Anyone want to shape up in 2018? A continuing journey.......

FoxyRedLa said:

I agree gambs. The average American breakfast is donuts, bagels, cereals, pop tarts lol all so good tasting but not good for our insides. 

rgambs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

FoxyRedLa said:

I agree gambs. The average American breakfast is donuts, bagels, cereals, pop tarts lol all so good tasting but not good for our insides. 

I was doing a bagel or egg sandwich on a roll everyday.  I stopped doing bread, sans a special occasion now and it's changed me.

I'm doing 900 calories a day on average now and I'm noticing the difference.  I'm hoping that my body doesn't try to load up on fat though like Gambs was saying but for right now, last 2 weeks it seems to be working.

That's pretty low, keep your protein up and don't miss your strength training or you will be losing roughly as much muscle as fat.  I wouldn't worry about storing fat, that's unlikely, but I would worry about losing muscle.

Bentleyspop said:

rgambs said:

Carbs for breakfast seems to the one idea that's universally considered unwise, other than by the dogmatic breakfast crowd that doesn't concern themselves with scientific research as much as they concern themselves with upholding adages.

Here' my 2 cents....

At one time I was a nationally  ranked age-group  Ironman triathlete So I had to have breakfast. I had to eat multiple  meals every day to keep the tank fueled. A good balance  of cards, fat, protein with an emphasis on a lot of protein.

Now that I am long retired and don't  have the daily caloric consumption that I used to enjoy I eat a diet very heavy on protein and very low on carbs.. Including a very protein heavy almost no carbs breakfast  on a daily basis.

There is no white food  in my house. No white rice, no white  potatoes, no white pasta, no white bread, etc

This process  has allowed me to stay active, eat what I like, and keep my body at a healthy level. Good weight, good body fat level, good numbers in bloodwork.

Every body is different. Do the research and do what works best for you and keeps you healthy.

And planks  are a regular part of my core workout

tempo_n_groove said:

Bentleyspop said:

rgambs said:

Carbs for breakfast seems to the one idea that's universally considered unwise, other than by the dogmatic breakfast crowd that doesn't concern themselves with scientific research as much as they concern themselves with upholding adages.

Here' my 2 cents....

At one time I was a nationally  ranked age-group  Ironman triathlete So I had to have breakfast. I had to eat multiple  meals every day to keep the tank fueled. A good balance  of cards, fat, protein with an emphasis on a lot of protein.

Now that I am long retired and don't  have the daily caloric consumption that I used to enjoy I eat a diet very heavy on protein and very low on carbs.. Including a very protein heavy almost no carbs breakfast  on a daily basis.

There is no white food  in my house. No white rice, no white  potatoes, no white pasta, no white bread, etc

This process  has allowed me to stay active, eat what I like, and keep my body at a healthy level. Good weight, good body fat level, good numbers in bloodwork.

Every body is different. Do the research and do what works best for you and keeps you healthy.

And planks  are a regular part of my core workout

I've given up the "whites" too!  I miss Mac n cheese though.  Ain't gonna lie.  Annies was the bomb!

markymark550 said:

oftenreading said:

I have started doing planks daily. Someone challenged me to a "plank off" a few days ago, and I had never done one, but I'm just a little bit competitive so I managed 4:01 to her 3:35. However, I suspect my form wasn't perfect, even though I tried, so am now doing planks each morning and focusing more on proper form rather than max plank (my own little physics joke that makes me smile). Right now I'm doing 2:30 planks but will work up again over time as I suspect this will further help my climbing.

I can't remember if we've discussed planks. Anyone else do these regularly?

I used to do planks 2-3 times a week, but haven't done them in months. I basically quit doing abs/core work because 1) I'll never have visible abs and 2) I'm stealing the powerlifter mantra that the compound barbell exercises is enough core work.

Bentleyspop said:

oftenreading said:

So far 2 votes pro, 2 votes con =)g

Core isn't as important to some as to others.
I will never have a 6pack but yet I feel that not having a strong core is a mistake and having a strong core is essential so I keep at it.
I work the core from all angles. Not just sit ups or planks or hanging leg lifts.