Originally Posted by NickPapageorgio

What are your thoughts on the "egg beaters" that come in the cartons? I love them. I have switched out pretty much everything I used to eat for something healthier for me. No more frozen veggies, I buy all fresh ingredients. Canned fruit has gone too for fresh fruit. I cut out all white flour and fried anything pretty much. (My tuesday ommelette is the only thing cooked in a pan that way) I eat unsalted nuts as snacks as well as carrots and dried peas. Dinner's usually consist of like grilled steak, fish, chicken etc. with a veggie side and water or crystal light. I have almost completely cut out coffee as I was told by a nutritionalist that it helps store fat or something. I have been drinking alot of greentea here lately, funny you mentioned it. I may hit you up for some decent ways to use flax seed. I have a ton of it but no idea how to fix it.

Originally Posted by Nysus

That sounds perfect. The only thing to watch out for is your calorie intake versus your activity level if you're trying to lose weight, or even if you're trying to gain muscle make sure you eat enough protein.

If you're more active one day, eat a bit more (or you don't have to if you're not hungry / don't have a headache; your body will tell you if you're hungry / dehydrated).

Matt

Originally Posted by BT_trafficcashgold

I just started back yesturday after 5 months off cause of torn ligaments in my elbow. Now 3 times a week then after may is over full steam ahead from cardio to swimming and hitting the bag. I can't wait I am gonna be so sore this weekend

Originally Posted by David - PG

That's a big mistake. The legs are among the biggest muscle group. Not working them out you miss out on

a) building more muscle fiber in your body which in turn burns more calories than fat
b) releasing additional growth hormones into your system from fibre damage to your leg muscles.
c) looking round and good. Who wants to run around with a decent upper body and tiny tooth pick chicken legs.

Here are the best compound lifting excercises (IMO):

1. Deadlift (legs, back)
2. Squat (legs)
3. Wide Grip Pullup (Arms, Back)
4. Dips (Tri, Chest)
5. Barbell Benchpress (Tri, Chest)
6. Barbell Curl (Bi, Shoulders)
7. Bentover Barbell Row (Upper Back)

Yet 9 outta 10 guys in the gym only work biceps & chest, go figure.

Originally Posted by David - PG

That's a big mistake. The legs are among the biggest muscle group. Not working them out you miss out on

a) building more muscle fiber in your body which in turn burns more calories than fat
b) releasing additional growth hormones into your system from fibre damage to your leg muscles.
c) looking round and good. Who wants to run around with a decent upper body and tiny tooth pick chicken legs.

Here are the best compound lifting excercises (IMO):

1. Deadlift (legs, back)
2. Squat (legs)
3. Wide Grip Pullup (Arms, Back)
4. Dips (Tri, Chest)
5. Barbell Benchpress (Tri, Chest)
6. Barbell Curl (Bi, Shoulders)
7. Bentover Barbell Row (Upper Back)

Yet 9 outta 10 guys in the gym only work biceps & chest, go figure.