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2005/03/03, 11:33 PM
Hello all. Would like to introduce myself. My name is Blake and I have successfully made a healthy 180 about a year ago. It all started when I decided to quit smoking to prepare myself for a snowboarding trip. When I actually hit the slopes I realized it wasn't just the smoking that I needed to change but everything about me that was out of shape. I was 230lbs. (I am 5'9") and had a diet that was consistent of junk food and what ever I could get for cheep being a college student; Lots of Raman. After the torcher of a snowboarding session I swore I would make changes to my health so that the mountain wouldn't kick my ass the next time I went. I started slowly adjusting my eating habbits and lost my first 15 lbs. Once I saw those pounds drop I started working out that summer. Almost a year ago since I stopped smoking and I have lost 53 lbs. Since accomplishing this I have become somewhat of a health nut. I now get exactly 8 hours of sleep every night so that I can hit up the gym first thing in the morning. I came to this site to help fine tune lots of things I have learned. As many of you may know there are difference in views on certain little things. This bothers me because I hate to do something thinking I’m doing it right just to find out that is totally wrong. I did a search on the few questions I had but still found different answers. Figured I would ask them again; however, would also like to know the science behind the question. Knowing this helps me understand why things work they way they work and helps me learn. One question is: Should I eat in the morning before I hit the gym? Some say yes some say no. What I do now is hit the gym first thing in the morning and drink a protein shake right when I get back. Also, Should I eat right when I get back from a work out? Have heard different stands on this just as the breakfast thing. I have a few other questions, of coarse, but I haven't looked these up yet. Thanks all in charge for the site, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this community.
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2005/03/04, 07:16 AM
congrats on you changes to your life style
my 2p never exercise on an empty belly, you are scarf icing your muscles,
You will burn tons of calories but a lot will come from your muscle tissue as well as fat stores.
have your shake with protein and carbs after you workout and then eat about an hour later.
I am sure other will have more advise, post your Q in the relevant part of the board and fill out your profile as well
easier to help
good luck
raj
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2005/03/04, 09:46 AM
Ditto to xxrajxx!
Welcome to FT and congratulations on your successes, excellent!
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HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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2005/03/04, 11:28 AM
*scarf icing = sacrificing
its not a new term sounds funny though
Scarf icing
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