I LIKE BEER

The people I have with this health bit I'm going for, is that I like to have a beer or two, or six. Now, I haven't found a workout plan that says, "Congratulations on your workout, have a beer." Do those type of workout plans even exist? I am going to have to make up my own workout plan and diet I guess. The struggle is real.

Moving on, it has now been a full six weeks of working out, and I have gained weight. My wife tells me first you gain muscle, then you start to lose weight. Well, I have added five pounds leaving me currently at 207. The exact opposite direction intended. I will keep pressing on, and see how it turns out. Although I am not the ideal candidate for dieting and exercise, I am determined at least to be healthy. I have no ambition of being big. I just want to be healthy.

Good workout schedule?

       The first thing I have been trying to figure out is a good workout schedule. Being a noob, I have been so sore some days it makes working out different things tough. The last leg day left me sore for 6 days. Mind you, it was the first one in forever, and I shredded them. It leaves me to wonder what a good, logical order would be. I am looking at a 5 day schedule. I want the weekends off with my kiddos. But I don't mind working out for 5 days straight. So if anyone has some suggestions throw them my way. I'm open to anything.

       That being said, the journey to the gym has been difficult. When you walk in and you feel immediately judged. Not much bothers me so I press on with my agenda. However, it is obvious that the gym rats judge an outsider who doesn't look like them. Shame on you all. You should be giving encouragement, or even tips to help someone you know is new to the scene out. Give them pointers so they don't injure themselves. Don't judge them because they are doing curls with a 25lb weight instead of a 50 like experienced lifters.

       Today was a shoulder day for me. I am not sure what all of these exercises are called but I'm going to give it a shot. I started this way:

1. 4 sets of 8 bent over rows with 55lb dumbell

2. 4 sets of a standing type row with a curl bar at 70 + whatever that bar weighs. (pulling the bar from fully extended arms to up around my clavicle)

3. 4 sets of 8 seated rows on the machine with 120.

4. 4 sets of 8 with the lat pull down (I think that's right) at 100.

       That is a new guy's shoulder workout. Any tips or suggestions?

Beginning of Average Joe's Fitness Adventure

 

Here begins the journey of an average Joe trying to whip his butt into shape. So far I have been going to the gym religiously for about two months and not much has happened. Actually, I gained weight. Went from 202 to 207. Now for the low down on my physical stature. I am 6 feet tall, and have a medium build. This page is designed for all the average Joe's out there, or anyone for that matter, to follow this journey that I have begun, and share some of their own stories if they want. Give tips, share your photos, and lets figure out how to make even an average Joe show progress at the gym. Fitness is new to me, but as I have hit the big 30 last year the time has come to get rid of years of damage done to my body by eating junk and partying.

This blog is for anyone who has a story to tell. Give motivation to others. If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all.