Posts by theactionman

i dont know why I though this, but I always thought plyometrics was when you hold a weight out and try and keep your arm up as long as possible, does anyone know what that is called and what it's good for (ie slimming, toning, builing muscle)?

I went as The Incredible Hulk for Halloween. I just had purple shorts and painted myself green and went shirtless. I would have never done that two years ago. Luckily it wasn't cold yet.

Mushrooms and Corn. Excellent suggestions, the large white cap mushrooms, yeah?

I used to make a box of mac and cheese, open a can of tuna and a can of peas, mix 'em all in a punch bowl and eat that.

I rode that, "I'm not that bad" wave for a long time, and then one day I tried to see how fast I could run a mile, and couldn't even finish.  That's when I really turned it around.

I actually went 93 days straight to the gym, and when I started changing my diet, that's what made the pounds come off.

Now I am off the mentality "I might as well see how far I can take it."

Most nuts aren't actually nuts. Almonds botanically are considered fruit, and peanuts are legumes (like beans). But I mean you know, they're still nuts by anyone's standards.

I love those ads, it's survival of the fittest in my opinion. If you are honestly dumb enough to believe them, than go ahead and eat all the HFCS you want.

I actually had a conversation with a women who totally believed them, and was like trying to argue with me that it's perfectly fine. So people like that do exist I assure you.

oh man, I didn't realize it was on Youtube. I read that last night, and watched the whole series while weight lifting. Glad I made that post.

Original Post by dove2424:

this is my biggest peeve... lifting weights just makes you look bulkier and puts the muscle under the fat.. making you look even heavier... (never mind I just ran 4 miles) This was said to me by a guy in the gym... Apparently he just didn't want me using his precious machine... jerk

The ellipses followed by "Jerk" is too much, you're hilarious. And that guy was a jerk. People at gyms tend to get a little greedy and self serving, like it's all about them. I hate "in shape" people at gyms who are there maintaining rather than losing or toning. They're not down with the struggle.

Personally, I like pears better. They have that woody texture I really like. And they're not too sweet.

Apples main selling point is the variety of different kinds.

but I feel I may be in the wrong forum.

When I very first started I was working out with a friend, and this is back when I still had Chesticles (Manboobs, whatever you wanna call 'em).

We were just talking about how we needed to workout more, and and I said "Look at these things (grabbing my chest), like butter!"

Failing to realize I was talking over my iPod that obviously no one else could hear and these two girls were just staring at me with this appalled look on their faces.

I was eating my usual as I read this: I mash up a banana into paste, add a scoop of peanut butter and a dash of cocoa powder and stir untill well mix, than I cook the oats and just pour them right on top of that and mix until it is all blended.

if you want beer go with Beck's Premium Light or Michelob Ultra, they both have less than 100 cals and around 5 carbs.

If you wanna get liquor go with a scotch and soda, manly and "healthy"

or straight bourbon, that's what I would drink. Low cals, no sugar, and it'll put some hair on your chest. 

HAHA. I love this post by the way. I swear I just had this exact conversation with my friend.

Back in high School, I was over weight and out of shape, but I didn't care and never thought about diet or excercise

And now, in college, I can't imagine eating how I used to, or going more than two days w/o hitting the gym.

I dont know, I can't say I am not happy with myself, but I just miss the days when i didn't care. It certainly hasn't changed any other aspect of my life.

I mean sincerely, I lost 50 pounds, and nothing has changed, I even look the same. Oh well. 

Next batch I through in some chopped almonds. I suppose you could through raisens or something like that in their too, but personally, I hate dried fruit.

I dont know what the cals or anything is, but considering the ingredients are oats and apple juice, it can't be too bad.