Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

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Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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yooperjim
yooperjim
Posts: 104
Joined: 2005/09/01
United States
2005/09/11, 08:54 AM
Hello all, I'm new to FT and am very impressed with the site. I've been lurking for a bit and have made a few posts. I just started working out again after several years of not doing much and have been at it for about six weeks now. I haven't really started any of the routines here yet, as I am just trying to get back into the habit and increase my overall fitness and stamina.

I work out 4 days a week; mon, tues, thurs, and fri. At the present time I'm sort of doing a little of everything. Here is what my routine looks like so far...

10-15 minutes of stretching

20 minutes of treadmill - I use the program mode which combines walking, running, and inclines.

more stretching

ab routine that has about 5 different excersizes

weights; right now I do mostly one set of each of the following and in the order listed, with no rest periods, and then tack on a feww extras on the end.

Bench press
BO row
barbell curl
tricep press
incline bench press
one arm rows
dumbell curl (the one where you sit and use your thigh to support the arm)
tricep press (different than the first one)
dumbell press
shoulder press
front raise
squats
lunges

I started out at 7-10 reps and am now at 13 plus for everything except incline press. I also do a second set of bench presses, curls, and squats.

I work out at home as there are no gyms around here, so I am limited in some ways. Plan on getting a cage so I feel safer lifting heavier weights and squats. Also need to rig up a chin up bar somehow.

My biggest problem is eating...I just forget to. I don't eat junk, and try to eat good things, but usually just one meal a day, supper. I'm trying to follow the diet plans here, but eating so often is wearing me out...lol

Let me know what you all think,

Thanks,

Jim
rpacheco
rpacheco
Posts: 3,770
Joined: 2001/12/13
United States
2005/09/11, 02:14 PM
Eating more often actually helps to raise your metabolism and maintain your body's fat-burning capability. Remember, it's really a matter of the combination of diet and exercise which will help you achieve your goals!

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