2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

[Husker_OS]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

I've been hitting the gym hard since about the first week of January.

Starting to see progress. I forgot how addictive it gets. My goal is to build strength first to get a good base then cut some.

May start the cutting this week.

[Rules]

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@Rules

Here is the recipe for the Jicama Salad: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/refresh...e7=Home%20Page

Tonight we had this Zesty Quinoa Salad: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zesty-q...l%29&e7=Recipe

The quinoa dish was phenomenal. It's a little spicy (if you don't mind) but so flavorful.

Thanks, I am going to make these this weekend.

[jmik58]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Whoever it was that suggested I up my water intake deserves a pat on the back. It's such a common sense thing, but I realized I wasn't drinking enough (water). I've dropped two pounds and just feel better in general since upping the intake a week ago. Even my aches from lifting are going away which make sense, because vitamins and supplements can't really do their job if the body's cells don't have water to process them. I've been downing at least 64 oz a day which isn't hard at all. Funny how I've been so conscious of other aspects and let a simple thing like water slack. Oh well, hopefully I'm back on track now.

[cjonesfan921]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Whoever it was that suggested I up my water intake deserves a pat on the back. It's such a common sense thing, but I realized I wasn't drinking enough (water). I've dropped two pounds and just feel better in general since upping the intake a week ago. Even my aches from lifting are going away which make sense, because vitamins and supplements can't really do their job if the body's cells don't have water to process them. I've been downing at least 64 oz a day which isn't hard at all. Funny how I've been so conscious of other aspects and let a simple thing like water slack. Oh well, hopefully I'm back on track now.

My water intake on the weekends is a bit low and I can feel a difference. During the week I drink about 5-6 16oz bottles a day.

[jeremym480]

My water intake on the weekends is a bit low and I can feel a difference. During the week I drink about 5-6 16oz bottles a day.

I have the same problem on the weekends. I have a great system for drinking water during the week. I have one water as soon as I get to work, then drink another before my lunch break. For lunch I play bball and have one while playing, then another right after with my actual lunch. I normally drink one more before going home so that gives me just under 85 ozs for the day and that doesn't include the waters I'll have at home (with dinner and another after dinner before bedtime).

With those I'm easily drinking over 100 ozs per day. The only down side is I usually have to get up and pee at least once (sometime twice) throughout the night. :o

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[wwharton]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Whoever it was that suggested I up my water intake deserves a pat on the back. It's such a common sense thing, but I realized I wasn't drinking enough (water). I've dropped two pounds and just feel better in general since upping the intake a week ago. Even my aches from lifting are going away which make sense, because vitamins and supplements can't really do their job if the body's cells don't have water to process them. I've been downing at least 64 oz a day which isn't hard at all. Funny how I've been so conscious of other aspects and let a simple thing like water slack. Oh well, hopefully I'm back on track now.

Very few people (myself included) drink anywhere near enough water. We're all dehydrated, lol. A lot of times when you feel hungry it's really just your body telling you to get some water. I usually get in decent check when I'm on a regular work out routine bc I just naturally work water into my breaks which carries over to my meals and the rest of the day.

It is fascinating to me how easily it is to forget how you actually FEEL when you drink more water. I'm not one who thinks it tastes bad or other excuses to not want to drink. I literally just forget... or don't think about it. But whenever there are more headaches, dry throat (obviously), aches, sluggish, hunger, etc. water is usually the answer.

[seasprite]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Whoever it was that suggested I up my water intake deserves a pat on the back. It's such a common sense thing, but I realized I wasn't drinking enough (water). I've dropped two pounds and just feel better in general since upping the intake a week ago. Even my aches from lifting are going away which make sense, because vitamins and supplements can't really do their job if the body's cells don't have water to process them. I've been downing at least 64 oz a day which isn't hard at all. Funny how I've been so conscious of other aspects and let a simple thing like water slack. Oh well, hopefully I'm back on track now.

YW, glad its working well for you

[XtremeDunkz]

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only on my 5th day of P90x, it was the 2nd time pullups were included (legs and back) and i already was pumping out more pullups easier than the first time, awesome.

[Rules]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

only on my 5th day of P90x, it was the 2nd time pullups were included (legs and back) and i already was pumping out more pullups easier than the first time, awesome.

I missed day 2 as I didn't get home until late. Will have to do day 2 and 3 tomorrow to get back on schedule.

[XtremeDunkz]

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I missed day 2 as I didn't get home until late. Will have to do day 2 and 3 tomorrow to get back on schedule.

Keep at it man. Day 1 Chest and back I couldn't do a single close grip overhand pullup. It was frustrating. I used the chair that first day and put up a few assisted. Today I got 3 up unassisted before using the chair. When you see the results it makes it that much more fun.

[ItsOrangeBaby]

I been hitting the gym up about 4 or 5 days a week since the second week of January and started to see results spending about 90 minutes to 2 hours on my workouts (was able to build up to that on all workout days since start of feb). I was also getting in about 2 hour of basketball before i got a slight knee injury 2 weeks ago, but I kind of had to take cardio out since thn. My problem im facing right now outside the injury is the fact I cant do a pull up, but going to try at it again in a few weeks(today just took a mental lost for me).

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[mattsb84]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

I been hitting the gym up about 4 or 5 days a week since the second week of January and started to see results spending about 90 minutes to 2 hours on my workouts (was able to build up to that on all workout days since start of feb). I was also getting in about 2 hour of basketball before i got a slight knee injury 2 weeks ago, but I kind of had to take cardio out since thn. My problem im facing right now outside the injury is the fact I cant do a pull up, but going to try at it again in a few weeks(today just took a mental lost for me).

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Assisted pullup machine, if thats not available, most pullup stations have a step up area so you can kind of do your own assisted pullups using one leg to offset your weight. I'd also suggest single arm bent over rows, and the lat pull down machine. Lots of repetition, and you'll be able to do plenty of pull-ups.

[HKPound]

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Ah, the joys of horrible college cafeteria food. Breakfast- Salad, Lunch- Salad. Dinner- Chicken salad. Thank you Lord I have a huge tub of Whey Protein.

[AUChase]

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I had chicken Parmesan at dinner last night with a few miller lites on draft.. lol. I just couldn't resist.

Going for an afternoon run in just a bit.. hopefully going to make up for it

[Husker_OS]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Big key for me the last 2+ months has been the protein intake. I highly recommend the book Bigger Leaner Strong by Michael Matthews. Talks about how to build muscle while cutting and how to build muscle while bulking.

On my lift days I probably take in about 180 grams of protein. I keep it to around 90-100 on non-lift days since I go low calorie on those days(1200 total). On lift days my caloric intake is around 2000-2100.

Another key is watching the GI. So many people eat foods they think are healthy with a bad GI. For example, rice cakes won't help you lose weight. They're actually making you retain water weight. Best thing you can eat, in my opinion, is fish. Low calories, high protein, loads of vitamins. Tilapia and salmon are my go-to. Just put a little lemon pepper on there and bake it.

I've cut out bad GI foods and I'm definitely noticing a difference in my upper and lower body. My chest is getting toned fast.