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Message: [QUOTE="bbbom, post: 33817, member: 16301"] You guys are serious about this stuff!! But, for Bruce and racerx, from what I read, they aren't trying to get into powerlifing or bodybuilding. Sounds like they just want to build some muscle & drop some weight ( well add weight for racerx) and basically get into better shape for riding. From my experience (not nearly as extensive as any of the experts here) eating HEALTHY with some vitamin supplements and getting some type of regular exercise including aerobic & strength training is all that most people need, well that and a hell of a lot of determination. I grew up as an athlete (BB, VB & Track 400 m [img]http://dirtrider-forum.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif[/img])through high school, Division 1 College volleyball & a few years playing probeach volleyball then, after marriage, kids, work, stress... got out of shape - 20 lbs over what I wanted to weigh (over 15% bodyfat [img]http://dirtrider-forum.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif[/img]). It has taken me the last two years of serious work to get back into what I consider good shape i.e. I can ride my bike & keep up with the guys & most importantly SEE my muscles. It ain't easy but a simple tip, find what works for you and DO IT. There are tons of good solid workout programs out there, on the net, in magazines, in the other thread...the key is finding one you LIKE and sticking with it. The perfect mix of lifting & running will work for some but if you hate running or lifting, it won't work for you so do something else. Same with the food. Everybody is different but, there are all kinds of diet programs to build, lose..... Try one, if it doesn't work try a different one. I have seen people lose 30, 40 lbs on Weight Watchers and some of the other group type things, myself, I prefer to just go it alone & eat healthy foods with the occasional overindulgence of beer. If I eat too much I just double up on workouts with my limited time. Make the time to do it - if a single mom of two (sometimes 4 + one big baby) that lives on a mountain (i.e. lots of maintenance) & works 50 hours a week can do it ANYBODY can. Keep in mind, this isn't supposed to be a quick fix, you did not get overweight or outashape overnight. Working out is a lifelong commitment if you want to maintain you physical strength. Okay, you guys can make fun of me now!![img]http://dirtrider-forum.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif[/img]<p align=right>01-13-2000 :Edited [/QUOTE]

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