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08-01-2008, 01:39 PM
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Alright, here goes.
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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08-01-2008, 02:02 PM
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Does curls for the girls
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Give yourself a break dude your not that out of shape.
I also sit behind a desk all day and i know what a pain in the ass that can be. But the beginner routine followed by Dougs 4 day split is a good idea
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08-01-2008, 02:14 PM
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Hi mate, Welcome to the forum....
For sorting your nutrition plan out have a look at the links contained in the first post of this thread. Any questions you may have then post them up... |
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08-01-2008, 04:16 PM
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True to above. You are not that bad. I sit behind a desk too.
One think i do at my desk is stop during the day for a few minutes and do pushups. now i am only 1 of 2 people in our office, so i don't look so dumb to a bunch of people doing pushups. But it helps, and it keeps me motivated.
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08-01-2008, 09:12 PM
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Doug- That was one of the first things I read through, helped me plan out what I needed as far as meals etc. Just came home with a truckload of food and snacks for the week. Going to GNC to get some stuff just in case I get too busy at work to fit in a snack. I'm usually too glued to my desk, or at another facility working, so getting time to stop eat is not a choice.
Sad, 10 years ago when I was swimming and working as a mechanic all that was lean and trim. I didn;t realize until I took pics and compared to my pics from HS and when I got married. I actually had a six pack. Heck a few weeks ago I got pulled over and the cop gave me a hard time because I looked nothing like my driver's license photo from 1998!  WTF, who looks like they did 10 years ago?!
Monday I start hitting it, tomorrow and Sunday I'll just do cardio workouts to to get used to breathing hard again. I'll make sure to post up progress as I go along and make sure I'm doing it all right. Hardest part is going to be the diet, 3 girls to get dressed every morning before driving 2 hours to work. I'll prob have to make meals the night before or put a microwave in my office.
Push-ups I can do, I'd just close the door to my closet......I mean office.  |
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08-01-2008, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandman2100
Doug- That was one of the first things I read through, helped me plan out what I needed as far as meals etc. Just came home with a truckload of food and snacks for the week. Going to GNC to get some stuff just in case I get too busy at work to fit in a snack. I'm usually too glued to my desk, or at another facility working, so getting time to stop eat is not a choice.
Sad, 10 years ago when I was swimming and working as a mechanic all that was lean and trim. I didn;t realize until I took pics and compared to my pics from HS and when I got married. I actually had a six pack. Heck a few weeks ago I got pulled over and the cop gave me a hard time because I looked nothing like my driver's license photo from 1998! WTF, who looks like they did 10 years ago?!
Monday I start hitting it, tomorrow and Sunday I'll just do cardio workouts to to get used to breathing hard again. I'll make sure to post up progress as I go along and make sure I'm doing it all right. Hardest part is going to be the diet, 3 girls to get dressed every morning before driving 2 hours to work. I'll prob have to make meals the night before or put a microwave in my office.
Push-ups I can do, I'd just close the door to my closet......I mean office. |
Dont worry mate, you will get there, may take a bit of time but you'll get there. If we can help in anyway then just holler..... |
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08-01-2008, 10:27 PM
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I got three kids like you mate, and can definitely recommend the sorting your food out the night before for the next day.
If for whatever reason I dont do it, I always end up not having time to do it before I start the early turn and end up either not making anything or grabbing some fruit and a couple of muesli bars or whatever and being a grump all day cause I'm hungry.
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08-01-2008, 10:31 PM
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You dont look that bad man, no need to get down on yourself man, just sort out your diet and workout and you will start to feel better about yourself while actually being healthier.
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08-02-2008, 09:41 PM
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Just joined M&S
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Yeah you will be shedding weight in no time. Just stay focused and you'll reach your goal.
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08-02-2008, 09:53 PM
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[quote=sandman2100;91082]I'll make sure to post up progress as I go along and make sure I'm doing it all right.QUOTE]
I can't wait to follow along with your progress posts. It'll be inspiring and encouraging and like a few have already said - it doesn't look like you have that far to go. cheers to you.
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