The Official Hype Fitness Thread

[Cunning Stunts]

Well goddamn. That's out of the question. Thanks though. :up:

[mrvlknight21]

I got 160 today at the rec on Squats. So, now that's my max. Got it 3 times, too.

So, my maxes now...

Squats 160.
Seated leg press 290
Incline Press (I call it a chest machine) 250.
Bench 160 (Quit bench though, unless I start up again with a spotter or use the one on that power rack cage. One with the safety thing on it)
Back Machine (I can't remember the correct name ) 60 lbs
Curlbar 45
Up right rows 55

By August, my goals are...

Squats 180 (started on May 29th...Max then was 140, already gone up 20 pds with 160 now) Course, everytime I do Squats I try for a max at the end of the workout. Good or bad?
Seated leg press 350
Chest Machine (Incline Press) 290
Bench -----------
Back Machine 80
Curlbar 55
Up right rows 75

Is any of this attainable to me?

Trying for 255 tomorrow on the incline press. Oh yeah, my dumbell are at 40 and tricep reverse dips at 40, too.

All of your goals are attainable by August (do you mean Aug 1st or end of Aug?-just curious).

By the way, my suggestion is to do dumbbell bench press. I like the move a lot more than barbell bench (uses stabilizers more, better range of motion) and you dont have to worry about a power rack or spotter.

[mrvlknight21]

Since we started a new page right after I posted it, on page 890 is the exercise of the day-BODY ROWS!

Several videos are embedded.

Enjoy!

[enterthemadness]

All of your goals are attainable by August (do you mean Aug 1st or end of Aug?-just curious).

By the way, my suggestion is to do dumbbell bench press. I like the move a lot more than barbell bench (uses stabilizers more, better range of motion) and you dont have to worry about a power rack or spotter.

Um, August 1st.

I think I know what a dumbell bench press is, look it up on youtube. though.

[Colossal Spoons]

Since we started a new page right after I posted it, on page 890 is the exercise of the day-BODY ROWS!

Several videos are embedded.

Enjoy!

Jag used to call those things rack chins, I remember liking them, been a while since I did one though.

[enterthemadness]

Jag used to call those things rack chins, I remember liking them, been a while since I did one though.

:cmad: you will do those rack chins and like them like oatmeal for breakfast! hoo-rah!

[Colossal Spoons]

Jag wasn't a marine lol

[enterthemadness]

Jag wasn't a marine lol

I threw it in there for kicks and giggles. I need to eat oatmeal again. Thankfully I have quite a bit of it still.

[Prison Mike]

I miss jag's sage advice about this stuff.

[Manic]

Let us know how it is. Im all about trying all of ON's flavors.
How do I describe this? It's how I imagine apple pie flavored bubblegum would taste. And I'm talking light on the artificial apple flavor, heavy on the crust flavor. I should've stuck with cookies & cream.

[mrvlknight21]

How do I describe this? It's how I imagine apple pie flavored bubblegum would taste. And I'm talking light on the artificial apple flavor, heavy on the crust flavor. I should've stuck with cookies & cream.

Hurm....

[mrvlknight21]

Um, August 1st.

I think I know what a dumbell bench press is, look it up on youtube. though.

Its pretty self explanatory.

But, here you go.
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Its nice to see a girl doing these!
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[squeekness]

I miss jag's sage advice about this stuff.Is he never coming back? :(

[Colossal Spoons]

Nope, he left on a jet plane

[squeekness]

Even overseas people still post here. :p

[Colossal Spoons]

Haha

[AndThePickles]

Question for Spoons: How far from [where we met] is the gym you regularly attend? I'm looking for a gym to get a membership to, since my school's isn't open over the summer... I really need to find one to hit up over the summer to stay in shape for my job.

There are no inexpensive gyms around where we met you :csad: And most of them have a long contract, to boot. I'd recommend joining a Snap fitness or something, as they only require you to join for a month at a time.

[enterthemadness]

Its pretty self explanatory.

But, here you go.
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Its nice to see a girl doing these!
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1. That guy is big.

2. The vid of the female...wow...:o hot as the sun going supernova on a rainy day with clouds and ****.

[Cunning Stunts]

There are no inexpensive gyms around where we met you :csad: And most of them have a long contract, to boot. I'd recommend joining a Snap fitness or something, as they only require you to join for a month at a time.

Do you know what they charge per month? I'm not really interested in expensive or long-term deals. Worse comes to worst, I may just go to the gym on the base nearby.

[AndThePickles]

Do you know what they charge per month? I'm not really interested in expensive or long-term deals. Worse comes to worst, I may just go to the gym on the base nearby.

I just looked it up for ya. $40 a month, plus $20 for a membership card, plus an activation fee (normally $150, now is "on sale" for $50).

[Cunning Stunts]

Wow... Sweet Jesus. That's a tad hefty for me right now. Thanks a bunch, though, I appreciate it!

[AndThePickles]

Trust me, it's hefty for me, too :csad: Really not too bad as far as gym memberships go (AND it's open 24/7), but I've got too many bills as it is while having a crappy job lol. I've had to just work out at home, but man, I miss getting to lift more weights and have machines to use. You could always try their free trial membership, I suppose.

[Colossal Spoons]

$150 activation fee.......wtf

[Cunning Stunts]

Trust me, it's hefty for me, too :csad: Really not too bad as far as gym memberships go (AND it's open 24/7), but I've got too many bills as it is while having a crappy job lol. I've had to just work out at home, but man, I miss getting to lift more weights and have machines to use. You could always try their free trial membership, I suppose.

I'm with you there. I gotta work out at my house too, but I don't have very heavy or diverse weights, so I've had to make due with what I can. I might just stick with the on-base gym. I need to get my ass back in shape!

$150 activation fee.......wtf

That may just be a fake listing, used to make the "discount" look more appealing.

[Super_Child]

So I could really use some advice. I'm from the uk.

I'm 23 yo/male I am 5ft 10" tall and I weigh just over 10 stone (140lbs) Iv'e always been naturally slim and so has my dad so I think part of its genetic? But I find it very hard to put weight on.

I dont as of now do any proper exercise, because my job involves walking around a superstore quite quickly all day. And by the end im pretty tired.

I eat healthily, 3 meals a day not much junk ( usually once a week ). And I get 3 to 5 fruit/vedge a day. What I want to do within the next 4 months is put on about 20 lbs so that I'm a pretty ideal weight for my height and I want it to be muscle.

What should I do? I was thinking go out for a 3 mile run every other day. And do sit-ups and push ups everyday. I dont think I want weights because I'd rather tone more than bulk up. All I want is that extra 14-20 lbs and to be fitter and maybe get some nice abs lol. Any adivice would be great thanks :)

[mrvlknight21]

That may just be a fake listing, used to make the "discount" look more appealing.

You should tell them you will sign the contract if they waive the activation fee altogether. Clark Howard says that is one of the biggest scams in the fitness industry and often if the person says they will sign up as long as they dont have to pay the fee, they will waive it. It doesnt hurt to try.

[squeekness]

So I could really use some advice. I'm from the uk.

I'm 23 yo/male I am 5ft 10" tall and I weigh just over 10 stone (140lbs) Iv'e always been naturally slim and so has my dad so I think part of its genetic? But I find it very hard to put weight on.

I dont as of now do any proper exercise, because my job involves walking around a superstore quite quickly all day. And by the end im pretty tired.

I eat healthily, 3 meals a day not much junk ( usually once a week ). And I get 3 to 5 fruit/vedge a day. What I want to do within the next 4 months is put on about 20 lbs so that I'm a pretty ideal weight for my height and I want it to be muscle.

What should I do? I was thinking go out for a 3 mile run every other day. And do sit-ups and push ups everyday. I dont think I want weights because I'd rather tone more than bulk up. All I want is that extra 14-20 lbs and to be fitter and maybe get some nice abs lol. Any adivice would be great thanks :)I would think you may need to eat more along with that exercise. You'll want lean protien in between the meals you are already eating -- tuna, boiled chicken, a whey supplement like some of us are already taking. I would think that should help you bulk up without gaining fat. :)

[mrvlknight21]

So I could really use some advice. I'm from the uk.

I'm 23 yo/male I am 5ft 10" tall and I weigh just over 10 stone (140lbs) Iv'e always been naturally slim and so has my dad so I think part of its genetic? But I find it very hard to put weight on.

I dont as of now do any proper exercise, because my job involves walking around a superstore quite quickly all day. And by the end im pretty tired.

I eat healthily, 3 meals a day not much junk ( usually once a week ). And I get 3 to 5 fruit/vedge a day. What I want to do within the next 4 months is put on about 20 lbs so that I'm a pretty ideal weight for my height and I want it to be muscle.

What should I do? I was thinking go out for a 3 mile run every other day. And do sit-ups and push ups everyday. I dont think I want weights because I'd rather tone more than bulk up. All I want is that extra 14-20 lbs and to be fitter and maybe get some nice abs lol. Any adivice would be great thanks :)

If you want to add the weight, first of all I wouldnt bother with the run. Its not going to add any muscle and from what you said, you are already thin.
Dont confuse yourself with words like "tone" and "bulk." If you want muscle tone, then you (at your height and weight) need to add muscle (thus, you do need to bulk). I am assuming that your bodyfat is fairly low based on your height and weight.

Just as a point of reference, I was your size in high school and I did pushups, situps and plenty of running. I was just skinny. I was "in shape" but I just didnt have much muscle to show for it or anything. 5' 11" @ 145 is thin.

I got into resistance training (i.e. weights) and started eating more in college. I put on about 25 pounds and was about 170 @ 4-5% bodyfat. All of a sudden, everyone was saying "Damn dude, you are ripped! You are cut!" And dont get it wrong, 5' 11" @ 170 is not big at all. In fact, I have a picture of me at that size and I will post it later to show you. I still was thin, but because of the added muscle, I looked much better.

Im not saying you cant get add some muscle and all with just bodyweight work, but it wont be with the random sounding program that you mentioned above.

Do the compound lifts (squat, deadlift, bench press and pullups among others) and eat plenty of good clean food. Eating a good bit is as important or more important as the exercise at this point.

I found the picture..its kind of crappy bc it is avatar size for my account on another site. But if you look at my arms you can see plenty of definition or "tone." I will try to post a full size or another one later.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/avatar.jpg

[ChickenScratch]

So I could really use some advice. I'm from the uk.
I'm 23 yo/male I am 5ft 10" tall and I weigh just over 10 stone (140lbs) Iv'e always been naturally slim and so has my dad so I think part of its genetic? But I find it very hard to put weight on.
I dont as of now do any proper exercise, because my job involves walking around a superstore quite quickly all day. And by the end im pretty tired.
I eat healthily, 3 meals a day not much junk ( usually once a week ). And I get 3 to 5 fruit/vedge a day. What I want to do within the next 4 months is put on about 20 lbs so that I'm a pretty ideal weight for my height and I want it to be muscle.
What should I do? I was thinking go out for a 3 mile run every other day. And do sit-ups and push ups everyday. I dont think I want weights because I'd rather tone more than bulk up. All I want is that extra 14-20 lbs and to be fitter and maybe get some nice abs lol. Any adivice would be great thanks :)

I hear you man, I was a waiter for years in college so I know about walking all day and being tired. I would up the number of meals I take, rather than 3 move up to 5. Also, add resistance training be it weights or body weight training. http://www.rosstraining.com/ http://www.bodyweightculture.com/

[mrvlknight21]

I hear you man, I was a waiter for years in college so I know about walking all day and being tired. I would up the number of meals I take, rather than 3 move up to 5. Also, add resistance training be it weights or body weight training. http://www.rosstraining.com/ http://www.bodyweightculture.com/



HA! I knew it!
When you mentioned being a martial artist, I wondered if you ever used any of Ross' programs or if you were a member of his forums.
I am a moderator over there. If you are a member there, PM me your user name and I will look for you from time to time.

[ChickenScratch]

Nope, I'm not a member there, I just read a lot of stuff there.

[enterthemadness]

I got 255 on the incline press. Did 1 set of 6. ON the curlbar, got 50lbs (25 on each side) 3 sets of 4. :o that's righ...catching up with you guys, esp that gangsta hooligan, Spoons.

[Lunar_Wolf]

So my meals today

Breakfast:

2 eggs and a slice of whole meal bread.

Lunch

Tuna and whole meal

Dinner

Chicken fillet and a salad

Some grapes as a snack twice today.

[JStorm]

So my meals today

Breakfast:

2 eggs and a slice of whole meal bread.

Lunch

Tuna and whole meal

Dinner

Chicken fillet and a salad

Some grapes as a snack twice today.

You need to eat more.

Breakfast was a great start, maybe throw in a peice of fruit.

Lunch, just a great - but I hope you added in some veggies.

Dinner was perfect.

As for your snack, try and eat different things, nuts, yogurt, clif bar, etc. I like your template - just my addition/opinion.

[Cunning Stunts]

You should tell them you will sign the contract if they waive the activation fee altogether. Clark Howard says that is one of the biggest scams in the fitness industry and often if the person says they will sign up as long as they dont have to pay the fee, they will waive it. It doesnt hurt to try.

Thanks for the advice, man... I may just try that.

[Prison Mike]

If you want to add the weight, first of all I wouldnt bother with the run. Its not going to add any muscle and from what you said, you are already thin.
Dont confuse yourself with words like "tone" and "bulk." If you want muscle tone, then you (at your height and weight) need to add muscle (thus, you do need to bulk). I am assuming that your bodyfat is fairly low based on your height and weight.

Just as a point of reference, I was your size in high school and I did pushups, situps and plenty of running. I was just skinny. I was "in shape" but I just didnt have much muscle to show for it or anything. 5' 11" @ 145 is thin.

I got into resistance training (i.e. weights) and started eating more in college. I put on about 25 pounds and was about 170 @ 4-5% bodyfat. All of a sudden, everyone was saying "Damn dude, you are ripped! You are cut!" And dont get it wrong, 5' 11" @ 170 is not big at all. In fact, I have a picture of me at that size and I will post it later to show you. I still was thin, but because of the added muscle, I looked much better.

Im not saying you cant get add some muscle and all with just bodyweight work, but it wont be with the random sounding program that you mentioned above.

Do the compound lifts (squat, deadlift, bench press and pullups among others) and eat plenty of good clean food. Eating a good bit is as important or more important as the exercise at this point.

I found the picture..its kind of crappy bc it is avatar size for my account on another site. But if you look at my arms you can see plenty of definition or "tone." I will try to post a full size or another one later.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/avatar.jpg

how long did it take you to add the 25lbs? I'd like to add that much also. I've been doing the benchpress, pull ups, just not the squats. I work out about an hour a day for 6 days a week for the last month. I think I get plenty of protein in my diet too (6 egg whites and 2 protein shakes a day). I'm just wondering how long it will take to add the weight.

[Lunar_Wolf]

You need to eat more.

Breakfast was a great start, maybe throw in a peice of fruit.

Lunch, just a great - but I hope you added in some veggies.

Dinner was perfect.

As for your snack, try and eat different things, nuts, yogurt, clif bar, etc. I like your template - just my addition/opinion.
Will do:up:

[Manic]

I've been doing the benchpress, pull ups, just not the squats.
:wow:

*ducks behind the sofa*

[enterthemadness]

Here's my squat workout tomorrow.

3sets of 5 140lbs
3sets of 5 145lbs
3 sets 3 of 150lbs
3 sets 5 of 155lbs
3 sets 5 of 160 lbs.

That's like 69 reps. :bh:

[Prison Mike]

:wow:

*ducks behind the sofa*

I take it squats are a sacred thing around here? :ninja:

[Trainwreck2100]

I take it squats are a sacred thing around here? :ninja:

they are one of the if not the best workout for the lower body, sadly i can't do them that heavy due to my plantar faciitis `

[Prison Mike]

I guess I will have to try them then

[enterthemadness]

I guess I will have to try them then

Remember to keep your back locked in while doing the lift...try and go down as far as you can before going up...and keep your feet in line with your shoulders...

[Hush]

Hello fellow meatheads! Hows everyone doing?

[mrvlknight21]

how long did it take you to add the 25lbs? I'd like to add that much also. I've been doing the benchpress, pull ups, just not the squats. I work out about an hour a day for 6 days a week for the last month. I think I get plenty of protein in my diet too (6 egg whites and 2 protein shakes a day). I'm just wondering how long it will take to add the weight.

I dont know...it may have taken a year for me to add that. Not saying it cant be done quicker, though.

Squats are going to be key for you to achieve your goals.
All of the compound lifts are, really, but squats are pretty much king of the lower body exercises and some say THE exercise for the whole body if you want to add muscle.

[mrvlknight21]

Decent article about the 7 worst gym exercises. I know that some of you are doing these. Check it out.

http://atlantabootcamp.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/atlanta-boot-camp-coach-reveals-his-top-7-exercises-you-should-avoid/


While I agree with the majority of the article, this guy needs to get someone to check out his typos and grammar if he plans to write articles.

Notice a lot of what he points out deal with the shortcomings of machines as compared to bodyweight and free weight exercises (something discussed in this thread many times).

Be sure to check out #5. LOL!

[TheRunningMan]

I've been doing this shoulder workout for only 3 weeks and I've noticed GREAT results. just thought some of you guys that wamt to put on weight would be interested.

4x10 Barbell shoulder press
3x10 Dumbell shoulder press
3x10 Bent lateral extension
3x30 barbell shrugs. pick a set of weights and do 30, then move down 5 pounds and do 30 of those, then move down 5 pounds again and do 30. Repeat this process three times
I carry around 10 pound weights with me in the the gym and do 10 standing up shoulder extensions, and 10 frontward extensions between every set of every exercise.

[enterthemadness]

Decent article about the 7 worst gym exercises. I know that some of you are doing these. Check it out.

http://atlantabootcamp.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/atlanta-boot-camp-coach-reveals-his-top-7-exercises-you-should-avoid/


While I agree with the majority of the article, this guy needs to get someone to check out his typos and grammar if he plans to write articles.

Notice a lot of what he points out deal with the shortcomings of machines as compared to bodyweight and free weight exercises (something discussed in this thread many times).

Be sure to check out #5. LOL!

Only guilty of two fo those :o. Seated leg press (which I find to be a good exercise, but mostly that's after doing squats. Cause my legs/thighs are still tired from doing squats). Um....yeah.

I find that wearing socks, jean shorts, a t-shirt and having my wallet and smokes in my pocket...I wear three pds more. :csad: which means that 131 ain't real weigh, I actually still weigh 128. Damn it. Maybe if I drink more water it will help? Kinda bad I've been working out for a good month and only have 4 pds of added weight to show for it.

[mrvlknight21]

Only guilty of two fo those :o. Seated leg press (which I find to be a good exercise, but mostly that's after doing squats. Cause my legs/thighs are still tired from doing squats). Um....yeah.

I find that wearing socks, jean shorts, a t-shirt and having my wallet and smokes in my pocket...I wear three pds more. :csad: which means that 131 ain't real weigh, I actually still weigh 128. Damn it. Maybe if I drink more water it will help? Kinda bad I've been working out for a good month and only have 4 pds of added weight to show for it.

I am ok with the leg press as well. As he pointed out, the main problem there is that people load it up very very heavy and often they have the strength to push it, but their joints and things may not be up to it.
I like the leg press as a good compliment to the squat, just like you said.

Yes, all of those things add weight, the first thing you should drop is the cigarettes. You will probably be more likely to eat a little bit more once you do. You know this.

[mrvlknight21]

Since we started a new page, I will repost the article
http://atlantabootcamp.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/atlanta-boot-camp-coach-reveals-his-top-7-exercises-you-should-avoid/

[squeekness]

I am ok with the leg press as well. As he pointed out, the main problem there is that people load it up very very heavy and often they have the strength to push it, but their joints and things may not be up to it.
I like the leg press as a good compliment to the squat, just like you said.

Yes, all of those things add weight, the first thing you should drop is the cigarettes. You will probably be more likely to eat a little bit more once you do. You know this.I like the leg press too myself, I use the machine where you lie on your back. I've seen the seated leg press, does it feel the same when you use that as the one where you lie down?

[Prison Mike]

I am guilty of like 5 of the 7 things you posted especially the leg extension and leg press. :csad:

[squeekness]

Decent article about the 7 worst gym exercises. I know that some of you are doing these. Check it out.

http://atlantabootcamp.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/atlanta-boot-camp-coach-reveals-his-top-7-exercises-you-should-avoid/


While I agree with the majority of the article, this guy needs to get someone to check out his typos and grammar if he plans to write articles.

Notice a lot of what he points out deal with the shortcomings of machines as compared to bodyweight and free weight exercises (something discussed in this thread many times).

Be sure to check out #5. LOL!Alas I do many of these. :(

I use the leg extension machine and have no trouble, but then I am a weakling and don't push much weight -- 60lb on a slow rep, 70 on a fast rep.

I also use the butterfly machine - again not pushing much weight -- 50lbs. I use the fourth hole so I am not extending too far back. This was recommended to me because my posture isn't that great. I slouch and my shoulders slump forward. This exercise gets me to push my shoudlers back into a proper alignment. It doesn't hurt me at all.

I love the elliptical machine too. I can't run on account of my arthritis so thsi is the next best thing. It doesn't trouble my knees in the least bit and if you put enough resistance on it, you can burn a fair amount of calories on it. I don't use the arm thingies, though, it bothers my left shoulder. I use my Ipod when I am on there and with enough fast music, you can crank on that thing pretty well. :)

I use the leg press as well, but I only have two 45lb plates on there. It doesn't bother my knees. I was told this can be used safely if you aren't a weiner and don't push too much weight too fast by doing quick reps. I go fairly slow. But then I do regular squats as well as part of my routine so...

[mrvlknight21]

I am guilty of like 5 of the 7 things you posted especially the leg extension and leg press. :csad:

I think the leg extension is only bad if you have had any knee injuries (I have) and/or you load up a lot of weight. I have used it, but I wouldnt anymore.

5 of 7?
Please tell me that Prison Mike isnt using the "sex machine!" LOL!

[TheRunningMan]

what artists do you guys work out to? I'm hip to shania twain and faith hill mostly

[mrvlknight21]

what artists do you guys work out to? I'm hip to shania twain and faith hill mostly

LOL!
NOT THOSE, thats for sure!

Wow, country female artists to work out to.....I dont think I have ever heard that.

[squeekness]

what artists do you guys work out to? I'm hip to shania twain and faith hill mostlyI listen to a wide range of stuff so long as it is fast paced - oldies dance music like At the Hop and 96 Tears, classic 80's like Blondie and Joan Jett, I got some light heavy metal --ACDC, L7, got some country music too -- Dwight Yokum and Clint Black. It just has to be peppy or fast. This is especially true for when I do my cardio. :) I even have some disco and House of Pain. :p

[mrvlknight21]

Alas I do many of these. :(

I use the leg extension machine and have no trouble, but then I am a weakling and don't push much weight -- 60lb on a slow rep, 70 on a fast rep.


You really could drop this and add an extra set of squats or something, just as an upgrade.

I also use the butterfly machine - again not pushing much weight -- 50lbs. I use the fourth hole so I am not extending too far back. This was recommended to me because my posture isn't that great. I slouch and my shoulders slump forward. This exercise gets me to push my shoudlers back into a proper alignment. It doesn't hurt me at all.
I HIGHLY suggest that you do pushups instead of this. It will help w/ your posture and shoulder slumping A LOT more than this machine.

I love the elliptical machine too. I can't run on account of my arthritis so thsi is the next best thing. It doesn't trouble my knees in the least bit and if you put enough resistance on it, you can burn a fair amount of calories on it. I don't use the arm thingies, though, it bothers my left shoulder. I use my Ipod when I am on there and with enough fast music, you can crank on that thing pretty well. :)

I havent made any secrets about how I dislike the elliptical. I know that it is more comfortable for those w/ bad knees and they may be the only exception that I make to that, but there are just sooo many better forms of cardio and cardio equipment out there.

I use the leg press as well, but I only have two 45lb plates on there. It doesn't bother my knees. I was told this can be used safely if you aren't a weiner and don't push too much weight too fast by doing quick reps. I go fairly slow. But then I do regular squats as well as part of my routine so...

As I stated, I probably wouldnt have had this on my own list. In fact, if I were to pick my next 5 pieces of equipment to purchase, this would likely be one of them. As you stated, dont kill yourself on it and you will be fine. Great supplement to squats imo.

[Prison Mike]

I think the leg extension is only bad if you have had any knee injuries (I have) and/or you load up a lot of weight. I have used it, but I wouldnt anymore.

5 of 7?
Please tell me that Prison Mike isnt using the "sex machine!" LOL!

I don't use a sex machine. I AM the sex machine!

[Manic]

Decent article about the 7 worst gym exercises. I know that some of you are doing these. Check it out.

http://atlantabootcamp.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/atlanta-boot-camp-coach-reveals-his-top-7-exercises-you-should-avoid/


While I agree with the majority of the article, this guy needs to get someone to check out his typos and grammar if he plans to write articles.

Notice a lot of what he points out deal with the shortcomings of machines as compared to bodyweight and free weight exercises (something discussed in this thread many times).

Be sure to check out #5. LOL!
Ah, the elliptical. My sworn enemy.

Time for me to give up the leg press and leg extension, I guess.

I used the sex machine once, and my crotch hurt for a week. Awesome machine if you want to kill your own sex life.

[squeekness]

As I stated, I probably wouldnt have had this on my own list. In fact, if I were to pick my next 5 pieces of equipment to purchase, this would likely be one of them. As you stated, dont kill yourself on it and you will be fine. Great supplement to squats imo.I also do regular squats -- wall squats and on the buso half ball and these pink sorta mobbly cushions that my PT guys has me use.


I have had trouble with pushups in the past. Not so good for my wrists, though I did buy a set of flor handles.

I will still argue in defense of the elliptical. I love that thing. Maybe it's becuase I can't run for crap and it's just not good for my knees. I've lost so much weight on the elliptical and the upright/recumbant bikes combined. For those of us that aren't jocks, the elliptical is wonderful. I just bought a Precor eliiptical and I am exstatic. :D

[Manic]

I'm not a jock (not remotely), and I think the elliptical is evil. I use the treadmill.

[squeekness]

I'm not a jock (not remotely), and I think the elliptical is evil. I use the treadmill.
The treadmill isn't as bad for me, but there is still more impact with the feet going up and down and of course, I can't run on it so there isn't much point. :(

[Lunar_Wolf]

Got back from my cycle. My endurance is building. First day or two were a &^%$£.

[mrvlknight21]

I'm not a jock (not remotely), and I think the elliptical is evil. I use the treadmill.

I hate to be Mr. Negativity, but I dont like the treadmill either.

[mrvlknight21]

I also do regular squats -- wall squats and on the buso half ball and these pink sorta mobbly cushions that my PT guys has me use.


I have had trouble with pushups in the past. Not so good for my wrists, though I did buy a set of flor handles.

I will still argue in defense of the elliptical. I love that thing. Maybe it's becuase I can't run for crap and it's just not good for my knees. I've lost so much weight on the elliptical and the upright/recumbant bikes combined. For those of us that aren't jocks, the elliptical is wonderful. I just bought a Precor eliiptical and I am exstatic. :D

Yeah, I say that you should get on those pushups. Remember to keep your core tight and back flat. When I had the guys come over the other day I had 2 new guys whose hips were sagging to the ground the whole time on the pushups and I tried to correct them a few times, but they kept reverting back to that. I knew it was going to be ugly.

Im definitely not saying that you cant lose weight using an elliptical, but I believe there are a lot of other better forms of cardio and cardio equipment out there. Just my opinion.

Precor makes good stuff by the way!

[BillyZaned]

I'm starting to work out this weekend.... I was at the doctor last week and I wieghed in at over 380lbs... I'm also 5'9", so I'm really not that tall.....

[Manic]

I hate to be Mr. Negativity, but I dont like the treadmill either.
Go eat a lemon! I love the treadmill. Walking and running are completely natural movements. I can understand if you don't like the fact that you never get anywhere, though. The only way I can tolerate the treadmill is if I have headphones and music on.

I just remembered something from a phys ed class I had in high school. The teacher was making us run a mile on the school's track, but even she commented that she'd never be able to run a full mile if it meant running in a circle over and over. I remember hating walking around that track as a teen, but I didn't have any trouble walking home from school for one full hour when I missed the school bus and didn't have any city bus money.

[squeekness]

Yeah, I say that you should get on those pushups. Remember to keep your core tight and back flat. When I had the guys come over the other day I had 2 new guys whose hips were sagging to the ground the whole time on the pushups and I tried to correct them a few times, but they kept reverting back to that. I knew it was going to be ugly.

Im definitely not saying that you cant lose weight using an elliptical, but I believe there are a lot of other better forms of cardio and cardio equipment out there. Just my opinion.

Precor makes good stuff by the way!I have trouble keeping my back straight with pushups, too. I am also doing planks -- which I suck at, a mere 25 seconds each one and I'm done. I have to work hard to keep my back tight and not sag. :(

I'm starting to work out this weekend.... I was at the doctor last week and I wieghed in at over 380lbs... I'm also 5'9", so I'm really not that tall.....You'll get some help for that here. :D

[mrvlknight21]

Go eat a lemon! I love the treadmill. Walking and running are completely natural movements. I can understand if you don't like the fact that you never get anywhere, though. The only way I can tolerate the treadmill is if I have headphones and music on.

I just remembered something from a phys ed class I had in high school. The teacher was making us run a mile on the school's track, but even she commented that she'd never be able to run a full mile if it meant running in a circle over and over. I remember hating walking around that track as a teen, but I didn't have any trouble walking home from school for one full hour when I missed the school bus and didn't have any city bus money.

Lemon! YUM!

Hahaha.

No, I just hate the limited nature of the treadmill really. I dont particularly like using a standard track either, partially for the reasons you mentioned. The ONLY advantage of a track (IMO) is that you know exactly how far you have gone and can track your pace and progress. Well, some of them have forgiving surfaces as well, but not all.

Treadmills are kind of dangerous as well...at least for those uncoordinated.

[mrvlknight21]

I have trouble keeping my back straight with pushups, too. I am also doing planks -- which I suck at, a mere 25 seconds each one and I'm done. I have to work hard to keep my back tight and not sag. :(

You'll get some help for that here. :D

Good! I was going to suggest plank for the core as well, actually.
25 seconds is an ok start...each week add a few more seconds and work up to 5 minutes (or some other goal)!

[mrvlknight21]

I'm starting to work out this weekend.... I was at the doctor last week and I wieghed in at over 380lbs... I'm also 5'9", so I'm really not that tall.....

I almost missed this post.

Get on a good clean diet and stick with it.
I have told the story many times, but I had a friend who was 490 lbs @ 5' 11". With about 2 years of work and smart diet he got down to 235, so I know that you can do it too!

[enterthemadness]

I am ok with the leg press as well. As he pointed out, the main problem there is that people load it up very very heavy and often they have the strength to push it, but their joints and things may not be up to it.
I like the leg press as a good compliment to the squat, just like you said.

Yes, all of those things add weight, the first thing you should drop is the cigarettes. You will probably be more likely to eat a little bit more once you do. You know this.

You think I would quit, since I smoke 1-3 cigs a day it seems now. (When I worked at Walmart it was like 8-11 a day) And I do know this...I'm juts one of those guys that likes it, and I like seeing the smoke clouds come outta of my mouth. It's like a magic trick...but one that can kill you. I like the elliptcail machine....but I rather play basketball for 15-40 mins nearly 6 days a week. More fun.

And I find now that I've been doing squats that the seated leg press is more of a workout. Esp with I get into the 3 sets of 6 and only give myself 10 sec of rest time bewteen sets.

[Prison Mike]

so what's the best way to do squats?

[enterthemadness]

so what's the best way to do squats?

Not looking at a Woman's ass is a good start. MarvelKnight can explain it better than me. But it's really...

Keep back locked in...feet lined up with shoulders...and go down as far as you can before going back up...and make mean faces at people. I make some faces when doing squats. I even pull out the Micheal Jordan tongue sticking out face.

[BillyZaned]

I really don't want to change me diet though

[Manic]

What's a typical day like for you, food wise? Chances are you might not have to make many adjustments. Nobody's going to ask you to go on a diet of grapefruit and bayleaf. No one should have to suffer through grapefruit.

[BillyZaned]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream

[Manic]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream
Hm. Right. That... well, that's all bad.

Take it away, somebody else...

[mrvlknight21]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream

Um...WOW....seriously.

Is this a joke, are you trolling? I see a brand new account and things like this and it seems a bit fishy.
Please be honest and tell me if this is a typical day's breakdown of your meals and if not dont waste our time. Im not trying to be rude, but this seems a bit extreme. And if you TRULY do want results, you will HAVE to do it here (diet).

[Prison Mike]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream

:wow: yeah, I could see why you're 380 lbs...

[Manic]

I want to say that's fake, but I've gone to lunch with two different co-workers who ate a ton. I went to In & Out Burger with one, and he ordered two cheeseburgers and some fries. I went to a Mexican restaurant with the other, and he ate a burrito and two tacos (I could only manage one burrito, and this was before my diet). They both, however, were lucky enough to be well over 6' tall.

I'm gonna keep it real. You need to learn to cook. Or how to make a sandwich. At the very least, stop having chocolate milk for breakfast.

[Prison Mike]

I would never get a breakfast burrito from a gas station though...

[Manic]

I like to make my own breakfast burritos. It's usually just eggs, though. I've found that I don't like anything else in them.

[enterthemadness]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream

Damn...are you serious? I used to binge....but damn...

:o now I want some poptarts...they're addicting those things. But I don't eat them now that much. I know one time I had like...6-12 in one day :csad:

[tehdude]

i figured i'd have a cheat day today , so i ate 2 really small homemade pizzas and i'll probably drink some pepsi later.

[Majic Walrus]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream

What are you some kind of pansy... :huh: I ate all of that stuff just reading your post and correcting the errors with my keyboard/fork combo. Tonight for dinner I'm eating a horse... with a side of another ****ing horse.

[Manic]

What are you some kind of pansy... :huh: I ate all of that stuff just reading your post and correcting the errors with my keyboard/fork combo. Tonight for dinner I'm eating a horse... with a side of another ****ing horse.
Ha! That reminds me of that one scene from Marvel's Nextwave: Agents of HATE comic.

http://www.numutant.net/dinnerismeat.jpg

[Lunar_Wolf]

Question: Do you guys eat one thing you like, once a week or two?

[tehdude]

Question: Do you guys eat one thing you like, once a week or two?
you mean like junk food or something ? yeah , but ONLY one day a week, obviously.


i'm kinda sick of this whole " all healthy food tastes like crap " stereotype , though. grapes are pretty ****ing good , for example.

[Lunar_Wolf]

you mean like junk food or something ? yeah , but ONLY one day a week, obviously.


i'm kinda sick of this whole " all healthy food tastes like crap " stereotype , though. grapes are pretty ****ing good , for example.
Yeah, like have one meal that you can't be eating everyday like a homemade burger oven baked fries?

[Manic]

I like to either get a burrito bowl from Chipotle, get some pizza, or head down to the Mongolian BBQ place at the mall. I don't even think the Mongolian BBQ place would count as a cheat meal if the servings weren't so freaking huge. My eyes bug out everytime I see them pile on the noodles.

[ChickenScratch]

Ussualy like four poptarts in the morning, with a bowl of cerial and some chocolat milk. Then I ussualy stop at a gas station and get a breakfast burito or two. Lunch, usually hot dogs, burger or two qdoba burittos. snacks in the afternoon like chilli cheese fries or a quarter punder from mcdonalds. Dinner, I will ussually eat spaggetti, or a couple frozen pizzas. followed by icecream

I just puked a bit in my mouth.

[squeekness]

Not looking at a Woman's ass is a good start. MarvelKnight can explain it better than me. But it's really...

Keep back locked in...feet lined up with shoulders...and go down as far as you can before going back up...and make mean faces at people. I make some faces when doing squats. I even pull out the Micheal Jordan tongue sticking out face.And try not to fart on the way down. :p Don't forget that... :D

Question: Do you guys eat one thing you like, once a week or two?
I'd like to say I could behave that well.... but I can't. :( I am getting better though....

[Prison Mike]

my mom bought pound cake the other day and tried to get me to eat it but I resisted! I said "No mom. I don't do cake." then I gulped down a protein shake and cried a bit in a dark corner.

[squeekness]

my mom bought pound cake the other day and tried to get me to eat it but I resisted! I said "No mom. I don't do cake." then I gulped down a protein shake and cried a bit in a dark corner.This happens to me almost on a daily basis. They eat a lot of crappy (but tasty) food at work at break time. :(

[Prison Mike]

they try to tempt you with delicious food but you must stay dedicated to your cause! *everyone applauds*

[Lunar_Wolf]

my mom bought pound cake the other day and tried to get me to eat it but I resisted! I said "No mom. I don't do cake." then I gulped down a protein shake and cried a bit in a dark corner.

The other day my family brought home BK. They were smiling and laughing as they ate. I chewed on my rice...:cmad:

[Prison Mike]

The other day my family brought home BK. They were smiling and laughing as they ate. I chewed on my rice...:cmad:

did they point at you while they laughed? I know the feeling...all too well. :csad:

[Lunar_Wolf]

did they point at you while they laughed? I know the feeling...all too well. :csad:

Oh they pointed....They pointed like crazy vermin.

[squeekness]

did they point at you while they laughed? I know the feeling...all too well. :csad:They have some fun at my expense at work. :( But then one of them got weighte for wellness yesterday and got chewed out for having gained too much weight. :p Now it's her turn to eat carrot sticks instead of ring dings.

[Lunar_Wolf]

We will all laugh when we don't die of heart attacks!

[ChickenScratch]

Screw that junk food, healthy food's way better. While my coworkers scarf down unhealthy, graesy food and deserts I usually have salmon sashimi, what's not to love.

[Prison Mike]

Oh they pointed....They pointed like crazy vermin.

Our time will come. We shall rise up from the ashes and take back what is truly ours! [/crazy person]

They have some fun at my expense at work. :( But then one of them got weighte for wellness yesterday and got chewed out for having gained too much weight. :p Now it's her turn to eat carrot sticks instead of ring dings.

revenge is sweet! :hehe:

[squeekness]

revenge is sweet! :hehe:Oh, yeah. She used to always weigh way less than me, Now she's the little piggie. :p Alas, though, she carries it better than me. I take all my pounds right around the middle. :(

[Lunar_Wolf]

Love me some Salmon. I like cod too, but it doesn't fill me.

[squeekness]

I never acquired the taste for salmon. It's a shame, since it is so good for you. :(

[ChickenScratch]

Salmon's my favorite food in the world, cooked, raw, however I can get it I love it.

[Prison Mike]

I'm not much of a fish fan. I usually eat tilapia fish whenever I eat fish though.

[squeekness]

Yeah, I prefer the plain white fishes myself - cod, scrod, flounder, ect. Not so strong a taste, tho probably not as good for the omega fats. Had some ocean bass a while back and the fishy taste was just too strong for me. :(

[Prison Mike]

I broke down today and had BK for lunch. But you know what? I'm not sorry. It was everything I imagined it to be and more!

[ChickenScratch]

As long as it's not every day. I worked in an italian restaurant/pizza place through high school and college. You had these people who came in and ate there every day, and not the healthy stuff either. There were these 2 girls, sisters who used to come in every day because they worked close by, you shoulda seen the transformation over the course of a year, went from being decent looking to fat.

[squeekness]

I broke down today and had BK for lunch. But you know what? I'm not sorry. It was everything I imagined it to be and more!
I had a big plate of spagetti last night before bed, only because we got out of work early and it was friday. I try not to eat after 8. :( But it sure was tasty. :D

[Manic]

Convenience is a b****. My old job was at the edge of town, and the only other businesses in walking distance were a Wal Mart, a gas station, and a Jack in the Box directly across the street. Thank god our lunch breaks were a full hour, or I wouldn't have had the time to drive to civilization and back to find some decent food.

[TheRunningMan]

I just spear fish off the lagoon and cook them over an open fire. thats the only way to do it

[Prison Mike]

As long as it's not every day. I worked in an italian restaurant/pizza place through high school and college. You had these people who came in and ate there every day, and not the healthy stuff either. There were these 2 girls, sisters who used to come in every day because they worked close by, you shoulda seen the transformation over the course of a year, went from being decent looking to fat.

no, it was the first time in a couple of months that I ate fast food. This was the first time since I've taken exercising seriously actually.

I had a big plate of spagetti last night before bed, only because we got out of work early and it was friday. I try not to eat after 8. :( But it sure was tasty. :D

I eat after 8pm a lot of nights. Is that a bad thing?

[Majic Walrus]

Salmon's my favorite food in the world, cooked, raw, however I can get it I love it.

Salmon is my number 2, next to Octopus.

[enterthemadness]

And try not to fart on the way down. :p Don't forget that... :D


I'd like to say I could behave that well.... but I can't. :( I am getting better though....

I'm more worried I'll **** myself if I go down too far. be like a torpandeo. Damn, I cna't speel.:o

The other day my family brought home BK. They were smiling and laughing as they ate. I chewed on my rice...:cmad:

I have no problem with Taco Bell once or twice a week. I dunno....why.

[squeekness]

I eat after 8pm a lot of nights. Is that a bad thing?You should eat progressively lighter as the day goes along. You don't want to take in a large amount of calories that you won't be able to burn off before you go to sleep, especially carbs. :up:

[squeekness]

Salmon is my number 2, next to Octopus.I don't eat things with tentacles. :dry: Pass. :down

[Prison Mike]

You should eat progressively lighter as the day goes along. You don't want to take in a large amount of calories that you won't be able to burn off before you go to sleep, especially carbs. :up:

the problem is that I'm really hungry by the time I wake up the next morning. So I thought if I could eat a bit before I go to bed, I wouldn't be as hungry.

[squeekness]

the problem is that I'm really hungry by the time I wake up the next morning. So I thought if I could eat a bit before I go to bed, I wouldn't be as hungry.Try having milk, some cheese, or a bit of sliced lunch meat with no bread. You want the protien to carry you overnight, but not with carbs. :)

[enterthemadness]

Try having milk, some cheese, or a bit of sliced lunch meat with no bread. You want the protien to carry you overnight, but not with carbs. :)

I am a man that lovez me some carbs.

Do you like carbs, Squeek? And carbs...oh oh...change it up and you get crabs. See.

Carbs
Crabs

[Prison Mike]

Try having milk, some cheese, or a bit of sliced lunch meat with no bread. You want the protien to carry you overnight, but not with carbs. :)

how about a protein shake like an hour or two before I go to bed?

[ChickenScratch]

Salmon is my number 2, next to Octopus.

Love it!

[squeekness]

how about a protein shake like an hour or two before I go to bed? I don't see anything wrong with that. :)

[Prison Mike]

I don't see anything wrong with that. :)

that's what I'll do then!

[enterthemadness]

that's what I'll do then!

Are you big muscles or skinny trying to put on weight? Curious.

[Prison Mike]

Are you big muscles or skinny trying to put on weight? Curious.

I am skinny, trying to put on weight. I would like to put on about 20 lbs.

[squeekness]

I'd like to lose another five. It's just hard when yer down to the very last pounds to come off. :( I've lost 12 already.

[enterthemadness]

I'd like to lose another five. It's just hard when yer down to the very last pounds to come off. :( I've lost 12 already.
You can do it. Even the mouse is curling or squating or I dunno...but look at your avatar. :o If a CGI mouse can do that, so can you....this is sound advice.


I am skinny, trying to put on weight. I would like to put on about 20 lbs.

I see. I weigh round 130 and nearly 5'6. You? Cause if you're 6 '10 and weigh 180, I think you're ****ed there. Sorry.

[Prison Mike]

You can do it. Even the mouse is curling or squating or I dunno...but look at your avatar. :o If a CGI mouse can do that, so can you....this is sound advice.




I see. I weigh round 130 and nearly 5'6. You? Cause if you're 6 '10 and weigh 180, I think you're ****ed there. Sorry.

I am 5'5 and weigh 125. I think that's underweight for my height.

[squeekness]

You can do it. Even the mouse is curling or squating or I dunno...but look at your avatar. :o If a CGI mouse can do that, so can you....this is sound advice.

I'm at the gym four days a week for about two hours, doing both cardio and weights. I just bought an elliptical for the house, I hope that will help me trim off a little more. :) It's being refurbished so it'll be another week before that arives.

I am 5'5 and weigh 125. I think that's underweight for my height.Yeah, that seems thin to me. :( I need to be 125 and I'm only 5' 2 and 1/2.

[enterthemadness]

I am 5'5 and weigh 125. I think that's underweight for my height.

I weigh more than you. Yes, in your face!. :o sorry. Always though you were like...taller.

I'm at the gym four days a week for about two hours, doing both cardio and weights. I just bought an elliptical for the house, I hope that will help me trim off a little more. :) It's being refurbished so it'll be another week before that arives.

Yeah, that seems thin to me. :( I need to be 125 and I'm only 5' 2 and 1/2.

I feel glad that I'm taller than most women...cause 5'6 ain't that big for a guy.

[squeekness]

I feel glad that I'm taller than most women...cause 5'6 ain't that big for a guy.My dad was only 5'3. :p I work with a guy who isn't even 5'. The call him the Wizard behind his back which isn't very nice. :(

[Wiseman]

I used to lift weights and work out for hours, I mean seriously like 8 hours a day when I could. I want to be like that again, I just don't have the willpower......depression sucks

[squeekness]

8 hours of working out is a bit overkill, innit? :(

[Prison Mike]

I weigh more than you. Yes, in your face!. :o sorry. Always though you were like...taller.



I feel glad that I'm taller than most women...cause 5'6 ain't that big for a guy.

yet...we're still less than average height for men. :csad:

My dad was only 5'3. :p I work with a guy who isn't even 5'. The call him the Wizard behind his back which isn't very nice. :(

oh man that sucks. my parents are short too. My mom is 5' and my dad is 5'5. my brother got the better genes and is 5'9. :cmad:

[Wiseman]

8 hours of working out is a bit overkill, innit? :(

Not if you feel good after, and I don't mean I was lifting for 8 hours. I was going around my garage using all the equipment.

[ChickenScratch]

I am 5'5 and weigh 125. I think that's underweight for my height.

Wow you are pretty small for a dude. I kid, I kid. :grin:

[Prison Mike]

Wow you are pretty small for a dude. I kid, I kid. :grin:

I will gain so much power and destroy you all! [/napoleon complex]

actually, the theory of napoleon complex is just a myth. there's no evidence to suggest that short people are more aggressive than average height people

[TheRunningMan]

I beg to differ

[TheRunningMan]

I beg to differ

[Prison Mike]

it's a stereotype. I don't think there's any truth to it.

[enterthemadness]

I used to lift weights and work out for hours, I mean seriously like 8 hours a day when I could. I want to be like that again, I just don't have the willpower......depression sucks

I read that the Yankees A-rod does 10 hours a day. Don't know if that's offseason or what.

[AndThePickles]

I am 5'5 and weigh 125. I think that's underweight for my height.


Yeah, that seems thin to me. :( I need to be 125 and I'm only 5' 2 and 1/2.

Haha, I'm 5'9" and 125 :csad:

[Lobo]

I had a BAD day yesterday. I ate like 7 donuts well 3 and 4 Dunkin Munchkins :(

[Golgo-13]

Just finished a 30 minute jog.

[Lunar_Wolf]

I had a BAD day yesterday. I ate like 7 donuts well 3 and 4 Dunkin Munchkins :(

Why am I jealous of you right now?:csad:


I didn't take a day off meal this week.
I are my oatmeal and fat free yogurt for breakfast.

[squeekness]

I had a BAD day yesterday. I ate like 7 donuts well 3 and 4 Dunkin Munchkins :(A bad day for me is two, maybe three donuts. Seven would make me puke. :(

[AndThePickles]

I had one and a half donuts yesterday. I felt bad, but they looked waaay too tempting!

[squeekness]

I try to avoid the shops altogether. I am weak. :(

[Prison Mike]

I'm not much into donuts. Maybe a powdered one here or there but I certainly can't eat 7 in a sitting.

[squeekness]

My Wellness coach said that if you were to be bad, the more cake like ones (the glazed ones) are worse than the lighter fluffy ones (the simply frosted). I of course like the ones with vanilla pudding in them --powdered or chocolate frosted. They are really rich though, I can't eat any more than two. :(

[Prison Mike]

I like the regular powdered ones. I hate the ones with pudding in them. It makes me feel sick.

[squeekness]

Powdered are messy. :( If I'm going to cheat, I go for regular chocolate frosted. I have gotten better with my coffee. I love an iced latte from the donut places but I've been using less and less sugar and take it without any now. I always use skim milk too, instead of the cream.

[Prison Mike]

I use lactade milk actually. I use to drink 2% but it started making me sick. Lactaid is fine with me though.

[Manic]

I ate a huge platter of nachos yesterday. :csad:

Yesterday was a horrible day for us, wasn't it?

[squeekness]

I use lactade milk actually. I use to drink 2% but it started making me sick. Lactaid is fine with me though.


Never tried that stuff. I tolerate low fat milk pretty well. Does it taste like regular milk?

[squeekness]

I ate a huge platter of nachos yesterday. :csad:

Yesterday was a horrible day for us, wasn't it?I had a bowl of ice cream and a handful of corn chips. :( Not my best moment.

[enterthemadness]

Heh, hmmm...I didn't really have anything bad yesestday. Just the cokes really. Although instant mashed potatoes and chicken gravy may be a cheat, I dunno. Oh, breakfast...not really a cheat...it was two pancakes and scarmbled eggs and three pieces of bacon and like butter syrup crap. Tasty.

I had two pancakes and a bowl of off brand cookie crisp. :csad: I regretted it...I had most of a can of salmon for a pre workout lunch. Well, snack. Whatever.

[Prison Mike]

I ate a huge platter of nachos yesterday. :csad:

Yesterday was a horrible day for us, wasn't it?

Indeed. It was like everyone in this thread thought "to hell with it!" and gave in to their temptations on the same day. lol

Never tried that stuff. I tolerate low fat milk pretty well. Does it taste like regular milk?

it tastes a little sweeter than regular milk. but I like it overall.

[AndThePickles]

I try to avoid the shops altogether. I am weak. :(

I never go out of my way to get them, but yesterday a patient sent up all the staff on my floor 2 boxes of donuts.

[squeekness]

I never go out of my way to get them, but yesterday a patient sent up all the staff on my floor 2 boxes of donuts.
See, I couldn't say no to that either. :(

[AndThePickles]

See, I couldn't say no to that either. :(

Haha, I couldn't say no, either. I had the cake-kind (chocolate), though, so I guess it wasn't quite as bad. But, that's only because there was no Boston cream :O

[Manic]

I just made a sandwich using turkey bacon. It feels so naughty, but it isn't.

[enterthemadness]

Haha, I couldn't say no, either. I had the cake-kind (chocolate), though, so I guess it wasn't quite as bad. But, that's only because there was no Boston cream :O

Boston Cream in my mouth for the win :o.

My leg/back day sucked hard. I did the following...

3 sets 10 of 40 and 50 lbs. Then 3 sets of 8 at 60lbs. This is the machine where you sit facing it and pull the bar down to your chest. Forget the proper name for it.

But Squats...I've either pulled a muscle or **** stretching has come back to say 'haha' to me. Only could do 3sets 5 of 140 and 145 and then a 3 set of 3 at 150. Above my knees...both thighs or hamstrings or muscles whatever were tight as hell. :csad: I couldn't even get angry and lift them. I make myself sick. :o but this strawberry protein shake makes me feel better. Seated leg press was crap as well. Least tomorrow is my 7th workout day in a row. Upper body for the win and a new game play. Just more reps really on some of my lifts. Tomorrow would be a off day, but hanging out maybe with a friend early afternoon Tuesday,...so, I just work out tomorrow on the off day.

[Prison Mike]

I could never work out 7 days in a row. I usually work out 3 days in a row, then 4th day is rest and then work out the next 3 days in a row. So I usually work out 6 days a week for about an hour and half a session.

[enterthemadness]

I could never work out 7 days in a row. I usually work out 3 days in a row, then 4th day is rest and then work out the next 3 days in a row. So I usually work out 6 days a week for about an hour and half a session.

I have the desire for it, son! :cmad: D-E-S-I-R-E. Desire, gve me my spelling Br trophy.

I always go for the 6 days straight workout. But I'm jobless and trying to get into film school, so I can afford the time to do 6 or 7 straight.

[ChickenScratch]

Not 7, but 6 is fine.

[Lobo]

A bad day for me is two, maybe three donuts. Seven would make me puke. :(

I could have eaten a LOT more :O

[Jack O Lantern]

Maybe you guys can help me.

Over the last year 1/2 I've lost 80ilbs but now with 40 to go I have reached a plateau. I've tried changing up my workout and nothing. I've took a week or so off and nothing. This has been about 6-7 weeks

I'm getting to the end of my rope. I'm losing motivation.

[mrvlknight21]

3 sets 10 of 40 and 50 lbs. Then 3 sets of 8 at 60lbs. This is the machine where you sit facing it and pull the bar down to your chest. Forget the proper name for it.
.

:cmad::cmad::cmad:

[squeekness]

I have the desire for it, son! :cmad: D-E-S-I-R-E. Desire, gve me my spelling Br trophy.

I always go for the 6 days straight workout. But I'm jobless and trying to get into film school, so I can afford the time to do 6 or 7 straight.As long as you aren't doing the exact same thing each time, I don't see why this isn't a problem. Also so long as you aren't pushing so hard you hurt yerself. :(

Maybe you guys can help me.

Over the last year 1/2 I've lost 80ilbs but now with 40 to go I have reached a plateau. I've tried changing up my workout and nothing. I've took a week or so off and nothing. This has been about 6-7 weeks

I'm getting to the end of my rope. I'm losing motivation.Maybe it's time to look at your diet. Weight loss is about both watching your exercise and what you're eating. :) In fact Taylor Kitsch said its 80% diet in his opinion. Don't eat what you can't burn off.

[enterthemadness]

As long as you aren't doing the exact same thing each time, I don't see why this isn't a problem. Also so long as you aren't pushing so hard you hurt yerself. :(

Maybe it's time to look at your diet. Weight loss is about both watching your exercise and what you're eating. :) In fact Taylor Kitsch said its 80% diet in his opinion. Don't eat what you can't burn off.

Well, my 6 day a week workout is the same **** usually on leg/back days and upper body days. I don't see a problem with that.

[enterthemadness]

:cmad::cmad::cmad:

Oh oh...this is almost as bad as the Movie Gods turning their back on me for liking Alone in the Dark. :o

[squeekness]

You don't want to do the exact same exercises too many days in a row. Your muscles need rest. If you rotate the exercises you will be doing different things and your muscles will get a chance to rest.

[Jack O Lantern]

Well I eat bran flakes and a bannana for breakfast

chicken sandwich, and apple and a pear for lunch

For dinner I eat potatoes, peas and either fish or chicken.

For snacks more fruit. Surely that's not the issue

[mrvlknight21]

Well I eat bran flakes and a bannana for breakfast

chicken sandwich, and apple and a pear for lunch

For dinner I eat potatoes, peas and either fish or chicken.

For snacks more fruit. Surely that's not the issue

Could be. You may need to eat more actually. I would cut down on the fruit a bit as well.
I dont recall seeing your exercise routine.

[Prison Mike]

I have the desire for it, son! :cmad: D-E-S-I-R-E. Desire, gve me my spelling Br trophy.

I always go for the 6 days straight workout. But I'm jobless and trying to get into film school, so I can afford the time to do 6 or 7 straight.

well that's quite the motivation you have. Just don't burn yourself out. I get tired after the 3 days and need a day of rest to recharge my batteries. I'm not trying to be a bodybuilder or anything, just fit. If 7 days works for you, then congrats and good luck!

[Jack O Lantern]

Could be. You may need to eat more actually. I would cut down on the fruit a bit as well.
I dont recall seeing your exercise routine.


It's 5 times week.

Monday is triceps and chest
Cardio is 15 minute interval training on treadmill

Tuesday is all Cardio
15 minutes interval training on treadmill
15 minutes interval training on cross training
15 minutes interval training on staionairy bike
15 minutes interval training on stepper

Wednesday
Biceps and back
Cardio seem as Monday

Thursday
Same as Tuesday

Friday
Shoulders and legs
Cardio same as Mon/Wed

I do abs everyday.

[cryptic name]

What are you some kind of pansy... :huh: I ate all of that stuff just reading your post and correcting the errors with my keyboard/fork combo. Tonight for dinner I'm eating a horse... with a side of another ****ing horse.

thank you for the sig.

oh and i thought i'd grab some advice while i'm here. over the past few months i've totally changed my eating habits, swapping fast food and fried **** for baked chicken, fish, whole wheat toast and lots of fruit and salad. i've just adopted an exercise routine that involves running a track every morning (been using the interval method that was suggested on this thread) as well as running bleachers. my question involves a pre-running meal. i usually eat breakfast after i run, and my understanding is its best to eat someting as soon as you get up in the morning, so i just bought some whey protein powder to have before my runs in the morning? is this adequate or should i try something else?

[Trainwreck2100]

It's 5 times week.

Monday is triceps and chest
Cardio is 15 minute interval training on treadmill

Tuesday is all Cardio
15 minutes interval training on treadmill
15 minutes interval training on cross training
15 minutes interval training on staionairy bike
15 minutes interval training on stepper

Wednesday
Biceps and back
Cardio seem as Monday

Thursday
Same as Tuesday

Friday
Shoulders and legs
Cardio same as Mon/Wed

I do abs everyday.

does your gym have a lap pool? You might get results interval training on swimming.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

24 hour fitness type of gyms rarely have anything like that. Many of them discourage deadlifting and dont allow any olympic lifts.

I just use my power rack for all that kind of stuff actually.

Actually all of the 24 hours I have been to (only 3 or 4) with the exception of the one closest to my new place have power racks. I never really ever see any workers correcting anyone or telling them they can't (drop weights) or (are going to hurt themselves).

And this gym seems to have quite a few very big guys, but no power rack. WTF!:mad:

Some serious BS! So that's why I am thinking about getting my own weights (bumpers) so I can just lift at home and go to the gym when I want to or feel like playing basketball on a court or something.

By the way, I found those instructions for making bumpers out of tires.
http://www.straighttothebar.com/2007...bumper_pl.html

There is another way to do it, but I cant find those plans at the moment.


Cool, hopefully I will have a set made in the next month. :up: :D

[Lunar_Wolf]

Lost 7 pounds(I think). Going to my cycle soon, it's raining, but I fight the elements.

[Prison Mike]

I'm scared of the elements. especially the 5th one...

[enterthemadness]

I'm scared of the elements. especially the 5th one...

Only 13 and 666 scare me, those elements suck.

[mrvlknight21]

Actually all of the 24 hours I have been to (only 3 or 4) with the exception of the one closest to my new place have power racks. I never really ever see any workers correcting anyone or telling them they can't (drop weights) or (are going to hurt themselves).

And this gym seems to have quite a few very big guys, but no power rack. WTF!:mad:

Some serious BS! So that's why I am thinking about getting my own weights (bumpers) so I can just lift at home and go to the gym when I want to or feel like playing basketball on a court or something.




Cool, hopefully I will have a set made in the next month. :up: :D


Im surprised the 24 hr gyms have the power racks. Most I have been to do not. Im also surprised there are guys doing Olympic lifts @ the 24hr gyms!

Yeah man, sometimes making your own equipment is the way to go.

[ChickenScratch]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

[mrvlknight21]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

Holy ****. I couldnt imagine that crap!

Another good reason to work out at home!

[Cobblepot]

Here's my home set up. It's also a squat rack so I have no problem doing squats.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/IMGP4630.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/IMGP4625.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/IMGP4622.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/IMGP4616.jpg

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Im surprised the 24 hr gyms have the power racks. Most I have been to do not. Im also surprised there are guys doing Olympic lifts @ the 24hr gyms!

Yeah man, sometimes making your own equipment is the way to go.

Really? I didn't know they were so against power racks. And they're aren't.

I think other than me, I have only seen one other guy doing olympic lifts. :up:

[Golgo-13]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

WTF!:wow:

[Lunar_Wolf]

I just smelt some cookies...It was like a party and everyone was invited!

[enterthemadness]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

That really wouldn't bother me much. As long as they aren't copping a feel while I am liftin weights and nothing gets into my eyes, it's all good. Better than working out with woman...I'll have to leave. They be like....

*preppy woman's voice* Oh Mi Godz, wha that downs belowsz.'

[Manic]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.
Eww. And to think I've been complaining about all the old dudes walking around the locker room naked (seriously, it's like modesty walks right out the window as soon as you reach your late 50s). At least nobody's doing the nasty in the shower.

[AndThePickles]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

HA, sounds like you've gotten a taste of what it's like to be a woman going to the gym. :oldrazz:

[mrvlknight21]

WTF!:wow:

Now I know why we are friends.....NICE AVATAR!!!! :grin::heart::heart::heart:

[Trainwreck2100]

HA, sounds like you've gotten a taste of what it's like to be a woman going to the gym. :oldrazz:

I'm all for women getting it on in the showers

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

The gym i belong to now supposedly has one where the straight guys should probably stay away from. It sucks cause it's one of the nicest facilities in the city

[squeekness]

I'm with you man, most gyms creep me the heck out. Let me tell you dude, here in NY the gays turn every gym into a private orgy club. My bud Mike and I once joined a NYSC (he got a discount through work that I could jump on) we lasted a week there, no matter what time we went into the changing rooms there were guys in the show gettin' you know what. I love the gays, many of my friends are but if you can't keep that stuff at home then you have problems. They all work out, check each other out while working out and sweaty and it leaves us straight guys with nowhere to work out.

That really wouldn't bother me much. As long as they aren't copping a feel while I am liftin weights and nothing gets into my eyes, it's all good. Better than working out with woman...I'll have to leave. They be like....

*preppy woman's voice* Oh Mi Godz, wha that downs belowsz.'Wow, things you miss out on when your employer provides their own gym.... :p These things have never happened to me.

[squeekness]

My aunt has various health issues so I suggested to her that she buy the EAS whey protien, thinking it might help her out like it did me. She bought EAS soy instead by accident. She had some kind of allergic reaction to it so she gave the rest to me to try. It was gross. :( It's not so much that it tasted bad, but it doesn't mix well like the whey does and it was like drinking dust. Steer clear.

[Prison Mike]

I work out in my basement. my dad and brother had bought a lot of good gym equipment over the past couple of years. So I just use that. It beats paying a gym fee every month and waiting for a machine to open up.

[NotFadeAway]

So what is the opinion on Propel fitness water, a good low calorie drink or the devil over fructose?

[enterthemadness]

So what is the opinion on Propel fitness water, a good low calorie drink or the devil over fructose?

I like it, tastes better than water. Course water is always good cold or when thirsty. I can't remember if it has any HFCS or CS in it. Only drink it when working out or playing ball though.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

So what is the opinion on Propel fitness water, a good low calorie drink or the devil over fructose?

It's stupid. Waste of money. But most people see it as a great way to drink water that want some taste without all the sugar/calories of gatorade and other drinks.

[Manic]

I say the same thing about flavored waters that I say about diet sodas: It's not worth the aftertaste; I'll just drink water.

Of course, I also drink fruit juice every now and then.

[squeekness]

I find that the Crystal Light drink powders made for the water bottles isn't bad. It doesn't have too bad of an aftertaste with the Splenda in it. :)

[tehdude]

pretty funny video i found , figured it would fit this thread :

0cg8JXlKhdQ

[ChickenScratch]

Sweet, he's playing Pantera.

[Trainwreck2100]

I say the same thing about flavored waters that I say about diet sodas: It's not worth the aftertaste; I'll just drink water.

Of course, I also drink fruit juice every now and then.


Sprite zero is a decent diet drink

[Manic]

a decent diet drink
No such animal

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Splenda causes cancer. :down

[ChickenScratch]

Quit being silly and drink water dammit. Why pay extra for what's best for you and already comes out your tap? Get yourself a gallon milk jug and that's all you need.

[squeekness]

pretty funny video i found , figured it would fit this thread :

0cg8JXlKhdQWow, someone needs medication. :p

[tehdude]

Wow, someone needs medication. :p
" PICK UP CHAAANGE !!!!! " :lmao:


i didn't know air guitar could be considered a workout move.

[Manic]

I have a question about part of my routine.

Typically I first lift weights, then hit the treadmill, then drink my whey protein. Is this a good order to do things in? I don't know if I'm drinking my protein soon enough after I lift, and I don't know whether I should be doing my cardio before or after lifting.

[Colossal Spoons]

How long are you doing cardio?

[enterthemadness]

I have a question about part of my routine.

Typically I first lift weights, then hit the treadmill, then drink my whey protein. Is this a good order to do things in? I don't know if I'm drinking my protein soon enough after I lift, and I don't know whether I should be doing my cardio before or after lifting.

I don't think it matters when you do any cardio. Why protein says half hour or hour after working out.

I had some dinner after working out today. Have a protein shake round 10 or so...be hitting the hay at 1 after Conan is off.

Think I tweaked my right knee...something close to it while doing squats. My knee...the right one likes to slide to the left when doing squats. Should fix my form now.

Did the following...

Squats
3 set 5 at 140
2 set 5 145
3 set 3 150
3 set 5 155

Did 8 pull ups.

Hit the back machine thing that I can't remember and it pisses MKnightshamolock off.

3 set 10 at 40 lbs
3set 10 at 50
3 set 8 at 60

Did another set of pull ups, getting 7 this time.

Did about 7 mins of cardio at the esclipse machine. Mins 2-4 I went nearly full speed though, tried to do some HITT. THAT...wore me out.

[Lunar_Wolf]

Today was an ok day for meals. Shopping needs to be done.

Breakfast
2 eggs & 2 slices of wheat bread

Lunch
Can of beans

Dinner
Steak and salad

No fruit, water, other meats or rice in the house :(

[Trainwreck2100]

wel my workout was cut short today when a fat kid kneed my hammy while i was playing bball :csad: , got some great cardio though

[Colossal Spoons]

Today was an ok day for meals. Shopping needs to be done.

Breakfast
2 eggs & 2 slices of wheat bread

Lunch
Can of beans

Dinner
Steak and salad

No fruit, water, other meats or rice in the house :(

Dude, you may have barely broken 1200 calories with those meals. :(

[tehdude]

i got some questions :


is it okay to eat something like a pizza once a week ? i mean , not for the full week , but just to have a cheat day once a week.


and is it okay to exercise 3-4 times a week ? sometimes i just can't get exercise in for a full week.

[Colossal Spoons]

Both are fine. Cheat days can be beneficial to your metabolism and you'd never wanna work out 7 days a week.

[enterthemadness]

Both are fine. Cheat days can be beneficial to your metabolism and you'd never wanna work out 7 days a week.

:cmad: I worked out 7 days in row days ago. So take that! But if u mean 7 days straight for weeks at end, then **** that. Although when I was pushing carts and working out, sometimes I be doing that 2 or 3 weeks in a row. So my body NEVER had any rest for that period.

[Colossal Spoons]

Has anybody ever told you that pushing carts doesn't count as "working out"? :(

[enterthemadness]

Has anybody ever told you that pushing carts doesn't count as "working out"? :(

Try ****ing doing it 2 hours while it's busy. I've done it NON-STOP for a HOUR in over 80 or 90 degree heat. Hell, I've done it non-stop without a 15 min break for four hours. Don't work at Walmart no more, haven't in over a month now. But I did my job for nearly 2 years...that's a hard job. I've pushed carts in shorts...in 25 degrees...35 degrees...45...degrees. .....not an easy job. People are like, 'Oh, it's easy'. Ummm...yeah...not when the parking lot is um....least 300 yards wide...and soemtimes you have to cover it ALL by yourself and it's a bit busy. And doing it by hand...pushing anywhere from 10-20 at a time....not good. Wears down your legs, knees, and strains your lower back in a hurry. Not only that, two of my coworkers have been hit by cars. I've seen people do 25-35 in a Walmart parking lot. Don't get me wrong....it can be a easy job...but when you don't have enough people and it's busy...you're ****ed...and not where you want it at. I've pushed carts in 115...that's with the heat index. I've pushed carts in the rain AND Snow. And all for a high pay of 7.90. Hell...my last month on the job, I chased after a stray cart that was going towards a car...my shoe came off and I tripped. Skinned my left elbow, small part of my lower back, AND one of my ankles. And I still shot up and got the mother****ing cart before it hit the god damn car. I've come within feet of getting hit by cars. Heck, I've pushed carts under a ****ing Tornado watch AND Warning.

Ok, I'd say more like 200-300 yards wide.

[squeekness]

Both are fine. Cheat days can be beneficial to your metabolism and you'd never wanna work out 7 days a week.Cheat days are beneficial to your sanity. I can't imagine a world without chocolate in it... and I don't want to. :( I just don't eat as much of it as I used to is all.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Try ****ing doing it 2 hours while it's busy. I've done it NON-STOP for a HOUR in over 80 or 90 degree heat. Hell, I've done it non-stop without a 15 min break for four hours. Don't work at Walmart no more, haven't in over a month now. But I did my job for nearly 2 years...that's a hard job. I've pushed carts in shorts...in 25 degrees...35 degrees...45...degrees. .....not an easy job. People are like, 'Oh, it's easy'. Ummm...yeah...not when the parking lot is um....least 300 yards wide...and soemtimes you have to cover it ALL by yourself and it's a bit busy. And doing it by hand...pushing anywhere from 10-20 at a time....not good. Wears down your legs, knees, and strains your lower back in a hurry. Not only that, two of my coworkers have been hit by cars. I've seen people do 25-35 in a Walmart parking lot. Don't get me wrong....it can be a easy job...but when you don't have enough people and it's busy...you're ****ed...and not where you want it at. I've pushed carts in 115...that's with the heat index. I've pushed carts in the rain AND Snow. And all for a high pay of 7.90. Hell...my last month on the job, I chased after a stray cart that was going towards a car...my shoe came off and I tripped. Skinned my left elbow, small part of my lower back, AND one of my ankles. And I still shot up and got the mother****ing cart before it hit the god damn car. I've come within feet of getting hit by cars. Heck, I've pushed carts under a ****ing Tornado watch AND Warning.

Ok, I'd say more like 200-300 yards wide.


Word son, I worked at Costco for a week ( **** that job) and pushed carts around in 90+ degree weather and dropped five pounds (a lot water weight) in that week that I did it. It's one hell of a work out.

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Word son, I worked at Costco for a week ( **** that job) and pushed carts around in 90+ degree weather and dropped five pounds (a lot water weight) in that week that I did it. It's one hell of a work out.

I rather do squats, burpees, pushups, and other **** non stop for an hour than push carts in the summer or rain. Now the snow was kinda awesome...then it started to ice over and I went the **** home early. Felt bad leaving only one guy by himself all night. Cause our store was dumber than a retard and wouldn't close because of the snow. It doesn't snow a lot down here...so yeah people in the South can't drive in the Snow and you do the Math.

Gonna work out my upper body in a bit today.

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I'd like to add the only time a Stockman (aka Cart Pusher) comes inside due to bad weather is when we see lightning. Heavy Rain...well, that's what a rain suit is for. I was off when a Tornado actually hit the parking lot. Flipped an RV that for some reason was parked far out in the lot. Almost killed a friend of mine. He was outside going to his car or something...he barely got back inside in time. He said it took the lines of cart reserves outside the bay and it bent the lines all up. And it even knocked off the W off the food side of Walmart. I can't remember for sure If I saw the ****ed up lines of reserves or not the next day.

Oh, and there's nothing more fun than being outside in wind gusts hitting 50 miles an hour. Course, that was kinda fun...and seeing a run a way Food Lion cart (who was using a FL Cart at a Walmart?!) smash into 3 cars within secs was something to see. It took off and I was looking and was like 'I ain't chasing after that, **** it.' :o I even went to Best Buy to get stray carts too...cause we were asked to get out carts at Best Buy. Yeah...that's already like a 10-15 min walk ish from Walmart...trying pushing like 7 carts for that long...adn then you have cars coming up behind you...not good.

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I'm not sold on this cart pushing. I'm sure y'all did lose weight due to the heat and constant movement, but no amount of cart pushing will develop a bicep peak or glute striations. My lab gets way hot sometimes and I'm wearing a ton of gear which leads to me sweating my ass off. I'd never say I "worked out".

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Both are fine. Cheat days can be beneficial to your metabolism and you'd never wanna work out 7 days a week.
but when i'm talking about cheat days , i mean once a week - not once every 2 months or something.


if i wanted to get in shape before , say, july 30th, would this pretty much ruin everything?

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I'm not sold on this cart pushing. I'm sure y'all did lose weight due to the heat and constant movement, but no amount of cart pushing will develop a bicep peak or glute striations. My lab gets way hot sometimes and I'm wearing a ton of gear which leads to me sweating my ass off. I'd never say I "worked out".

Oh worked out in those terms. No,...that's only if you sadly have to push the metal ones(I always heard those ones were a pain in the ass to push) It's a work out in terms of constant cardio. Although, you do workout the legs and thighs/hamstrings. It's a real pain in the ass. I was working out and talk to a former co-worker on the inside today. Even with two new people the stockman still get chewed out. Management always chew out us. If you mean putting on musucle, only in the thighs really. Cart Pushing...I say every day...8 hour work day...probably equal to about going on a 4-7mile run. Except your pushing, and sometimes your hulling ass. :o you should have asked? Is it a pain in the ass cardio workout? Yea... yes it is.Lifting weights is easier. When I pushed carts I lifted up the back end, which was a bit of a workout for the arms. Did that cause it was easier to go faster and turn though.

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but when i'm talking about cheat days , i mean once a week - not once every 2 months or something.


if i wanted to get in shape before , say, july 30th, would this pretty much ruin everything?

I think most of us do cheat days about once a week. If I went months without eating something decadent, I'd become the most ornery mofo on the planet Earth.

I think your best bet is to not cheat too badly on your cheat days. Have one or two slices of pizza or just a personal pan size, but don't eat too many slices, and skip the side of bread and dipping sauce. You know, stuff like that.

[Colossal Spoons]

but when i'm talking about cheat days , i mean once a week - not once every 2 months or something.


if i wanted to get in shape before , say, july 30th, would this pretty much ruin everything?

Yeah, once a week is fine.

I'm not one for "deadlines" but if yours is so close, then you have a lot of strict dieting and working out to do. Limit your cheat meals even more.

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Oh worked out in those terms. No,...that's only if you sadly have to push the metal ones(I always heard those ones were a pain in the ass to push) It's a work out in terms of constant cardio. Although, you do workout the legs and thighs/hamstrings. It's a real pain in the ass. I was working out and talk to a former co-worker on the inside today. Even with two new people the stockman still get chewed out. Management always chew out us. If you mean putting on musucle, only in the thighs really. Cart Pushing...I say every day...8 hour work day...probably equal to about going on a 4-7mile run. Except your pushing, and sometimes your hulling ass. :o you should have asked? Is it a pain in the ass cardio workout? Yea... yes it is.Lifting weights is easier. When I pushed carts I lifted up the back end, which was a bit of a workout for the arms. Did that cause it was easier to go faster and turn though.

You stayin hydrated during all this?

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I'm not one for "deadlines" but if yours is so close, then you have a lot of strict dieting and working out to do. Limit your cheat meals even more.damn .... that's what i was worried about. :csad:

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I rather do squats, burpees, pushups, and other **** non stop for an hour than push carts in the summer or rain. Now the snow was kinda awesome...then it started to ice over and I went the **** home early. Felt bad leaving only one guy by himself all night. Cause our store was dumber than a retard and wouldn't close because of the snow. It doesn't snow a lot down here...so yeah people in the South can't drive in the Snow and you do the Math.

Gonna work out my upper body in a bit today.

I doubt you can do 2 minutes of burpees non stop. In fact, if you CAN do them for 2 minutes or more straight NON STOP I will Paypal you $50. You just have to post a video and prove that it is you somehow.
$50 for 2 minutes of work...thats more money per hour than Bard Pitt makes!

[mrvlknight21]

I'm not sold on this cart pushing. I'm sure y'all did lose weight due to the heat and constant movement, but no amount of cart pushing will develop a bicep peak or glute striations. My lab gets way hot sometimes and I'm wearing a ton of gear which leads to me sweating my ass off. I'd never say I "worked out".

Im with you on this Spoons. I HAVE worked in that same position at a large grocery store and the heat in Augusta (plus the humidity) is worse than anywhere in North Carolina.
I will also add that we had to wear pants, no shorts were allowed, even in summer. So it was very very hot and uncomfortable at times.

Yes, it is a way to sweat and all that and is definitely good physical activity (and I agree, a pain in the ass), but as far as calling it "working out" Im with Spoons...you wont set any personal records in the squat no matter how many carts you are pushing.

I know someone who asked me to help them move. Obviously this is always a pain in the ass, but this person scheduled it when I was supposed to be at the gym. I told them that I would, even though I was supposed to get my workout in at that time and they said "well, this can be your workout." As much as it may strain the muscles to lift a couch or two and sweat from taking the stuff outside in the heat...that wasnt a replacement for an actual proven training program that I had planned that day.

Just my 2 cents (from someone who has done the cart pushing).

I also disagree that it is equal to a 4-7 mile run, cardiowise.

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Helping people move is the worst. Flinging barbells around =/= pivoting a couch around an apartment.

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$50 for 2 minutes of work...thats more money per hour than Bard Pitt makes!
I'm not so sure about that. That's about $1500 per hour. Actors can sometimes spend 15 hours per day on set filming, so that's $22,500 per day. Assuming he worked everyday (which is a stretch), that's $675,000 per month. How many months do actors spend filming, anyway? 3? 4? That's $2.7million per movie. Pitt was making at least $10million per movie back in the 90's, according to Hollywood.com (http://www.hollywood.com/news/Hollywoodcom_Sounds_Off_Hollywoods_AList/770607).

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[Colossal Spoons]

Hot chick doin burpees

PYfNA_lmkHM

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For the record, my job at a department store has me unloading trucks on most days. That means unloading boxes, loading them on dollies/carts, unloading them onto the sales floor, repeating until the truck is empty, then going out to the sales floor, putting product on the shelves, loading the excess product back onto a cart, and stocking it in the back room.

Then I go to the gym. And I'm horribly out of shape.

Hot chick doin burpees

PYfNA_lmkHM
Helloooo.

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You stayin hydrated during all this?

Sometimes, yes, sometimes no. Sometimes you get so busy in the work you forget to drink water. But in the latter part there, I was drinking more water. In the summer times I got or 7-9 bottles of water. Lowest was 6. Spring winter was 3 to almost 5. I was really one of the few people that really worked my ass off...but overtime I said **** it and started using the machine even by myself last few months on the job. But doing it by hand...I was like...the Kobe Byrant of stockman. If it were busy, I would get 10 or so and haul ass with them, even would sometimes get 15 or 20+ at a time and push. But that's a safety issue even it more than 10 or 12.

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I doubt you can do 2 minutes of burpees non stop. In fact, if you CAN do them for 2 minutes or more straight NON STOP I will Paypal you $50. You just have to post a video and prove that it is you somehow.
$50 for 2 minutes of work...thats more money per hour than Bard Pitt makes!

I doubt I could too, but I should have said...like I would make myself do that rather than pushing carts in the summer, rain or when it is busy.

Im with you on this Spoons. I HAVE worked in that same position at a large grocery store and the heat in Augusta (plus the humidity) is worse than anywhere in North Carolina.
I will also add that we had to wear pants, no shorts were allowed, even in summer. So it was very very hot and uncomfortable at times.

Yes, it is a way to sweat and all that and is definitely good physical activity (and I agree, a pain in the ass), but as far as calling it "working out" Im with Spoons...you wont set any personal records in the squat no matter how many carts you are pushing.

I know someone who asked me to help them move. Obviously this is always a pain in the ass, but this person scheduled it when I was supposed to be at the gym. I told them that I would, even though I was supposed to get my workout in at that time and they said "well, this can be your workout." As much as it may strain the muscles to lift a couch or two and sweat from taking the stuff outside in the heat...that wasnt a replacement for an actual proven training program that I had planned that day.

Just my 2 cents (from someone who has done the cart pushing).

I also disagree that it is equal to a 4-7 mile run, cardiowise.

Okay...well, I was basically always outside (granted I did fool around at times and smoke). Outside of two 15 min breaks...an half hour or hour lunch or going to the bathroom or doing carry in or carry outs for customers I was ALWAYS suppose to clean the lot. But I imagine Walmart is the worst place for pushing carts. Most of the managers there want you to work, work, work, don't even sit down to catch your breath attiude.

And on the miles thing. Would 1-3 be more like it? Cause a pair of shoes would be almost no good after 6 months really. The bottom of them be coming off and ****.

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I'm not so sure about that. That's about $1500 per hour. Actors can sometimes spend 15 hours per day on set filming, so that's $22,500 per day. Assuming he worked everyday (which is a stretch), that's $675,000 per month. How many months do actors spend filming, anyway? 3? 4? That's $2.7million per movie. Pitt was making at least $10million per movie back in the 90's, according to Hollywood.com (http://www.hollywood.com/news/Hollywoodcom_Sounds_Off_Hollywoods_AList/770607).

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I wasnt being literal, even though it sounded like it Im sure.
My friends and I used to talk about those sort of comparisons ever since Sports Illustarted did a break down of Michael Jordan's pay per minute, per dunk, and things like that.

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Hot chick doin burpees

PYfNA_lmkHM

Yeah, she actually has some decent training videos. Ive seen them many times....:cwink:

The cameraman certainly knows whats up.

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I doubt I could too, but I should have said...like I would make myself do that rather than pushing carts in the summer, rain or when it is busy.



Okay...well, I was basically always outside (granted I did fool around at times and smoke). Outside of two 15 min breaks...an half hour or hour lunch or going to the bathroom or doing carry in or carry outs for customers I was ALWAYS suppose to clean the lot. But I imagine Walmart is the worst place for pushing carts. Most of the managers there want you to work, work, work, don't even sit down to catch your breath attiude.

And on the miles thing. Would 1-3 be more like it? Cause a pair of shoes would be almost no good after 6 months really. The bottom of them be coming off and ****.

No doubt you are on your feet and doing plenty of walking and all, plenty to wear out your shoes. I was just comparing it cardiowise to the 4-7 straight miles that you mentioned.

You may actually, throughout the day, burn the amount of calories that you would on a 4-7 mile run ands you may actually take as many steps as you would on a 4 mile run...again..throughout the day. I wont deny that. My statement had more to do with the cardio factor. Running 4-7 straight miles is a beyootch. Trust me.

With the pushing of the carts, as you mentioned, there are breaks, some standstills, and so on. The 4-7 miles is about an hours worth of work with no rest and no stopping. Thats my only point of contention with that statement.

So total steps, total calories...yeah you may be right.
But cardio wise, its definitely a different ball game.

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wow 900 pages and going strong!

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900 pages strong!

...and growing.


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