The Gun Show

[0800BIGGUNS]

Hi guys and gals,

After reading through all the threads and all the supportive comments and constructive feedback, I thought I would join the party and get the ball rolling by introducing myself then setting some goals publicly.

I've been some what of a "Weight Trainer" since I was 18 now I'm a respectable 32 years old. Training mainly for sports and the beach :? In saying that… I haven't lifted any sort of weights for 5 years after breaking my leg. 3 years ago having not being able to run or walk properly I had my plate and screws removed, focused on cutting my 135kgs frame to a now 105kgs at 6'2, BF% 21.3 and BMI (not sure if important) 31.4.

I'm wanting to cut BF% to between 15-18%, get riiped and increase my strength. Hope its realistic because my nutrition is non-existent but I'm trying to make smart choices and always learning by reading advice in forums.

My week training is made up of cardio ONLY 5 x 6km run (Mon - Fri), boxing 1/2 x 1.5 hr, kick boxing 1/2 x 1.5 hr and BJJ 2 x 1.5. Not competing yet but soon. I also use the Bas Rutten MMA tape 10 x 3 min rounds with 10 chin ups between rounds. Chin ups and push ups are about as close as I get to any sort of weight training now days.

I'm interested in power lifting, and Olympic lifts to develop my strength. Anyone now a good place to purchase an olympic bar??? So here I am committed to make some improvements to my life and ready to learn. Pictures will come tomorrow just waiting for courage to knock :oops:

I'm looking forward to hear any comments and share my experience

[0800BIGGUNS]

Hey again guys,

Just took some photos this morning not the best and I should change the title to The No Guns Show as my arms are more like small pistols you hide in my sock.

Enjoy the photos, have a laugh and please comment to help achieve my goals :shock:

[Pseudonym]

Hi Bigguns. For someone who hasn't trained for 5 years, you don't look too bad at all!

It's perfectly realistic to want to reach 15-18% BF - or even lower, if you put your mind to it. (If "ripped" is what you're after, you'll probably need to be below 12%.)

Obviously if you've just lost 30kg, you're on the right track. You're already doing a lot of cardio, so what does your diet look like?

[0800BIGGUNS]

Hey man,

Thanks for your comments. I don’t think I have ever been lower than 15% BF but I'm up for the challenge to hit 12%. I know the diet is my down fall at the moment and I would really like to educate myself more on nutrition.

Over the last couple of months my Mon - Fri daily diet would look like:

Breakfast: Cup of cereal and piece of fruit

Morning tea: Banana, apple or Orange (any fruit's for the season)

Lunch: Chicken Filled roll

Dinner: Standard home cooked meal Consist of Rice, potato, pasta - lettuce salad - red meat, or chicken

Afternoon: Tea, home baking eg. cup cake, cake, brownies etc

The weekend has a lot of missed meals and takeaways :naughty:

Thanks for taking an interest Pseudonym, I know you are a person in the know and can help

[GreekAdonis]

You got your tickets?

[bang_bang]

Hey man,

Thanks for your comments. I don’t think I have ever been lower than 15% BF but I'm up for the challenge to hit 12%. I know the diet is my down fall at the moment and I would really like to educate myself more on nutrition.

Over the last couple of months my Mon - Fri daily diet would look like:

Breakfast: Cup of cereal and piece of fruit

Morning tea: Banana, apple or Orange (any fruit's for the season)

Lunch: Chicken Filled roll

Dinner: Standard home cooked meal Consist of Rice, potato, pasta - lettuce salad - red meat, or chicken

Afternoon: Tea, home baking eg. cup cake, cake, brownies etc

The weekend has a lot of missed meals and takeaways :naughty:

Thanks for taking an interest Pseudonym, I know you are a person in the know and can help

Diet doesn't look too bad :nod:

all I'd suggest is more protein. A protein shake with breakfast and a can of tuna or a few boiled eggs with morning/afternoon tea

for example. A good guide to start off with is aim to eat 1 gram of protein per pound you weigh. Good luck!

[0800BIGGUNS]

LOL mate nice pic (is it yours) but does ticket # 474005 get you the best sit in the house :pfft:

[severe]

trademe has a ton of exercise equipment.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/exercise-equipment-weights/weights/barbells-plates/auction-438772197.htm

Not sure if it the quality you want, but if you browse at the right times, you can catch sweet deals from guys selling stuff to keep the wife happy.

[Dinahlady]

Mirin calves.