Working Out and Considering a Diet Plan

Well, my bike wheel won't be in for quite some time so I have to continue to work out to get into shape.

It's tough getting back into shape. I think the hardest thing is eating right. A few years ago I really cut out all the snacks, sugar sodas and a lot of sugar in general. I noticed a big weight loss back then using a protein diet or "Atikins" diet to lost a bunch of pounds. I've never returned to that weight when I first started the diet. I lost about 30 lbs. observing the "Atkins" plan. I've since gained most of the weight back on. Cutting out carbs is extremely hard to do. Eating protein type meals is tough too. There is not a lot of varity with the Diet. I have completely cut out sugar sodas from my diet. But I eat cookies and other goodies. So cutting back those sugar foods will definately help. I don't want to go back on to the Atkins Diet just because it is tough to follow, I know I could lose weight fast... but I'm not looking at shedding pounds instantly just gradually getting back down to weight like 150 or 140 even. I really haven't noticed a weight drop with all the extra work outs I've been doing but I've only been at a regualar excise program for about a week now. My progam consists of working my quads, using free weights for my calves, a hamstring curl and a bench press. I might mix it up a bit but it is what I really need. My calves really are in good shape I just want a little more defination. My quads and hamstrings will bennifit the most. I've noticed that in doing the hamstring curl my stomach tightens too, which is one area I could stand to lose few extra pounds. A good bench press is just what I need to work out my upper body. I'll consider a few bicept curls and tricep stretches to round everything out later on.

I really want my bike back because excersising for 1 hour vigorously was actually quite enjoyable. Maybe I'll try to find a cheap ten speed until my mountain bike is in working order. My wife offered her bike but it is pink and has a girl frame... no thanks! I just can't gain up enough courage to jog arround the block not that it is something to fear it's just I hate jogging and running it's too slow for me although I might consider a brisk walk now-and-again.