Hello from Southern California

wannabehealthy · 08-15-2006, 04:37 AM

Hey,

I just joined this forum...in a hope to get in a shape...really good and healthy shape...

currently, a college student who gained about 20 lbs since I graduated from high school...(two years ago...darn...)

Right Now,

6 Feet
206 - 208 lbs...
Foods I usually eat: somewhat of fast food, rice (can't help it...im Korean), and lots of meat....

So, I am trying to go back to my old life...actually get better than my old life so I am going to be need a lot of forum members' help...

Thank you!

**davtown** · 08-15-2006, 04:46 AM

Hello! You will find all the help you need and then some on these boards. Glad to have you.

Ihateeveryone · 08-15-2006, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabehealthy

Hey,

I just joined this forum...in a hope to get in a shape...really good and healthy shape...

currently, a college student who gained about 20 lbs since I graduated from high school...(two years ago...darn...)

Right Now,

6 Feet
206 - 208 lbs...
Foods I usually eat: somewhat of fast food, rice (can't help it...im Korean), and lots of meat....

So, I am trying to go back to my old life...actually get better than my old life so I am going to be need a lot of forum members' help...

Thank you!

Just lift heavy. That shit will make you huge. Then cut back later.

wannabehealthy · 08-15-2006, 07:12 AM

Hmmm thanks for the advice

I actually have been asking this questions to a lot of "fit" and "buff" guys from school, work, and church...

Should I run a lot and lose weight, then, start lifting??

or do running and lifting at the same time?

Ihateeveryone · 08-15-2006, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabehealthy

Hmmm thanks for the advice

I actually have been asking this questions to a lot of "fit" and "buff" guys from school, work, and church...

Should I run a lot and lose weight, then, start lifting??

or do running and lifting at the same time?

Seriously? Eat a lot of protein and a lot of carb. You'll need fat for your hormones, but eat whatever you can. Don't worry about fat gain too much, because once you're big enough you strip it all off again. And if someone - be it someone you know personally, or someone over at BB.com - because it's a common catchphrase of those who try to contribute for rep points - tells you to clean bulk, forget it and ask for advice elsewhere.

Start lifting first - if you must do cardio, do it post workout as this will increase the chances of the body bypassing glycogen and using bodyfat for energy, helping you to stay relatively lean.

DarkFalcon · 08-15-2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ihateeveryone

Seriously? Eat a lot of protein and a lot of carb. You'll need fat for your hormones, but eat whatever you can. Don't worry about fat gain too much, because once you're big enough you strip it all off again. And if someone - be it someone you know personally, or someone over at BB.com - because it's a common catchphrase of those who try to contribute for rep points - tells you to clean bulk, forget it and ask for advice elsewhere.

Start lifting first - if you must do cardio, do it post workout as this will increase the chances of the body bypassing glycogen and using bodyfat for energy, helping you to stay relatively lean.

Good advice. If your working out hard enough the added muscle will do most of the work for you. Do the cardio for heart health and fat control but make muscle gain your goal and the rest will come much easier.

Welcome to IronMass.

wannabehealthy · 08-15-2006, 04:52 PM

thanks ...ihateeveryone and darkforce...here I go...to 24hr fitness...

today's work out shall be different...more pumping irons than running on the treadmill....

**Jayelin** · 08-15-2006, 06:17 PM

I just celebrated my 1 month with IM on saturday, it's pretty awesome. College hit me pretty hard on the scale too.

The trick for me thus far has been to force myself to eat often, since being a working student got me into the habit of eating once a day. So, I don't know how often you're eating, but spreading your calories out rather than consuming them all at once definately helps.

And if you can squeeze it in (I finally did this year, and I'm a senior) a phys ed class is a great way of forcing yourself to be fit.

Ihateeveryone · 08-16-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabehealthy

thanks ...ihateeveryone and darkforce...here I go...to 24hr fitness...

today's work out shall be different...more pumping irons than running on the treadmill....

Good shit. Heavy, compound movements. Deadlift, Squat, Barbell Row, Pull Ups, Military Press, Dip and Bench Press. Watch the cardio, beef up the diet. BEEF up the diet. Can I be any more subtle?

**powerman2000** · 08-31-2006, 09:52 AM

pu12en12g · 09-15-2006, 04:36 AM

Welcome !!

**DJSTARER** · 09-17-2006, 12:15 AM

The advice above is sound, but don't cut out cardio. The most important muscle in the body is your heart.

Keep it short, fasted and somewhat anaerobic.

WELCOME!

08-15-2006, 04:37 AM	#1
wannabehealthy New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Hello from Southern California Hey, I just joined this forum...in a hope to get in a shape...really good and healthy shape... currently, a college student who gained about 20 lbs since I graduated from high school...(two years ago...darn...) Right Now, 6 Feet 206 - 208 lbs... Foods I usually eat: somewhat of fast food, rice (can't help it...im Korean), and lots of meat.... So, I am trying to go back to my old life...actually get better than my old life so I am going to be need a lot of forum members' help... Thank you!

08-15-2006, 04:46 AM	#2
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 129	Hello! You will find all the help you need and then some on these boards. Glad to have you. __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

08-15-2006, 06:17 PM	#8
Jayelin IronMass Vip Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 791 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 28	I just celebrated my 1 month with IM on saturday, it's pretty awesome. College hit me pretty hard on the scale too. The trick for me thus far has been to force myself to eat often, since being a working student got me into the habit of eating once a day. So, I don't know how often you're eating, but spreading your calories out rather than consuming them all at once definately helps. And if you can squeeze it in (I finally did this year, and I'm a senior) a phys ed class is a great way of forcing yourself to be fit. __________________ George Orwell was double plus right.

08-31-2006, 09:52 AM	#10
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	__________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

09-17-2006, 12:15 AM	#12
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,166 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 116	The advice above is sound, but don't cut out cardio. The most important muscle in the body is your heart. Keep it short, fasted and somewhat anaerobic. WELCOME! __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

08-15-2006, 07:12 AM	#4
wannabehealthy New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Hmmm thanks for the advice I actually have been asking this questions to a lot of "fit" and "buff" guys from school, work, and church... Should I run a lot and lose weight, then, start lifting?? or do running and lifting at the same time?

08-15-2006, 04:52 PM	#7
wannabehealthy New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	thanks ...ihateeveryone and darkforce...here I go...to 24hr fitness... today's work out shall be different...more pumping irons than running on the treadmill....

09-15-2006, 04:36 AM	#11
pu12en12g Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 258 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	Welcome !!

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