Hey guys I noticed in the New Years Resolution thread that fitness seems to be a priority. I know that there is an old fitness thread, but I thought we could start a clean slate and make a thread to discuss fitness and help encourage one another. One way we can get started is to post our stats, goals and how we are going about achieving them.
Height: 5' 8''
Weight: 180 lbs
Goal: Lose 30 pounds by June 1 and get to 10% bodyfat
Weightlifting: I was using the
Stronglifts 5x5 program (which I think is a great beginner program). I was doing that routine for the past two months and lost 10 pounds in that time.
I eventually burnt out on it and am now using
this program I found at bodybuilding.com. I am on the second day of it and I have mixed feelings about it. I do like that I am getting different exercises, but at the same time, training muscles once a week seems kinda odd.
Cardio: Right now since I have a fat loss goal, I am trying to fit in as much cardio as possible. I try to do 20-30 minutes of moderate intensity cardio (about 65% MHR) on my lifting days and do 15 minutes HIIT on the other days.
Nutrition: I have been focusing really hard on trying to eat as healthy as possible (but I still screw up every now and then
). Since I'm trying to lose fat, I only consume about 1800-1900 calories a day. I drink only water and green tea. My typical day nutrition wise looks something like this:
8:00 AM - Protein shake, 1/2 cup oatmeal
Post workout - Protein shake
11:00 AM - Can of tuna/turkey sandwich on 100% whole wheat bread and a vegetable
2:00 PM - Cup of cottage cheese and a vegetable
5:00 PM - something to tide me over until dinner. Usually some cottage cheese and/or a veggie
6:00 PM - Skinless boneless chicken breast and a vegetable
9:00 PM - Protein shake
Evening snack - carrots or cottage cheese
(boring I know :/)
tl;dr: Post your aspirations and let's get our asses into shape!