Well, smoking is the only thing you can do that guarantees weight loss, except for working out.
as far as diet, low carbs (LOW, not no carbs!). And lots of meat. Chicken, turkey, tuna is good...salmon...red meat every once in a while. If you can't live without red meat pick up some buffalo. Less fat than chicken and more protien than beef!
Workout is basically what works for you. I tend to do each muscle group for about a half hour. IE: Chest (bench presses, butterflys, pullovers,pushups)
Next night I'll do shoulders/back
Next night i'll do biceps/triceps
This is just what i'm doing right now to keep "in shape." Cardio is key to losing weight, I haven't had time to run in a long while. That's usually as far as I go in terms of leg workouts too. I'll squat occasionally.
Remember, more reps/lighter weights = toned (ripped)
Heavier weights/less reps = bulky
Originally posted by 2G Sport:
Here is my situation:
I quit smoking 03-08-2002 after 7 years, pack a day(I'm 23). I am still going strong and rarely think about it. After I quit it seems like my metabolism hit a brick wall. I'm 5'8 and went from 155 to 195 pounds 
, and people started to ask if I was gaining weight(I was fairly thin before I quit). For the first time I am generally unhappy with how I look.
Tennants of our apartment complex are given a full time membership to a nice fitness club that is not too far away. Up until now I didn't take advantage of it. Shame on me. 
Before I join I would like some advice for a beginner. Maybe a workout routine I could do to get started? I am a noob so a list of items I need(clothes, towels etc.) would be helpful as well. I am determined to make changes and get fit. Maybe even get "cut" like my wife's "dream lover" Vin Diesel? 
If I can quit smoking I can do anything! Feel free to post here or send a PM. Thanks.
