Finally making this a priority

Lifthard3 · 11-13-2007, 06:36 PM

I'm at a gross point in my life. I used to be in absurd shape, had a six pack many years ago, trained 5-6 days a week, etc. etc. This is the first time I've had a "gut" in my life and it's really gross. I'm def. not a newb to working out or to having a proper nutrition plan. The thing that has gotten me to this point is simply laziness. I would try to blame it on work since i'm working at least 60 hours a week(that's on a good week) but in all honesty there was plenty of ways that I could eaten cleaner and made a set time around my schedule to work out.

Another thing that will be different this time around is my drinking. I used to go out and get black out drunk(basically bindge drinking) every weekend. As I was getting older this would put me in the hole after a week of working out and eating clean. Not just because of the calories but because of the hormonal change as a result of the alcohol.

Looking back on the past few years I could see why I slowly slipped and eventually just looked into the mirror and saw a fat mess staring back at me. Some of these including taking easy ways out on training(eliminating legs, not running outside or switching up workouts). I also started making excuses for different types of food knowing full well that they weren't good for me and provided no health benefits.

My work schedule is pretty consistant now as is my life schedule. I had gotten a dog in march and it changed my life and schedule a lot, but now he is trained and his schedule is consistent. I have had a great gf for about a year and I don't like to go out and bindge drink at all anymore. If I go out to the bars with friends(which isn't that often) its now just to a pub where we can actually talk instead of club to pick up and jsut drink, nevermind the WASTE of money!!!

I'm in the middle of organizing my house and cleaning the kitchen from top to bottom. But after I finish that and grocery shop I'll put up a sample day of nutrition/training. I'm also putting up pictures on the BEFORE so that I'll have something to compare to.

Let's get it on!!

Lifthard3 · 11-13-2007, 08:22 PM

Some other things that I might want to mention is that of course I want to have the shredded muscular body I had ... even better than that. BUT I'm not going to be concerned about bf% (at least yet, b/c it's so early on). I'll be doing lots of cardio because one of my goals is to be in excellent cardio shape. I want to be able to run a 5K (I know thats not that far) and maybe a 10K next summer.

Just thought I would add that in!

Stonecoldtruth · 11-13-2007, 08:52 PM

LiftHard3, good way to start the log. Since you've been in the type of shape you want to get back into, you know what it takes. Be consistent, sober, and dedicated and you will achieve your goals.

I'm subbed fo sho!

Lifthard3 · 11-15-2007, 09:00 PM

I'll be able to really update this after this weekend ... The next week should be a littel rough with Thanksgiving and seeing some best friends who I haven't seen in a while ... especially since one just got back from Iraq and is waiting to get wasted!

I'll try to update with my training/nutrition plan!! Thanks for the support StoneColdTruth!!

Lifthard3 · 12-04-2007, 06:49 PM

Ok so I started this about three weeks ago and i'm down 8 pounds so far.

This is a typical nutritional day for me ... although the specifics for each meal do vary. I don't like to have the same thing for lunch every day. I adjust how much I take in depending on whether or not I'm working out that day. Also I'm have some wheat pasta earlier on in the day with seafood, chicken or lean ground turkey but only if i'm up for a big workout that night.

Meal 1:
Fiber One Bar
ON 100% whey shake
Green Tea
or
Kashi waffle
ON 100% Whey Shake
Green Tea

Meal 2:
Salad with with either Chicken or Tuna added in and I use that 2 calorie spray dressing

or a Turkey sandwich on arnold low carb whole wheat bread(low cal and low carb) and i have fat free american cheese and usually use some type of mustard

Meal 3:
Protein Bar or trail mix made with mixed nuts and dark chocolate m&ms(although the ratio is very small)

Meal 4:
Chicken or small Steak with salad or veggies(varies depending on the day)
or if I'm running late and I don't have any time or anything prepared I have some back up Lean Cuisines in my freezer

or salad with chicken depending on what i had with lunch

Meal 5:Protein shake PWO

Meal 6: Casein Shake before bed

Lifthard3 · 12-04-2007, 06:52 PM

I've been working an insane amount lately and hurt my hand pretty bad so i can't grip things without a lot of pain so I've been paying extra attention to my diet.

I'm hoping to start having a training session in the morning before my morning meal on jsut a few glasses of water. This morning workout would be some time on the treadmill or a few rounds with the heavy bag.

I'm putting together a split right now for me to get going in the gym, besides this morning workout. As soon as I've started it up I'll post it on here.