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majik_6 · 10-17-2003, 09:36 AM

WhatAboutBob: I cut out a LOT of bullshit at first, (At my heaviest I was eating 4 or more FULL meals, double what a real meal should be, and eating snacks that consisted of 2-3 PB sandwiches and 3-4 glasses of Mountain Dew) and just started eating like a regular person. Then I started a very mild weight training routine. That got me down to about 278.

This summer, I started smoking a pack a day (not to lose weight, just because I lack will power, and all the people at the gym would smoke...tempting), started doing 1.5 hours of pretty intense weight training daily, cut my calories WAY down (for several weeks I was at 1000-1200 calories, with no more than 25 grams of fat a day), and did 30 minutes of hard cardio. I also started studying nutrition, and tried to keep my macro-nutrient ratios correct. I followed a diet/exercise plan that is closer to that of a bodybuilder on a cutting phase than that of someone just wanting to lose some weight. And you know what? It worked.

One of the best, moderate plans I know for exercise is the Men's Health Magazine Iron Manual, or Homegrown Muscle (same plan, different names). It's a year long plan, that has several "phases" the first phase is a general one, but it gets more specific, targeting arms, strength, speed, abs, etc. It's available on their website: www.menshealth.com .

By the way, I also take supplements, mostly Muscletech: Hydroxycut, Anotesten, Nortesten, Acetabolan II, and whatever protein I happen to have (preferably chocolate Nitrotech).

Men's Health is a great resource for good recipes, as well.

I also love beer, although I don't get that many chances to imbide. There are several low carb beers. I believe Michelob Ultra (or something like that) is supposed to be pretty good in that department. I don't remember if that the one or if it's something else, but one of them only has like 3-4g. of carbs. The calories still add up, though, so it's wise to never drink too much.

edit: One of my favorite "healthy" recipes is a spinach/artichoke dip on the Men's Health website. It only has like 100 calories, and 4 grams of fat, but you can change the recipe to eliminate ALL the fat, by just substituting fat-free dairy products.

Link: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/recipe...0-1395,00.html

10-17-2003, 09:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	WhatAboutBob: I cut out a LOT of bullshit at first, (At my heaviest I was eating 4 or more FULL meals, double what a real meal should be, and eating snacks that consisted of 2-3 PB sandwiches and 3-4 glasses of Mountain Dew) and just started eating like a regular person. Then I started a very mild weight training routine. That got me down to about 278. This summer, I started smoking a pack a day (not to lose weight, just because I lack will power, and all the people at the gym would smoke...tempting), started doing 1.5 hours of pretty intense weight training daily, cut my calories WAY down (for several weeks I was at 1000-1200 calories, with no more than 25 grams of fat a day), and did 30 minutes of hard cardio. I also started studying nutrition, and tried to keep my macro-nutrient ratios correct. I followed a diet/exercise plan that is closer to that of a bodybuilder on a cutting phase than that of someone just wanting to lose some weight. And you know what? It worked. One of the best, moderate plans I know for exercise is the Men's Health Magazine Iron Manual, or Homegrown Muscle (same plan, different names). It's a year long plan, that has several "phases" the first phase is a general one, but it gets more specific, targeting arms, strength, speed, abs, etc. It's available on their website: www.menshealth.com . By the way, I also take supplements, mostly Muscletech: Hydroxycut, Anotesten, Nortesten, Acetabolan II, and whatever protein I happen to have (preferably chocolate Nitrotech). Men's Health is a great resource for good recipes, as well. I also love beer, although I don't get that many chances to imbide. There are several low carb beers. I believe Michelob Ultra (or something like that) is supposed to be pretty good in that department. I don't remember if that the one or if it's something else, but one of them only has like 3-4g. of carbs. The calories still add up, though, so it's wise to never drink too much. edit: One of my favorite "healthy" recipes is a spinach/artichoke dip on the Men's Health website. It only has like 100 calories, and 4 grams of fat, but you can change the recipe to eliminate ALL the fat, by just substituting fat-free dairy products. Link: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/recipe...0-1395,00.html __________________ it's all about self-indulgence Last edited by majik_6; 10-17-2003 at 09:44 AM..