# Back in the game! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 10, 2006, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707 "2006-10-10T16:44:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/41 "2006-10-11T07:30:02Z")
> [@BikerFry](#): > > So how do you guys get yourself motivated to get back into it? I’ve tried a bunch of times to just mentally “deciding” to start going regularly. I always fizzle, and I’m sure we all know the definition of insanity… > > So what do you guys DO to get and keep yourselves going? :word: ---
**Author:** ![JoesTypeS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joestypes/32/7190_2.png) [@JoesTypeS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoesTypeS)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/42 "2006-10-11T07:33:43Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > PS. still bench 285 x 17 reps after 135 x 20 warmup I got $100 and a jet blue 2 way ticket says you can’t lay down, put up 135 20 times…get up…get back down and do 285 17 times. Full reps ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/43 "2006-10-11T07:41:04Z")
i just checked myself last week. 165 and a disappointing 17% bf. atleast it helped motivate me and get me back on the ball. gonna try to get that % down a few points by the new year ---
**Author:** ![DrDoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DrDoS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrDoS)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/44 "2006-10-11T07:43:41Z")
yea i deffeinetly need to lose some weight. ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/45 "2006-10-11T07:44:58Z")
Tell me about it. I can go through about $200 in groceries in less than a week. And that’s real food, i.e. cooking meals. I know what thats like, it seems like I am hungry all the time when I am working out alot. ---
**Author:** ![badazzss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@badazzss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/badazzss)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/46 "2006-10-11T07:53:46Z")
that is a beast bench man… 285 x 17… much better than when u see someone bragging about 250 x 5 or 6. lol > [@Daddie](#): > > Down 6 lbs - 2 weeks, not all water weight - .9 % down body fat > > Winter = less driving around aimlessly unless there is snow on the ground… > > Winter = more gym time > > Howie : 244lbs (with a break from my diet this weekend ☹ ) now. > > let’s see what you fuckers got. Let’s go go lose some weight bitches. > > PS. still bench 285 x 17 reps after 135 x 20 warmup > > YEEE HA, I’m hyped up to go to the gym! ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/47 "2006-10-11T08:02:25Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > all i’m gonna say about my specs > > is i weigh less then your girl > > and i’m not sayin your girl is fat, either. This is the truth. this kid is TINY, and he can eat whatever the fuck he wants. metabolism like woah. As for me, I was 220 at the start of summer, with some excess baggage. Got into mountain biking, and eating healthier, and got down to 210, and much leaner looking. I am 6’0" with fairly broad shoulders. I still want to lean up more though. Once I have a sleek stomach I’ll be happy, and with winter coming, that’ll likely happen. My activity level quadruples during the winter. ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/48 "2006-10-11T08:22:30Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > PS. still bench 285 x 17 reps after 135 x 20 warmup do you ever max? 285 for 17 should put you near a **_500lb_** bench :jawdrop: my question is 17 reps why? ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/49 "2006-10-11T08:39:04Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Tell me about it. I can go through about $200 in groceries in less than a week. And that’s real food, i.e. cooking meals. > > I know what thats like, it seems like I am hungry all the time when I am working out alot. i’ve noticed that when i eat healty it costs me a whole lot more than being fat and eating like shit. ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/50 "2006-10-11T08:41:26Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > i’ve noticed that when i eat healty it costs me a whole lot more than being fat and eating like shit. sad but true. thats why the USA is full of a bunch of fatties. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/51 "2006-10-11T09:08:07Z")
> [@JoesTypeS](#): > > I got $100 and a jet blue 2 way ticket says you can’t lay down, put up 135 20 times…get up…get back down and do 285 17 times. Full reps 10 x 135 warmup. wait a minute. 5 x 135 negative. wait a minute 5 x 135 reg. wait a couple minutes. 285 x 17 (may have needed a “balance spot” on the last one) EDIT : btw, this was in the beginning of a workout, I have yet to do anything but stretch. PS : I’m still 245ish - it’s not that hard for me to bench 30lbs over my weight… lol PPS : Save your money, I’ll be back up in a month. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/52 "2006-10-11T09:15:14Z")
> [@j\_espo1](#): > > do you ever max? 285 for 17 should put you near a **_500lb_** bench :jawdrop: > my question is 17 reps why? Meh, I don’t max bench, no real use in getting 1 rep in… I don’t need to mass up really, I need to tone and cut, reps = that. I switched it up a long while ago - lots and lots of reps… Try doing 55lbs x 100 bench. And maybe meathead can lift big once, but if you can do 100 of even the bar (45lbs) in one sitting, that’s more impressive that throwing a 300 lb bar up. I maxxed out a long while ago - i think a have a phone pic… I think i did 345lbs x 2. I have not tried since… but I feel as if i probably won’t be able to lift too much more than that. I’m focusing mainly on losing weight, so again the high reps thing is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/53 "2006-10-11T09:34:37Z")
^^ gotcha. im hitting chest today, im gonna go heavy and low reps and then at the end of my workout, im gonna try to see if i can do the bar for 100. i imagine that the burn must be INSANE. ---
**Author:** ![JoesTypeS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joestypes/32/7190_2.png) [@JoesTypeS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoesTypeS)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/54 "2006-10-11T09:38:02Z")
Ok whatever, next time you’re here $100 says you’re not pushing up 285 17 times in a row ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/55 "2006-10-11T10:13:54Z")
> [@JoesTypeS](#): > > Ok whatever, next time you’re here $100 says you’re not pushing up 285 17 times in a row Actually, you’re right - I can’t bench quite yet (car accident a little bit ago), my thumb is f’ed up. > [@j\_espo1](#): > > ^^ gotcha. im hitting chest today, im gonna go heavy and low reps and then at the end of my workout, im gonna try to see if i can do the bar for 100. i imagine that the burn must be INSANE. I’m just warning you, you’re going to feel like a pansy the first couple times you do it… because most people see you and don’t stay around to watch you do 100 lol ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/56 "2006-10-11T10:36:39Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > Meh, I don’t max bench, no real use in getting 1 rep in… I don’t need to mass up really, I need to tone and cut, reps = that. I switched it up a long while ago - lots and lots of reps… > > . You know the ideal amount is 10-12 reps for toning,Otherwise your not using all your potential. Guys if your going to try to build muscle to then eating is just as important. You should consume about 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of your weight I didnt really bench all summer because my job owns me and is kind of physical. My max was 215 and i didnt work out for a while and put that up 2 weeks ago(i weight 150) ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/57 "2006-10-11T10:37:31Z")
> [@j\_espo1](#): > > ^^ gotcha. im hitting chest today, im gonna go heavy and low reps and then at the end of my workout, im gonna try to see if i can do the bar for 100. i imagine that the burn must be INSANE. I tried it.Your arms feel like jelly and you wont make it to 56 but good luck ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/58 "2006-10-11T10:38:42Z")
My goal is to stay the same weight but loose a couple pant sizes, saying 6’ 160 finally sounds healthy ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/59 "2006-10-11T10:41:55Z")
:word: I want to stay at the same weight, but trade fat for muscle. I want to be able to see my abs without “proper lighting.” :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2006, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707/60 "2006-10-11T13:31:43Z")
> [@badazzss](#): > > that is a beast bench man… 285 x 17… much better than when u see someone bragging about 250 x 5 or 6. lol That’s all relative to the size and weight of the person doing the bragging. Someone half say Howie’s size, doing 250x5 or 6 is pretty damn good. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-the-game/18707.md?page=4)