Ironwill's workout log

[ironwill]

Did you lose weight then Will?

Yes, I was 196 at heaviest, just couldn't seem to get above that. Probably been a couple of weeks since I weighed 196. Thats why I wrote it here, I keep losing track, of the weight, and dates. Mostly from dumping the M&M's, Sugar, and regular creamer. Everything else I've tried to leave the same. I guess we're headed for a similar number, just you have to gain to get there, and I have to lose.

[Fygle]

That's great! I seem to be stuck at ~165 last 2 weeks, probably need to up food a bit.

[ironwill]

That's great! I seem to be stuck at ~165 last 2 weeks, probably need to up food a bit.

Thanks!! Do you track your calories or go by feel?

[Fygle]

Strictly by feel. I eat much the same stuff and same portions, at least on weekdays, so shouldn't be too hard to adjust.

[ironwill]

Yuh, just add a little in the right places, and be patient, so you don't end up bulking fat. I hit 196, and just couldn't seem to get higher. I liked the bulky feel, but it's time to trim up, curious to see what things look like when I'm 10-15 lbs. lighter. Tempted to go back to full body workouts for the Summer, not sure if splits generate the same metabolic boost as FB.

[Fygle]

Having seen some sick before and after cutting pics I have realized how much it can do for looking ripped. Trick is to do it right I suppose How do you plan to do it? Like take away a weights day and replace it with an extra day for cardio, then reduce calories by how much?

[ironwill]

Going to take it slow, and see what happens, as its new to me. I'll keep measuring, and see when things start to drop off. First calorie reduction was sweets, which cut about 800 calories/ day. Probably why I'm losing weight.... . I won't lift any less, but need to pick up a day or two of HIIT, looking at your hill sprints. I'll see how far I go with the calorie reduction. Having already lost 5 lbs. I want to take it easy, as goal was to lose 5 in Apr. then 5 in May, Going to try keep calories around 2400-2600. 50%carb. /30% prot. /20% fat, not sure what good numbers are, maybe less carbs, maybe less fat, have to play it by the measurements, and the mirror. Things are always a guessing game first time around, everybody's body is different.

[ironwill]

i wouldn't drop below 20% fat

So you can get your % below 20%, even though your eating 20% or more fat% ?

[lareinamae]

It would probably depend on what kind of fat you're eating! )

Sounds like great goals to me!

You know that saying "Nothing cleans like company coming"? Well, the same can be said for summertime being around the corner. Nothing motivates you to get in shape like summer season!!!! )

[ironwill]

Of course I'm half unicorn or something so I'm like 90% rainbow..................

sugar, and spice, and everything nice? <sucking up for cheap tickets to post>.......

I counted ou the exact # of peanuts to get fat% at 20%.......jus sayin'

simple mind, you know, I figured eat fat, be fat, eat no fat....yuh. Thats good info....thanks!

Tiger at the Masters.....how will he do?

[ironwill]

oh...btw.........Les, been meaning to ask you something.......

[ironwill]

what happened to Mr. Packard?

[ironwill]

LOL......sounds like something he might do. I just remember him always being on here, all mysterious, and all, thought you might know, as you two used to cut the rug quite a bit. I guess he must have moved on.

[Fygle]

Speaking of fat, anyone have any experience with extra virgin coconut oil? Eating a tablespoon or 2 of this every day during a cutting period (low carb) supposedly reduces muscle loss, and is used by some bodybuilders. Maybe I've fallen victim to a media hype, but the oil consists of medium chain fatty acids that helps to increase metabolism and are more easily digested than fats found in other oils.

[ironwill]

4-9-10--weight--190.8