05-29-2007, 03:52 PM
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Hey Guys
Thought I would go ahead and introduce myself and my goals since Josh asked me to.
I'm about 5'11" and 165lbs so I'd say I'm about average. I've never done a BMI or anything like that so I have no clue. I hardly have a chest and bit of a pot belly. I'm built more like a stick. I'm looking to bulk up. I have been running and doing basic weight training to try and lose the weight, but from what I've been lurking on here, I should just start to bulk up without losing the weight. I have literally NO experience with nutrition, So I need some help with that. This is what I've been doing lately and I know its terrible: Breakfast: 8 oz Red Bull , Granola Bar, and a Nutri-Grain Bar Lunch: 20 oz Green Tea, Turkey with Swiss on Wheat, and a Bag of baked chips. Dinner: Whatever is around. I'm young so nutrition really hasn't been one of my strong points. I've been thinking of switching to protein shakes in the morning. And I guess I should snack more. What to keep at my desk? I need tips to bulk up. Any tips on some chest excersises? I've been doing push-ups and I have some free weights, but no bench. :helpsign         
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05-29-2007, 04:04 PM
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welcome man,
What time constraits are you under for the time that you have to eat in the morning. Are you looking for something quick you can take with you. For lunch what do you have access to fridge microwave etc.
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05-29-2007, 04:06 PM
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I'd like something quick for breakfast. And yeah, I have access to a fridge and a microwave.
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05-29-2007, 04:24 PM
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Well this is what i would do for the time being
morning oatmeal I like mine really watery so i can drink it in a thermos. Then maybe also some toast with peanut butter on it and a small apple. lunch grill some chicken break for a couple of days and then just warm it up at work also grill some veggies you can throw the veggies in a cup or tupperwear throw some water and zap them up. Instant steamed veggies. Although my favorite has always been pasta shells with tuna and tobasco sauce for lunch and for dinner you can have a more planned out meal. For your snacks you can have that shake you want or a protein bar.
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05-29-2007, 05:41 PM
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Awesome Josh, thanks. I'm gonna go to the store tonight and get some stuff. Should I be lifting everyday? How long? More weight or more duration of the workout?
And my name is Mike. Here's a bad drunken pic but it's most recent: 
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05-29-2007, 06:24 PM
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skinless chicken breat or skinless chicken breat strips I really like the strips because i can use them in salad and they are already cooked. It's just a matter or warming them up. See if you can pick this up at costco or sams club something in bulk Bag of rice always super easy and very filling Bag of frozen veggies, carrots, broc, etc easy to steam in the microwaves tobasco tuna - i really like them in the packets not the can and target has rockin good deals on these Oatmeal and pasta shells Those are the things i always make sure i have. What I usually do is throw rice in my ricebooker use the divider and throw the frozen veggies and chicken breast strips 10-13 mins later dinner is ready. You can make a lot and pre portion it for the rest of the day.
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05-30-2007, 12:19 AM
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what josh has suggested as far as diet is great. To mix it up a little, you can make some salads with baby spinach and some sort of protein (chicken, tuna, smoked salmon, tofu). Also, nuts are a great snack and have a lot of protein/healthy fats.
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05-31-2007, 04:25 AM
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first of all, welcome to the forum!!!!
josh and kate have already given you amazing advice. adding salads to your diet is a GREAT idea! i suggest eating a salad every day but each day do a different protein. good luck with the nutritional goals, we have some great recipe resources so check them out and let us know how you like them.
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05-31-2007, 06:07 PM
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welcome man. Im in the same boat as you.. except add 5 inches to the height.
 People here know their stuff.. you might want to go read the replies in my goals thread too. Im sure it could help you too. :) Good luck man. PS.. drunken bowling is the best.. The more beer glasses I have stackin up, the more pins I have fallin down. :)
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05-31-2007, 06:31 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. I hit the grocery store and browsed around a bit and picked some things up.
I think I will pick up a bag of salad and portion it out for lunches and snacks.
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06-01-2007, 03:18 AM
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Sup
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