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

FoxyRedLa

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

tempo_n_groove

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.

rgambs

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.

oftenreading

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?

tempo_n_groove

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 do Planks in my routine.  I do 1minute on w 30 seconds of rest at 3 times.  I stopped doing the side planking and do another exercise in its place.

It's all about form.  I work out with low weights and go for definition.  I'm not that guy tossing the weights after doing my reps...  I'm not there to impress anyone but myself and I'm happy with what is becoming of me!

#goyou!

tempo_n_groove

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.

Egg in the AM, Tuna packet for snack, salad or wrap for lunch w/bacon, turkey, something w protein and turkey/chicken/steak on weekends for dinner.

Not sure how much protein I should be intaking?

I could always up the calorie content but I am full and not feeling hungry during the day.  The tuna packet helps a bunch.  Maybe some almonds in the diet between meals?

Bentleyspop

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

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!

oftenreading

tempo_n_groove said:

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.

Egg in the AM, Tuna packet for snack, salad or wrap for lunch w/bacon, turkey, something w protein and turkey/chicken/steak on weekends for dinner.

Not sure how much protein I should be intaking?

I could always up the calorie content but I am full and not feeling hungry during the day.  The tuna packet helps a bunch.  Maybe some almonds in the diet between meals?

I can’t picture eating that little and not being hungry. Then again, I’m not looking to lose any weight so I don’t have that motivation to cut back on food. I have almonds with my fruit and yoghurt each morning. 

Maybe I’ll try doing plank reps instead of straight through. I’ll consider it. 
 
#goyou!

FoxyRedLa

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!

Cauliflower mac n cheese baby!!!

markymark550

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.

rgambs

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.

I'm with you there.  I don't see the point of direct ab work for anyone that isnt training for a dynamic sport.  I can hold a Planck length for 3 or 4 minutes and do 20 clean leg raises from my other training alone and I don't see what benefit there is from further training directly.
Now that it's spring and hiking season is back I need increased abdominal and oblique stability, but I train that by carrying a loaded pack dynamically, because the best training for what you do is what you do.

oftenreading

So far 2 votes pro, 2 votes con

oftenreading

Honestly, the best ab workout for me is climbing overhangs and bouldering tunnels, but I don’t do that every day. 

Bentleyspop

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. 

oftenreading

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. 

I don’t see it as about appearance, I see it as about function. In my experience having a strong core is essential for the activities I have want to do, and helps protect my back. Before I got into climbing I used to have periodic back trouble, like many people. Nothing serious but it was a pain. I don’t think I’ve had so much as a twinge in my back in the last year, which is great. 

curmudgeoness

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.

I used to make a point of eating breakfast every day. Even when I was young and clueless, it quickly became clear to me that no good came from eating a carb-heavy breakfast. One summer when I was in college, I would stop and get a muffin for breakfast before boarding the train. By the time I got to work, half an hour later, I was ravenous. All the sugar just made me want to eat more.

Since I have an epic case of "runner's tummy," "breakfast" for me now is twelve almonds. If I had a very light dinner or burned a ton of calories the day before, I'll add a Tbsp. of raisins for the sugar. Then at 10 or 10:30, I have (plain) Greek yogurt, some fruit, rice krispies and almondmilk if I'm really hungry. I'm sure I've said it before, but, once I started paying more attention to the composition of what I was eating and made more of an effort to get enough protein, I began to experience fewer cravings and to lose more body fat.

curmudgeoness

I don't do a lot of planks. I DO do core work, every day. It''s about form and function, for me. I'll admit I'm vain enough that I'm psyched, as a woman/mother approaching fifty, to have a six-pack; my husband's pretty excited about that, too, LOL. And I find that having a strong core is useful for the things I do (running, lifting, jiujitsu) and for the things I want to learn to do.

oftenreading

curmudgeoness said:

I don't do a lot of planks. I DO do core work, every day. It''s about form and function, for me. I'll admit I'm vain enough that I'm psyched, as a woman/mother approaching fifty, to have a six-pack; my husband's pretty excited about that, too, LOL. And I find that having a strong core is useful for the things I do (running, lifting, jiujitsu) and for the things I want to learn to do.

You're only approaching 50? Ha! I've got you beat. 50 is in my rearviewmirror.

rgambs

May is going to be a pull-up month. I think I'm going to shoot for 1,000.
Ugh.
Pull-ups suck.  They are so hard.
I've taken 2 weeks off running because of shin splints, now in May I'm looking to crank the weight loss up.
I got my diet under control and lost 5 lbs so it's time to turn it up!  I can smell the blood in the water now and Im finally feeling motivated on the weight loss.