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05-27-2003, 01:43 PM
#41
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Wayne, NJ
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Originally Posted by Srce94FD' date='May 27 2003, 11:29 AM
I graduated in 98, I'm 2 years younger than Vos. Now about the weight issue. I can't gain weight even if I tried. But last week, I gained 7 pounds. I was 156 then all of a sudden I'm 163. I was like WTF is wrong here, 7 pounds in one week? But it's all going into muscle, so it's all good.
damn.
kevin.
05-27-2003, 02:55 PM
#46
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Clifton, NJ
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Good job! Deciding that you are going to make a change is the first step. Don't expect it to be easy. It takes alot of hard work and commitment. Back in 98 I went from about 240 lbs down to 175. Took about 6 months. Then I started gaining weight as I put on muscle. At my best shape I was at about 185 -190. I'm gone up to 200 now, so I need to start getting back into it. I tried just about every diet and fat burning pill. From my experience, they help initially, but then start loosing effectiveness as your body gets used to them. They probably aren't very healthy either. I'm taken, ripped fuel, hydroxycut, stacker, xenadrine, etc etc. Hydroxycut works pretty well. Its better to do it natually though. I, also took alot of proteins, creatine, and other crap. I think the best thing is just a good protein that has minimal carbs. The Gnc brand protein is pretty good. I also like the designer protein that vitamin shop sells. A good multivitamin is important too. I use the GNC mega men. Start off with working out 3-4 times a week, and if you want you can go to as many as 5 or 6 days a week. Make sure you give yourself at least one day off to rest a week. Workout sessions should be no longer than an hour to an hour and a half. Weight training followed by 20-30 minutes of cardio seams to work well for me. Don't neglect cardio, or you will never burn off the fat. My workouts would consist of chest and triceps on mondays, followed by about 15 - 20 min of cardio. On tuesdays I do abs and about 30 min cardio. Wednsdays are my back and legs days. These take long, so usually I won't do cardio that day. Thursdays is abs and cardio again. Fridays are biceps and shoulders with a little cardio after. On saturdays I would train abs and run alot again. Sundays were my off days. As for eating, I like to eat. I find that I usually eat at least 4 times a day. Its better to eat more often and less at one time instead of the traditional 3 meals a day. You should never have to starve yourself. A good way to start a day is some healthy cereal and low fat yogurt. Make sure to include some fruit. Eggs are good, as long as you don't eat too many. Despite what people say, they have alot of protein and don't have that mcuh cholesterol that you'll get a heart attack. You could always replace some of the stuff with a protein shake. For lunch, something with grilled chicken or tuna fish works well. Try and stay away from too much pasta. A sandwich made with turkey or lean ham is also good. I used to go to subway alot and get a footlong club, minimal light mayo and alot of vegetables. I would eat half then and save the other half for a few hours later. I love the sour scream and onion bakes lays chips they have. A protein shake mid-afternoon is good to have and helps hold you over till dinner. You can always eat as much fruit as you want. I would usually do mmy workouts at night, around 8 or 9. I would eat either a light dinner or a snack at least an hour before. You never want to work out right after you eat. You will be sluggish and unproductive. I would go work out and then eat afterwards, including a protein shake. Try not to too eat much before you go to sleep too. Its ok to let yourself have desert every once in a while. There are lots of low fat ice creams and sorbets. Just set yourself up on a scheduel, and stick with it. Try it for a few weeks, if it doesn't work then you can modify it to suit your needs. The most important thing is once you find something that works, be consistant for as long as it works. Eventually your body will get used to it and you will have to change up your routine. Try new exercises that work the same muscle different ways. Don't worry about weight as a number. The only thing that matters is how you think you look. Let me know if you need any advice 
05-27-2003, 03:00 PM
#48
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ames, IA
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It's times like this I wish I could read.
EDIT: Ihor has very good points...read what he says carefully. Some of the most important things to remember when lifting are variety and personal improvement. Like he says, don't focus on the actual weight you're lifting, and don't overlift to try and show off. You should change the exercise you use for each muscle group every 6 weeks or so for maximum results.
Back when I was a lifting junkie, I would only eat 30-40 grams of fat a day with a lot of protein, but now I eat low carb (when I have the time/money) instead of low fat, and I find that I can last longer at the gym that way.
**** it, I'm getting back into lifting now...thanks guys.
EDIT: Ihor has very good points...read what he says carefully. Some of the most important things to remember when lifting are variety and personal improvement. Like he says, don't focus on the actual weight you're lifting, and don't overlift to try and show off. You should change the exercise you use for each muscle group every 6 weeks or so for maximum results.
Back when I was a lifting junkie, I would only eat 30-40 grams of fat a day with a lot of protein, but now I eat low carb (when I have the time/money) instead of low fat, and I find that I can last longer at the gym that way.
**** it, I'm getting back into lifting now...thanks guys.
