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2 days in a row into going to the gym, A record for me ;p (I've never been a member). My wonderful girlfriend took me as a guest a few times and I finally decided to join a few days ago. I work 2nd shift M-F and get out at 11:30pm. I get to the gym around midnight and stay for an hour (for now).
The first challenge I face is building the HABIT of keeping up going to the gym, my goal being 5 days a week with 3 days of weight training M/W/F (back/bi, legs, chest/tri). Consistency over a long period of the time is the key to losing this weight for me. That and focusing on what fuel I'm putting in my body, but one thing at a time.
I suffer from ADD/distractability and have a hard time creating new healthy habits for myself. Having a girlfriend who is also interested in personal fitness/health is empowering and inspiring. Also joining a site such as FS will help me as I feel obligated to update what my progress is; to track how I am doing and where I've been, where I am going.
Eventually I would like to be 180 (currently 250), but that is an ideal goal with plenty of muscle making that weight up. My body frame is wide shoulders, stocky, like if I wanted to be an extreme muscle head, it would allow me to do that.
If I can hit 1-2 lb loss a week average, I have no qualms waiting for the weight to melt off. Strength training at the same time will also increase muscle mass (weight), but will burn more calories over a longer period of time and increase metabolism.
Here's to healthy habits and keeping them! Lifestyle changes are difficult but if you keep invisioning your ideal self and put positive thoughts and energy towards it, it will happen.
Diet Calendar Entries for 29 May 2014:
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1690 kcal
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Fat: 81.00g | Prot: 83.00g | Carb: 154.00g.
Breakfast: QuikTrip Sweet Tea, QT Kitchens Classic Italian Sub. Lunch: Fresh & Easy Chicken Caesar Salad. Dinner: Birds Eye Voila! Garlic Chicken, Birds Eye Voila! Garlic Chicken. more...
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3681 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Exercise machine (moderate) - 20 minutes, Desk Work - 7 hours, Driving - 20 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 35 minutes, Resting - 8 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours and 30 minutes. more...
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When you exercise, make sure you work the opposing muscles. Quads/hamstrings, biceps/triceps. Good luck.
29 May 14 by member: ClassicRocker
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Work opposing muscles the same day? I thought it was common practice to alternate to rest muscle groups while working others?
29 May 14 by member: jdchr88
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Depends on which site you follow. Bodybuilding.com gives excellent ideas and examples on how to workout. I alternate muscle groups for 3-5 days, then rest my body for at least 2 days. Muscles need at least 2 days to heal.
29 May 14 by member: ClassicRocker
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I've poked around that site from various google searches I've done for working out - definitely a wealth of info there for tons of different situations.
M-F I'd be doing cardio all 5 days then M/W/F would be Back and Bi/Legs/Chest and Tri - not stressing all arm and upper body muscles in 1 day and giving 2 days rest between arm/upper body weight training, is this correct? also leaving the weekend to rest the whole body, maybe a mild walk around the block but no gym.
I appreciate your support and comments :)
29 May 14 by member: jdchr88
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I weighed in at 271 January 1st, 2013 - Today I weigh 188.5 and closing in on a normal BMI, so goal is 179.1 (yes .1 !). Good luck, it can be done...oh yeah, I'm 62 and retired and last year was the first time REALLY went to a gym, too.
29 May 14 by member: RICK90680
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nice rick! that's great work, you're an inspiration!
29 May 14 by member: jdchr88
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My workout: back, abs, glutes, legs. Next day: chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps. It's different for everyone. There are times I will workout just to workout. I enjoy exercising, especially walking. Find a routine that works for you. I've been walking regularly for the past 2 1/2 years, just got into strength training about 18 months. Kettle bell about 4 months ago. You can also document your workouts on this site. Take care and good luck. Some guys... draglist, northernmusician and chad who workout regularly can give you pointers if you need some guidance/direction. They've all developed routines and are in various stages of gaining/cutting, etc. Check them out.
29 May 14 by member: ClassicRocker
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You can do it! I've learned that the little things you make habit have the most impact!
29 May 14 by member: LuC2
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