*Official Summer Transformation 2011 Info*

[Ruffdaddy]

Sleeper...is your calorie goal just to stay under 3K?

[Sleeper]

Sleeper...is your calorie goal just to stay under 3K?

No mainly lots of protien with lower fats.

A normal day is around 2300 calories with 130 grams of protien, with that same amount of carbs, and 20-30 grams of fats.

A normal day for me is oatmeal for breakfest, first break at work ill eat some jerky and then lunch normally a ham/turkey sandwich with wheat pretzle sticks. Last break of the day is a little bit more jerky. After work i come home and head to the gym. Normally on a empty stomach, but sometimes a peice or two of toast.

After working out i take a scoop and a half of protein powder.

After that its time for supper. I eat whatever the wife cooks, and she lost 60 pounds last year and is currently about to train for a marithon.

I do well if i can stay away from snacks. Its my killer I can sit down and chow a sleave of club crackers no problem.

[dustin]

Is it too late to join this?

[Boomhauer]

I am currently joining in, I will be sending my pics in tomorrow. I am currently 6'3" 247lbs and hope to get back to about 220 lbs and drop some fat.

[AnthonyS]

Dustin it is still very early on; please join in.

We won't close this out completely until 3/1.

[AnthonyS]

My bad knee is starting to give me trouble. I had (Big spell check here) Oshtenscholgers as a kid. One never healed correctly.

Hopefully itll iron itself out soon. I hate walking, as im just starting to get a few minutes in before having to slow for a min.

Being a smoker for all my adult life and only being 6-7 months out, my lungs have a long way to go.

Other than that i still weigh the same as i did last week. Im glad ive got the next two days off to recover. I really wish at times like these i had a job that used more of my brain than my body. I do alot of walking on concrete 3-5 hours a day.

Diet is still going well. I cheated today and had a coke and a little ice cream. Still under 3k calories.

Other than that im beat and so is the body.

Sleeper, I'm not sure what to say. It sounds pretty damn rough. My biggest fear is getting hurt in my own journey, so then I can't exercise.

I'd be happy to come walk with you if you want someone to come along. You may also want to look into a book by Danny Dreyer called Chi walking. I have is book Chi Running. It's a little far out there and zen like at times, but his explanation of common running injuries and things that work is pretty good. You may see if there is a section like that in his walking book.

You might also want to try runners world forums. There are a lot of doctors posting on running forums out there. You can get a lot of free advice and take what is best for you from it.

Last year I couldn't run a lick, but right now I can run until I run out of fuel and or time. You have to start from somewhere. Starting is the hardest part. Getting through the first few weeks is the most awful part. It does get better.

[AnthonyS]

Yeah I want to run. Haven't been able too and it sucks =( I will send you my payment this week through paypal.

I'm afraid I'll have to get dizzy running the indoor track this week or do some treadmill running which I don't really like. I really enjoyed last Monday's outdoor run in a park around duck ponds and whatnot. If anyone lives in Coppell and isn't using Andy Brown park for their runs, you are making a mistake.

[Ruffdaddy]

No mainly lots of protien with lower fats.

A normal day is around 2300 calories with 130 grams of protien, with that same amount of carbs, and 20-30 grams of fats.

A normal day for me is oatmeal for breakfest, first break at work ill eat some jerky and then lunch normally a ham/turkey sandwich with wheat pretzle sticks. Last break of the day is a little bit more jerky. After work i come home and head to the gym. Normally on a empty stomach, but sometimes a peice or two of

I do well if i can stay away from snacks. Its my killer I can sit down and chow a sleave of club crackers no problem.

If you were able to cut that calorie intake down to 1800 you will lose 1 more lb per week in addition to what you're already losing.

For snacks try eating fresh veggies, pickles, etc...food with little calories but filling.

I you want something sweet try the jello sugar free cups. The caramel mousse is great as are many others and they're only 60 calories. Great substitute for things like ice cream.

[OldGuysRule]

KoopaTroopa, if I was a judge... you already have my vote.

[KoopaTroopa]

KoopaTroopa, if I was a judge... you already have my vote.

LOL, thanks but I'm a bit far from my "goal"...

- At the doctors right now getting checked out, I know he's going to tell me, "no working out for x amount of time.."

[Sleeper]

So what was the verdict Koopa? My knee is still hurting and still painful to walk. 3 Tylenol will knock it out so i can make it for work. If mine does not start feeling better by next week its back to the Dr i go.

I was just there last month for Knee pain, and they said i was fine. Its a very localized pain on the inside of the knee.

[KoopaTroopa]

So what was the verdict Koopa? My knee is still hurting and still painful to walk. 3 Tylenol will knock it out so i can make it for work. If mine does not start feeling better by next week its back to the Dr i go.

I was just there last month for Knee pain, and they said i was fine. Its a very localized pain on the inside of the knee.

It's my Sciatic Nerve that's the problem, he gave me two medications(Soma and Prednisone.) I'm kind of freaked out to take the Prednisone because of the side effects but I guess I have to. I'm ready for the pain to go away for sure! He said he didn't really want me to work out but if I do, to be VERYcareful and not to work my lower half until I'm healed... So I guess I'll continue working my upper body and running(I probably shouldn't do that either but, oh well!)

[Sleeper]

Be careful. There is no need hurting the back. Thats where that nerve runs correct?

As much as i hate it bike instead of running?

[KoopaTroopa]

Be careful. There is no need hurting the back. Thats where that nerve runs correct?

As much as i hate it bike instead of running?

The nerve is in my lower back but the pain starts in my left butt cheek and goes up my back and down my leg. I can't bend at a 90 degree angle,stretch, sit or stand long, etc without it causing pain or having spasms. But I guess pain is beauty, right?!
I dislike biking, but I may switch it out some time..

[AnthonyS]

It's my Sciatic Nerve that's the problem, he gave me two medications(Soma and Prednisone.) I'm kind of freaked out to take the Prednisone because of the side effects but I guess I have to. I'm ready for the pain to go away for sure! He said he didn't really want me to work out but if I do, to be VERYcareful and not to work my lower half until I'm healed... So I guess I'll continue working my upper body and running(I probably shouldn't do that either but, oh well!)

Ouch . I'm sorry to hear this. My ex-wife had surgery for a slipped disc from an ice skating accident that was putting a lot of pressure on her sciatic nerve. I would never wish that kind of pain on anyone.

Running probably puts a lot of pressure on the spinal cord and might hurt your nerve. Be very careful.

The good news is that you are far closer to your goal than I think you realize. Heck you are realistically runway and red carpet ready right now.