Thread: Harder, Faster, Stronger

Hi,

Thought I'll do a journal so I can track my progress through the months.

Here are some basic facts

Age: 26

Weight: 19 and 1/2 stones (273 lbs) - Most of the weight goes to thighs area.

Height - 6'0"

Aims: My main aim is that I'm going to be starting A.football in a couple of weeks so I want to be prepared in terms of stamina,fitness and strength. I'm going to try and get the position of Linebacker or Tight End (if that makes a difference to any body). I also want to get more speedy. Part of me wants to gain muscles, but I think the sensible option would be to lose the fat and then worry about the bulk part later.

Other exercise I do: Yoga on Fridays

Equipment available at work
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Dumbbells/Barbells of various weights
Smith Machine
Leg extension bench
Chest press bench
Lat pull down machine
Trampoline
Think I saw couple of weights with cord through the middle (I assume to make forearms,wrists stronger)

Nordic Track
Spinning Machine
Bikes
ab roller


I've been looking at the P/RR/S program and it looks good, but I'm always open to other suggestions and willing to learn.

I'm looking at my diet and trying to improve it.

Previously at work, used to have tons of snacks and coffee but done cold turkey on those and have lasted 2 weeks without it. Instead of a sandwich at home, I have oatmeal and green tea for breakfast. But like I said, working on the diet.


Tried circuit training yesterday, died halfway through it and couldn't catch my breath.

Anyway...I hope to become a permanent fixture here and I've rambled on a bit too much

Work was decent, nothing to stressful. Also had a health checkup today at the OH. These are the stats that I was given.

Weight: 125kg
Body Fat: 38.4%
Body Mass Index: 36.5
Waist: 46"

If I done my calc's right, then I think I need to eat about 2500 a day to lose.

Breakfast
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Cup of Milk
Tuna & Mayo(tsp)
Green Tea
Bowl of Oatmeal


11.00
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Mullerlight Yoghurt
Banana


Once I got home, I had a MRP (that I got free)

Later probably have 2 tuna steaks and rice.

Still feeling sore from the other days workout.