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08-02-2008, 10:56 PM
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Just joined M&S
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Location: USA
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Training Exp: Just Started
Current Goal: Build Muscle
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the support.
I did my first cardio workout today. 30min on the stationary bike and then 30 min on the elliptical. 
I also started the diet and I can highly recommend the Lemon Thyme Chicken recipe  I made it with boiled red potatoes, small portion of brown rice and a fresh peach for desert. DELICIOUS! I packed some up for lunch on Monday. KUDOS DOUG!
Tomorrow will probably be the beef stroganoff  |
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08-03-2008, 11:28 PM
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M&S Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ohio
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Training Exp: 10-20 Years
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Hey nice pics, my body would look similar. I did note though it seems that your back is either rotated or your hips do not look even. It may be how you took the shots. Are you perchance having any back discomfort?
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A home gym consisting of Bowflex and power blocks (and some running shoes) is all I need.
The new exercise---bundle up and shovel that there driveway! Don't succomb to paying someone to do it for you(plow). And if you can ride your bike to work but put them snow tires on!!!---lol
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08-04-2008, 12:00 PM
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#13 (permalink)
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Just joined M&S
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No pain, Unless I sleep on the floor or the couch. I've been married 11 years, so it happens. Might be the camera and just my general I don't care stance. lol
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08-04-2008, 07:48 PM
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M&S Power User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: The Middle Kingdom
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Originally Posted by sandman2100
After talking my wife into going to the gym more, I realized I was in no shape to sit at home myself. I haven't really worked out hard since high school when I played football and swimming all summer long (not competitive, but took classes from 5years old until I was 16) I did lift off and on for a few years, but mainly did cardio etc to try and stay active. The past few years have been way to busy for me, and I'm ashamed at what I have become and want to stop it all before it gets worse.
I sit at my desk all day long just about and it shows I guess. My plan is to build muscle and get leaner in the process. I'd like to play flag football a little this fall and join my buddies tackle football league next summer. I've already start looking at the diet plans, recipes here and I will be leaving the office early to stock up on what I'll need for the coming weeks. My wife is all for it and I figure with both of us involved it will be alot easier to stay motivated. I might start out with a beginner plan for a few weeks, then hit Doug's Routine over the coming months and see how it goes.
31yrs old
5' 11' Tall
weight - 200lbs
BF% - FAT, going to buy calipers
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Mate you're in a good place to start, not too fat, I was much heavier than you a couple years ago and far less active for too long. The only thing I see from the pictures is that your posture seems a bit off kilter so I would caution you to pay extra attention and really concentrate on working your back when you start the split so you can correct the slight slouch you have going on now.
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08-05-2008, 12:48 PM
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Just joined M&S
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Maybe I should hit up a chiropractor?
I did break my foot over the winter and by the way the pic looks that side is high. After walking for so long trying to keep weight off of it and with the boot, maybe I managed to tweak myself?
I did my first day of the beginner yesterday.
3.5MPH on the treadmill for 10min, 5min warmup and 5min cooldown.
Did the Monday version of the 3 day with 90 sec in between sets. 2 min in between machines to drink a little water and set up.
3 sets of knee lifts until I couldn't take anymore
Then walked on the treadmill for another 10min to kind of wind down until the wife was ready to go.
Did the post shake and dinner last night and I feel great. Not sore, so I guess I i can up the weight a bit.
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08-05-2008, 07:40 PM
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M&S Power User
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Originally Posted by sandman2100
Maybe I should hit up a chiropractor?
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I would wait until you finish the 12 week beginner programme and see how your body is aligned with a bit more muscle tone. Just be VERY conscious of working both sides with equal effort.
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08-06-2008, 12:21 AM
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Frequent Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Los Angeles
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Training Exp: 3-4 Years
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You don't look too out of shape as everyone has mentioned... Just do your best and don't give up... Good luck with your training...
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Quitting is not an option... Push muthafffff, PUSH!!!
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08-06-2008, 01:06 PM
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Just joined M&S
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I feel I am out of shape, everyone else thinks I'm not too far off. Either way I need some work and tonight is another workout night for me and I'm stoked. Going to kick up my warmup/cardio a bit before and after.
Just with the change in diet over the past week I'm feeling way better. I haven't touched a soda in over 3 weeks, drinking water, 2-3 protein shakes a day with my snacks, and getting regular sleep for a change. Going to be a battle, but I feel I am up to it.
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08-06-2008, 01:11 PM
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Moderator and Advisor
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: UK
Gender: Male
Training Exp: 20+ Years
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandman2100
I feel I am out of shape, everyone else thinks I'm not too far off. Either way I need some work and tonight is another workout night for me and I'm stoked. Going to kick up my warmup/cardio a bit before and after.
Just with the change in diet over the past week I'm feeling way better. I haven't touched a soda in over 3 weeks, drinking water, 2-3 protein shakes a day with my snacks, and getting regular sleep for a change. Going to be a battle, but I feel I am up to it.
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Sound good to me....Let the battle commence....  |
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08-07-2008, 07:41 PM
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M&S Elite Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Roc*City, New York
Gender: Male
Training Exp: 3-4 Years
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look decent bro just get everything organized like diet, workout and sleep and you'll be fine!
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Current Weight :231 lbs
Height: 6'1"
Age: 15
BF%: unknown
Goal: bulk for 4 weeks more then prep for competition for 16 weeks
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