Stu's Struggle

[Maffiosa]

I never though being healthy was SO MUCH WORK!!!

Not is it only a lot of work, its fuggin expensive to eat right lol. You should see the look on the cashier's face after i roll up to the check stand with 1.5 carts of groceries and $400 later tell her it'll be lucky if it lasts over a week!!

 

[here2help]

Yeah, lol, I spent $100 2 weeks ago getting food that I thought was good for me and then at the advice of everyone here I've spent $200 in the last 3 days buying more stuff, lol.

 

[here2help]

Sorry for asking yet another question....but could anyone take a stab and give me a little direction with my lifting? Is it best to lift first thing in the morning on an empty stomach like cardio or if I lift should I do it in the afternoon instead?

Below are pics of all the equiptment available to me:

http://myscreamer.com/Misc/gym1.jpg

http://myscreamer.com/Misc/gym2.jpg

http://myscreamer.com/Misc/gym3.jpg

http://myscreamer.com/Misc/gym4.jpg

http://myscreamer.com/Misc/gym5.jpg

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Whatever's best for your schedule right now will give you results.

Dang... that's like a mini hotel gym.

I don't know where to start with that, lol... start a thread in the Weightlifting forum with that post.

 

[here2help]

Will do, thx

 

[here2help]

Scale this morning said I lost another half pound.

Did 5 min warm up on the treadmill and then lifted
Bench: 5 sets of 6-7 reps, varied starting with 80-130lbs
Incline bench: 5 sets of 6-7 reps, 30-70lbs
Tricep pull down: 5 sets of 6-7 reps, 70-150lbs
Shrugs: 4 sets of 6-10 reps, 100-170lbs

While doing the shrugs at 150, I decided to see if I could curl that and was surprised that I could. When I was working out biceps yesterday I only went up to 110, I guess that means that I wasn't really putting max effort in yesterday. I need to make sure that I keep my intensity up while lifting.


Macro for today: 1899 cal 45g fat 165g carb 221g protein

I don't really know how to fit more calories into my diet than that without exploding my stomach. Maybe I should have another portein shake at night with my dinner to drink instead of water or do you think 1900cal and 221g protein is enough for where I'm at and my goals?

 

[here2help]

Well, I feel good and bad this morning. I feel bad because I skipped my workout, I only got 7hrs of sleep and was miserable when I woke up. I'll make it up tomorrow.

The good feeling is because today is the first day that I actually noticed a difference in the mirror. My face definately looked thinner to me this morning as well as my pants were a lot looser.

On top of that, I think I might just go ahead and splurge with the gym membership thing. I found one that's about 15mins away and has a great price right now for memberships.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Good job man! It's always VERY motivating to SEE the changes!

Gym! WOOHOO! Now start reading up on progressive training

 

[Maffiosa]

Good stuff bro, keep it up and have a great weekend!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Well, I feel good and bad this morning. I feel bad because I skipped my workout, I only got 7hrs of sleep and was miserable when I woke up. I'll make it up tomorrow.

The good feeling is because today is the first day that I actually noticed a difference in the mirror. My face definately looked thinner to me this morning as well as my pants were a lot looser.

On top of that, I think I might just go ahead and splurge with the gym membership thing. I found one that's about 15mins away and has a great price right now for memberships.

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
See, all THOSE people will get to see first hand your transformation... such a great thing ... You have MUCH to look forward to... Have a great weekend! THINK HEALHTY!!!