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It's been a little while since I have posted anything on this forum, but I've still spent some time lurking around. I have managed to keep up with my workout/diet for the most part, but recently things have slipped. I've taken a bit of a break for the last two months as I have been studying/working/stressing out more than normal.

Anyway, I'm finally back to a point where I'm ready to "restart" my workout and get back on my diet. I think I'm going to restart the NROL programs, from the break-in workouts, into the Fat Loss or Strength programs. Schedule permitting, I'd like to get 4 workouts in a week. I see no reason that I can't maintain at LEAST 3 a week.

I don't plan on being terribly strict on my diet (i.e. counting macros, calories, etc), but will try to eat well-balanced meals spread throughout the day. I will only be supplementing with whey and malto post-workout. I'll probably post some pictures soon to track my progress, but I don't think my pictures really show how much i feel like i've slipped over the last couple of months.

Hopefully, I'll benefit from the standard newbie gains from getting back into a healthier lifestyle!
 
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Honestly, just to be able to have my shirt off without feeling gross! :rofl:

I really don't think that my physique has slipped TOO much (maybe a bit in the love handles and my legs are a little soft). While I wouldn't mind being a little bigger and little leaner, I'm not doing it just for looks. I really miss the natural high of working out and feeling HEALTHY.
 
Also, my 140lbs skinny-fat, jerk-off half cousin told me he's going to have better abs than me at the beach this year because some guy taught him a new style of abdominal crunches... his so-called "challenge" is the only reason i'm worried about anything aesthetic...
 
Here's the most recent pic I have, taken about a month ago.

DISCLAIMER: I was goofing off, and by no means stand or pose like this on a regular basis! :D
 
Did the first break-in workout, and had the weight pretty high for most of the workouts (too high in some cases). I'm definitely feeling sore in the legs from the squats and lunges, but I feel pretty good everywhere else.

My diet has consisted of fish oil and whey in the AM, hummus, pita, cottage cheese and oranges for a snack (morning and afternoon), and i had chicken and broccoli with some rice for lunch. Drinking a lot of water and a little coffee throughout the day. Again, i'm not counting calories, just trying to make sure i'm not eating way too much or too little of anything. I think it's been good today.

The girlfriend is coming over to workout with me tonight, so i'll be steping her through ropes... should be interesting. Looking forward to deadlifts tonight!
 
workouts are going well, but my diet is struggling. The holidays are making hard, but i also don't have the self-control i used to have! All i've had to eat today are some almonds (the sugar coated ones from the mall :rolleyes:) 3 eggs, bowl of oatmeal, coffee, four pieces of bacon, whey/malto shake... I've run out of time and motivation to cook for myself, i feel like such a bum!

I think i'm going to start with Strength I first... because i can't decide if i want to bulk or cut. I'll see where i'm at in a month or two and make my adjustments from there.
 
No reason why you should feel bad with your shirt off man you look good.

I think you should bulk but im generally biased in that direction.

Good luck with the training.
 
Thanks man...

for now, i'm just going to eat healthy food whenever i'm hungry and not worry if i'm over or under on my calories. Generally, i think i eat a little over my maintenance, so it may be a slow bulk, but we'll see.
 
Aside from some heavy drinking on Friday night, the weekend was pretty good. I baked up some turkey, red skin potatoes, and veggies to bring to work with me today and tomorrow. I've complete 4 of the break-in workouts this past week and plan to do another 3-4 this upcoming week before I step up to the big boy workouts.

With ski season starting, I plan to focus on upper body workouts since moguls and jumps keep my legs pretty well worked over. Obviously I am not going to remove all leg workouts, but I think it will be limited to 1 DL and 1 squat a week.
 
Yesterday was another decent day of dieting and working out. I'm starting to feel the bump in my energy and generally in a better mood which is exactly what i'm looking for...

I'm out of town for work next week, which always poses a challenge for me. I just have to hope for a decent gym and a reasonably healthy room service menu.
 
Another good day yesterday. I'm starting to alter the break-in workouts to make them a little more difficult. Since i'm traveling next week i plan to continue with the break-in period through that week, then once i get back i'm going to start with Hypertrophy 1...

The girlfriend insists she doesn't want me to get bigger, but I think deep down she wants me to become a hoooge ripped monster... at least that's what i tell myself :luxlove:
 
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The girlfriend insists she doesn't want me to get bigger, but I think deep down she wants me to become a hoooge ripped monster... at least that's what i tell myself :luxlove:
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LMAO, she's probably telling the truth I'm afraid. I know my girlfriend doesn't like it that I've gained muscle, she prefers skinny. Women are funny creatures
 
I am traveling this week and trying really hard to only eat healthier meals at restaurants and airports. It's pretty challenging since you never really know what's actually in the "Chicken Lettuce Wraps"....

I've worked out twice so far in hotel gyms, and I've found that it's possible to get a reasonable workout if you're able to adapt. Unfortunately, the gyms have been sub-par, but I'm still working with what i've got.

If anyone has suggestions for "on-the-road" resistance training regimens, please let me know!
 
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I am traveling this week and trying really hard to only eat healthier meals at restaurants and airports. It's pretty challenging since you never really know what's actually in the "Chicken Lettuce Wraps"....

I've worked out twice so far in hotel gyms, and I've found that it's possible to get a reasonable workout if you're able to adapt. Unfortunately, the gyms have been sub-par, but I'm still working with what i've got.

If anyone has suggestions for "on-the-road" resistance training regimens, please let me know!
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No advice on the resistance training regimes, but I can advise what to do when travelling; see if there is a gym nearby. Many hotels have arrangements with local gyms and offer free day passes or, at worst, pay $10 or !5 for a day pass. That is what I am doing today.
 
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