I'm back yet.... again!

[Mystic79]

Well well, it's nice to be back on WOTW. My name is Jay and I have come here before numerous times, and then tended to vanish. My internet use is sporadic. I have made healthy a big priority to me now since I am older, and I plan on sticking around here for good.

I love this website for all the useful information and friendly folks who are geared towards natural lifting. Good, no nonsense information here.

An update for my end.. I'm 30 years old, getting married in July! I'm working two jobs, and enjoying life, although it is very busy!

I'm 5'8", 185lbs. It's hard to say what my BMI is, but I am trying to lose fat and trim up before the wedding. I'd say my BF% is around 20%.

I am using Fat Attack Reform diet supplement, a multivitamin, and protein powder. I'm trying to lose fat and get chiseled. I lift Monday, Weds, Friday, and do cardio 5-6 times a week. Here is my diet:

Meal 1
8 egg whites 1 yolk (scrambled with ketchup)
1/2 of oatmeal with water (plain oatmeal, no sweeteners)
1 piece of fruit (1 banana or apple)

Meal 2
1 can of tuna
1/2 cup brown rice (alternating with baked potato every other day)
1 cup raw brocolli

Meal 3
1 protein shake with water
1/2 cup almonds (unsalted)

Meal 4
8 oz. grilled chicken with BBQ sauce
1 cup raw brocolli

Meal 5
1 can of tuna
1 large salad with low cal dressing

Meal 6
protein shake mixed w/ 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter


Only been on it a week, but I've lost a couple lbs. I want to substitute the canned tuna with something else. I know that the mercury level can be toxic. Any ideas?

Thanks for any critique, and it's good to be back!

[GerryT]

Jay, great to see you back! Congrats on the rededication to your health and on your wedding! mych happiness to you both.

Not a diet expert, but what you list seems sound to me. Good luck. When you said 'older" I was thinking 40s, so I had to chuckle when I got to the 30 part. That is still young. I am old enough to be your dad, lol.

Has slowed here a bit but there is still good people a lot of info. Hope we can run into each other.

[Mystic79]

Thank you for the warm welcome back, GerryT! Oh, and what I meant to say was 30 years young.

Well, my diet is working out well so far. I am 182lbs now. When I started dieting I was 189lb. I can fit into my old pants, and I can see the outline of my upper abs. The weight is coming off 1-2lbs a week, which is good, I think I'm holding on to most of my muscle.

A nasty cold has sidelined me from working out, but I am staying strong to my diet.