Oh great another n00bie ;)

[someguyfromontario]

Good day all!

I've checked some of the other posts by everyone and Shapefit.com looks like the place to be so here goes...

Age - 34
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Height - 5'7"
Weight - 190
Goal - to be 20lbs leaner by September 07

I was at one point 200lbs and went on a modified Atkins diet almost 3 years ago. I lost a combined 45lbs of fat/muscle in 1 year... not good! The loss of the fat was a great boost for ego but when that ego was to be tested, the muscle was no longer there... and the fat has come back

Hence please do not remind me of how dangerous Atkins is as I've had the experience first hand (silly n00bie). body is not in the best shape at all anymore and I'm trying to combine both cardio and strength training with a heavy heavy amount going to cardio. I'll be cruising this forum and soaking up all information that I possibly can and will be keeping a diary of efforts for all to see.

But at this point I really just wanted to say "hi"...

"Hi"

Cheers,
David

[Boss Man]

Hay .

[sameey70]

Not an improbable or impossible goal.

[SarahPT]

Welcome David, good to have you here.

Sarah

[swanso5]

maybe post your training and food program so we can make any adjustments we fel may help you

[someguyfromontario]

Thanks for the welcome gang!

Hey Swan here is diet that I'm going to be following for the first month mainly trying just to stay disciplined with eating... sigh... I love to eat.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday:

Breakfast
- burrito (eggs, peppers, salsa, whole wheat wrap)
- 2 bottles of water

Snack
- Myoplex Vanilla Shake
- 1 bottle of water

Lunch
- Turkey Sandwich (lettuce, tomato, mustard, whole wheat bread)
- Apple
- 2 bottles of water

Snack
- Myoplex Vanilla Shake
- 1 bottle of water

Dinner
- Salmon Steak
- Serving of greens and mixed vegetables
- 1 small sweet potato
- 2 bottles of water

Snack
- handful of mixed nuts
- 1 bottle of water

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday:

Breakfast
- 1 serving of oatmeal and yogurt (really good)
- 2 bottles of water

Snack
- Myoplex chocolate shake
- 1 bottle of water

Lunch
- 1 chicken breast (seasoned)
- Salad with tomatoes, carrots, cuc's etc (lite seasoning)
- 2 bottles of water

Snack
- Myoplex chocolate shake
- 1 bottle of water

Dinner
- Turkey burger (tomato, lettuce, onion, whole wheat bun)
- Steamed brocolli and asparagus
- 2 bottles of water

Snack
- Apple with cottage cheese
- 1 bottle of water

As far as weight program is concerned I'm still trying to figure out max weights for me push. I've lost alot of muscle during the past couple of years due to Atkins experimentation so I'm kinda depressed at capabilities right now.

As soon as I have maximums figured out then I'll post them, which, should be within the next couple of days. A friend of mine said that doing sets is great for people who are in the know and have trained all their lives but something that I might want to consider is using "max" weight and trying to reach the exhaustion point which should be rep "7".

I've not started this program yet so any and all criticism and encouragement will be accepted with open arms... so to speak

Cheers,
David