Tec and I did the black garden mission for the queens wrath event.....it is very very rough....  That is the hardest one though so it should all be a cake walk from there. Lol

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I don't do bench press or most isolated exercises.  I agree they are rubbish.  if you don't do multifunctional exercises then you are hurting yourself.  But when I have to add weights to do dips because I'm doing 20 plus, it is all what you want.  Like I said, body weight exercises are good to a point, but depending on your goal, they don't cover all of it.  Just like running alone doesn't  make a marathon runner.  I won't ever discount body weight exercises, but I also work out 5-7 times a week depending on my schedule.  So my goal and level is different then someone else's.  Where I can still benefit from body weight exercises for my legs, it isn't optimal for my arms, chest and back. 

If you do exercises right though, you do not hit the opposite muscle group (ie be/tris) to the same extent. I alternate between a tri/bi  and  chest/back workout and a tri/chest, bi/back depending on where I am and how long I have been doing a set workout.  I try not to do the exact same workouts each week.  I also try to do some fast burn workouts and some longer burns as well. 

I know not everyone will agree with what I do, but I know what works for me.  That is a key to keeping it fun and entertaining to you.

For body weight exercises, I do some simple things like various push-ups and even have chicks jump on my back....do I get as much out of as I do the gym....nope.  That is just me and my workout though.  Like I mentioned before, it is where you are at and where you want to be.  I don't discredit any exercise's as long as they are done properly and they work for whoever is using them.

I enjoy going to the gym and it is one of my releases.  I only encourage people to do what they enjoy to create a more fit lifestyle for them.  Once I am done being drunk off my ass on the trip, I can get a lot more into it, but I am more concerned with tasty beverages and Oktoberfest right now... =p

Another good recipe is to marinate a portabella mushroom in some balsamic vinaigrette for about an hour, then grill it.  Great meat substitute or, added as a side dish to some protein.  I also use it to top salads as it takes the place of adding dressing and taste delicious.

my workout, I have decreased my waist by 1 1/2 in and increased my arms by as much.  My chest/back grows quickly, so I haven't paid much attention to it, and try to limit is a little..  Again, it all depends on what you are going for and I haven't been super strict by any means.  After this trip, I plan to go balls out for the next three months though. I want 18+ arms again with no fat on them at all.  it changes how people looks and treat you, and I hate to say that, but I have seen it first hand.  but no matter what, I think I have done amazing this year with calf muscle tears and all.  Good Luck you to reaching your goals as well.

Hey T-bone,

I have a nice turkey chili recipe that I use because although it does take about 45 mins(not constantly at the stove) to cook with prep and simmering, it makes enough to use for about a week if you keep the portions right(1 cup).  I have changed mine from the original recipe I found in the men's health abs diet book.  but if you want it, it is great for protein and fiber intake.  Once you make it, you have lunch or dinner made in 2 minutes from reheating.  The spices add a nice metabolism booster as well.

I have a convection toaster oven living in Korea.  I use it a lot to make baked chicken with a little BBQ sauce, tilapia with some red pepper, and some lemon salmon steaks.  Both the chicken and tilapia are pretty cheap if you get the family packs.   And you can cook the chicken from frozen, take it out, season it however you like, wrap in foil, come back when it is finished.  It is all really easy, place food in it, turn on timer and set heat.  Come back and it is finished.  I usually pair this with some of the single serving microwavable steamed vegitables.  This is also can be made a bit cheaper by getting freezer storage bags, big bags of frozen veggies, and place a serving in the freezer bag heat for about 4-5 minutes depending on the microwave and veggies. 

Since being here, I wanted to get into shape more.  I have cut down fat and managed to gain more muscle.  I have dropped 10 pounds, but gained muscle which is what I am still going for. 

After I finish this eurpoean vacation I am on and stop drinking all the delicious Belgim beer and eating all the horrible german, Belgium, and English food, I will be back to a strict diet that has been easy to maintain by just finding the healthy foods I like.  Let me know and I can toss you recipes that I have found.  I also know a bit about body weight exercises that don't require any gym time.  I prefer the gym, but I also have to be fit for my job. 

Something else to challenge yourself is to find some of the 30 day pushup, squats, abs routines to try.  They seem easy the first few times, but around day 15 they start getting pretty killer.  Most of them can be completed in about 10 minutes and add to anything else you are doing.

Posting about your progress is good also, helps keep you accountable for your routine.  Keep up the great work.

I will spend a few days in the UK, then head to Belgium for some beer tasting, then off to Germany for about a week.  I wanted to make it to France, but I don't know if I will have time.

Did I mention that being off FA time by 13 hours sucks.... stupid work getting in the way of fun.