A new beginning

adrien_j9 · 07-25-2004, 06:57 AM

Hello everyone, I'm new here and want to glean as much help from this site as possible! It seems to be a great first step to start a journal. However, I'm severe ADHD and can't concentrate on any one thing for longer than 5 minutes!!

Hmmmm, I've unintentionally taken a week off from the gym and tomorrow will be a brand new start. My goals are vague (Erik will help me!) I'm going to imporve flexibility, speed, and stamina. I'm one step away from my 1st degree black belt in TKD and want to continue my reign. My intention is to join the Ulitmate Fighter's Championship next year (and win, of course!) Also, I've dealt with extreme health issues over the last decade and want to reach peak physical form in the even my shit returns. I've lost my train of thought.
Shit.

gwcaton · 07-25-2004, 07:42 AM

Welcome to IM ! Some impressive goals indeed. Good luck

adrien_j9 · 07-28-2004, 09:13 PM

I've started simple: I'm forcing down a gallon of water a day. I've found online that we are supposed to drink 2/3 an ounce of water per pound. I'm drinking that and then some with the gallon!
I've also decided to work 30 minutes of cardio everyday during the remainder of the summer. When winter starts approaching I will go back to iron. Of course I will cheat on this and hit the weights every week, but maybe just once!
Working on eating God's foods versus packaged and canned shit. Uhhh, what else? I'd love some info on supplements that will help me stay healthy. What am I missing?

adrien_j9 · 07-30-2004, 09:08 AM

Bummer. Thought I'd receive more help from people. That's okay, though. I have enough brain in my head to figure the basics. Monday through Thursday I'm in class during prime chow times, so my eating has dwindled. Stepped on the scale last night at work (I work at a "gym") and have lost three pounds in comparison w/ the day before. Not thrilled about that as I'm sure it was muscle loss.
Life is beginning to flip flop....I'm excited to see what next week holds!

**Jodi** · 07-30-2004, 09:45 AM

Welcome

You need to post your goals, meals and workouts if you want help though

adrien_j9 · 07-30-2004, 03:26 PM

Jodi,
I know, I know. What a task!!! Ok, Uhhhhhh...I am starting HIIT training three days a week, running for now. I'm putting weights on the back burner till fall. My eating habits are a little ugly, I don't. My next paycheck will fill my shopping cart with God made foods: fruits, veggies, grains...that sort of thing. I know the diet and have my routine I guess. So what do I want from you guys?? I suppose helpful hints to shedding my lard quicker, or a swift kick out the door and into the gym? You know, hold my hand through the process and tell me it'll be okay. I'm sick, I know.

M.J.H. · 07-31-2004, 02:12 AM

Welcome, great to have you! Good luck.

atherjen · 07-31-2004, 04:44 AM

Welcome to IM

You'll do great! Sounds like you have great goals ahead, lotsof support here all the way!

myCATpowerlifts · 07-31-2004, 09:05 PM

You seem like a cool guy...i hope everything works out well

You remind me of a hyped up little kid lol
No offense in anyway, cuz like you said you have severe adhd

kvyd · 08-01-2004, 08:39 AM

WHy weights on the back burner?... they should be on the big front eye boiling.

adrien_j9 · 08-02-2004, 11:43 AM

Well.....I'm a chick, not a guy (everyone online thinks I'm a guy, why is that?) and my main goal is to reduce body fat to improve my stamina while fighting. Ok, that's not my MAIN main goal, but one of them. I have tournaments coming up and I need to keep my speed.

I ran ski hills yesterday. What a biiaaatch!!! It was a bit longer than 30 second intervals, and I ran the hill three times, not four. (I'm trying to stick with the Table examples from Musclemedia) Do you think the shorter, longer version I did yesterday is still AS beneficial??

adrien_j9 · 08-31-2004, 02:35 PM

I'm a bit embarassed to post my diet, but here goes... IF I eat breakfast in the morning (which isn't always the case) I'll have cereal, toast, or fruit. Generally what's available. I'm in school until 1pm. During that time I may have a piece of fruit, a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich, or something generally healthy. When I get home, it's game on! I eat a sandwhich, leftovers, whatever. I eat like any non-health conscious person eats, however I do NOT eat any type of fast food. Does pizza count because I eat that weekly.
Once my lifestyle smooths out my eating habits will improve. For now, what I'm looking for is advice on cheap eating. I'M BROKE!!!

sftwrngnr · 08-31-2004, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrien_j9

Well.....I'm a chick, not a guy (everyone online thinks I'm a guy, why is that?).

Girl, you damn straight don't look like a guy to me!!!

07-25-2004, 06:57 AM	#1
adrien_j9 I "Bai lei tai" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peaceful little cottage on the lake Posts: 847 Photos: 4	A new beginning Hello everyone, I'm new here and want to glean as much help from this site as possible! It seems to be a great first step to start a journal. However, I'm severe ADHD and can't concentrate on any one thing for longer than 5 minutes!! Hmmmm, I've unintentionally taken a week off from the gym and tomorrow will be a brand new start. My goals are vague (Erik will help me!) I'm going to imporve flexibility, speed, and stamina. I'm one step away from my 1st degree black belt in TKD and want to continue my reign. My intention is to join the Ulitmate Fighter's Championship next year (and win, of course!) Also, I've dealt with extreme health issues over the last decade and want to reach peak physical form in the even my shit returns. I've lost my train of thought. Shit.
	"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we REACT to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the ATTITUDE we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a CHAIN REACTION of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS."

07-25-2004, 07:42 AM	#2
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Welcome to IM ! Some impressive goals indeed. Good luck
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-28-2004, 09:13 PM	#3
adrien_j9 I "Bai lei tai" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peaceful little cottage on the lake Posts: 847 Photos: 4	I've started simple: I'm forcing down a gallon of water a day. I've found online that we are supposed to drink 2/3 an ounce of water per pound. I'm drinking that and then some with the gallon! I've also decided to work 30 minutes of cardio everyday during the remainder of the summer. When winter starts approaching I will go back to iron. Of course I will cheat on this and hit the weights every week, but maybe just once! Working on eating God's foods versus packaged and canned shit. Uhhh, what else? I'd love some info on supplements that will help me stay healthy. What am I missing?
	"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we REACT to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the ATTITUDE we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a CHAIN REACTION of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS."

07-30-2004, 09:08 AM	#4
adrien_j9 I "Bai lei tai" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peaceful little cottage on the lake Posts: 847 Photos: 4	Bummer. Thought I'd receive more help from people. That's okay, though. I have enough brain in my head to figure the basics. Monday through Thursday I'm in class during prime chow times, so my eating has dwindled. Stepped on the scale last night at work (I work at a "gym") and have lost three pounds in comparison w/ the day before. Not thrilled about that as I'm sure it was muscle loss. Life is beginning to flip flop....I'm excited to see what next week holds!
	"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we REACT to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the ATTITUDE we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a CHAIN REACTION of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS."

07-30-2004, 09:45 AM	#5
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,265 Photos: 1	Welcome You need to post your goals, meals and workouts if you want help though
	Essence EFA

07-30-2004, 03:26 PM	#6
adrien_j9 I "Bai lei tai" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peaceful little cottage on the lake Posts: 847 Photos: 4	Jodi, I know, I know. What a task!!! Ok, Uhhhhhh...I am starting HIIT training three days a week, running for now. I'm putting weights on the back burner till fall. My eating habits are a little ugly, I don't. My next paycheck will fill my shopping cart with God made foods: fruits, veggies, grains...that sort of thing. I know the diet and have my routine I guess. So what do I want from you guys?? I suppose helpful hints to shedding my lard quicker, or a swift kick out the door and into the gym? You know, hold my hand through the process and tell me it'll be okay. I'm sick, I know.
	"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we REACT to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the ATTITUDE we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a CHAIN REACTION of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS."

07-31-2004, 02:12 AM	#7
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Welcome, great to have you! Good luck.
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

07-31-2004, 04:44 AM	#8
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Welcome to IM You'll do great! Sounds like you have great goals ahead, lotsof support here all the way!
	" To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

07-31-2004, 09:05 PM	#9
myCATpowerlifts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The lone star state Posts: 6,261 Photos: 2	You seem like a cool guy...i hope everything works out well You remind me of a hyped up little kid lol No offense in anyway, cuz like you said you have severe adhd

08-01-2004, 08:39 AM	#10
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	WHy weights on the back burner?... they should be on the big front eye boiling.
	Kevin "If you eat alot and workout hard and consistantly you will make good gains"

08-02-2004, 11:43 AM	#11
adrien_j9 I "Bai lei tai" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peaceful little cottage on the lake Posts: 847 Photos: 4	Well.....I'm a chick, not a guy (everyone online thinks I'm a guy, why is that?) and my main goal is to reduce body fat to improve my stamina while fighting. Ok, that's not my MAIN main goal, but one of them. I have tournaments coming up and I need to keep my speed. I ran ski hills yesterday. What a biiaaatch!!! It was a bit longer than 30 second intervals, and I ran the hill three times, not four. (I'm trying to stick with the Table examples from Musclemedia) Do you think the shorter, longer version I did yesterday is still AS beneficial??
	"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we REACT to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the ATTITUDE we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a CHAIN REACTION of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS."

08-31-2004, 02:35 PM	#12
adrien_j9 I "Bai lei tai" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peaceful little cottage on the lake Posts: 847 Photos: 4	I'm a bit embarassed to post my diet, but here goes... IF I eat breakfast in the morning (which isn't always the case) I'll have cereal, toast, or fruit. Generally what's available. I'm in school until 1pm. During that time I may have a piece of fruit, a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich, or something generally healthy. When I get home, it's game on! I eat a sandwhich, leftovers, whatever. I eat like any non-health conscious person eats, however I do NOT eat any type of fast food. Does pizza count because I eat that weekly. Once my lifestyle smooths out my eating habits will improve. For now, what I'm looking for is advice on cheap eating. I'M BROKE!!!
	"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we REACT to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the ATTITUDE we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a CHAIN REACTION of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS."

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