I'm a brand new member, just signed up minutes ago, saw the sample "opening question" under the FAQ's, and wanted to start by using that model. So....my stats and situation are:
24 years old
Male
6'2
177 lbs
Bodyfat - At last check on my BF and Weight scale at home, I believe it said 19%. I'll re-check that tomorrow morning.
My situation/goals are somewhat cluttered, so I apologize if I'm asking for too much! Basically, I want to tone up/get defined, but also lose weight and start a whole new, revamped diet.
I'm the type of person who has been embarrassed to take his shirt off in the summer, and almost never does. I actually tried it last year at the shore, but was embarrassed to say the least. I've always been self conscious about my body, even though others(family and friends) tell me I look fine. I'm tired of procrastinating about getting into better shape and would like to make 2009 the year that I give my all to that goal.
I've worked out and exercised over the years, but still consider myself a novice. I have no idea how to eat probably(for getting into shape), with nutrition and diet being my biggest obstacle.
A current "day in the eating life of Jeff" would be something like this:
Breakfast: Usually skipped, but if eaten, it ranges from either (option 1) All Natural Oatmeal with Orange or Grape Juice and a half of english muffin or bagel (option 2) cereal or brown scrambled eggs and a bagel.
Lunch: Since my most recent job only allowed a few 15 min breaks, my packed lunchs were pretty bland, they consisted of a baggie filled with pretzels, a few cookies, a coke a cola, and a cheese sandwich
Dinner: It's usually either a TV Dinner, something italian, soup and grilled cheese, tuna and mac/cheese, cheeseburger, etc.
*As you can see, there's usually no in-between meal snacks, not much water drinking, rarely any fresh veggies or fruits, and I don't really take vitamins. *
Wow, as I type and read this, I realize just how bad and bland my diet is. No wonder why I've never been in shape! So with that all said, please help!!
24 years old
Male
6'2
177 lbs
Bodyfat - At last check on my BF and Weight scale at home, I believe it said 19%. I'll re-check that tomorrow morning.
My situation/goals are somewhat cluttered, so I apologize if I'm asking for too much! Basically, I want to tone up/get defined, but also lose weight and start a whole new, revamped diet.
I'm the type of person who has been embarrassed to take his shirt off in the summer, and almost never does. I actually tried it last year at the shore, but was embarrassed to say the least. I've always been self conscious about my body, even though others(family and friends) tell me I look fine. I'm tired of procrastinating about getting into better shape and would like to make 2009 the year that I give my all to that goal.
I've worked out and exercised over the years, but still consider myself a novice. I have no idea how to eat probably(for getting into shape), with nutrition and diet being my biggest obstacle.
A current "day in the eating life of Jeff" would be something like this:
Breakfast: Usually skipped, but if eaten, it ranges from either (option 1) All Natural Oatmeal with Orange or Grape Juice and a half of english muffin or bagel (option 2) cereal or brown scrambled eggs and a bagel.
Lunch: Since my most recent job only allowed a few 15 min breaks, my packed lunchs were pretty bland, they consisted of a baggie filled with pretzels, a few cookies, a coke a cola, and a cheese sandwich
Dinner: It's usually either a TV Dinner, something italian, soup and grilled cheese, tuna and mac/cheese, cheeseburger, etc.
*As you can see, there's usually no in-between meal snacks, not much water drinking, rarely any fresh veggies or fruits, and I don't really take vitamins. *
Wow, as I type and read this, I realize just how bad and bland my diet is. No wonder why I've never been in shape! So with that all said, please help!!
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