LiveStrong Journal

[livestrong]

10/16/04

It's so easy to put things off until tomorrow, but today I shall get myself on track with my nutrition and workouts. I'm 6'2" 240lbs and I really want to lose about 20-30lbs and perhaps down the road after I've met this long term goal I'll bulk up. But I really want to do this... I really want to get into fitness and I really hope I learn a lot from this board because there seems to be a lot of really cool people on here.

A workout partner:
When I'm in the gym sometimes i see people working out together and I was wondering if having a partner keeps you more motivated? I've never really worked out with anyone but a great friend back home, but I was a lot stronger than him and it felt like I spent more time helping him through his workouts than really hitting my workouts a lot harder.

Breakfast (11:00am)

3 hard boiled egg whites
2 Glasses of Water
1 Mulitvitamin

[Lift2Live]

Originally Posted by livestrong

10/16/04
A workout partner:
When I'm in the gym sometimes i see people working out together and I was wondering if having a partner keeps you more motivated? I've never really worked out with anyone but a great friend back home, but I was a lot stronger than him and it felt like I spent more time helping him through his workouts than really hitting my workouts a lot harder.

Without a doubt! I used to lift by myself and I did ok but, now that i've been lifting with someone my "game" has gone to a whole 'nother level. It's really great, I love it!

It's great you're getting into the gym and going on the path to meeting those goals and I am sure you will as long as you stick to it and have good consistency. Congrats and just jump in!

[Andrea]

Glad to see you started a journal. I look forward to reading it. Do you know your body fat % as well? Having a work-out partner has helped me as well. Now when I run, unless the person can keep up with me, I'd rather run on my own. Everyone is different, so do what works for YOU!!!

[livestrong]

It's been hard for me to write in my journal lately, but I have been training and training really hard. Today I worked out for 2.5 hours (that's how long it took me to get through my routine) and I'm working out tomorrow too!

I feel good and I'm just going to stick to it and wait for results... I'm not going to get bent out of shape by counting every single pound.

What did I eat today?
1 can of tuna w/ corn and string beans.
1000 ml of water

That it

So far (it's only 6pm and I'm still full).

[gcs118]

Hey keep on posting here and we'll keep you motivated. And you really need to eat more! lol

[livestrong]

Well today I trained for 2.5 hours. 30 min sprints, squats, leg curls, back extentions, leg extentions, shoulders and abs.

Today I FINALLY ATE SOME FOOD!!!!

And I had a great day training it was soo good...., I went out to eat with some friends (not the best food) a burger and some mash potatos

I'm going to post more later... I really need to get my diet cleaned up.

[gcs118]

Hey, if the diet isn't that clean, just say you're bulking

[livestrong]

You know I miss posting in this journal and it seems like I sound like a broken record when I say this, but I'm really tired of my diet and the way I'm eating at school. Now that I had an apartment with a full kitchen I have a place to store fresh produce (And I'm working so I can offered groceries every week). What I want to do is clean my eating up but sometimes I'm just so tired.... I mean that's no excuse, but with 6 classes and work I feel like I don't have time to eat right and school being priority right now it kind of gets me stressed out *shrugs*.

Anyway I'm going to do something about this... Maybe using my journal a lot mroe will help me meet the goals that I've set (which I'll get into soon).

I have to make the most of out today, because tomorrow is promised to no one.

Rob,

[gcs118]

Post up your daily intake each day. We can offer advice along the way. And you'd be surprised how many healthy quick snacks/meals there are.

[livestrong]

After last nights post I woke up this morning at 4:30, went back to sleep, opened my eyes again "Let's go to the gym!" and that I did! today's workout went well.

30 Min Cardio
Standing Shoulder Press
Shrugs
Upright Rows
Back Extentions (weighted)
Standing dumbell press
Lateral Raises
and Crunches

Estimated time: 2hrs

I know that seems a bit long to be working out but I really don't get tired and I have enough strength to make it through this workout Monday/Thursday every week.

Breakfast:
I'm making three hard boiled eggs and I'm going to have two slices of wheat bread as well. And a cup of tea. I'm trying to get myself on track and I'm going to need help from everyone in the community. I've come to the conclusion that I like working out... I like training and eating right. The only issue I have is knowing what is good/bad for me and that I'm going to pick up some books and read about.

[gcs118]

Seems like a great start :! And don't spend money on books, all the info you need is right here online. Just gotta dig a little.

[livestrong]

Well so far the days going ok, I had class from 10-2 and now I'm at work until 5pm.

Breakfast was:
3 Hard Boiled Eggs W/ 2 slices of wheat bread

Lunch
Deli Sandwich (Ham, Turkey, Mayo (which I have to stop eating), honey mustard (sugar- NO GOOD), lettace and tomato on a hard roll (time to start eating wheat).
With a side of Egg Salad.

Yea lunch was kind of big, because I had such an appitite from lifting so hard today. How do you control how much intake you need if your lift heavy... Should I drop down a few pounds.

[gcs118]

lol dude that lunch is nothing. Today I had a double cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, a LOT of cottage cheese, a large danish and a pint of milk.

[Firehawk]

I'm so jealous Greg. UGH It must be heaven eating like that.

[gcs118]

Originally Posted by Firehawk

I'm so jealous Greg. UGH It must be heaven eating like that.

Umm...well yeah I can't complain lol. I can still see my abs if I scrunch my stomach together, so until the day I can't...I'm gonna feast!