Mike's Diary

I stole this from Amiba, fun way to get out your goals and thoughts on shiz:

What is your current height and weight?
6'2, I think 270

If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
I guess around 225, I have a lot of mass so I guess thats reasonable.

At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
Hmm...I'll prolly be sitting around 235 cuz of my weight routine. I'm ok with that tho

Why do you want to lose weight?
I'm a chunky monkey. I wear a 2x in shirts and a size 34 pant, come on, im effin lopsided.

What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
In reality, nothing. I'm pretty damn hardcore about this.


Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I used to have a weight problem, I was just went on a lazy binge.

What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Hmm, I guess cutting out the bread is helping. Other than that, I'm pretty on point.

Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Yeah, I used the Abs diet from mens health. Used many of their recipes with the 12 power foods. Its kinda what I'm doing now. I don't really have to count calories or anything like that.



Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I decided to be a bum. Just jacked around playing video games and watching the tube.


What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight?
Uh the first time I lost weight was the first time I tried to lose weight.

Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yeah for food. All I drink is water so I don't write that down.


Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I cook my weekly meals on saturday so they are ready. My breakfast I cook before I go to the gym and eat it afterwards. Lunch and the snacks are simple, no need to cook them.


How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Uh, usually just once a week, i use it as my opt out meal, I still keep it healthy tho, I mean I cheat a lil bit, but not much.


What are your three favorite foods?
Grasshoppers ( cream cheese stuffed jalepeno wrapped in bacon)
Fajitas
Crawfish




What are your three favorite restaurants?
Freebirds
Chili's
Any mexican restaurant that isn't dirty.


What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Eat when and how much I'm supposed to
Everything I eat my body uses it for something so eat wisely
Slow and steady wins the race (no fast food)

If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
Hmm, well my bench would be at 405. And I'd prolly need smaller shirts.

Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yeah, well I eat at certain times so sometimes I'm not feeling like it, but I know I need it.

Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
I used to make buffets my bitch

Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Nope

Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Nope

Do you eat as a reward?
Uh, not really.

Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
I like multitasking.
What do you normally eat for a meal?
Sun-Fri: 5-6 cups of fresh spinach, 2 cups diced chicken, 1 cup diced egg whites, 1/4 cup of low fat mozzerella, 15 grape tomatoes, 3 tblspoons of a vinagrette dressing.

Sat: Whatever floats my boat.

What type of snacks do you eat?
Protein shakes, celery, carrots, brocolli

In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I split up running and or some other type of cardio equipment (20 mins apiece) or I just go all out pretty hard on the elliptical for 40 mins; I do this before I eat breakfast, burn all those fat cells for sure. At night I hit the weights using a 5 day split chest on monday, back on tuesday, bi/tri on wednesday, shoulders on thursday, and I hit my legs with a brutal ass workout on friday. I throw abs in on my chest, arms, and leg days

Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
I hit up Iron Works.

What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Bench, Squats, Running

What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Daily: Keep up with my exercise
monthly: Every month I'll be lighter
yearly: I wanna look like the athlete I feel like.

Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Piece of mind. Its all I really need.
 
im effin hungry today, i dunno why, my cardio was pretty hard this morning but other than that, nothing has changed, i feel like a beast. eating the same food as usual...weird.


get me some veggies or something
 
guess I can update on some shiz I suppose.

Been using the damn swiss ball for crunches...effin nasty man for sure. I sneezed the other day and it hurt when I clinched my abs...oh man. But I have noticed my stomach is flatter than before. If anyone wants a good crunch they should hit up that thing.

also, tried some interval cardio training this morning...My legs were on fire afterwards, but I felt really good...its like a low speed then a high speed and it repeats itself for about 30 mins. I can keep my heartrate right at 158 bpm without missing a step. pretty fun
 
I had a coughing fit today and it made my nonexistent abs hurt so bad. Yesterday was the first time I worked out in a VERY long time, so I totally get how you felt when you sneezed, hahahaha. No pain, no gain I guess, haha :)
 
alright guys, I got biceps and triceps/forearms and abs tonight, I'm gonna blast em to the max...rep them out...

I'll let ya know how it goes, I think I might weigh myself too, see if anything has happened...
 
guess I can update on some shiz I suppose.

Been using the damn swiss ball for crunches...effin nasty man for sure. I sneezed the other day and it hurt when I clinched my abs...oh man. But I have noticed my stomach is flatter than before. If anyone wants a good crunch they should hit up that thing.

also, tried some interval cardio training this morning...My legs were on fire afterwards, but I felt really good...its like a low speed then a high speed and it repeats itself for about 30 mins. I can keep my heartrate right at 158 bpm without missing a step. pretty fun

I love those friggin balls. I just had to buy a second ball. how I have a pretty pair of balls. oh that didn't come out alright :p

I use one as a regular desk chair so I am balancing during the day while I work on the computer. and my second ball has resistance stripes so I do arm while I am on it.
but yeah the ab work on em is massive, I can't sneeze either. hah
 
my arms are pumped to the max, i look like popeye hahaha, bad ass ab workout again too...crunchity crunch crunch...

good workout, now to shave my head and a shower.

toasty.
 
Hi Mike sorry to jump in here with an irrelevant question but are you able to tell me how I can start a new thread in here? I haven't been on for over a year and I can find where to go?
 
Hiya Mike,

Thanks for stopping by my diary and thank you for the support! I've never really been an early morning person but I figure that mornings are the best time to get some exercise in.

Seems like you are doing great! You have inspired me to go to the gym tomorrow and work with some weights!

Cya around,
Misty
 
aww thanks misty. I sent you a pm, hopefully it explains more.

weights were awesome tonight, and cardio wasnt too shabby this morning either.

the diet was easy to stick to, I was a lil more hungry today so I grubbed on some celery and carrots and broccoli. tasty

anywho, ima enjoy my low carb protein shake, watch family guy and hit the hay so i can get up at 5 am again, wooooooooooooooooooooo

night kids..and to suzie...Up at the top of the forum page there should be a button that says post new thread
 
I made cardio my bitch this morning. I hit it up for 45 mins pretty hardcore and my heartrate never went above 155 bpm...I guess I'm getting adjusted pretty well to it. So far the diet is on schedule as usual. I had to eat dinner at 6:20 instead of 5:30 like usual because I had to work until 6. yay.

so far its been a great day, got shoulders tonight

A guy I work with is going to float the guadalupe river on memorial day weekend. He asked if I wanted to go head to head for a month to see who could lose the most weight. Basically its a dollar a pound for the winner. He doesn't know but I'm about to kick his ass. He is sedentary, smokes, and drinks all the time. I'm the exact opposite.
 
man anyone seen that video on youtube of susan boyle from britains got talent?

that woman can sing like a champ, and she sang the song from my fav book for sure

wowz.

off to the gym peeps. gonna blast the shoulders. holla when i get back
 
Sounds all good in the hood Mike :D You kick that dudes arse too and get some pennys out of him!! What you eating with the cottage cheese???
 
Awww i usually have ham with it, love cottage cheese!! Low fat of course may have it salad tomorrow yumyum! You like that Susan Boyle, she is an amazing singer!! Alot of hype about her over here now for westends!
 
yeah that youtube video of her singing is off the hooooooooooooooooook...

shoulder workout today was amazing, absolutely effing amazing...

hit my traps today as well...i want them nice and big
 
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