08-19-2007, 04:11 AM
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Clowns, biotches...
Let's do this...
Here's my blog. I don't care if nobody reads it, it's mostly for me. I'm going to detail my progress. I'll get some pics in there and so forth. Witness the transformation in real time. This is more or less my first time ever working out. I did some on my own in college. I ride a bike a lot. I have a lot to learn and so forth. I'm 39, so this is my big midlife crisis moment. I'm 5'11 236 pounds. My diet is largely Pop Tarts, coffee, Pizza, Chic-Fil-A during the day. At home I eat a little better, chicken breasts, beans, pasta, spinach, carrots, etc. I paid pretty big $$$, somewhat unwittingly to a personal trainer within Gold's Gym. At first I was kinda pissed, but now I'm gonna roll with it. I need the guidance and the motivation anyway. Last edited by count_schemula; 08-19-2007 at 04:20 AM.         
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08-19-2007, 04:19 AM
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welcome. Post up a little bit about your diet, as that can make the most drastic effect on your weightloss.
Edit: I see you posted up about your diet. What is a typical day (serving sizes included)?
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08-19-2007, 04:25 AM
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Mind you, this is right now. I'll change this over time as I figure out what to eat.
Breakfast: 2 pop Tarts, 1 grande Americano with sugar and creme Lunch: 2 slices pizza, coke or Chic-Fil-A combo meal. Dinner: 1 cup pasta, chicken breast, spinach, gorgonzola, some carrot sticks... In the last year or two, I reduced my weed intake quite a bit, and that got me off junky sugars, which alone helped a lot. I am also a lot less of a barfly than I used to be, and of course that helped a lot as well. Breakfast needs fixing like ASAP. Oatmeal keeps popping up as a suggestion.
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08-19-2007, 04:46 AM
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You can go with oatmeal at breakfast, or even brown rice. If you combine carbohydrates with protein and a little bit of fat, you will feel fuller longer. I would suggest whole wheat toast with peanut butter.
Are you opposed to eating non-breakfast foods early in the morning? Also, you should cut soda out of your diet if possible. Even the diet stuff isn't that great for you.
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08-19-2007, 04:48 AM
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I assume after this fitness kicks in, I will be able to wake up a lot easier with less initial grogginess. I want to keep my coffee habit, I just plain like coffee. I like the idea of coffee. I don't drink a lot, I just have the one good cup. I kinda want to keep my crappy lunch. The pizza place I go to is really good. Otherwise, I'm willing to make changes, like not drinking coke for instance. I could do a chick-fil-a or pizza and water. Maybe 2-3 crappy lunches a week, and 2-3 healthy ones. I can eat much better at home on the weekends. Maybe my "cravings" will change, but I'm not really out to be Mr. Universe. I want a diet that will reasonably support my goals without totally turning me into a food freak. Nuts, berries, spinach, more fish, etc, I'm cool with. Last edited by count_schemula; 08-19-2007 at 04:54 AM.
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08-19-2007, 04:50 AM
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08-19-2007, 04:53 AM
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Yeah, that would work, and I could just take it work on my bike in a tupperware.
I'll go to the farmers market tomorrow, they have good rice and nuts.
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08-19-2007, 04:59 AM
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Would you like a good rice and couscous salad recipe?
1 cup couscous 1 cup chicken stock (or broth) 1/3 cup dried cherries (or cranberries) 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon olive oil dash cinnamon salt and pepper to taste Bring the stock to a boil with the dried cherries in it. Add the couscous, take the pan off the heat and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork, add almonds, olive oil, cinnamon and salt and pepper.
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08-19-2007, 05:01 AM
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Ok, I'll try it...
How do the almonds do in the fridge overnight?
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08-19-2007, 05:14 AM
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08-19-2007, 06:34 AM
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I'm really suprised I didn't see this thread yesterday. I'm about to call it a night but I will def read your blog tomorrow.
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08-19-2007, 07:24 AM
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There's nothing wrong with coffee, everything in moderation. Keep an eye on your calories with the sugar and cream (you may want to switch to skim milk, but keep the sugar)
pizza isn't inherently bad at all. The tomato sauce, cheese and dough are relatively balanced. I'd add in a salad as well to get some green leafy veggies as part of lunch. Chick Fil-A pressure fries their chicken, which allows it to absorb more oil (not as healthy as traditional fried chicken).
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08-19-2007, 05:39 PM
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really? no wonder it's so yummy.
Coffee isa good thing, and one cup would be great. I drink a heckuva lot more than that. Not smoking weed will definitely help keep your diet in order.
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08-19-2007, 06:52 PM
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