Exercise and Fitness Thread

Idiophreak

johng_uk wrote: »

Morning 'fruit' juices can be crammed full of calories and sugars. I'd check the label if I was you. May be an idea to either A) Buy a juicer or switch to water.

Yeah, there's no label on the can, sadly - Lord only knows where they import this stuff from

I think it's fairly "legit" though - I think it's just diluted apple concentrate, says no additives, no added sugar etc on it..

I drink water whenever I can, but I'm really at the mercy of whatever they put in the vending machine - I can't really handle the tap water here...

Might start filling up a 2l bottle of water at home and bringing it in...if I can be that organised...

johng_uk

Might start filling up a 2l bottle of water at home and bringing it in...if I can be that organised...

That's the way ahead mate - It's what I do. Also, drink a pint (of water!) before each meal. Keeps you hydrated and fills you up!

Idiophreak

johng_uk wrote: »

drink a pint (of water!) before each meal.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

G-G_4

Idiophreak.. why not fill up a 2ltr bottle to take to work, and then at the end of the day treat yourself to a can of the apple juice if you want one.. I bet after a while you ditch it..

I've had my usually pasta and eggs for lunch! :eek: it's pretty yummy

Not done any exercise today! Weather is appaling

johng_uk

G-G wrote: »

Idiophreak.. why not fill up a 2ltr bottle to take to work, and then at the end of the day treat yourself to a can of the apple juice if you want one.. I bet after a while you ditch it..

I've had my usually pasta and eggs for lunch! :eek: it's pretty yummy

Not done any exercise today! Weather is appaling

I've been having granola (cereal) for my lunch. Chop up 3 strawbs and 3 blackberris..Or strawbs and mango or any fruit really. It's lush. I mixed protein powder in todays...Chocolate protein powder. Tased lovely!

G-G_4

johng_uk wrote: »

I've been having granola (cereal) for my lunch. Chop up 3 strawbs and 3 blackberris..Or strawbs and mango or any fruit really. It's lush. I mixed protein powder in todays...Chocolate protein powder. Tased lovely!

Erm.. i'll have to take your word for that! Sounds horrendous! :laugh:

I made a smoothy earlier with strawberrys and a slim fast..

Is protein powder worth taking? Never tried it

G-G_4

I have been taking some Creatin tablets that I got by accident, was meant for a neighbour, but posty got packages mixed up in our post :T

johng_uk

G-G wrote: »

Erm.. i'll have to take your word for that! Sounds horrendous! :laugh:

I made a smoothy earlier with strawberrys and a slim fast..

Is protein powder worth taking? Never tried it

It is if you want to build muscle. It's not a 'miracle grower' but it is the building blocks of muscle. All you need to do is break down the muscle fibres first!

Glass_Half_Empty??

G-G do you work? I have noticed(not stalking ) that you spend all day most days "doing something" and can't help think how nice it must be to have that luxery :rolleyes:
Not having a dig by the way just interested for my nosey peace of mind You see I work as a lorry driver and install heavy machinery and average around 65 hours a week and that makes finding time and energy to work out very hard to do
I always catch up on your posts and see you have an interest with the Forces good on you I had a short stint in Grenadier Guards till MD'd. Good luck with that and one thing I notice is you saying you wont run yet till you're fitter but really running is the best way of boosting your fitness levels up. Especially as during training you will spend a lot of time running and walking everywhere, I think you should have more confidence in yourself and just go for it even if it is once a week to start It will get easier and the more you can run before you go the easier you will find training trust me! Fartlek training is especially good to start with before you build up to the 1.5 mile in under 1 mins(google it) Oh and one more thing, I have honestly never come across anyone that couldn't do one press-up and with the inevitable beastings that will come your way I suggest you keep on practising them as that is a favourite of the training staff when your troop make mistakes

johng_uk

Ohhh you don't wanna take them. They are for MALES. They contain a male growth hormone. Side affects = Chest hair + deep voice!