lee Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) I'm almost 40 now. I was up north visiting my friend who I hadn't seen in a long time. She said something like, "Oh, cute, you have a belly now." I looked down, and I did have a small belly. I don't even drink booze and I had what looked to me like a beer belly. Well, not really, but picture a skinny guy with a little belly going on. So that kind of stuck in my head when I came back home to Los Angeles. I didn't do anything about it for about a year. Then one day I was getting ready to go swimming at the gym and I started staring at my belly. It puzzled me since I had always been pretty skinny. So I did some research and found out that as we get older our metabolism slows down. I had definitely gained some weight, and for some reason the first place those extra pounds went was right in my stomach. I read some things online, went to the bookstore and got a book called "Men's Health: Amazing Abs." I stopped eating heavy foods at late night including pasta, rice, beans, bread, and potatoes. I've also changed my diet a little by avoiding vegan junk foods like any kind of microwaveable foods, and I'm trying to eat more raw foods. If I eat late at night, I get up in the morning and burn the calories by jumping rope.An interesting article I read said that doing leg raises while lying flat on your back or hanging down from a bar (hanging leg raise) are much more effective than sit ups. I also have to do lower back exercises so all the heavy pressure won't just be on the front of my stomach. I finally have a few small lines on my abs... Workout wise - I've been doing a lot of Power Yoga, jogging (4 times a week. 20 minutes: 2 miles), and swimming. http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/myspaceblogjangbefore_1_-144x225.jpgBefore http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/myspaceblogjangbefore02_1_-163x225.jpgAfter - June 2007 http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/myspaceblogjangbefore03_1_-173x225.jpgDEC 2007 or JAN 2008 http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/jangsixpackapril92008_1_-165x225.jpgApril 09 2008 I'll post another ab pic here in late August Edited July 23, 2008 by lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medman Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 "Mr. Lee's abs"? Looks more like "Bruce Lee's abs" now! Good work! What core routine have you been doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuc Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dude, fantastic abs! I don't know how you did it but damn you did it well! You're almost 40???? I would never believe it by looking at your photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 "Mr. Lee's abs"? Looks more like "Bruce Lee's abs" now! Good work! What core routine have you been doing?Bruce Lee? Why didn't I think about that? I should of took bunch of martial art classes when I was like 18.By now I would of been a black belt LOL :boxer Routine would be -Good diet, Power Yoga + jogging ( 4 times a week. 20 minute jog) and swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dude, fantastic abs! I don't know how you did it but damn you did it well! You're almost 40???? I would never believe it by looking at your photos! Thanks... I'm 39 and I'll turn 40 next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medman Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dude, fantastic abs! I don't know how you did it but damn you did it well! You're almost 40???? I would never believe it by looking at your photos! Thanks... I'm 39 and I'll turn 40 next year WOW. Really? I would never have guessed. Keep it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xphilx Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 awesome work! you made a good progress concerning your chest, too. i'm sorry if i missed your introduction but for how long have you been vegan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 awesome work! you made a good progress concerning your chest, too. i'm sorry if i missed your introduction but for how long have you been vegan? Introduction:My name is J.Lee and I live in Los Angeles.I have 3 jobs:I'm a certified Lifeguard through American Red Cross, Healthy Life Style Coach at YMCA and work as a video camera man at different Dance Clubs. I've been a vegetarian since late 1985. Vegan off and on since the late 80's.I dont eat eggs or drink milk but I have weakness in honey..And accidentally ate whey few times in mid 90's. So I would say strict vegan since 1996.But during those years ate honey few times.If that makes any sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xphilx Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 really cool, even though you had your weak moments. i love to see long time vegans, we have a lot of people here who go vegan and drop out after a few month or even weeks. it was kind of a trend here so it's always awesome to hear about people who take it serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilary wright Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 really nice abs . . . and physique as well! Getting cut as we age is hard, so great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 cool dude. i hope i can be as fit as you when i'm 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Nice work! Awesome progress and awesome results! Hope to catch up with you next time I travel to your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantLove Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 JANG! is resist and exist still around?! i used to go to crust shows at your old pad. lookin swole bro! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Amazing work you've done with your abs! 40?! I wish I look like that when I get to 40! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Looking great man, good inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzen Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hey man would you mind sharing an example of what you consider a good diet, I am kinda struggling here to get where you are at.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hey man would you mind sharing an example of what you consider a good diet, I am kinda struggling here to get where you are at.ThanksI dont eat like this everyday but here is a sample: Breakfast -Organic Oatmeal ( one small bowl ) or Organic cereal with soymilk1 banana 1/2 Cantaloupe cutOrange Juice mix with spirulina powder Snack -Peanut butter and Jelly sandwhich (wheat bread) or Raw Nuts : (trail mix or almonds ) Lunch -A bowl of small organic salad ( spinach, carrots, broccoli, red bell peppers)Spaghetti with vegan meatballs or sometimes instead of pasta I would just eat a burrito (brown rice and beans). snack-1 organic Apple or 1 avocado Dinner-Brown rice with tofu, kale and garlic (I use olive oil and make sure I dont stir fry it too much)orBrown rice w/ seitan, greens and garlic (I use olive oil and make sure I dont stir fry it too much) Sometimes I eat late snack... When I am out all the time or traveling.I would always carry snacks in my bag like: bananas, nuts, seeds, dry fruits, cliff bar, apples, etc.. and ofcourse bottle water. Drink a lot of water I hope this helps but I dont know - I dont eat like this everyday. Buy things in bulk. Shop at farmers market.I dont shop at Wholefoods - they are so expensive. I shop at Trader joes. Theirs on organic food co-op you can join in L.A. - it's cheap. If you want their contact email me.Mix things up and eat heavy food like pastas in the afternoon.I know we cant always eat healthy or stick with organic foods cos we are always out.But best thing is make big quanity of food and put them in the refrigerator so you can take some left over to work tomorrow . PS - When I have extra cash my refrigerator is packed with blueberries and acai drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 JANG! is resist and exist still around?! i used to go to crust shows at your old pad. lookin swole bro! hahaHey how are you buddy. I dont have time for that anymore. Good to see you in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzen Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 thanks very much man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekromantikMC Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 off topic, but is that an anti-sect tattoo??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/myspaceblogjangbefore_1_-144x225.jpgBefore http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/myspaceblogjangbefore02_1_-163x225.jpgAfter - June 2007 http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/myspaceblogjangbefore03_1_-173x225.jpgDEC 2007 or JAN 2008 http://diyzine.com/sitebuilder/images/jangsixpackapril92008_1_-165x225.jpgApril 09 2008 Ok This is about it. I dont think I can pop out my six pack and make it any bigger... Photo taken at September 2008 http://a931.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_d9ccbf2141a79f8eeab07e34c38de93a.jpgI'm gonna try one more time and post another photo here on late October,,, Edited September 20, 2008 by lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 off topic, but is that an anti-sect tattoo???yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Shredded! Awesome abs man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I concur! You look fabulous...nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDontEatBirds Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 i don't see how you could have yet another after pic! wow. awesome abs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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