio CAN help, but NOT duration of cardio, rather intensity.

This article touches on it but I don't wanna weed through studies about it. I'm not disagreeing, just elaborating that cardio isn't the only solution for intra-abdominal fat, IMO, a combo is better.
Agreed. I need to improve on both. More so on diet.
 
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OK, last workout of my current program.
10 min warmup on bike
Barbell Curls: 5X40, 5X60, 5X85, 3X100, 3X100, 2X100, 11X60.Awesome PR. First time ever curling 100 lbs.
Tricep Press: 10X45, 5X65, 5X85, 3X100, 3X100, 3X100, 15X65.PR here too.
Xbody Hammer Curl: 5X15, 5X20, 5X25, 3X30, 3X30, 13X25.
Skull Krushers: 5X40, 5X60, 5X75, 3X90, 3X90, 12X60
Alternate D.B. Curl: 5X20, 5X30, 5X40, 3X45, 3X45, 10X35.Couldn't do the fifties here. Too beat from the BB Curl.
 
Hi there Bro. Thanks for your opinions last nite, truely value your thoughts on things, you touched on some things last nite to use as proteint subs other than pb. Was wondering if you could refrewsh my memory on what they are and what serving portions are thanks
Take care
love ya Bro
 
step@half said:
Hi there Bro. Thanks for your opinions last nite, truely value your thoughts on things, you touched on some things last nite to use as proteint subs other than pb. Was wondering if you could refrewsh my memory on what they are and what serving portions are thanks
Take care
love ya Bro
I'll send ya an email. ;) :beer:
 
*Bunny* said:
I am not saying you are incorrect. I am saying that diet is primary. Cardio CAN help, but NOT duration of cardio, rather intensity.

This article touches on it but I don't wanna weed through studies about it. I'm not disagreeing, just elaborating that cardio isn't the only solution for intra-abdominal fat, IMO, a combo is better.
What is the formula for a guesstimate on BMR? Something like 10-12 tmes body weight?
I've been averaging about 2600 cal per day, so I think I'll drop to 2200 per day. I'll be eating cleaner & I'll go with a 45P 30f 25c. Being diabetic I need to keep my carbs lower, & I'm going to try to use them first thing in the A.M. & pre & post workout. I have some more research to do, but I'll start with that for the first week.
 
sgtslaughter said:
Thanks guys.
'nother question. This should be in a food prep forum, but, I'm gonna be eating broccolis, & romaine letttuce, & mesclun mix, etc with a little rice & meat for my lunches to help fill me. Now, if I cut up enough lettuce & Boccoli for a coupla days, should I store it in water in a sealed container, or should it be dry & open? I asked the Mrs. & she doesn't know 'cause she always preps & uses right away.
 
Based on that website, I need about 2700cal per day to lose 1 lb per week. I havene't had quite that result. they said to lose 3 lbs per week to drop to 220 cal p.d.. I'ma gonna go with that for the first week or 2 to see how my energy levels sit.
I plan on lifting 2-3X per week, & doing cardio(HIIT) 3-4 times per week. I'm also gonna try to convince my hunnee to go to bodyflow classes with me. :verygood: YOGA & Pilates & Tai Chi. I'd go alone, but there's 2 many hawt wimmin there & I need someone to focus on. :p
I'll also be doing my shoulder rehab exercises & ab work in the mornings.
 
ck2006 said:
I like the new avi!!!!!
It's my daughter's cat. She got it 2 weeks before she moved & we said she couldn't keep it here, so it's been at her bf's. We told her she could bring it here for a week to try it & now it'll prolly stay. We have 3 cats already. :rolleyes:
How wuz yer weekend? You & the kids any better?
Good luck at school today. Is that day school, or night school?
 
yup we moved into my parents house with our cat and dog. They have two cats and a dog. Didn't last too long :rolleyes: good luck :heart: I hope it works out.
 
HiDnGoD said:
Based on that website, I need about 2700cal per day to lose 1 lb per week. I havene't had quite that result. they said to lose 3 lbs per week to drop to 220 cal p.d.. I'ma gonna go with that for the first week or 2 to see how my energy levels sit.
I plan on lifting 2-3X per week, & doing cardio(HIIT) 3-4 times per week. I'm also gonna try to convince my hunnee to go to bodyflow classes with me. :verygood: YOGA & Pilates & Tai Chi. I'd go alone, but there's 2 many hawt wimmin there & I need someone to focus on. :p
I'll also be doing my shoulder rehab exercises & ab work in the mornings.
I like it! (yoga/pilates/tai chi) Why only 2-3 days for lifting?
sgtslaughter said:
veggies, i cook up and just put in tupperware for the week (usually 4-5 days).
^^ agree
ck2006 said:
I like the new avi!!!!!
ditto! Have a great day :)
 
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Nice work on figuring the diet out!!! Looks goo dto me.. Stamp of approval...
3 times a week on weights eh... Full body types? Yoga will definitely help, and the cardio HIIT definitely will help.. Do you plan on switching your HIIT up, by way of different machines? May even want to try a few HIIT sessions and one longer slower intensity duration session to switch it up, and help keep you motivated. It does for me anyway...
Hope you have a great week!
 
*Bunny* said:
I like it! (yoga/pilates/tai chi) Why only 2-3 days for lifting?

^^ agree
ditto! Have a great day :)
Well, realistically, I prolly won't have time for more lifting. Family, work, etc.
I hit the gym to day & did 15 min HIIT on the Xtrainer, & 15 minutes on the step mill. Couldn't really call the step mill HIIT, since I was just figuring it, & my levels, out, but next time.
 
Just got back from a Queen tribute concert. It rawked! :dance2: :lil k: :jump: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza:
The age range was from the 16 year old fella in front of us that was so embarrassed the way his mother was behaving, to the 70 something old lady who didn't move, except to put her arms up & sway.
:lmao: at all the fat trailer park peeps trying to video tape the performance (tards). & all the 40 & 50somethings reliving their youth. Good fun!
Except this one couple behind us. They didn't even clap their hands. Everybody else was gettin up & gettin down, singin, dancin, or some semblane of that. But this couple didn't budge, never smiled. At the end when the band said, "Well thanks everybody, have a good night!" before the obligatory encore (Bohemian Rhapsody) the were gone, like a shot. Why waste your money?
 
HiDnGoD said:
Just got back from a Queen tribute concert. It rawked! :dance2: :lil k: :jump: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza: :lil k: :garza:
The age range was from the 16 year old fella in front of us that was so embarrassed the way his mother was behaving, to the 70 something old lady who didn't move, except to put her arms up & sway.
:lmao: at all the fat trailer park peeps trying to video tape the performance (tards). & all the 40 & 50somethings reliving their youth. Good fun!
Except this one couple behind us. They didn't even clap their hands. Everybody else was gettin up & gettin down, singin, dancin, or some semblane of that. But this couple didn't budge, never smiled. At the end when the band said, "Well thanks everybody, have a good night!" before the obligatory encore (Bohemian Rhapsody) the were gone, like a shot. Why waste your money?


We are going to that when it comes here!!!! :) OH YEAH, OH YEAH!!! :)
 
repost :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

You rock!

I wish you a most wonderful day and and great year to come. You deserve all the happiness and....a lot of money too LOL.

You are one of the most wonderful, kind, and caring gentleman I have ever had the pleasure of e-talking to :heart: and.....

Your a great father and husband.

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
 
ck2006 said:
repost :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

You rock!

I wish you a most wonderful day and and great year to come. You deserve all the happiness and....a lot of money too LOL.

You are one of the most wonderful, kind, and caring gentleman I have ever had the pleasure of e-talking to :heart: and.....

Your a great father and husband.

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
Thank you for that. I really appreciate it.
:heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose:
 
OK, it's been a busy coupla days. First things first.
Monday's diet:
2041 Cals, 219g Protein for 43%, 188g Carbs for 37%, 45g Fat for 20% Wifey took me out for dinner. Schnitzel mit Sauerkraut, apfel sauce& small seizure salat. No potat & no bier.

Tuesday's diet:
2470 Cals, 198g Protein for 32%, 274g Carbs for 44.5%, 64g Fat for 23.5%
Family came over with cake Had a small piece,but it ruinated my macros. Oh well.

Had a good workout, but I have to wait 'til tonight to post it up.

Unfortunately, my whole family gathered 'round because my Step-mom had some disturbing news. They discovered a spot on her lung, back in the summer & were monitering it. Well they're 80% sure it's cancer & they're doing a biopsy this A.M. I do not have a good feeling about this. I already lost my first mother 17 yrs ago, & I'm not ready to lose another. And she's still smoking!!!!!
 
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I lost my grandma a little over a year ago to lung cancer, so i can relate to how you feel! I Hope all goes well, keep your head up in the mean time~
 
HiDnGoD said:
OK, it's been a busy coupla days. First things first.
Monday's diet:
2041 Cals, 219g Protein for 43%, 188g Carbs for 37%, 45g Fat for 20% Wifey took me out for dinner. Schnitzel mit Sauerkraut, apfel sauce& small seizure salat. No potat & no bier.

Tuesday's diet:
2470 Cals, 198g Protein for 32%, 274g Carbs for 44.5%, 64g Fat for 23.5%
Family came over with cake Had a small piece,but it ruinated my macros. Oh well.

Had a good workout, but I have to wait 'til tonight to post it up.

Unfortunately, my whole family gathered 'round because my Step-mom had some disturbing news. They discovered a spot on her lung, back in the summer & were monitering it. Well they're 80% sure it's canceer & they're doing a biopsy this A.M. I do not have a good feeling about this. I already lost my first mother 17 yrs ago, & I'm not ready to lose another. And she's still smoking!!!!!
:( my prayers are with you and your family... I hope all goes/went well
 
Thanks everybody for the well wishing. I was pretty upset, though I figured it was coming. Still, a 20% chance it's not so, keeping my fingers crossed.
So, yesterday's workout. All these weights are just guesstimates, 'till I get myself figured out. I'm shooting for 15, 12, 8, 10-12 reps.
Dead Lift: 15X 135, 12X215, 6X285, 10X215.
Pull Downs: 15X70, 12X100, 6X135, 12X95.
Barbell Rows: 15X80, 10X130, 5X165, 11X115.
Military Press: 15X45, 12X70, 8X90, 12X70.
Shrugs: 20X50, 13X65, 10X80, 15X65.
Upright Rows. 15X70, 12X55, 7X70, 11X50.
 
*Bunny* said:
I cannot really comment on that. Well wishes to you & your family. :rose:

:heart:
:heart: Understood. :heart:

Never made it to the gym today. Worked late, & got caught up in other things. I'm going in the morning, Dag Nabbit.
 
OK, I'm looking for some different exercises to incorporate into my workout. I don't have the height in my basement to do many overhead lifts. Most of my current lifts are conventional.
Straight leg Deads is one. Front squat is another. Keystone Deads.
Any ideas?
 
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HiDnGoD said:
OK, it's been a busy coupla days. First things first.
Monday's diet:
2041 Cals, 219g Protein for 43%, 188g Carbs for 37%, 45g Fat for 20% Wifey took me out for dinner. Schnitzel mit Sauerkraut, apfel sauce& small seizure salat. No potat & no bier.

Tuesday's diet:
2470 Cals, 198g Protein for 32%, 274g Carbs for 44.5%, 64g Fat for 23.5%
Family came over with cake Had a small piece,but it ruinated my macros. Oh well.

Had a good workout, but I have to wait 'til tonight to post it up.

Unfortunately, my whole family gathered 'round because my Step-mom had some disturbing news. They discovered a spot on her lung, back in the summer & were monitering it. Well they're 80% sure it's cancer & they're doing a biopsy this A.M. I do not have a good feeling about this. I already lost my first mother 17 yrs ago, & I'm not ready to lose another. And she's still smoking!!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear about Gabby, my thoughts and prayers are with you bro hang in there, got my fingers crossed for you and motherinlaw :heart:
 
step@half said:
I'm so sorry to hear about Gabby, my thoughts and prayers are with you bro hang in there, got my fingers crossed for you and motherinlaw :heart:
Step-mom, bro. I actually like this one. M.I.L.s yer not supposed to like. :lmao:
 
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