The Fitness/Eating Right Thread

Whats up UTA? We don't have one of these threads, but I'm sure some of you are into fitness and eating right.

Well, I just got a gym membership yesterday and am determined to lose some pounds. A few months ago I weighed around 220, but I got really sick and dropped to 196. I wasn't eating at all, and lost all of it in a span of like 2-3 months. It sucked feeling horrible, but it felt amazing to lose all of that weight.

Anyway, since I started feeling better I gained about 10 pounds and am up to 206. This is why I just got a gym membership. I don't want to gain it back. I want to get to around 180. I'm 5'11.

My diet is pretty horrible, I'll admit. Today was the first day of my diet, and I hope I can last doing it. I'm eliminating all junk, soda, juices, and as much carbs as possible. I'm only drinking water, and trying to stay away from bread. I had a sandwich today, but I only had half of the roll.

Anybody have some tips on eating well? What should I have for breakfast and such? I usually have a muffin but today I had some yogurt. What should I do about meals? I'm a pretty picky eater.

What are some good exercises at the gym and what else can I do to lose some pounds?



Hopefully this thread has some good valuable information.

Im a fitness/gym freak....training day = every day



i dont eat out at all anymore....just special occasions and i eat the leanest things possible on the menu(thus im eating at nice places)

My diet is structured....foods i eat, and stuff u should get on

oatmeal(old fashion rolled oats) NOT instant gabage
100%whey
tuna
Ck breast
brown rice
tilapia
TONS OF VEGGIES(broccoli/asparagus/baby spinach)
Natty PB
Egg whites
extra virgin olive oil for cooking
NO SALT


i train hyper and power alternating days. Most natural bodybuilders have similar training plans. ive been lifting for a long time, but i hadnt put on sustained muscle like i have over this last 15months. I went from 2400 cals to 3800-400 cals to take my BW from 147 and 5%BF to 201 and 14%BF. i am currently cutting and about 13 weeks in. ive got down to 175 and 7.5%BF.

im sure i missed a lot but ill add


Evan....Muffin is bad carbs, u need to eat a complex carb in the morning....and if u want to keep weight down, u will begin to gain first bc ur body is normally at 220, by training and eat right u will change the bodies habit and build muscle and stabilize weight. just bc u dont lose weight doesnt mean ur not. bc fat is a building block to muscle. so dont get discouraged, keep pushing.

Originally posted by useref15 ^ some good info, thanks. What do you recommend I eat for breakfast in the morning? I don't like oatmeal. GET TO LIKE IT. put a spoon of brown sugar and some blueberries ull get used to eat. have some egg whites with that for protein For lunch I usually have a roast beef sandwich with one slice of mozzarella cheese...is that alright? I'm a huge fan of chicken. I'll usually have bbq chicken with some green beans or peas. I'm not a fan of asparagus or broccoli, but I'll try to eat some broccoli. Is steak ok to eat, or no? to ur roast beef and steak....no red meat is not good for u. maybe 2x a week. chicken, tilapia and tuna are the best. u want read meat it need to be 90/10 or leaner When you eat tuna, what do you have it with? I like tuna, but I usually put it on some bread. Is it alright if I use whole wheat instead? i dont eat bread persay...tuna with baby spinach, sliced tomato and some pickle is awesome I really want to make this work. I've said before that I'll diet and all, but never worked out. When I got down to 196, it felt amazing and such a huge difference from 220. I'm just pretty pissed that I let myself get back up to 205, hence the reason why I got a gym membership. What are some things I should do while at the gym? just start hitting primary muscles. get ur body used to it, hit treadmill and eliptical, then u can start looking at dif training exercises and create ur own....i suggest going on bodybuilding.com and reading, very helpful....im constantly learning and tweeking

Actually, I really shouldn't say I don't like oatmeal....I actually have never had it. I guess I'll try it.

Flash, do you put mayo in the tuna, or does that defeat the purpose? I only like tuna with mayo.

Really appreciate the info.

Originally posted by useref15 Flash, do you put mayo in the tuna, or does that defeat the purpose? I only like tuna with mayo. Really appreciate the info.

I hate Mayo....i think its gross....i usually eat it as is, or sometimes ill add spicy mustard

mayo is one of the unhealthiest things u can eat....if u need to nonfat plain yogurt or miracle whip are great subs

Originally posted by 1FLASH1 Originally posted by useref15 Flash, do you put mayo in the tuna, or does that defeat the purpose? I only like tuna with mayo. Really appreciate the info. I hate Mayo....i think its gross....i usually eat it as is, or sometimes ill add spicy mustard mayo is one of the unhealthiest things u can eat....if u need to nonfat plain yogurt or miracle whip are great subs

I actually don't like mayo either, only in tuna...lol. Whenever I eat a sandwich it's ALWAYS plain. I never get lettuce, tomato, onions etc. Only the meat. Everybody looks at me like I have 5 heads when I said just plain.

I'm so damn sore right now. When I signed up for the gym yesterday, she showed me around ten brought me to a personal trainer. Definitely wasn't expecting that. I guess they give you a free session when you first sign up. Anyway, it was like a 45 minute workout doing various different things, and I'm so sore lol. It's hard for me to drive haha.

Edited by TCMan5190 - 20 May 2011 at 12:34am