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Old 01-13-2010 | 02:20 PM
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Never thought I needed opinion on this. Now keep in mind I'm one of those naturally skinny looking Asian kid that USED to have super metabolism. Anyone that hung out with me was almost surprised by how much I eat and can eat. I'm about to turn 28 years old, and this past year or so I felt my metabolism got slower significantly. I'm 5'10" and about a year ago I was at about 170 lbs. A year later I'm 185 lbs!!! And it seems like all that eating whatever I can and drink beer every night life style has to come to a stop.

My new year resolution... get in shape! Tell me if I'm doing it right. Keep in mind I'm not trying to get bulk. I just want to get rid of my belly and look somewhat ripped and muscular.

Workout Plan:
3 times a week. 1.5 hour every time. 1 hour of medium weight higher rep lifting + 30 mins of non-stop cardio.

Diet Plan:
Breakfast - Carbs (whole wheat bread, pasta or brown rice), eggs, fish, vegetables
Lunch - A little bit of carbs, fish/lean meat, vegetables
Dinner - No carbs, fish/lean meat, vegetables.
If I get hungry in between meals - Eat an orange/apple/pear/banana.

Am I doing this right?
Pretty shitty place to ask for advice.

I would recommend for you to find out your body type first (you're probably on the ectomorph side). Once you figure that out then you'll have a better idea of what kind of food to put inside you for gains or loses.

Jump on a professional work out plan - You wouldn't trust your car to some hack that has virtually no experience right? Treat your body the same way.

A good free regime is HGM by Men's Health. It's a long comprehensive plan that will help you get to your goals:
http://www.menshealth.com/men/fitnes...bd2010cfe793cd


Read up on nutrition, fitness, and exercising here:
http://forums.menshealth.com/eve/for...21/m/156108723


I'm not subscribed to this thread so PM me if you have questions.


Hope it helps!
Old 01-13-2010 | 03:11 PM
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Ninja Assassin Pt.2, featuring Ethan Lo
http://munfitnessblog.com/how-rain-b...inja-assassin/

That is what Rain did to get built for the movie. The trainer also trained all the people for 300.

WHAT how did I miss this......Where is this hott asian
Old 01-13-2010 | 03:23 PM
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What?

You arent related to this guy are you. Just messin!
hahaha my bad... i was listenin to music as i was typin and guess i got caught up in the music... what i meant to say was

lets say you eat a 650 calorie meal and and only use 400 calories til your next meal. that extra 250 calories is going to be stored as fat, and it will keep adding up unless you do something which will burn those calories off.

but if you eat smaller, lower calorie meals its easier for that to burned off...

hopefully that cleared it up

The Z CAN that on the roads as of now. WOO HOO

haha
Old 01-13-2010 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by my350isblack
its not necessarily true... cuz if you starve yourself your not getting any of the benefits of eating.... proteins, vitamins... all that good stuff. ive always heard dont eat til your full, smaller portions throughout the day so your using the calories that your putting in and not having extra calories not being used to be stored into fat
If you starve yourself you'll just gain more wait. Your body will start storing energy thinking you're gonna be going long periods without food so in the end you'll end up gaining weight instead of losing weight.
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^ LOL no drama needed. I don't think there're a too many variations here. It's mainly different workout + diet plan for different purpose. My immediate goal is to "feel" healthy. I don't know how many of you work 9-5 and has a bunch of other responsibilities besides that. Even with 8 hours of sleep every night I still felt tired during the day. I just want to start feeling energetic again. So I'm on my diet day #3 and for the past 3 days... I lifted for about 30 minutes Monday - Medium weight, worked out 2 muscles on medium weight, ran 2 miles. Tuesday - Ran 2 miles. Today - Same routine as Monday but I was about to run 2.5 miles. And omg I'm feeling energetic already!!!

Thanks for all the advices especially asingh1's technical/medical breakdown on everything. I'm a pretty good "learner" I'd say being an engineer and all. I think I have a pretty solid idea what'd work for my immediate goal. Definitely will need more advice when I've achieved that goal and planning for next!
Old 01-13-2010 | 05:31 PM
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Try power cleans, they're the awesome. It pretty much works everything in your body!
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Originally Posted by asingh1
Glad to help. Think about adding a green drink like kyogreen or aloe vera juice to the diet. Very good to cleanse/heal/and rejuvenate the body.
Not a bad idea. Have you ever tried wheat grass juice before? I've heard a lot of good things about it but I can't find it anywhere.

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Old 01-13-2010 | 06:24 PM
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Wheat grass juice?!?!?! That sounds VERY disgusting lol....

Oh and on top of that I switched from drinking coffee + sugar + milk to black coffee!!
Old 01-14-2010 | 03:29 AM
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Oh I can drink green tea without anything with it ALL DAY.
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Originally Posted by bb1314
Oh I can drink green tea without anything with it ALL DAY.
best workout / diet plan....I recommend you watch an inspirational movie: Pumping Iron!!!
Old 01-14-2010 | 06:44 AM
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i swear. if i didnt work at my shop, or snowboard during the winter, id be a fat glob of a mess hahahahahah..

i eat whatever and whenever. smoke too much. which makes me eat more.. and sit around with my homies from after work to bout midnite when i just go to bed.. i need to start being healthier.. at least i dotn drink lol.... lately i have been fistpumping a lot .... jersey shore status. i like to beat up the beat.
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Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
Pumping Iron!!!
Good movie
Old 01-14-2010 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Chen
Wake up eat protein since its supposed to control hunger. Then go to gym and lift!!! Find your one rep max and go 10 or 20lbs lighter and do 2 or 3 sets and 20 or more reps. Finish off by running/jogging/ elliptical machine for 20minutes or so.
Not sure how you find this possible, maybe for people who are new to weight training?

Your original plan was about right, sticking to it can be difficult but will show results quick. Good luck in your resolution.
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1 rep bench press = 350lbs
10 or 20 lbs less = 340/330lbs
20 reps at 330/340lbs = Dead
Old 01-14-2010 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MDHRZ

1 rep bench press = 350lbs
10 or 20 lbs less = 340/330lbs
20 reps at 330/340lbs = Dead
Exactly, going 20 lbs under 1 rep max should yield 2-4 reps at most.

At your current goals, you should be doing a 10-8-6-4-2 for bench press and squat. Record all your progress along the way.
Old 01-14-2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Pun1sh3RZ
Exactly, going 20 lbs under 1 rep max should yield 2-4 reps at most.

At your current goals, you should be doing a 10-8-6-4-2 for bench press and squat. Record all your progress along the way.
+1 or
4-5 sets of 5 reps with the heaviest weight you can manage tends to show results as well.
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i dont pump iron.. i pump fists.
Old 01-14-2010 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
+1 or
4-5 sets of 5 reps with the heaviest weight you can manage tends to show results as well.
+1. I'm working with a trainer that swears by his "1000 Reps A Day" plan. We take light, little ***** weights and do endless reps. Want to tell him it's bullsh*t but he's like 3x bigger than me....
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+1. I'm working with a trainer that swears by his "1000 Reps A Day" plan. We take light, little ***** weights and do endless reps. Want to tell him it's bullsh*t but he's like 3x bigger than me....
thats not possible.
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Originally Posted by .steeeeZ33.
thats not possible.
Me = Banner
Him = HULK SMASH!


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