Well, today's the day. I signed back up with my gym last night and I'm eating my breakfast right now. I'm starting my three month (I signed up for a year) diet/workout plan today. I'm on a high protein/low carb diet. I'm drinking nothing but water. If I have lemonade, it has to be 100% natural. I need six meals a day with three being breakfast, lunch, and dinner and three more being protein shakes (taken with breakfast lunch and dinner). I started my sleep routine last night going to bed at 11 p.m. and just woke up at 6 a.m. for my first day. I can't wait to see results soon and will keep you updated daily.
Day 9 of 90
- Thread starter Strubes
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Dark-Abyss
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I should go on one of these :lol good luck with it Strubes.
I should go on one of these :lol good luck with it Strubes.
Dark-Abyss
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MR.KAZ
Lurker
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It takes a lot of discipline to do what your doing Strubes,I respect that.
It takes a lot of discipline to do what your doing Strubes,I respect that.
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Thanks Mr.Kaz
I've tried Muscle Milk. It's pretty good. I use Whey Protein..the huge $40 jugs. It's Cookies and Cream flavor so I mix it with skim milk. It tastes just like a shake. Plus, I'm getting my protein and calcium in. I also use N.O. XPLODE which is nitric oxide (which helps blood flow to the muscles) and creatine esther (the esther is the healthy part of creatine) for pre-workout. It helps tremendously with recovery and energy.
MR.KAZ said:
Thanks Mr.Kaz
x2 said:Sounds good, man! I slipped a bit on my routine after surgery but I am getting back in it, too. Are you taking/going to take any supplements, too? I found some awesome tasting protein shakes called "Muscle Milk", so if you find some, buy it
I've tried Muscle Milk. It's pretty good. I use Whey Protein..the huge $40 jugs. It's Cookies and Cream flavor so I mix it with skim milk. It tastes just like a shake. Plus, I'm getting my protein and calcium in. I also use N.O. XPLODE which is nitric oxide (which helps blood flow to the muscles) and creatine esther (the esther is the healthy part of creatine) for pre-workout. It helps tremendously with recovery and energy.
blacklemons
The Freeman
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Stay away from substances, do it the natural way.
1. They just make the job easier for you, thus making you lazier.
2. None of them are the least bit good for you.
Stay away from substances, do it the natural way.
1. They just make the job easier for you, thus making you lazier.
2. None of them are the least bit good for you.
Re: Day 1 of 90
Is that jug just called "Whey protein" or does it have a brand/name? I tried some powder stuff before and it was just horrible, but the stuff you mentioned sounds decent enough.
Strubes said:Thanks Mr.Kaz
I've tried Muscle Milk. It's pretty good. I use Whey Protein..the huge $40 jugs. It's Cookies and Cream flavor so I mix it with skim milk. It tastes just like a shake. Plus, I'm getting my protein and calcium in. I also use N.O. XPLODE which is nitric oxide (which helps blood flow to the muscles) and creatine esther (the esther is the healthy part of creatine) for pre-workout. It helps tremendously with recovery and energy.
Is that jug just called "Whey protein" or does it have a brand/name? I tried some powder stuff before and it was just horrible, but the stuff you mentioned sounds decent enough.
stealth toilet
Moderator
Re: Day 1 of 90
I found the hardest part of working out was keeping up the diet to maximize your gains. For a long time I wanted to gain upper body muscle, but all the sports I was in required me to strengthen my legs and spend any extra energy I had. As a result I got a toned upper body, but did not actually gain any muscle mass.
Since then I gave up on protein shakes and diet alterations and working out for looks versus practical strength. Now I play rec soccer and go the gym on days in between games, but it's mostly geared towards core strength and muscle stamina instead of growth. Plus, my income and lifestyle don't lend themselves well to consistent and hearty meals.
I have no doubt you'll be able to keep going to the gym on a regular basis, if anything gets you I bet it will be the diet and lifestyle that accompanies it. However, I wish you the best of luck, and if you are able to do it, then more power to ya.
I found the hardest part of working out was keeping up the diet to maximize your gains. For a long time I wanted to gain upper body muscle, but all the sports I was in required me to strengthen my legs and spend any extra energy I had. As a result I got a toned upper body, but did not actually gain any muscle mass.
Since then I gave up on protein shakes and diet alterations and working out for looks versus practical strength. Now I play rec soccer and go the gym on days in between games, but it's mostly geared towards core strength and muscle stamina instead of growth. Plus, my income and lifestyle don't lend themselves well to consistent and hearty meals.
I have no doubt you'll be able to keep going to the gym on a regular basis, if anything gets you I bet it will be the diet and lifestyle that accompanies it. However, I wish you the best of luck, and if you are able to do it, then more power to ya.
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
Re: Day 1 of 90
Good Luck Soldier!
Good Luck Soldier!
Re: Day 1 of 90
Thanks for the support guys!
First thing's first. If you're getting sick of chicken, a lean 6 oz. steak can get the job done as well. Also, when eating eggs, you want to make sure you're eating them hardboiled, with 6 egg whites to every egg yolk (yolk has high cholesterol...try and cut egg yolks out as much as possible). I wake up at 6, make myself breakfast (cream of wheat with no sugar, raisin bran with skim milk, etc) with a glass of orange juice, then I take my N.O. XPLODE. I get to the gym around 7 and do warm-ups, then move on to my workout. Immediately after I make it home, I make myself a Whey Protein shake. That's two meals (protein shake is a meal replacement) right there. Then around 3 or 4 p.m. before I usually leave for work, I'll make myself a sub and eat that along with another Whey Protein shake. There's four of my six planned meals. Then, immediately following work around 10 p.m. or so, I'll have a lean steak or lean chicken breast (6 oz.) and one last Whey Protein shake before I head to bed.
The trick is to try and find a diet that allows you one oz. of protein per lb you weigh. For example, I weigh 165 lbs. I need to consume 165 oz. of protein in order to maximize my results.
Also, make sure you check what kind of peanut butter you're using. There's some that has no sugar added and actually tastes surprisingly good.
I hope this helps x2.
Thanks for the support guys!
x2 said:
First thing's first. If you're getting sick of chicken, a lean 6 oz. steak can get the job done as well. Also, when eating eggs, you want to make sure you're eating them hardboiled, with 6 egg whites to every egg yolk (yolk has high cholesterol...try and cut egg yolks out as much as possible). I wake up at 6, make myself breakfast (cream of wheat with no sugar, raisin bran with skim milk, etc) with a glass of orange juice, then I take my N.O. XPLODE. I get to the gym around 7 and do warm-ups, then move on to my workout. Immediately after I make it home, I make myself a Whey Protein shake. That's two meals (protein shake is a meal replacement) right there. Then around 3 or 4 p.m. before I usually leave for work, I'll make myself a sub and eat that along with another Whey Protein shake. There's four of my six planned meals. Then, immediately following work around 10 p.m. or so, I'll have a lean steak or lean chicken breast (6 oz.) and one last Whey Protein shake before I head to bed.
The trick is to try and find a diet that allows you one oz. of protein per lb you weigh. For example, I weigh 165 lbs. I need to consume 165 oz. of protein in order to maximize my results.
Also, make sure you check what kind of peanut butter you're using. There's some that has no sugar added and actually tastes surprisingly good.
I hope this helps x2.
stealth toilet
Moderator
Re: Day 1 of 90
Out of curiosity...
I noticed you are trying to avoid fat and sugar. What is the reasoning behind this? I know when I was really into working out any extra fat (energy) I could get was helpful, so it was recommended I drink 2% instead of skim, don't eat lean meats, that sort of thing.
Is the reduction of fat and sugar just to coincide with a healthier lifestyle, or is there some benefit in terms of muscle growth as well?
Out of curiosity...
I noticed you are trying to avoid fat and sugar. What is the reasoning behind this? I know when I was really into working out any extra fat (energy) I could get was helpful, so it was recommended I drink 2% instead of skim, don't eat lean meats, that sort of thing.
Is the reduction of fat and sugar just to coincide with a healthier lifestyle, or is there some benefit in terms of muscle growth as well?
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You bring up a good point Stealth. There are certain fats that you can have that are good for you. Avoid trans-fats at ALL times. Trans-fats = belly. The reason why fat is sometimes put into a healthy workout is because it helps store nutrients for later use. But, since I'm on a protein heavy diet, it benefits me faster for the protein to supplement me right away. It'll help build muscle mass faster then using semi-fatty foods to help store any supplements or nutrients you may be using. The fatty food diet is a very long haul, and is more or less for the casual person who just wants to stay in shape. Keep in mind that I'm experimenting with a 90 day workout plan, designed to build muscle mass fast and shred fat. Once I get to where I want to be, I'll maintain that by consuming a little more fatty foods. I guess what I'm trying to say, is fat, if used correctly, will keep you where you are now, showing a slight increase in physical capabilities. The huge guys you see on the covers of Muscles and Fitness and other magazines are the ones who eat NO fats at all. They're basically life-long members of my plan. I definitely don't want to end up like them.
Cutting sugar out of my food is just a precautionary measure. Most foods that aren't good, especially in a diet are sweets, and foods that you can add sugar to (cream of wheat, cereal). Plus, if you like a food, chances are, you're going to want more of it. Just to destroy that possibility, I'm cutting all sugar out of my diet as well.
Hope this answers some of your questions.
You bring up a good point Stealth. There are certain fats that you can have that are good for you. Avoid trans-fats at ALL times. Trans-fats = belly. The reason why fat is sometimes put into a healthy workout is because it helps store nutrients for later use. But, since I'm on a protein heavy diet, it benefits me faster for the protein to supplement me right away. It'll help build muscle mass faster then using semi-fatty foods to help store any supplements or nutrients you may be using. The fatty food diet is a very long haul, and is more or less for the casual person who just wants to stay in shape. Keep in mind that I'm experimenting with a 90 day workout plan, designed to build muscle mass fast and shred fat. Once I get to where I want to be, I'll maintain that by consuming a little more fatty foods. I guess what I'm trying to say, is fat, if used correctly, will keep you where you are now, showing a slight increase in physical capabilities. The huge guys you see on the covers of Muscles and Fitness and other magazines are the ones who eat NO fats at all. They're basically life-long members of my plan. I definitely don't want to end up like them.
Cutting sugar out of my food is just a precautionary measure. Most foods that aren't good, especially in a diet are sweets, and foods that you can add sugar to (cream of wheat, cereal). Plus, if you like a food, chances are, you're going to want more of it. Just to destroy that possibility, I'm cutting all sugar out of my diet as well.
Hope this answers some of your questions.
stealth toilet
Moderator
Re: Day 1 of 90
Yeah actually, that makes a lot of sense. When I was working out it was always recommended that meals I ate before working out contained fats, and then had a protein shake after my workout so my body could start using it right away. That was supposed to keep the protein supplementing muscle growth immediately by giving it to your body when you needed it, but still keep enough fat stored for energy so that your body doesn't start burning muscle protein for energy instead.
Or something, I can't really remember how it was all supposed to work. :lol
Interesting though. I'm definitely curious to see how this works out for you. Are you gonna have some before and after pics? Not that I won't believe you if you tell me it worked, but it might be neat to see the results.
Yeah actually, that makes a lot of sense. When I was working out it was always recommended that meals I ate before working out contained fats, and then had a protein shake after my workout so my body could start using it right away. That was supposed to keep the protein supplementing muscle growth immediately by giving it to your body when you needed it, but still keep enough fat stored for energy so that your body doesn't start burning muscle protein for energy instead.
Or something, I can't really remember how it was all supposed to work. :lol
Interesting though. I'm definitely curious to see how this works out for you. Are you gonna have some before and after pics? Not that I won't believe you if you tell me it worked, but it might be neat to see the results.