This story is complex one! I started losing weight about a year ago. I did excellent and even got down to about 212lbs from 259! Then i stopped and i let my self go and i again some of the weight back! Well im fed up with all the non-sense and ive decided to go back to my original program that was working but after i have gotten back to 212 i am just going to give it my all and change my lifestyle. Diets are dumb they are not forever. I am pledging to be healthy and fit for life.

Here is a recent pic of me!:


I will be posting my journey here. I hope to succeed. So far ive been doing it one week!

Hey Adrian!

I have been doing this for one week also, and you are so right, Diets are DUMB! I have lost 3kg (over 7 pounds) in that week, just be sticking to a sensible reduced calorie plan, by journalling EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth and by increasing the exercise!

So far so good! I wish you well on your journey!!!

still going strong. Hit the gym and did about 2 hours of basketball last night. I feel like i got hit by a truck but thats nothing two advils wont solve.

Cinco de mayo really killed me! I had like 5 beers and 2 margaritas. I hope to work this out today

Keep at it man. You can do it! I know what you mean...you just come to a point where you know you have to do it and make it work... forever. It took me awhile but I am almost there a year and half later.

haha i love Cinco de mayo!!! only 1 beer for me haha

i was able to wear a shirt that didn't fit a week ago! wow the scale saids 1 lbs but i feel smaller. Maybe im crazy pics in 6 weeks!

Good luck!

It's all mental. I recently started on my goal as well and so far so good. I hope to reach my goal by November.

I can't wait to see your progress pictures!!

good luck on your journey!

if you are trying to lose weight its not just about the weight loss it is a total transformation that is not only weight but mind as well, not trying to sound offensive but this is not the best way to start a diet.

good luck, I hope you can lose the weight.

I think he's looking for a transformation where he's not a total lamer. Cinco De Mayo kicks ass. Party on.

i am finally on a strict schedule! Please tell me your thoughts on this overall workout!

Diet (even though i hate this word because its a life change but for right now its my diet untill i get to 200lbs were ill start life change by varying my intake):
Breakfast - Eggs w/ Veggies, Turkey, Water
Snack- Yogurt/Granola
Lunch- Chicken/Veggies, Plum Tomato
Snack- Cheese/Fruit
Lunch 2- Chicken /Veggies, Plum Tomato
Snack- 12 Almonds
Dinner-Chicken /Veggies Plum Tomato
Before Bed-Fish Oil


Excersise

Monday-None (Class)
Tuesday- Chest/Triceps/Abs 30 min Eliptical Sprints
Wendsday-None (Class)
Thursday- Back/Bicep/Abs 30 min Eliptical Sprints
Friday- Shoulders/ Legs (Maybe they are huge now) 30 Min Eliptical Sprints
Saturday-Chest/Triceps/Abs 30 min Eliptical Sprints
Sunday-Back/Bicep/Abs 30 min Eliptical Sprints

Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?

your typical push pull legs split. I can't complain, i did the same thing when i started out. it's a good way to get into lifting again from a lull. One point of order though, better hope you have some sembalance of shape if you're going to be starting doing this. You can run yourself into the ground rather quickly. Stick to the upper rep ranges to start (12-15) and do 3 sets. I wouldn't worry about strength training right now. Wait till you start getting a base of muscle before you start pushing yourself into the ground with 8 or under reps. Also, as your body does start to get stronger and you're able to push yourself harder, you're going to have to change it up where you get more rest between days. or train in different ways from one day to the next. So like a 5 day split for example for bodybuilding. Or westside for skinny bastards 3 for in general eliteness. these types of programs will allow you proper rest between workouts.

1)don't need to do that many abs days
2) Always do legs. if there is anything that should be done more than once a week, it's legs. period. squats are waaayy to important not to do
3) less sprints per week. don't need to be doing them more than 2-3 times a week. i'm normally iffy about eliptical. for me it looks redicoulous and personally i really can't sprint full out on one near as effectively as other machines like rower or tredmill..
4) make sure the bulk (like 70%+) of your exercises are free weight compound movements. squats, deads, rows, bench, incline bench, dips, pull ups, chin ups, lunges, military press, etc etc. big free weighted movements and work the body. they come first and foremost. save the piddly bicep curls and the like for end of workout, if at all.

what sembalance are you talking about. Like my build? Let me know!

I have been doing this for over a month now! Lets be honest i havent been 100% to the gym because of my schedule so this is the 1st week were i am dedicating myself to the gym as well as eating clean.! I am so frustrated because the scale has not dropped one pound but everyone insits i look less full. I am so annoyed that i havent even moved an inch its really annoying? Any idea what is going on>?!