hrbib21
01-12-2005, 08:20 PM
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Hi, new member here. Guess I'll start off with my stats: I'm 33, 6', 233lbs. I bench in the 350lb. range. I don't know about squats or dead lifts because I gave that up many years ago due to a herniated disc (lumbar region) which is a big problem because every few months I can't do anything for a couple weeks because of it. I'm definitely out of shape in the stomach region like so many 30+ year olds but everything else is not bad. The only real problem area is that one area. I do not smoke nor do I drink very much (a couple beers maybe every couple weeks). I played hockey for most of my life and I've boxed (getting back into that a bit) and played softball a bit, too, so I'm no stranger to dedication and willpower.
Basically, I'm looking to tone up and lose about 25lbs. to get down to about 210. I was very solid at that weight with no gut to speak of. That was four years ago. Marriage, house, work responsibilities have taken their toll. I was a longtime member at Bally's in NJ before moving to SC in '00, so I'm no stranger to the gym. Each year, I pretty much slacked off more and more until I got to the point of embarassment, where I am now. I WILL NOT go on the beach (I live a mile from it) because of my current body state.
Anyhow, I'm in the process of changing my diet which isn't too hard because I'm not a junk food junkie. I don't EVER eat fast food or fried foods. I do like to eat a lof of high carb foods like pasta and potatoes and such but I'm cutting down on that, though I do also like to eat a lot of salads and fruit. I'm retraining myself to eat the things I should eat such as higher protein foods. I do not plan on giving up everything altogether because I don't believe in depriving yourself of everything (I don't plan on entering any contests and I'm certainly not a pro athlete of any sort). I do like to have my Oreo's and milk in the evenings sometimes (not every day). I drink a lot of water, something that is a holdover from my better days, so that's a plus.
Today, I started with the WBB Routine 1 (yes, I had my little printout in the gym with me today). Seems to be a good starting point so I'll stick with it for a couple months and check my progress. I'm also hitting the treadmill but I don't run much due to my back issues. On my off lifting days, I'll still be there hitting the treadmill, too, so that should help get some weight off. One goal for this year is to hit the "150 Club" at the gym. According to the computer, I was only there 50 times last year so I definitely have room for improvement.
So, the goals are:
1. Make the "150 Club" and get that t-shirt.
2. Be able to walk on the beach and not be embarassed.
I know I can do it, I just need to stay motivated, especially after down time from my back problems. I used to have the motivation of looking good for weekends hanging out at the Philly bars but that's long over and done with (marriage). So, I need to find other motivational tools such as those above. I'm looking at this as a serious start on my road "Road To Recovery" so here's hoping for the best. :cool:
BTW, I'm definitely open to suggestions so let 'em fly.
Hi, new member here. Guess I'll start off with my stats: I'm 33, 6', 233lbs. I bench in the 350lb. range. I don't know about squats or dead lifts because I gave that up many years ago due to a herniated disc (lumbar region) which is a big problem because every few months I can't do anything for a couple weeks because of it. I'm definitely out of shape in the stomach region like so many 30+ year olds but everything else is not bad. The only real problem area is that one area. I do not smoke nor do I drink very much (a couple beers maybe every couple weeks). I played hockey for most of my life and I've boxed (getting back into that a bit) and played softball a bit, too, so I'm no stranger to dedication and willpower.
Basically, I'm looking to tone up and lose about 25lbs. to get down to about 210. I was very solid at that weight with no gut to speak of. That was four years ago. Marriage, house, work responsibilities have taken their toll. I was a longtime member at Bally's in NJ before moving to SC in '00, so I'm no stranger to the gym. Each year, I pretty much slacked off more and more until I got to the point of embarassment, where I am now. I WILL NOT go on the beach (I live a mile from it) because of my current body state.
Anyhow, I'm in the process of changing my diet which isn't too hard because I'm not a junk food junkie. I don't EVER eat fast food or fried foods. I do like to eat a lof of high carb foods like pasta and potatoes and such but I'm cutting down on that, though I do also like to eat a lot of salads and fruit. I'm retraining myself to eat the things I should eat such as higher protein foods. I do not plan on giving up everything altogether because I don't believe in depriving yourself of everything (I don't plan on entering any contests and I'm certainly not a pro athlete of any sort). I do like to have my Oreo's and milk in the evenings sometimes (not every day). I drink a lot of water, something that is a holdover from my better days, so that's a plus.
Today, I started with the WBB Routine 1 (yes, I had my little printout in the gym with me today). Seems to be a good starting point so I'll stick with it for a couple months and check my progress. I'm also hitting the treadmill but I don't run much due to my back issues. On my off lifting days, I'll still be there hitting the treadmill, too, so that should help get some weight off. One goal for this year is to hit the "150 Club" at the gym. According to the computer, I was only there 50 times last year so I definitely have room for improvement.
So, the goals are:
1. Make the "150 Club" and get that t-shirt.
2. Be able to walk on the beach and not be embarassed.
I know I can do it, I just need to stay motivated, especially after down time from my back problems. I used to have the motivation of looking good for weekends hanging out at the Philly bars but that's long over and done with (marriage). So, I need to find other motivational tools such as those above. I'm looking at this as a serious start on my road "Road To Recovery" so here's hoping for the best. :cool:
BTW, I'm definitely open to suggestions so let 'em fly.