Bunch of fat asses...

[jflip2002]

4.9 is faster than most of the people here can run lol. I dont know many people who can continuously live on less than 2000 calories, but I dont expect that to be permanent.

The sad thing on that list is I used to always eat a Chicken burrito from chipotle after working out, because it seemed healthy. I mean it is, but I guess its just a lot of food. On cheat days you cant turn down a Chipotle burrito bowl though.

[uofom3]

Im 5'9 and at about 195 today. I go to the gym 6 days a week (actually just got back). I've always had the dream to be in the NFL... And when I realized that wouldnt happen, I figured Id try to be at 185 under 10% body fat. Im trying to cut fat drastically. Im down to about 13% body fat. And if you want a better calorie counter or maintainer, use mypyramid.org, its great.

But I know what Im doing. Most of my calories are from protein (or the carbs in my shakes) or whole grain carbs. Im a little lenient with my calories, but not with my fat intake.

And being 235 is Heavy, unless youre 6'4..

I'm not saying you don't know what you're doing; but you already know how drastic what you're doing is so I don't need to tell you that.

And 235 is heavy even at 6'4"... but I can almost bench my body weight now (which I'm happy with) and I think I have gotten my 40 time down under 4.9, which is faster than I was. I also took 20 seconds off my shuttle time, which is a big improvement over last year.

I'm training to run a couple of 10k's and maybe a half-marathon next summer... as well as do one of the Portland bike tours that goes for 50 or so miles.... for a guy who gets by playing golf, these are pretty major physical activities :).

working out and nutrition are an addictive thing just like cars.

[jflip2002]

Im 5'9 and at about 195 today. I go to the gym 6 days a week (actually just got back). I've always had the dream to be in the NFL... And when I realized that wouldnt happen, I figured Id try to be at 185 under 10% body fat. Im trying to cut fat drastically. Im down to about 13% body fat. And if you want a better calorie counter or maintainer, use mypyramid.org, its great.

But I know what Im doing. Most of my calories are from protein (or the carbs in my shakes) or whole grain carbs. Im a little lenient with my calories, but not with my fat intake.

And being 235 is Heavy, unless youre 6'4..

[Jon325i]

That's the key right there. Moderation.

This can apply to many habits in life: food, drink, even exercise. Delving into something 'bad' to eat isn't a mortal sin if you only do it once in a while. Ditto for drinking. I'm mainly a wine & beer guy, but the only time I ever drink is the weekends....and even then its only one or two servings. As far as exercise goes, I hit the gym 3 times a week for 90 minutes - 1/3 of that being strictly cardio. I could probably do more but then I'd probably ache more than I really want :-P Its just enough to stay fit as well as maintain my weight.

My big one I'm focusing on is soda. I believe I should quit all together - another board member reminded me of this & it's good advice. Bigger goal is to cut all caffine, but I have a home espresso machine I use daily, so I'm starting with soda & taking it from there.

Guilty as charged as well. Caffine is something I take in daily - not in huge quantities though. Every morning I grind up some Italian dark roast beans and brew up enough java for two 8oz mugs (I add cream and sugar too). I know some people who guzzle coffee all day.....makes me wonder what their stomach lining must look like. If I want a soda, I limit myself to just one 12oz can.

That's really the secret to staying healthy. Moderate the bad stuff to just once in a while and get some exercise on a regular basis. Its been proven to work time and time again.

Jon

[LINUS]

I do too, every now and then. Can't live the rest of my life without Wendy's once in a while. :D

That's the key right there. Moderation.

I never hit the chain burger joints save once every 3 weeks-month my mind makes me go get a spicy chicken thing at Jack-in-Box with the curly fires.
I figure if I do a chain burgerjoint that often, I'm good.

My big one I'm focusing on is soda. I believe I should quit all together - another board member reminded me of this & it's good advice.
Bigger goal is to cut all caffine, but I have a home espresso machine I use daily, so I'm starting with soda & taking it from there.

I'm glad they no longer sell that Halo3 Mountain Dew - I was addicted to that horrible stuff.

[Firestorm]

1: The worst food in America
Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

Oh hell yes, that sounds niiiice. I dont care about all the info in it, i'd still scoff that down :D

[uofom3]

True. I cant eat anything fast food. Im not a food snob, I love the way it tastes. But I keep my calories under 1850 for the day. And anything on a fast food menu does away with that. Ive seen a fat ass eat a whole awesome blossom or bloomin onion thing. 200g of fat? Thats my fat intake for somewhere around 10 days lol.

1850 for the day? Holy shit - are you a very small person, or do you simply never exercise?

There is a formula for calculating calories needed, but here is a simple way to do it:

http://www.shapefit.com/dailycalorie-calc.html

For instance, I need approximately 3120 calories a day simply to maintain weight. I also workout everyday fairly strenuously. Plus, with what I do I walk a LOT (in season, 4-6 miles a day), so calorie needs can be high.

People just need to avoid fat, and simply walk a bit. I weighed 240lbs in 8th grade... I'm now 23, weigh 235... think about that :). It just takes a little work.

If I had 1800 calories a day I'd feel like I was going to pass out :). You must need more than that.

[jflip2002]

It doesn't - you just have to be smart on what you eat.

True. I cant eat anything fast food. Im not a food snob, I love the way it tastes. But I keep my calories under 1850 for the day. And anything on a fast food menu does away with that. Ive seen a fat ass eat a whole awesome blossom or bloomin onion thing. 200g of fat? Thats my fat intake for somewhere around 10 days lol.

[Quik325ix]

A lot of that list was in one of my Men's Health magazines. Theres some nasty stuff out there!

[george graves]

thnx for the link!

Why does the "good tasting" suff have to be so WRONGGG :agony:

It doesn't - you just have to be smart on what you eat.

[mtechnik]

thnx for the link!

Why does the "good tasting" suff have to be so WRONGGG :agony:

[george graves]

Honestly - glad you posted it - most people don't even know that a meal at McD's will fill you caloric intake for a whole day.

[speedhop]

MMMmmmmmm In-n-out, reading that list gave me indigestion.

[george graves]

SHIT! Now I'm hungry.

[Bimmerista]

Was In-n-Out on the list? I didn't see it there.