• FreeTrainers.com Forums
• Experienced Exercise
• Feedback on my workout routine?

Group: Experienced Exercise

Feedback on my workout routine?

blackaztec3000 Posts: 25 Joined: 2007/08/20	2008/09/24, 01:41 PM Hey yall, I wanted to share my workout routine and see if anyone had any suggestions, or words of encouragement for me. I've been doing this routine for about 3 months now, and I feel great and I'm definitely seeing results. The only thing is that I don't have my six pack yet. That could be another post. Anyways, here it is: Mondays, Wednesday and (most often)Fridays: (in this order) 50 push ups 20 chair dips 1.5 mile jog/walk 50 push ups 1/2 flight of stairs 20 chair dips 1/2 flight of stairs 1.5 mile jog/walk 20 chair dips 50 push ups Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 sets of 20 chest press (50 lbs free weights on each hand) 4 sets of 10 rows (50 lbs) 4 sets of 20 shoulder shrugs (50 lbs) 2 sets of 50 side crunches (for each side = 4 sets) So this is what I do. And I've been pretty consistent with it for about 3 months (I think it's going on 4). Anyways, like I said I feel and look great, but I'm just wondering if there's anything more I can do. -------------- Mental discipline, emotional control. Spiritual alignment keeps me focuses on my goals.
returnofplex Posts: 801 Joined: 2007/10/26	2008/09/25, 11:46 AM Your diet is what will most determine whether or not you get a six pack. You can do all of the conditioning you want, but if you don't control the volume and types of calories you take in, you probably won't be satisfied with the results.
blackaztec3000 Posts: 25 Joined: 2007/08/20	2008/09/25, 12:56 PM Thanks...I've actually been on the South Beach Living for over a year. That's what helped me lose a lot of weight. I might need more calories, huh? I'm still eating pretty consciously, meaning I try not to do too many carbs and when I do eat them, I try to make sure they're whole wheat. Oh yeah and tortillas. I eat them without guilt. I figure they're better than a big mac. -------------- Mental discipline, emotional control. Spiritual alignment keeps me focuses on my goals.
travisdickey Posts: 21 Joined: 2004/10/21	2008/09/25, 03:51 PM Yup, it depends on what you're going to do. If you want to keep losing weight, cut the calories. If you want to gain more muscle, keep the calories up...to a certain extent. Tortillas will add up, just check out the nutrition facts on them.
returnofplex Posts: 801 Joined: 2007/10/26	2008/09/25, 05:52 PM Typical flour tortillas are loaded with empty/simple carbs(three or four tortillas have just as many calories as a Big Mac and a lot less protein). They're probably one of the worst things to eat "without conscious". Do yourself a big favor and switch off to some whole wheat tortillas. Also, if you want a better indicator for the amount of calories to be taking in, just google "BMR calculator". I've never done the south beach diet, but have cut large amounts of weight just by using the BMR as a guide line, and cutting out most of my simple carbs.
blackaztec3000 Posts: 25 Joined: 2007/08/20	2008/09/25, 06:24 PM Thanks yall! Another thing is that with my schedule. I've been having to eat pretty late. I get out of class around 8:30pm. I get home and settled by around 9:00pm, so by the time I cook and eat something it's like 10:00pm. For sure on the whole wheat tortillas. I use those at home. The best thing I've cooked in while was whole wheat quesadilla turkey burgers. Those were hella GRUB!!!
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2008/09/29, 12:18 PM I don't get home from class until about 10pm 3 nights a week so I feel you pain. I eat lunch around noon, and then a decent sized meal before class (which is usually around 4 or 430). At the break (730-8) I have a protein shake and some walnuts or peanuts. I get home around 10 and have a small meal, usually chicken or turkey and some vegetables. I personally don't like to load up on carbs before I hit the sack at about 1130. Basically, try to eat more before that and eat a smaller meal when you get home.
blackaztec3000 Posts: 25 Joined: 2007/08/20	2008/09/30, 12:39 PM That's great advice ecle5c! Thanks. It's good to hear that I'm not the only one with a jam packed schedule. The only thing that I think might be a barrier in your idea is my budget. I'm not sure I can afford to eat that many times a day.