Man Cave - Any Guys on MFP?

@MrX8503 - You do eggs or egg whites? And I knew protien curbs hunger, but fiber does too? As for the Weights before Cardio - my trainer turned me on to that. Said the studies are just now coming out and you will just now start to se it in the Fitness magazines. He explained the science to me, but I was too busy cursing at him in my head for making me do more squats.

I eat whole eggs, there's a lot of nutrients in the yolk to pass up. What I do is only eat a limit of 2 eggs per day. If I were to eat more, the rest would be egg whites.

Protein curbs hunger, but I think fiber is better at it. Try eating a lot of vegetables and beans, you'll get full and those foods are light. The weight/cardio thing is still not definitive, but it doesn't hurt to do it in that order.

Umm I don't know if I will remember all the questions asked. I felt like I was taking a reading comprehension test again.

Lifting...I would stick with the basics initially, especially if your time is limited at the gym. I also like fatiguing your pecs prior to moving to a conventional flat bench. Also remember you can add variety just by changing from a normal- to a wide- or close-grip.

As for eating...braut...it's protein right? I'd eat a plate of ribs like the ones that tipped over the Flinstone's car and not think twice.

And this is kind of where I forget the rest of the questions.

OH! I am a guy. :scratches myself: Yep, still a guy.

Speaking of guy stuff - have you all heard of "The Warrior Dash" (http://www.warriordash.com/)?

Viking hats, Mud, and beer - you can't ask for much more. It looks like a ton of fun and motivation for me to get fit. Check it out and read the FAQ. Everyone I talk to who has done it said it was one of the best things they have done ever.

Did the Warrior Dash last September in Oregon. Am now signed up for another here in Washington in July and another in September in Oregon again. Absolutely fantastic time. It is a party atmosphere and just the people watching can be a blast. It totally kicked my butt and hence one of my motivators to lose as much as possible before July.

Incorporating sports. I play raquetball at least 4 times a week. At my age and weight I burn a minimum of 900 + in an hour and if I am really kicking it up in a game against others, it is 1300 + per hour. definately a learning curve to it though and you won't get that without someone a little more experienced on the court that can control the tempo and push you.

Other than that, I am strickly a cardio guy so far. Raqueball, treadmill, elliptical and walking. I'll start tossing in some weight training at some point. Also am obsessed with keeping my caloric intake down. I may splurge on Superbowl Sunday since we've been invited to a Superbowl party. Go Packers!!!

Thanks for this post! I was beginning to think there weren't any men on here! I knew there had to be more out there like me...

1. I usually stick to the normal stuff... it gets the job done for me but I spilt the time between using a machine and dumbells at home.

2. I was being good this year until the playoffs! now on my tracker the last 3 weekends I've gone over.. I try to stay away but it's hard, but I usually work out harder throughout the week knowing whats coming up on the weekend

3. I love sports but I had should surgery this fall so I can't play again till May and I miss it so much... I play men's softball all summer and fall along with pick up basketball and flag football games.. I get a lot more out of those than running on a treadmill or elliptical because it's not as boring

4. Heathly snacks.. Usually an apple around 10 and a handful of peanuts or so around 3 to get me till diner... I work out after diner around 7 till 8:30sih so around 9 I'll have a protein shake which holds me over so I don't snack all night

1. I do normal full body workout. Nothing strange, other than a excercise ball to do squat like excercise. Try to keep my balance and go low as I can while pushing the ball against the wall with my back. I actually hate the gym in general. I dunno what it is, it just bores me. I prefer to walk/jog outside. Hills, flights of stairs, things like that is more fun for me. I'd say when it comes to excercise, I do cardio type 1-1½ hrs. 5x a week. Strength training 1-2x a week. for 1hr. I know I need to up my time in the gym.

2. I do like football just not the handegg version. XD i,e. I prefer soccer. I don't pig out when I watch sports in general. I do about once a month go enjoy a couple of beers, burger, steak, something naughty. I keep it in moderation and make sure to kick my own *kitten* with cardio or the gym the day before and the day after of when I plan to treat myself.

3. No sports. I suck. lol. I am finding jogging fun. I plan to complete a 5k before the year is up.

4. Water. I have gotten used to it. I find drinking alot of it helps with the hunger.

Great thread, made me decide to finally post something in the forums. Been using the site for a couple months, but changed my diet and started working out back in July. Hit my goal and then some, now looking to get in better physical shape and toned. Posting a quick message so I can find this later.

@bikerbiz - How long did it take you to lose 63lbs! Damn!

About 4-5 months, so far....44 pounds to go, unless I start looking too scrawny, and change my goal.

I just found this MAN-thread - finally! Greetings from Sydney Australia!

1. I only get to go the gym once or twice a week - upper body 1 session and lower body in the second.

2. I don't drink anymore - but I do have my cravings for high carb, high fat, high sugar and high protein food. If I know I'm going to eat over my calories - I'll go crazy on cardio first thing in the morning to kick start my metabolism. Burn 600-900 calories and then I'm good to go. I also try to have a small breakfast, satisfy my craving at lunch or late arvo and then light dinner that's 200-300 calories.

3. I'm still too heavy to play most sports - so I jog instead. Love running outdoors and away from douche bags in the gym. Training for 14km and 21km marathon in August & September. It helps my motivation to know that I'm training for something and not just trying to lose weight. I'm also using RUNKEEPER - excellent iPhone app that keeps track of my runs and calories - add me if you like - razorammo.

4. 1 cup of Cheerios and 1/2 banana and Soy Supreme Vanilla in the morning, followed by coffee/sugar/soymilk. That keeps me going until lunch quite easily. I'll also snack on a few cashews and almonds during the day. I used to reach for chocolate, now I do about a 5 nuts at a time spread out over the day. I also do 5 x rice cakes and 1 small can of tuna and bit of grated cheese - good carb + good protein keeps me full for hours. Instead of tuna - I might do 2 rice cakes and 1/2tsp of peanut butter.


I HAVE to eat 2,379 today - love working out hard in the morning so I can eat during the day!

I'm down 9kg(20lbs) - 79lbs to go until midnight Dec 28 2011.


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Good to see this topic.

My training for a long time was Tae-bo, but eventually I found it wasn't doing it for me, so while I still do the advanced workouts of Tae-bo I also do Insanity. I have started to incorporate strength training again. In my strength training I focus on exercises that use multiple muscle groups like squats, dead-lifts, pull-ups, push-up and the like. I want to minimize time and maximize effect. I'm not a body builder or training for some competition so all the specialized training some people do does not interest me.

I don't really incorporate any sports, so to speak, although in the winter I do a lot of cross-country skiing and skating while in the summer I do a lot of cycling and swimming.

I sort of do cheat days, but usually if a party is coming up I will sort of account for how much I eat that day by eating less the day before and the day after. I may feel hungry on those days, but it allows me to just enjoy the day.

My diet is basically counting calories very carefully. A good scale is a must for me. I have started with Eat Stop Eat recently and like it a lot.

What helps me keep full is high fiber. I don't measure anything like carbs, fat of protein, but I do count fiber along with calories. I find if I eat a lot of fiber (for me that is often lots of bean) I simply don't get hungry.

I still have about 25 pounds to go, maybe a bit more if I am not happy with my looks when I get there. Hopefully, by the time summer is here I will be at or below my goal weight.

Just bumping for now ,,, thank god some f'ing guy stuff!!

I'll be back!

Ahhh...
I'd heard rumors about other guys on MFP, but I thought it might just be an old legend.

I mostly do cardio type exercising (and shoveling snow in the last month). I haven't nixed that many things out of my possible food choices (save for sodas), but keeping to my goals for sodium, fat, etc. requires that I have certain things less often, and in much smaller portions than I once ate them.

Wow! What an area. I never knew that there were this many men among us. I too was also introduced to this site by my wife and came to enjoy it very much. I have 2 daughters as well and a house with no where to run. It sucks the testoterone right out of me.

Anyways, As far as strength training, I just do the basic moves because that is what works for me on the time that I have. But I also try to do alot of different types of cardio for wieght lose such as cutting and splitting wood, running/hiking, hunting, and yard/farm work. I try to think of "Rocky 4" when I do this. He did so much with so little and I try to do the same, nothing fancy.

As far and spruging. I do have my moments when nothing counts but I "try" to be in reason. However, I do refuse to just give up on the things that I enjoy and I truly believe that is what counts the most. We must live to be happy. When I am on track, I try to eat as much fiber as I can because I am fuller longer.

Sports. I love to hunt and run. I know that seems boring as a sport but it gets me outside and away from the women, lol. Anyone that has ever been elk hunting knows just how much work that can be. I have to prepare almost all summer just so that I can survive 1 week in the great outdoors. I made a new years resolution last year that I would run a full 26 mile marathon and did not get that checked off the list, so hopefully this will be the year that I can do it. Right now it is cold and snowy here in Wisconsin and I am unable to run outdoors, so I am doing as much cardio and "stayn loose" as I can so that when the weather starts to warm back up I will be ready and not out of breath for the first 2 weeks of running.

Diet/pantry staples: I enjoy brown rice and chicken, but there are alot more options as well. I try to keep the freezer stocked with venison for a better grade of lean meats because chicken can become boring and after all I am a man. I like to see red meat as well. 1 elk will keep the freezer full for an entire year, and whitetail is just icing on the cake after that. I also love to go turkey hunting so I helps out as well. I do have some pastas, spagetti, in the pantry as well just because it is cheap and easy to make.

Well, good luck to you all and your goals. Just remember, DO YOUR BEST AND FORGET THE REST!!

Great thread. Just started my weight loss journey but will keep an eye out here. Currently just finished first week of C25K and doing well so far.

Another guy reporting in, I love MFP. In response to your questions...

1. I exercise solely with calisthenics for strength training. I feel that this is something that way too many people overlook, even though it's a core part of things like "P90x", etc. How do they think people used to do it? Currently doing ~150 pushups, ~25 pullups, and ~200 situps 3 times a week (using "100 pushups," "20 pullups," and "200 situps" workouts as guides for pacing, then plan on maintaining / elevating with added weight/variations). I love it and it's made a huge difference! It's definitely not easy, but it pays off. For all those who don't think you can build muscle with calisthenics, two words: Hershel Walker.

2. I LOVE beer and pub food. In fact, I'm a home brewer. It can hurt, but when I want that beer I just work a bit harder that day . My love of beer overcomes my hatred of exercise.

3. No sports for me, but I drum and it can be a workout! Good way to burn some calories and be entertained.

4. Beer (serious answer: I eat a lot of different stuff, but I love 1% cottage cheese at lunch to take the edge off and get some protein).