I'm back, my name should be changed to just fatman now!

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Greetings all, been years since I have been here.

A little history, weighed 251 in 06, dropped to 180 in just over a year, relaxed a little, hovered at about 200 for another year or two, then relaxed too much... up to 260 currently.

Just had a birthday a bit ago, decided this was going to be my task for the year. I know I don't have the time to work out quite like i did 5 years ago, but this weight is coming off one way or another. I've lost just about all muscle tone, got love handles and a belly that is just not flattering.

My little avatar on here did it for me, I felt like superman years ago. Like i could litterally jump in front of traffic and the car would crash into me and I would walk away unscathed. It was an incredible feeling. I want it back.

I just joined a gym here in town today. I have been eating healthier the last 2 weeks kinda trying to get something rolling, but diet alone isnt going to fix this body. I need some weights and some running, I am however dreading the first workouts. I'm going to really have to concertrate on not lifting to failure, It's about the only way I've ever known to lift...HARD...but when you've been out of the game 2 years, I know I'm not gonna be able to walk or lift my arms if I don't take a careful approach.

Anyways, just thought I would say hi, don't know if any of the old guys are still around on this forum, but you were a lot of help before and I am sure I will have some questions as the road goes on. I guess I have a question right now but am fearful of the responses! I did it the right way the last time I cut, clean foods, water, 1 or 2 work outs a day. Here lately, I have had the urges to jump on a program and try and take a shortcut. P90X, cleanses, diet pills, you name it...I've thought about it. I know most of it is bull****, but I almost feel like the only reason those things work (maybe specifically diet pills and cleanses) is because you got to spend 80-200 bucks and then its maybe more psycological, you know you just wasted money but now you are going to skip the friday lunch at applebees, etc etc.

So, I guess I just answered my own question, someone knock some sense into me, but is something like an advocare 24 day challenge worth wasting money on to get a quick 10 pounds off and jump start this cut?

Cheers,
fat man
 
Honestly, it sounds like you've done it 'the right way' before and you know what to do. Just apply what you already know and gradually build yourself back up to that. I don't know what the advocare 24 day challenge is, but I wouldn't waste your money on it.... You're going to get back into your routine before or after the 24 day challenge, so why not just start now instead of putting it off?
 
That's a very valid point. Looking to take a shortcut, I know I shouldn't. Done it once, wish I didn't have to do it a second time, ya know!?
 
Well, a little update. The first month was very slow going. Was continually sore, but made it to the gym 3 times a week. Monday I would do back/bi excersises, wednesday I would do chest/tri, and Friday or Saturday I would do Legs/abs/and biceps again (hey, gotta hit those beach muscles right) And then I would top it off with walking on a treadmil or an eliptical for 30 minutes.

After about 4 weeks of warmin up the muscles it started getting easier and now I am making it to the gym 6 days a week. (I take sunday off because chores need to be done and football needs to be watched!) I still do monday wednesday friday light with now 45 minutes of cardio after, but then I also do Tuesday Thursday Saturday cardio for a minimum of one hour.

I am eating cleaner, diet is still not spot on, but I either take a sandwhich to work with me or I hit up subway. I really abused their Anytober deal last month.

As for the results, its not happening quite as fast as I wanted, but I am down 12 pounds, feel better, and dearest mom even said I looked a lot better and asked me if I had been working out. That's a good feeling.

Anyways, take care all, I'll check back in occassionally.
 
Still hitting it hard. I havn't weighed in in a while, I feel a ton better, pants and shirts all fit way better even got a couple of new notches out of my belt. I know the weight is still there, I was 262 to be exact. Gonna hit it hard this week and check in next monday. I'm hoping for 240-242.

I'm beginning to wonder if my workout needs tweaking, might need to sign up for a training session or two.

Here the last 2 months I've been going 5 days in a row, sunday-thursday. I either go back bi/chest tri/legs/chest tri/back bi or else legs/chest tri/back bi/chest tri/legs. Basically, always get two chest days, and then alternate between legs and back/bi getting double up. I also have basically stopped going in the mornings for a run, I really wish I was more of a morning person, but I have been doing 30-45 minutes of cardio after lifting. Anyone think that split seems funny or have any input? Thanks.

Derek
 
Hey all, still lurking around occasionally. Still getting after it in the weight room, set a new 5 rep max on bench this week, 275! Squats looking good knocking out sets of 10 at 315. Dead lift is paining me, grip strength is holding me back but not sure I want to break out the wrist straps.

Anyways, same ol story. Weight is hangin around. Feel tons better, know I look better, but the scale is showing minimal improvement. Im between 248-252 on my monday morning weigh ins. Not sure what all else I can get done. Lift 4-5 days a week. Do between 2 hours and 4 hours of cardio after my lifting. My diet is not spot on, but it should be close enough. Light breakfast or no breakfast (thats probably my downfall) usually a banana or pop tart or something easy as I'm running out the door. Foot long Oven baked chicken breast on wheat bread with lettuce, banana pepper, and light mayo for lunch, and then usually a meat (pork chicken or steak) and veggie (green beans usually) or rice for dinner. Like I said, not perfect, but not burger king and papa john like it had been for the 2 or 3 years before.

Also just got asked to be in a wedding here in about 3 months so I really would like to cut 15-20 pounds off of me, ohwell wish in one hand...right!?
 
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