delta k
04-02-2007, 11:39 AM
So in science/math the delta (triangle symbol) means 'change in', so basically my delta K screen name could be read as change in K, which, is exactly what I hope to see after devoting the next two months to health and fitness.
While this will be a post for me to update and continue to use for my progress, I also hope that some people will read it from time to time and give advice, ask questions, etc.
Background: I'm 23, 6 foot, 185 or so. Not particularly strong or weak, but I guess on the stronger side. I have fat on my body, certainly, but there is also noticeable muscle definition, however obscured it might be. I've played baseball, basketball, rugby, xcountry skiing and ran a half marathon last year. Currently I'm in a basketball league and waiting for baseball to start next month.
Activities: I try to get to the gym 3 times a week or so for lifting and another one or 2 times for basketball or running. I also like doing lots of ab work, pull ups and push ups on a daily basis from home.
Food: I'm not much of a cook and my diet is pretty boring. AM is generally a bowl of grape nuts or special K with a protein shake. A protein bar around 11, lunch consisting of a chicken sandwich or salad and some protein, another protein shake around 3 and dinner of usually soup/salad or some time of meat. I would say one of my biggest problems is not eating enough or eating too clean so that I cannot put on any weight and I'm working on that. One thing I've read is putting the number 0 on your hand, and each morning adding 1 if you ate correctly the day before. I guess it's supposed to reinforce what you're doing and make it less likely that you'll cheat once you have a few days invested in it.
What specifically am I doing: I am trying to be in the best shape I can be by June 1. It might be difficult since I have some school and work stuff going on between now and then, but I think it's a good chance to see what I can do- I'm going to Mexico the second week of June and want to look as good as possible for that.
I'll be updating this daily or hourly or semi-annually- basically whatever I decide and see fit. Feel free to post in this thread, it's not just for me.
Kyle
While this will be a post for me to update and continue to use for my progress, I also hope that some people will read it from time to time and give advice, ask questions, etc.
Background: I'm 23, 6 foot, 185 or so. Not particularly strong or weak, but I guess on the stronger side. I have fat on my body, certainly, but there is also noticeable muscle definition, however obscured it might be. I've played baseball, basketball, rugby, xcountry skiing and ran a half marathon last year. Currently I'm in a basketball league and waiting for baseball to start next month.
Activities: I try to get to the gym 3 times a week or so for lifting and another one or 2 times for basketball or running. I also like doing lots of ab work, pull ups and push ups on a daily basis from home.
Food: I'm not much of a cook and my diet is pretty boring. AM is generally a bowl of grape nuts or special K with a protein shake. A protein bar around 11, lunch consisting of a chicken sandwich or salad and some protein, another protein shake around 3 and dinner of usually soup/salad or some time of meat. I would say one of my biggest problems is not eating enough or eating too clean so that I cannot put on any weight and I'm working on that. One thing I've read is putting the number 0 on your hand, and each morning adding 1 if you ate correctly the day before. I guess it's supposed to reinforce what you're doing and make it less likely that you'll cheat once you have a few days invested in it.
What specifically am I doing: I am trying to be in the best shape I can be by June 1. It might be difficult since I have some school and work stuff going on between now and then, but I think it's a good chance to see what I can do- I'm going to Mexico the second week of June and want to look as good as possible for that.
I'll be updating this daily or hourly or semi-annually- basically whatever I decide and see fit. Feel free to post in this thread, it's not just for me.
Kyle