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[jlands]

Sorry I haven't introduced myself before now. I am not big on intros, but I figure I owe it to you all if I am going to ask questions.

I'm 29 (I turn 30 in a few weeks). I use to be in really good shape(not a body builder, but could run forever), but about 4 years ago I took a job where it was almost all travel. Eating fast food and not working out will do wonders for your body. Unfortunately it's not the wonders I wanted.

About a six weeks ago I said enough was enough. I was 245 5'9" and I am scared to know the body fat. Since then I have completely revamped my diet. In six weeks I have dropped from 245 to 227. I still have a long way to go. My goal is 200 by August 1st.

The biggest problems I have are
1. Getting a regular workout schedule going. It's not a matter of motivation it's a matter of finding the time. If I could find a local gym that would open at 5A.M. I would be there.

2. My diet. I don't have a problem with eating the right things. It's more of a problem of having something decent to eat when I need to eat.

I plan on starting a workout journal shortly. I have started using fitday and I really like it.

Any advice, tips, general criticism will be greatly appreciated.

[President Wilson]

First,

welcome to abc!

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Since then I have completely revamped my diet. In six weeks I have dropped from 245 to 227. I still have a long way to go. My goal is 200 by August 1st.


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Wow,

congradulations!

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The biggest problems I have are
1. Getting a regular workout schedule going. It's not a matter of motivation it's a matter of finding the time. If I could find a local gym that would open at 5A.M. I would be there.


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Yes,

scheduling can be difficult. How are you working it into your schedule now?

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I plan on starting a workout journal shortly. I have started using fitday and I really like it.

Any advice, tips, general criticism will be greatly appreciated.


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Excellent! I look forward to reading it!

[Tuf]

Welcome, Jlands. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif Starting a journal is a great way to learn and improve!

[jlands]

The biggest problem with scheduling is following the schedule. On MWF I can usually make it about 8AM. That's if I don't have a work conflict. Every other day it's just whenever I can fit in about an hour and a half for workout and shower.

It's mostly the emergency fires I have to put out that prevent me from working out. With the kids out of school I can start going earlier now.

[Agent_89]

Welcome to ABC jlands. I admire your will and determination.
It takes guts to come forth to try and make a real change in your life.

Congrats on your progress so far.
Here is some reading that might assist you:

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/howtoanalysizeyourself2.php

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/13weekstohardcorefatburningdiet.php

Welcome to the boards - and keep up the great work /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Agent_89

[littleamazon]

Welcome to ABC!!! Great job on your weight loss!

To take your training to a new level, do the following readings:

Post Workout nutrition- what could break you or make you as a bodybuilder:

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/windowofopportunity.php

How to do a search when you have a question on a topic (do first before posting):

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=942492&an=0&page=0#942492

How to assess yourself as a bodybuilder:

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/magazine/howtoanalysizeyourself2.htm

If you are cutting *reducing fat while keeping muscle*

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/13weekstohardcorefatburningdiet.php

If you are bulking *building muscle while limiting fat increase*

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/customizable_bulking_diet.php

There are workouts for each diet listed in the articles.

Also, check our latest issue of JHR!

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/jhr.php

Glad to have you on board!

Amazon