Getting into shape/losing weight

[ashbeeigh]

Ok so you caught me with my hand in the cookie jar...:lol I skimmed it...just get tired of seeing all the advice from people who I suspect are fat couch potatoes or those that hit the gym once a month and are now experts. I suspect most of the folks posting here fall into that category.

I will say this...if you're close to your goal and need that extra push try taking:

L-Carnitine and if you mix it with a Ubiquinone ( the active form of COq10) you should burn much faster...

L-Carnitine in a nut shell pushes fat into the mitochondria (enhances fat metabolism) were it's burned off at a faster rate. Ubiquinone accelerates it even further. I've found that it's helped me tremendously. Results may vary depending on your body...

an ex girl friend sent me this link some time ago:

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/ans/psychology/health_psychology/l-carni.htm

:lol It's okay. This is actually an okay thread. There's lots of good stuff in it. Thanks for the advice on supplements. I know a lot of people swear by them, but I hesitate to even try them. With a history of seizure you can never tell what might just mix wrong causing massive trouble. I don't even drink red bull.

And what happened to your James O'Keefe avatar? I died laughing every time I saw that.

[Ron Popeil]

A grand mal seizure with full tonic-clonic activity will actually burn a lot of calories.

[Ron Popeil]

Bitch do I look that big?

Can't tell from just the facial pic, but you're suspiciously working the angles in it

[Koolaid_Man]

:lol It's okay. This is actually an okay thread. There's lots of good stuff in it. Thanks for the advice on supplements. I know a lot of people swear by them, but I hesitate to even try them. With a history of seizure you can never tell what might just mix wrong causing massive trouble. I don't even drink red bull.

And what happened to your James O'Keefe avatar? I died laughing every time I saw that.


:lol I tell you what...I'll bring him back for you Ash....it is quite comical

I understand your reservation so why don't you take the information to your doctor...It might help. Most doctors though don't talk a great deal about Naturopathy remedies but I live by them...Doctors are taught medicine not cure. They will talk about cures through diet though...My diet is pretty strict...for example my typical breakfast consists of:

12 ounce - 50 gram protein shake
16 ounce - Organic Kale , Spinach, Parsely, Carrot, Strawberry smoothie. Mixed with Kefir...

I juice the carrots and then blend everything together...

[ashbeeigh]

:lol I tell you what...I'll bring him back for you Ash....it is quite comical

I understand your reservation so why don't you take the information to your doctor...It might help. Most doctors though don't talk a great deal about Naturopathy remedies but I live by them...Doctors are taught medicine not cure. They will talk about cures through diet though...My diet is pretty strict...for example my typical breakfast consists of:

12 ounce - 50 gram protein shake
16 ounce - Organic Kale , Spinach, Parsely, Carrot, Strawberry smoothie. Mixed with Kefir...

I juice the carrots and then blend everything together...

Helll yesss. God I hate that guy with a passion. He's top 10 guys I'd like to kick in the nuts.

I try to keep my diet pretty regular. Organic cereal, sugar free or natural snacks, fish, chicken, turkey. I get bored so easily. Things are working well for me now, no need to add those extra supplements. Maybe some day...but not now.

[Koolaid_Man]

Helll yesss. God I hate that guy with a passion. He's top 10 guys I'd like to kick in the nuts.

I try to keep my diet pretty regular. Organic cereal, sugar free or natural snacks, fish, chicken, turkey. I get bored so easily. Things are working well for me now, no need to add those extra supplements. Maybe some day...but not now.

ouuch...in the nuts....you're mean...:lol

Since you bore easily try adding this to your diet:

http://www.quinoa.net/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa


I've almost replaced this with Oatmeal in my diet and it's very versatile the applications are many and varied.

[ashbeeigh]

ouuch...in the nuts....you're mean...:lol

Since you bore easily try adding this to your diet:

http://www.quinoa.net/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa


I've almost replaced this with Oatmeal in my diet and it's very versatile the applications are many and varied.

No, really. I would. He caused me to lose my job.

Yes, I adore that stuff! There is this one frozen all made up bag of Quinoa with raisins in it at HEB. I could live off of that stuff.

[florige]

Anyone who says a good pair of running shoes don't matter doesn't know what they are talking about. I ran for 35 minutes at about a 8:09 pace on a 2.0 sometimes 3.0 incline. And while I was drenched in sweat afterwards my legs actually felt great!! These Adidas are so light I can barely tell I have them on. They like bend to conture with your foot. I might buy another pair of these just to have a pair as a backup. I also bought them a size to big which also seems to help. Since I have bought them my time has improved by almost 2 minutes WITH incline. If you are serious about running just bite the bullet and spend some dough on a good pair. Take it from a guy who had been going the $40 route for some time. :rolleyes

[florige]

Ab work/crunches do nothing for getting rid of a gut; that's all nutrition - getting body fat down.

If you already have low BF, weighted ab work will give you deeper grooves between abdominal muscles where as high high rep body/low weight resistance gives you that overall tone look.



Leg raises works wonders for me. Situps are good, but they kill my lower back which in effect kills my distance running.

[leemajors]

Leg raises works wonders for me. Situps are good, but they kill my lower back which in effect kills my distance running.

Try crunches on an exercise ball.

[florige]

Try crunches on an exercise ball.



I will!

[Koolaid_Man]

No, really. I would. He caused me to lose my job.

Yes, I adore that stuff! There is this one frozen all made up bag of Quinoa with raisins in it at HEB. I could live off of that stuff.


You worked for Acorn? If so they should have spoken up and defended themselves before Congress...How do you let a race pimp convince paint with such a broad brush and convince a whole group of congressmen to beleive his edited version of things without at least challenging it or firing the offenders.

Shame on Acorns leadership

[ashbeeigh]

You worked for Acorn? If so they should have spoken up and defended themselves before Congress...How do you let a race pimp convince paint with such a broad brush and convince a whole group of congressmen to beleive his edited version of things without at least challenging it or firing the offenders.

Shame on Acorns leadership

They fought hard. It was a long battle. Things were getting kinda shaky anyway...some states were more labor oriented (whatever that NY party was...Free something or another) while others were more geared towards the social service/advocacy side of things (at least Texas was). Shit really hit the fan with Wade left. He was so radically left that even my bleeding liberal heart had trouble dealing with him. Bertha wasn't that great either. She just whined and cried about Bill O'Reilly. Had they tried to organize to save themselves in the way they organized to help the universal healthcare thing, they might still be around. But, they couldn't get their shit together. It was for the better anyway. And i got a shit ton of experience working for them. I mean, oh my god. They had the mayor of Detroit speak at their last national convention. It really shows how moral and ethical the leadership (I mean nationally - in New Orleans) really were. ACORN is still alive and kicking, just individually as state chapters. Texas has Texas Organizing Project and California has Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment. All the same people.

Anyway...not to derail the thread. I ran 4 miles in 44 minutes today.

[Koolaid_Man]

They fought hard. It was a long battle. Things were getting kinda shaky anyway...some states were more labor oriented (whatever that NY party was...Free something or another) while others were more geared towards the social service/advocacy side of things (at least Texas was). Shit really hit the fan with Wade left. He was so radically left that even my bleeding liberal heart had trouble dealing with him. Bertha wasn't that great either. She just whined and cried about Bill O'Reilly. Had they tried to organize to save themselves in the way they organized to help the universal healthcare thing, they might still be around. But, they couldn't get their shit together. It was for the better anyway. And i got a shit ton of experience working for them. I mean, oh my god. They had the mayor of Detroit speak at their last national convention. It really shows how moral and ethical the leadership (I mean nationally - in New Orleans) really were. ACORN is still alive and kicking, just individually as state chapters. Texas has Texas Organizing Project and California has Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment. All the same people.

Anyway...not to derail the thread. I ran 4 miles in 44 minutes today.


Well they should've listen to Rachal Maddow who used her show in a fact based oriented way to expose the likes of O-Keefe and Fox News. I hope your work with Acorn can help pull off a 2012 victory.. God help us all if a Republican somehow gets back in office...As bad as this cliche may sound imagine the alternative if Obama is not re-elected.

Nice run...I did no working out this weekend except got choked out in a fun-filled and daring night...:lol

[lefty]

Holy shit 6 weeks in and I'm having amazing results

Even my dick is bigger

lol niggas

[IronMexican]

Down to the 150's. And 10 whole waist sizes.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Holy shit 6 weeks in and I'm having amazing results

Even my dick is bigger

lol niggas

pics or gtfo

[lefty]

Setback setback this week

didnt go to the gym and ate junk




:pctoss

[IronMexican]

About to start my bulk tbh. I weight 153 now, so I feel that's low enough.


Think I'm most excited to see my lifts explode.

[Trainwreck2100]

About to start my bulk tbh. I weight 153 now, so I feel that's low enough.


Think I'm most excited to see my lifts explode.

bulking at not 10% body fat, nigga you just want to eat

[IronMexican]

bulking at not 10% body fat, nigga you just want to eat

I feel like it would take me foreva to get to 10% BF. I sort of feel like waiting to lose another 10 pounds, but I dunno yet. I really just want to get stronger. It wasn't my goal at first, but it's like an addiction and you want to set a new PR for all lifts.

[Trainwreck2100]

I feel like it would take me foreva to get to 10% BF. I sort of feel like waiting to lose another 10 pounds, but I dunno yet. I really just want to get stronger. It wasn't my goal at first, but it's like an addiction and you want to set a new PR for all lifts.

it will take forever to get to 10% the body clings to those last few pounds

[florige]

I feel like it would take me foreva to get to 10% BF. I sort of feel like waiting to lose another 10 pounds, but I dunno yet. I really just want to get stronger. It wasn't my goal at first, but it's like an addiction and you want to set a new PR for all lifts.




What do you bench now?

[Monostradamus]

it will take forever to get to 10% the body clings to those last few pounds

It's like an ovulating woman with chocolate!

rimshot!

oShTJ90fC34

[Jose Canseco]

It had been years since I regularly worked out, and a few months ago I decided I wanted to get in just a little better shape. I was definitely overweight but not too badly. I'm not a member at a gym and except for occasional basketball, I don't have any really regular exercise. But I lost 15 pounds in 5 weeks doing just a few things.

First, I stopped drinking soda pop, almost completely. A rare half a glass when I eat pizza because I like a coke with pizza. But other than that and coffee in the morning, I drink water almost exclusively. Then I started to portion my meals better, specifically dinner. I don't eat until I'm full anymore. I eat 1 or 2 tapas sized plates for dinner, not more. I even allow myself a snack later in the evening because I didn't gorge at dinner.

And lastly, I just started doing really easy exercises before I went to bed. 50 push ups, 50 sit ups, 50 jumping jacks. Did that about 6 days a week. Lost 15 pounds in 5 weeks doing those things, and might have been closer to 20 pounds. Some of it was just shedding off some water weight. But, it's been several months since and I've kept that weight to about the same since. Now I don't do those exercises every day, more like 3-4 times a week and upped the reps to 75-100. But I feel better about my health.

I'm sure it's different for different people and especially between men and women. But unless you're trying to get in supermodel shape or trying to get completely ripped for something, I suggest just doing a few little things, making a few changes to your diet and you can get a very good start just making those little changes. And if you want to go hardcore after that, then at least you gave your body a heads up by slowly getting it used to exercise and better eating. I think sometimes when you just jump in the deep end right away, you can shock your body.

[Giuseppe]

Get away from the television. And if you must watch it, make a pact with yourself to never eat in front of it. Ever. You'll be shocked at how little you'll watch if you keep that pact.

[IronMexican]

What do you bench now?

Pretty embarrassing tbh. 155.

It's barely gone up since I started, but my deadlift and squat have both added over a hundred pounds.

[Trainwreck2100]

what are you doing to not end up dead like zyzz

[IronMexican]

Cardio at work tbh.


My squat is 250 ATG and deadlift is 315( Was up to 330 months ago but deloaded and have never been able to get past 320).

[ashbeeigh]

I cannotttt get the last five pounds. It's like the hardest thing evvverrrr.....but at least I'm feeling confident about myself.


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[Red Hawk #21]

I'm going on the GM Diet Next week, so I'll let you guys know how it goes. I'm 6'1 185, I'm trying to get down to 175.

[Cry Havoc]

Just starting to work out again. I tore my trapezius muscle about 6 months ago. At that point I was running 5-8 miles at a 7:30 pace 2-3 times a week, then having a couple of light running days mixed with some weights. Started looking pretty jacked. Now I have to start over. :bang :bang :bang

[benefactor]

Dropped the running pretty much all together now and started spin classes. Good stuff. I've been burning between 500 and 600 calories every class(45 minutes, 3 times a week). My knees and feet are much happier now.

Haven't seen much different on the scale but people are telling me I look leaner. That's good enough for me. :)

[florige]

I cannotttt get the last five pounds. It's like the hardest thing evvverrrr.....but at least I'm feeling confident about myself.


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But you aren't running like you were because of your schedule right? If you were that 5 pounds and more would be long gone.

[ashbeeigh]

But you aren't running like you were because of your schedule right? If you were that 5 pounds and more would be long gone.

Yeah. I'm starting again this month because I have the month off. Hopefully it'll come off.

[mavs>spurs]

lol arm skin flappin in the wind from where you used to be FAT

tbh is there a way to get rid of that? then you'll be in business :)

[Dr. Gonzo]

I've lost 40 lbs just from calorie counting. In order to lose more I will have to start walking at least.

Good luck!

You were wrong. You lost 110lbs and didn't have to walk.

Woot woot.

[manufan10]

I've lost 15 lbs since Dec. 17. I stopped drinking sugary drinks. I also started eating smaller portions. For snacks at work I eat fruit or nuts, and I don't stop at the vending machine. :lol If I eat at a restaurant I order an unsweetened tea, and don't add any sugar/sugar substitutes. I run outside 3 days a week, do P90X Cardio X, Plyometrics, and Kenpo X for the other 3 days, and I rest the other day. The days I run outside I also do Ab Ripper X. I weighed 218 on Dec. 17 and today I was 203. I want to lose another 13 before I start doing weight workouts.

[z0sa]

Just jog/run every day and count your calories and you will lose weight. I've been as much as 40 pounds overweight personally and lost it all without a "diet plan", just eating less and walking/jogging/running daily.

tbh a diet plan is much more important when you wanna gain

[Viva Las Espuelas]

You were wrong. You lost 110lbs and didn't have to walk.

Woot woot.

Dumping a chick doesn't count.

[IronMexican]

Bench is still weak sons. I 1 rep 195.

Squat over 300(5rm) and deadlift is 400(5rm)

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Bump this so I hopefully get less lumpy. I seemed to have more discipline when I was actually posting in this thread so we'll see if it works. Fell off the diet/workout wagon pretty much ever since Thanksgiving. Having some structure to my weeks seems to be a necessity. So I'm back up to 195, back in the saddle and shooting for getting under 190 by my birthday (March 4), and then onwards to the original goal of 180.

[boutons_deux]

Why Everything You've Been Told About Dieting Is Wrong

Current standards in the United States, where two thirds of people are overweight or obese, advise people that cutting calories by a certain amount will result in a slow and steady weight loss over time.

But that advice fails to account for how the body changes as it slims down, burning less energy and acquiring a slower metabolism,

"If I want to lose 10 pounds of weight eventually, I have to cut 100 calories per day out of my diet," Hall explained.

"You'll get halfway there in about a year, and then you will eventually plateau, (reaching the goal) after about three years," he added.

"For folks abroad that works out to about 100 kilojoules per day per kilogram. The contrast is the old rule of thumb predicts twice as much weight loss after a year, and it gets worse after that."

the daily calorie cut needed for weight loss was actually smaller than researchers anticipated.

"It is essentially one cookie different a day, so a 150 calorie cookie leads to a seven kilogram (15 pound) difference in weight. That is huge


http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/154221

[benefactor]

Finally had a bit of a breakthrough after hovering around 226 forever. Dropped to bouncing between 219 and 221. Looking much leaner now and after shaving my terrorist beard off I could really see where I had lost weight in my face. If I can get it down between 210-215 I'll be happy.

[manufan10]

Finally had a bit of a breakthrough after hovering around 226 forever. Dropped to bouncing between 219 and 221. Looking much leaner now and after shaving my terrorist beard off I could really see where I had lost weight in my face. If I can get it down between 210-215 I'll be happy.

Same here. I couldn't get below 205 to save my life, but this past week I finally got it. I'm hovering between 198 and 200. My goal is to get down to 180-185.

[BlairForceDejuan]

Does anyone do cycling and seen good results? I've been running a ton and was starting to overdo it and develop plantar fascitis. I've switched to eliptical one night, rowing (concept 2) one night, spinning bike one night, 10 mile jog one night, and sprints (10x100m) one night. Keeps it from getting boring and saves my knees, feet, etc.

I was just given a ridiculously badass professional grade cycling bike from a late friend and am going to get into cycling. Trying not to dump too much money into it but I loved the spinning bike so much I bet this will add a new element to my routine.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Does anyone do cycling and seen good results? I've been running a ton and was starting to overdo it and develop plantar fascitis. I've switched to eliptical one night, rowing (concept 2) one night, spinning bike one night, 10 mile jog one night, and sprints (10x100m) one night. Keeps it from getting boring and saves my knees, feet, etc.

I was just given a ridiculously badass professional grade cycling bike from a late friend and am going to get into cycling. Trying not to dump too much money into it but I loved the spinning bike so much I bet this will add a new element to my routine.

Cycling is a great burn I burn about 1200 to 1700 over a 40 mile with hills ride. Maybe 2800 to 3500 ft of climbing in it. Get a heart rate monitor try to stay within your zone if you can. Also let me know will give you a Spurstalk deal on gear.

www.ragecycling.com

[benefactor]

Yeah...you can burn the hell out of some calories in a relatively short amount of time cycling/spinning. I spin several times a week and I'd love to start cycling outside again but I just don't have the cash to drop on a good bike. I've trimmed down considerably since a started spinning. I can do 18-20 miles in a 45 minute class and I usually burn 600-650 calories.

Vinnie...what's your recommendation on a bike that's good but affordable? Looking in the 500ish dollar range.

[CosmicCowboy]

I switched from beer to diet 7-up and vodka and lost 20 pounds in a month.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Yeah...you can burn the hell out of some calories in a relatively short amount of time cycling/spinning. I spin several times a week and I'd love to start cycling outside again but I just don't have the cash to drop on a good bike. I've trimmed down considerably since a started spinning. I can do 18-20 miles in a 45 minute class and I usually burn 600-650 calories.

Vinnie...what's your recommendation on a bike that's good but affordable? Looking in the 500ish dollar range.

Check craigslist.org make sure you get sized by a good bike shop first you do not want a bike too big. Try to get a newer bike 5 years or less old. 105 Group set or higher if you can. Feel free to DM questions to me for help. Also http://www.roadbikereview.com/ good site to learn and ask for help.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

The weight loss is slow going but still going. 188 at the moment.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Yeah...you can burn the hell out of some calories in a relatively short amount of time cycling/spinning. I spin several times a week and I'd love to start cycling outside again but I just don't have the cash to drop on a good bike. I've trimmed down considerably since a started spinning. I can do 18-20 miles in a 45 minute class and I usually burn 600-650 calories.

Vinnie...what's your recommendation on a bike that's good but affordable? Looking in the 500ish dollar range.

Fuji Robiax Pro with ultegra components clip in shimano pedals and two pair of shoes

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/2935778684.html

[PakiDan]

Ok - three months ago I was at my top ever weight at 226. Today I am at 193. If you're interested in how I did it... ask me.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Ok - three months ago I was at my top ever weight at 226. Today I am at 193. If you're interested in how I did it... ask me.

Leg in a wood chipper?

[sandman]

Does anyone do cycling and seen good results? I've been running a ton and was starting to overdo it and develop plantar fascitis. I've switched to eliptical one night, rowing (concept 2) one night, spinning bike one night, 10 mile jog one night, and sprints (10x100m) one night. Keeps it from getting boring and saves my knees, feet, etc.

I was just given a ridiculously badass professional grade cycling bike from a late friend and am going to get into cycling. Trying not to dump too much money into it but I loved the spinning bike so much I bet this will add a new element to my routine.

Combined with a decent core workout (plyometrics and abs), you can see some incredible shifts in your body type by putting in miles on the bike.

My life is pretty much cycling because it is my son's sport of choice. It is the only sport that he has ever done since he was 11. At 16 he is 6'3" and 205lbs and none of it is fat or being "big boned". He does the gym three times a week (squats and core all three, and one upper body) and is usually on the bike 4 times a week for a total of 8-10 hours, depending on the type of workout he is doing.

But be warned: riding a bike for long miles won't get rid of a gut. I know too many guys who ride 100 miles every weekend and still have guts.

btw, what bike did you get?

[sandman]

Fuji Robiax Pro with ultegra components clip in shimano pedals and two pair of shoes

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/2935778684.html

Excellent.

For that price range, this is the best way to go. Find someone who already invested in the retail price a year or two ago. Fuji, Trek, Cannondale, Jamis, Specialized, Scott. Shimano 105 or Ultegra components. Over Christmas I reduced the garage inventory from 15 to 12 and got rid of two Cannondales and a Scott on craigslist.

As a plug, always get your bike serviced at your local bike shop (LBS). They don't just sell bikes; they KNOW bikes and can be your best friend to getting you set up on the right bike with the right accessories. I'm in Houston but I know there are some good shops in San Antonio.

[PakiDan]

Leg in a wood chipper?

:lol Bingo!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

The 'beetus?

[leemajors]

Cycling is a great burn I burn about 1200 to 1700 over a 40 mile with hills ride. Maybe 2800 to 3500 ft of climbing in it. Get a heart rate monitor try to stay within your zone if you can. Also let me know will give you a Spurstalk deal on gear.

www.ragecycling.com

Until my rear wheel fell apart last saturday I was doing 80-100 miles/week on my bike. It's really fun to ride, I love it. I just use Cyclemeter Pro for my iPhone, leave it on and it tracks pretty well via GPS. It was about 18 months ago I started riding outside, largely because I get to work from home now. Riding a stationary is just nowhere near the same, tho spinning can be some hardcore stuff.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

:lol Bingo!

Seriously though, I'm curious as to how you did it. I lost a similar amount (217 down to 185) but that took about 7-8 months.

[leemajors]

Excellent.

For that price range, this is the best way to go. Find someone who already invested in the retail price a year or two ago. Fuji, Trek, Cannondale, Jamis, Specialized, Scott. Shimano 105 or Ultegra components. Over Christmas I reduced the garage inventory from 15 to 12 and got rid of two Cannondales and a Scott on craigslist.

As a plug, always get your bike serviced at your local bike shop (LBS). They don't just sell bikes; they KNOW bikes and can be your best friend to getting you set up on the right bike with the right accessories. I'm in Houston but I know there are some good shops in San Antonio.

My LBS replaced my rear wheel that started popping spokes like crazy for free, and tuned it up on top of it for just $30. I had bought the wheel from them, so it was nice to not even have to ask. He just said he would do it.

[PakiDan]

Seriously though, I'm curious as to how you did it. I lost a similar amount (217 down to 185) but that took about 7-8 months.

It was actually really simple. First, I started drinking TONS of water. I keep water on me all day. I know it sounds cliche, but it does really help you to eat less.

Second - I drink two shakes a day by Body by Vi. I'm not going to do a sales pitch. but they've really helped me to control my diet. I was averaging about 3-5 lbs lost per week once I started the shakes... and they taste great too.

[sandman]

My LBS replaced my rear wheel that started popping spokes like crazy for free, and tuned it up on top of it for just $30. I had bought the wheel from them, so it was nice to not even have to ask. He just said he would do it.

LBS are great like that. Keep you on your bike... and off of the damned trainer!

[BlairForceDejuan]

oh lawdy lawd. Cycling is no joke. Crazy stamina fueld rocket legs here I come. I biked 1 mile, half up hill half just coasting and I was torched - partly because I have no idea how this gear stuff works lulz. Dis gun b fun.


Combined with a decent core workout (plyometrics and abs), you can see some incredible shifts in your body type by putting in miles on the bike.

My life is pretty much cycling because it is my son's sport of choice. It is the only sport that he has ever done since he was 11. At 16 he is 6'3" and 205lbs and none of it is fat or being "big boned". He does the gym three times a week (squats and core all three, and one upper body) and is usually on the bike 4 times a week for a total of 8-10 hours, depending on the type of workout he is doing.

But be warned: riding a bike for long miles won't get rid of a gut. I know too many guys who ride 100 miles every weekend and still have guts.

btw, what bike did you get?

Wow awesome! I can't wait to see what cycling does for me - only been out once but it was a crazy good leg workout. I fell into a 2000 Zurich LeMond bike. I really know 0 about bikes. It's got the Shimano ulterga* stuff on it, clip on titanium pedals, shimano flightdeck computer, rolf wheels. I replaced the clip on pedals for a pair of $10 goofy regular pedals until I can drop coin for shoes. Bought a cheap helmet, replaced the michelin pro tires (dry and cracking) with some cheap $20 ones, degreased, washed off 5 lbs. of dust, greased. It is basically brand new and was never ridden on the street - just on stationary stand setup.

[ashbeeigh]

I think I'm going to try Insanity to lose my last 10 pounds. I know some of y'all have done it. Tell me how much I'm going to hurt and hate myself afterwards....please.

[GoodOdor]

Are there any pics of ashbeeigh up on this board?

Friendly advice - you don't want them.

[ashbeeigh]

Friendly advice - you don't want them.

Shut up. That's my in my avatar and there's one a few pages back. Most of the others are from like 2005.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

Friendly advice - you don't want them.

:rollin

[ashbeeigh]

Seriously. We went 23 pages and a few years before y'all started to insult me. Grow up. Half of you only hate on me because the cool kids do it.

[IWantsACuatro]

Haters gonna hate.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

Seriously. We went 23 pages and a few years before y'all started to insult me. Grow up. Half of you only hate on me because the cool kids do it.

Of all your problems, who would have ever guessed thin skin would be one of them?

[Jeff Leppard]

I recommend cocaine.

[Jeff Leppard]

Seriously. We went 23 pages and a few years before y'all started to insult me. Grow up. Half of you only hate on me because the cool kids do it.

You look alright to me, mama. I'd throw one in ya. I'd even wear a coyote costume if that's what does it for you. I have to warn you though…I do have herpes.

[slacker77]

I think I'm going to try Insanity to lose my last 10 pounds. I know some of y'all have done it. Tell me how much I'm going to hurt and hate myself afterwards....please.

I completed p90x and then did a hybrid of p90x and insanity.Insanity is the perfect name for this program.If cardio is not your forte,then you will hate it.On the flipside,if you stick with it I promise you will love the results.One thing to keep in mind is that it is absolutely pointless to do any of this if your nutrition is bad.One cheat meal can set you back 3 days.

[manufan10]

I'm starting up on round #2 of P90X next week. After that I may try the new P90X or Insanity. I haven't decided yet.

[manufan10]

One thing to keep in mind is that it is absolutely pointless to do any of this if your nutrition is bad.

I have an okay nutrition diet. For the most part I follow the P90X nutrition guide, but I do allow myself to consume certain things.


One cheat meal can set you back 3 days.

I feel it's better than to cheat a little than go completely cold turkey. When I've stopped eating junk altogether, then I have the habit of going on a binge that really sets me back. So if I give myself a little allowances throughout the month, I'm pretty good about sticking to the rest of the nutrition guide without many hiccups.

[cantthinkofanything]

Shut up. That's my in my avatar and there's one a few pages back. Most of the others are from like 2005.

http://spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=2511&dateline=1317843490

Not bad...I like your eyes. But who's the ugly white chick you're with?

[manufan10]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=2511&dateline=1317843490

Not bad...I like your eyes. But who's the ugly white chick you're with?

:lmao

[slacker77]

I have an okay nutrition diet. For the most part I follow the P90X nutrition guide, but I do allow myself to consume certain things.


I feel it's better than to cheat a little than go completely cold turkey. When I've stopped eating junk altogether, then I have the habit of going on a binge that really sets me back. So if I give myself a little allowances throughout the month, I'm pretty good about sticking to the rest of the nutrition guide without many hiccups.

I get you.Everyone had their own thing.I found that the nutrition guide can be a little off or misleading.You should check out a website called teamripped.It has a ton of info on insanity,p90x,p90x2.From nutrition and workouts to supplements and videos.This is where I got my start.Trust me this site is the real deal.Also,there is an app called myfitnesspal.It is pretty helpful in tracking your calorie intake.

[JoeChalupa]

I'll be running a 6K in a few months.

[PakiDan]

I'll be running a 6K in a few months.

Ok four toe.... you mean waddling a 6k in a few months?

[manufan10]

My goal is to run in the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Antonio in November.

http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/plan/featured-stories/san-antonio-rock-and-roll-marathon/image.aspx?id=7341&width=650&height=311


http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-antonio

[Headon]

My goal is just to try and maintain my current weight.

[Trill Clinton]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=2511&dateline=1317843490

Not bad...I like your eyes. But who's the ugly white chick you're with?
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad289/bhilde1/George_Takei_LOLs.gif

[I. Hustle]

Shut up. That's my in my avatar and there's one a few pages back. Most of the others are from like 2005.

I don't hate you Juggs.

[mouse]

I stay away from bread,pasta, and cakes lost over 40 lbs

[ashbeeigh]

So I'm done with the first week. I had some wicked anterior shin splints before changing to my cross trainers and my arms hurt a little. But aside from that it wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I'm sure it will get worse the further into it I get though.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I don't hate you Juggs.

:lol

[manufan10]

Has anyone tried P90X2 or Insanity? What did you like/dislike about them?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Has anyone tried P90X2 or Insanity? What did you like/dislike about them?

I've tried Insanity. Like = insane cardio, will kill you from day 1 unless you're already extremely fit, results. Dislike = it just wasn't all that fun, had to convince myself to keep on going too many times, videos feel redundant.

[manufan10]

Cool. I'll be off for the summer, and I'm starting Round 2 of P90X, but I wanted to do a separate workout in the morning. I think I'll go with Insanity.

[manufan10]

I'm going to start Insanity today. Starting in June I'll be doing Insanity in the morning and P90X in the evening.

[slacker77]

I'm going to start Insanity today. Starting in June I'll be doing Insanity in the morning and P90X in the evening.

This will give you very desired results.I'm gonna start up p90x2 in about two weeks.I let you know how it goes.Not to sound redundant,but nutrition is always the key.

[BlairForceDejuan]

bout to move to wendler's 5/3/1 + Crossfit + misc. conditioning

excitttteeeeedddd

[manufan10]

The fitness test on Insanity just kicked my butt! :wow

[MavDynasty]

Cut down on eating a lot of junk food( fast food and gas station food) and been playing basketball probably 4 times a week for the past month. Lost about 11 pounds just from playing basketball and not much other exercise. I'm the lightest I've been since sophomore yr of high school(149lb now).

Been weight lifting again though so I should start gaining weight slowly from pure muscle

[benefactor]

I'm holding pretty steady at 215. Still spinning but I've been mixing up my weights a little...adding some old school stuff like dips and military press. I've slacked a little on my eating and I think that's slowed my loss a little. Gonna start watching it closer to try to get below 210.

[benefactor]

dp

[IWantsACuatro]

Right now I'm maxing out on bench 156% of my body weight. I'm going to take a month off and do cardio and isolation exercises to catch up. Summer weather means I can finally start swimming laps. That's the best shit for you.

[td4mvp21]

I just started p90x again last week. I did 2.5 cycles last year and lost 20 lbs, and then I got busy with work and school. My diet went to shit and I gained almost all of it back. But it feels good to start back up again and, surprisingly, I'm still in decent shape.

[BlairForceDejuan]

I just started p90x again last week. I did 2.5 cycles last year and lost 20 lbs, and then I got busy with work and school. My diet went to shit and I gained almost all of it back. But it feels good to start back up again and, surprisingly, I'm still in decent shape.


The good thing about our bodies is they are a pretty amazing magical specimen. Once you go through the pain of building muscle, your body remembers it and keeps the seat reserved after you lose it. You'll gain your muscle back pretty quick since you already built it up once before.

[ashbeeigh]

I took my second fitness test yesterday with Insanity. Mr.BottomTooth was right about it getting boring. I'm about to shoot myself in the head with the repetition, but I'm going to stick it out.

Power kicks 96 --> 70 (I was probably half assing them the first go around)
Power jums 52 --> 70
Side kick things58 --_ 71
Powe jumps 30 -->38
Round the world jump things 12 --> 16
Burpees 15 --> 19
Jumping jack push ups (the hardest for me my arms are shit) 8 --> 16
the spiderman things 50 --> 67

I took a few breaks here and there but it didn't kill me. But it didn't kill me the first time either.

[td4mvp21]

The good thing about our bodies is they are a pretty amazing magical specimen. Once you go through the pain of building muscle, your body remembers it and keeps the seat reserved after you lose it. You'll gain your muscle back pretty quick since you already built it up once before.

Good to know :tu

I was able to do significantly more than last week in today's workout, which felt good. I was thinking it would take me a while to get back to where I was.

[manufan10]

Day 2 of Insanity is in the books. Man, these cardio workouts are a lot tougher than the cardio workouts in P90X.

[Drachen]

Just rode 20 miles yesterday. Previous best was 12 miles. It took me 1:45, but 40% of that ride was with a buddy of my who was pulling a trailer with kids so we were going slower than otherwise. Made a commitment yesterday, my buddy and I are going to ride twenty miles every Thursday and Sunday morning. This is all on a mountain bike. I am also going to try to get 20 minutes of riding in every day (time is at a premium), but I am going to use that time to try to go as fast and as far as I can go in 20 (this will be kinda like my "maxing out").

Edit: I am actually starting to seriously consider getting into the wildflower century or the Houston MS 150 next year (my uncles have done both for the last 6 years or so).

[Fabbs]

anyone juicing fresh veggies and fruits?

I scored a nice organic garden place.
www.BeWiseRanch.com

[DisAsTerBot]

Just rode 20 miles yesterday. Previous best was 12 miles. It took me 1:45, but 40% of that ride was with a buddy of my who was pulling a trailer with kids so we were going slower than otherwise. Made a commitment yesterday, my buddy and I are going to ride twenty miles every Thursday and Sunday morning. This is all on a mountain bike. I am also going to try to get 20 minutes of riding in every day (time is at a premium), but I am going to use that time to try to go as fast and as far as I can go in 20 (this will be kinda like my "maxing out").

Edit: I am actually starting to seriously consider getting into the wildflower century or the Houston MS 150 next year (my uncles have done both for the last 6 years or so).

my folks do the MS150, get yourself a road bike. Or at least a hybrid

[cantthinkofanything]

anyone juicing fresh veggies and fruits?

I scored a nice organic garden place.
www.BeWiseRanch.com (http://www.BeWiseRanch.com)

Ok, so I bought a juicer a couple of years ago which removes all the pulp, rind, seeds, etc.

Now, a coworker went to some class and they are saying that the pulp, seeds, reind, etc. are good for you. So she bought a high power blender to chop it all up and put in a smoothie. Anyone have a good take on this?

[Drachen]

my folks do the MS150, get yourself a road bike. Or at least a hybrid

Oh I plan on buying a road bike, but I want to have 6 months of proof (to myself) that I am going to stick with it before I drop 300 or so on a bike (I will buy off of craigslist). I started in March, so I figure that around the end of the summer/beginning of fall I will get one. I am currently using my dad's barely ever used walmart mountain bike (he has a nice road bike that he uses). Also, I have heard that if you can ride 20 miles with a mountain bike, then you should be able to ride 40 miles with a road bike, so I guess it isn't a horrible thing to start off with a mountain bike.

[Drachen]

Ok, so I bought a juicer a couple of years ago which removes all the pulp, rind, seeds, etc.

Now, a coworker went to some class and they are saying that the pulp, seeds, reind, etc. are good for you. So she bought a high power blender to chop it all up and put in a smoothie. Anyone have a good take on this?

basically that is what I have heard too. without the pulp and seeds, you get all the sugar, but lose all the fiber. I heard a loooooong time ago that the rind is the most nutrient rich part of a fruit, but hell, I never followed up on that so take that with a rock of salt. The fiber thing makes sense though.

I know people are going to get tired of me talking about it, but my vitamix is perfect for this because it is able to chop everything so fine that even though I put an entire fruit into it, if I leave it on log enough, I can make juice where you cant taste any pulp at all. I use it to make almond milk, then use a milk bag to strain the pulp out, but then dry that out to make almond flour (or I will hold onto it and throw some into a smoothie to bulk it up so I get fuller). They are expensive, but worth it.

[boutons_deux]

Ok, so I bought a juicer a couple of years ago which removes all the pulp, rind, seeds, etc.

Now, a coworker went to some class and they are saying that the pulp, seeds, reind, etc. are good for you. So she bought a high power blender to chop it all up and put in a smoothie. Anyone have a good take on this?

I have one of these. Great machine

http://www.amazon.com/Hurom-HU-100-Slow-Juicer-White/dp/B002TUU392

but it's still weird to be left with the solids after juicing. That stuff has value, beyond just the fiber.

I agree that throwing the entire items into the blender to make a fresh food smoothie is healthier (and faster and with quicker cleanup).

[cantthinkofanything]

I have one of these. Great machine

http://www.amazon.com/Hurom-HU-100-Slow-Juicer-White/dp/B002TUU392

but it's still weird to be left with the solids after juicing. That stuff has value, beyond just the fiber.

I agree that throwing the entire items into the blender to make a fresh food smoothie is healthier (and faster and with quicker cleanup).

Yeah, the cleanup on the juicer wore me out. This and the amount of fruit it took to make a decent quantity of juice.

[Drachen]

yeah, the cleanup consists of filling the pitcher about 2/3 of the way, two drops of liquid detergent and turn on high for 3 mins. done.

[Drachen]

Ok, I am finally on a good schedule. I did 41 miles last week (more than I did all last month) and that is my goal to do 40-50 miles every week. Can't really fit more in because of time, but I figure that is a good amount and I can just work on increasing speed within those 40-50 miles.

[ashbeeigh]

I'm still struggling with losing the last few pounds. Insanity hasn't helped that much except for endurance (I can see that difference but weight wise nothing has helped). I looked into going gluten free but then I read (and then remembered) that beer is mostly wheat and knew I couldn't do that. So now it's back to looking for something different.

[silverblk mystix]

Slomo has done his best to keep me slimmed down, but more and more people are using those damned wide monitors.

:pctoss

If you eliminate the trolls, you would immediately appear svelte. ;)

[silverblk mystix]

I'm still struggling with losing the last few pounds. Insanity hasn't helped that much except for endurance (I can see that difference but weight wise nothing has helped). I looked into going gluten free but then I read (and then remembered) that beer is mostly wheat and knew I couldn't do that. So now it's back to looking for something different.

How much is a few pounds and what does your normal breakfast consist of?

[ashbeeigh]

How much is a few pounds and what does your normal breakfast consist of?

Like 15. I kind of go between an organic cereal and two buckwheat waffles with a little nutella on it with a small glass of 1% milk.

[leemajors]

beer is mostly barley, not wheat. still gluten, but most beers do not contain wheat save wits, hefes and the like.

[ashbeeigh]

beer is mostly barley, not wheat. still gluten, but most beers do not contain wheat save wits, hefes and the like.

Whatever it was that was like rule #2...no beer.

[boutons_deux]

Like 15. I kind of go between an organic cereal and two buckwheat waffles with a little nutella on it with a small glass of 1% milk.

Eon't fall for the USDA/BigFarma "whole grains" scam, which is right up there with the "low fat" scam. After 40 years of "low-fat" drum beat, Americans are grease-baggy-er than ever.

Grains are almost totally fast carbs. The non-carb "whole" part is healthful but doesn't offset the negatives of the carbs.

USDA/BigFarma/BigFood promote what they grow with taxpayers subsidies and protections. It's a business with no concern at all for the health of consumers.

[benefactor]

I've finally got something to work towards.

My cousin contacted me the other day and asked me to run an obstacle course with her. I said sure...and she gave me the link to the website. I had no idea what I had just gotten myself into. The Spartan Beast...12 miles and over 25 obstacles. At first I thought about declining but I watched the promo and a couple of videos of the race and the more I watched the more I wanted to do it. I haven't really had much to push me in quite some time so this seems like a good opportunity. Plus it's not until December, so I have plenty of time to get ready...and I'm going to need it.

[silverblk mystix]

Like 15. I kind of go between an organic cereal and two buckwheat waffles with a little nutella on it with a small glass of 1% milk.


The healthiest breakfast one can eat is fresh fruit eaten correctly.
Correctly means eaten by itself and eaten on an empty stomach and for the first 4 hours or so from the time you wake up.

This alone has so many benefits and will absolutely take an easy 10 pounds if you try it for 3 weeks or so.

I have been doing this since 1992. Twenty years. When I miss eating a "traditional" or "hearty" breakfast-I have it one day and then it is out of my system and the next day I go back to fresh fruit. Coffee can come before or after fruit as long as you don't put tons of sugar and cream.

I absolutely will crave huevos rancheros or bacon and eggs once in a while but I satisfy it for one day and then I don't crave it again for months.

The most harmful thing one can do to a body is to wake up and have a "hearty"(eggs.meats,cheeses.breads,tortillas,etc.) breakfast. It is a killer.

Don't take my word for it-your body is a laboratory-try it for 3 weeks and see how you feel. You will never go back.

If anyone cares to hear about the physiological reasoning for this I will be happy to provide it. Usually no one really cares to know the facts.

[Drachen]

The healthiest breakfast one can eat is fresh fruit eaten correctly.
Correctly means eaten by itself and eaten on an empty stomach and for the first 4 hours or so from the time you wake up.

This alone has so many benefits and will absolutely take an easy 10 pounds if you try it for 3 weeks or so.

I have been doing this since 1992. Twenty years. When I miss eating a "traditional" or "hearty" breakfast-I have it one day and then it is out of my system and the next day I go back to fresh fruit. Coffee can come before or after fruit as long as you don't put tons of sugar and cream.

I absolutely will crave huevos rancheros or bacon and eggs once in a while but I satisfy it for one day and then I don't crave it again for months.

The most harmful thing one can do to a body is to wake up and have a "hearty"(eggs.meats,cheeses.breads,tortillas,etc.) breakfast. It is a killer.

Don't take my word for it-your body is a laboratory-try it for 3 weeks and see how you feel. You will never go back.

If anyone cares to hear about the physiological reasoning for this I will be happy to provide it. Usually no one really cares to know the facts.

I absolutely don't doubt you but would like to read your source material anyway... Also what do you mean for the first 4 hours? Like eating a bunch of fruit over a long period of time? what about smoothies? I used to make myself a large bill millers mug of fruit smoothie (added nothing but juice and fruit) and drank that which would last me until 11am usually.

[GoodOdor]

The healthiest breakfast one can eat is fresh fruit eaten correctly.
Correctly means eaten by itself and eaten on an empty stomach and for the first 4 hours or so from the time you wake up.

This alone has so many benefits and will absolutely take an easy 10 pounds if you try it for 3 weeks or so.

I have been doing this since 1992. Twenty years. When I miss eating a "traditional" or "hearty" breakfast-I have it one day and then it is out of my system and the next day I go back to fresh fruit. Coffee can come before or after fruit as long as you don't put tons of sugar and cream.

I absolutely will crave huevos rancheros or bacon and eggs once in a while but I satisfy it for one day and then I don't crave it again for months.

The most harmful thing one can do to a body is to wake up and have a "hearty"(eggs.meats,cheeses.breads,tortillas,etc.) breakfast. It is a killer.

Don't take my word for it-your body is a laboratory-try it for 3 weeks and see how you feel. You will never go back.

If anyone cares to hear about the physiological reasoning for this I will be happy to provide it. Usually no one really cares to know the facts.

I love fruits, it's just that they don't really make me full full, even if I eat 3-4 of them.

I go for eggs+one slice of bread with some cream cheese on it + a cup of tea. That is good for 3-4 hours until lunch.

Then again I'm young so I can get away with eating eggs 3-5 times a week.

[silverblk mystix]

I absolutely don't doubt you but would like to read your source material anyway... Also what do you mean for the first 4 hours? Like eating a bunch of fruit over a long period of time? what about smoothies? I used to make myself a large bill millers mug of fruit smoothie (added nothing but juice and fruit) and drank that which would last me until 11am usually.

The body runs on 3 cycles (I'm going off of memory here so I might not be as exact-but the gist is here)

12 noon to 8pm ish- the body is taking in food and deciding what is going to be kept, stored as fat, etc...

8pmish to 4 am- the body is assimilating everything and getting ready to digest, repair,etc...

4am to 12 noon the body is repairing, fixing any health issues, discarding hair, skin,repairing cells, etc...

When you are sleeping the body is repairing and digesting.

When you are awake the body's first priority is of course making sure there is energy available for working, breathing, moving, thinking, seeing,etc...so the focus and energy is on body functions and what little is left can be used to digest food.

When you are asleep the body understands that now is the time for repairing,digesting,healing,etc...since you are on sleep mode it can use all its energy fixing what needs fixing.

When you awake the body goes back to "alert" mode. When you awake and throw a bunch of meats,cheeses,eggs, breads,etc...the body shifts and the food in your stomach receives major priority and the body begins to try and break down the food in your stomach--this is why one gets sleepy after a big breakfast.

Fruit when eaten with other food turns to acid in your stomach and this is why you get a stomach ache when you eat fruit as a dessert or eat fruit on top of other food.

When you wake up after sleeping for 8 hours or so--your stomach is empty. If you eat fruit at this time ---the fruit will not go to your stomach but will instead go straight to your blood stream and will become instant energy. It will not have to be digested and fresh fruit is made up of water that can be used to cleanse. Think of fresh fruit in the morning on an empty stomach as taking an "interior shower."

The 4 hours is so that the body can finish its cycle (4am to noonish) and complete its repair job and leaving you with energy to have a very active and energetic morning.

In the beginning you might have 4 apples or 3 bananas or a whole cantaloupe because you mentally feel as though you need to eat a lot of fruit to feel full but after a few days 1 or 2 apples will suffice.

Another option if you really feel that you can't live without a traditional breakfast is what I sometimes do;

I will have an apple for breakfast and then at 1 or 2 in the afternoon I will then have the breakfast of eggs/bacon/toast etc...so I basically just wait until late lunch to have breakfast.

You still want to have the fruit if possible because of the cleansing function of the fruit. You will also discover that you always are able to have great bowel movements.

The smoothies are great if you can discipline yourself to have fresh fruit smoothies and not the smoothies that have yogurts, sugars, chemicals,etc...

The key words here are FRESH fruit. ALIVE foods. Not canned, dead foods. This is why cereals are not healthy. Cereals are foods that have been processed, heated,frozen,stored, preserved---in other words they are foods that have been killed and all the nutrients that are alive have been killed and turned into a cardboard confetti.

If you want to feel healthy and alive you have to eat foods that are as fresh and alive as possible. Fresh fruits, fresh lightly cooked or steamed or better yet- raw veggies are still the healthiest things you can eat.

[MavDynasty]

So I've recently started working out again, nothing crazy just some cardio and lifting at the gym. I was wondering if weed stops muscle growth or slows it down? I'm not a stoner or anything, just a social one an maybe like once or twice a week. Should I quit entirely to get better results?

[silverblk mystix]

So I've recently started working out again, nothing crazy just some cardio and lifting at the gym. I was wondering if weed stops muscle growth or slows it down? I'm not a stoner or anything, just a social one an maybe like once or twice a week. Should I quit entirely to get better results?


So that's what is wrong with you. Figures.

[ashbeeigh]

Holy shit. Month two is the devil.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

myfitnesspal - not affiliated, etc.

It's a smartphone app that has a web page interface, too. It's a food and exercise tracker. Everything is counted by calories, based on a daily allowance that is figured by a quick questionnaire about your gender, height, weight, lifestyle not including exercise (active, sedentary), and weight loss goals (overall) and rate (per week). Hint: if you work in an office, your lifestyle is sedentary. Your butt is in a chair 8 hours per day. Exercise is figured separately, and those calories are added to your budget on days you work out. You set up an account, which takes about a minute, and you can store personal foods or meals, and your workout types. Stuff you enter on your phone is synched to the web via your account, and vice versa, so you always know where you are on your daily count. If you're the type that does well in a group, there is a social aspect to this. You can follow your friends and they, you. I'm more of a lone wolf, and that works with this, too.

I've been on it since Labor Day 2011, and I've lost 30 lbs. If you're looking for that quick 5-10 lbs in a week, keep looking. That ain't what this is.

This works for me for a couple of reasons. I'm CDO (that's OCD, but alphabetized!! :lol) and like tracking/recording/counting things. The app also doesn't tell you that anything is out of bounds, food wise. If it fits in your budget, you can have it.

You have to get imaginative about what you can have, too. I eat more than my share of fast food, I just almost never get fries or a sweet drink. Jack in the box has this delicious #1 sirloin burger. As prepared, it's 910 calories, almost half of my 1860 budget. Of limits, right? Wrong. I have them cut the peppercorn mayo, and voila, it's now 620 calories, nicely slotting in as a meal, even on a non-exercise day. I always cut off the mayo or sauce from any burger or sandwich. It's not always as dramatic as my example, but it usually saves anywhere from 40 to 90 calories a whack. I drink a ton of decaffeinated iced green tea, unsweetened, that I steep myself and pour over ice. I also buy Gatorade G2 by the case, 40 calories per 16.9 oz bottle. Drinks and exercise can make or break this. If you're drinking almost no calories, that's more to eat. If you're exercising, that's more to eat. For the poster above that was asking about juices/smoothies, those are EXPENSIVE, like you might as well go to 7/11 and get a giant Coke Icee, and then pop a vitamin C tablet. Juice should be drunk from a 4-6 oz juice glass. They're all high in sugar, even the non-sugar added varieties.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Just tried Insanity again. Holy fuck I'm fat and out of shape. I did maybe half of the whole video.

[Drachen]

myfitnesspal - not affiliated, etc.

It's a smartphone app that has a web page interface, too. It's a food and exercise tracker. Everything is counted by calories, based on a daily allowance that is figured by a quick questionnaire about your gender, height, weight, lifestyle not including exercise (active, sedentary), and weight loss goals (overall) and rate (per week). Hint: if you work in an office, your lifestyle is sedentary. Your butt is in a chair 8 hours per day. Exercise is figured separately, and those calories are added to your budget on days you work out. You set up an account, which takes about a minute, and you can store personal foods or meals, and your workout types. Stuff you enter on your phone is synched to the web via your account, and vice versa, so you always know where you are on your daily count. If you're the type that does well in a group, there is a social aspect to this. You can follow your friends and they, you. I'm more of a lone wolf, and that works with this, too.

I've been on it since Labor Day 2011, and I've lost 30 lbs. If you're looking for that quick 5-10 lbs in a week, keep looking. That ain't what this is.

This works for me for a couple of reasons. I'm CDO (that's OCD, but alphabetized!! :lol) and like tracking/recording/counting things. The app also doesn't tell you that anything is out of bounds, food wise. If it fits in your budget, you can have it.

You have to get imaginative about what you can have, too. I eat more than my share of fast food, I just almost never get fries or a sweet drink. Jack in the box has this delicious #1 sirloin burger. As prepared, it's 910 calories, almost half of my 1860 budget. Of limits, right? Wrong. I have them cut the peppercorn mayo, and voila, it's now 620 calories, nicely slotting in as a meal, even on a non-exercise day. I always cut off the mayo or sauce from any burger or sandwich. It's not always as dramatic as my example, but it usually saves anywhere from 40 to 90 calories a whack. I drink a ton of decaffeinated iced green tea, unsweetened, that I steep myself and pour over ice. I also buy Gatorade G2 by the case, 40 calories per 16.9 oz bottle. Drinks and exercise can make or break this. If you're drinking almost no calories, that's more to eat. If you're exercising, that's more to eat. For the poster above that was asking about juices/smoothies, those are EXPENSIVE, like you might as well go to 7/11 and get a giant Coke Icee, and then pop a vitamin C tablet. Juice should be drunk from a 4-6 oz juice glass. They're all high in sugar, even the non-sugar added varieties.

They really aren't that expensive. I spend 11 dollars on a 6 lb bag of frozen fruit (either straight strawberries or a mix of strawberries/pineapple/papaya/mango) which comes in at 70 cal a cup (5 cups), then I put about 1 cup of juice in (just enough to keep the blender from binding) calories here vary on what kind of juice I have but call it 110 for apple juice. So now I am at 460. If I am feeling especially hungry I add a either a cup of yogurt (100 cal for the yoplait light), or I will bulk it up with the almond meal from when I make my own almond milk (1/4 cup - 160 cal).

So best case scenario 460, worst case scenario 620, but this lasts me until I eat lunch around 1:30 or 2 so it fits fine within my 2000 cal limit that I have set for myself. I don't do this every day, just something extra to add for variety. Also, I am pretty much doing what you are doing. Eat anything I want, but track and keep below 2000. I have only been keeping an eye on my calorie intake for 2 weeks, but I have already lost 11 lbs (23 total since march 17).

I was actually averaging 2500 calories by the end of lunch every day before I started paying attention. It's not that hard of a switch and is kinda fun to find ways to fit what you want to eat into your budget.

[bus driver]

holy shit, this thread has been going on for 2 years now? if you havent lost weight by now, just give it up

[Drachen]

Ok, so on father's day I rode over 26 miles in 1:55, then did it again yesterday in 1:54, then again today in 1:53 (yes, I just did 52.5 miles in two days when I almost killed myself on march 17 trying to crank out 1 mile). All of this on a 38 lb el cheapo walmart MTB. I am actually at the point where I am starting to think about doing the MS 150 in october, but a big determining factor will be if I can find some money and get a new (to me) road or hybrid bike. I am down from 243.1 in March to 213.2 this morning. I feel completely different on the days that I ride. I like this shit.

edit: just read over some of my last few posts in this thread. Sorry if I am repetitive.

[benefactor]

I've finally got something to work towards.

My cousin contacted me the other day and asked me to run an obstacle course with her. I said sure...and she gave me the link to the website. I had no idea what I had just gotten myself into. The Spartan Beast...12 miles and over 25 obstacles. At first I thought about declining but I watched the promo and a couple of videos of the race and the more I watched the more I wanted to do it. I haven't really had much to push me in quite some time so this seems like a good opportunity. Plus it's not until December, so I have plenty of time to get ready...and I'm going to need it.
Well...it's official...I'm signed up. Lots of training ahead.

http://www.spartanrace.com/texas-obstacle-racing-the-beast-2012.html

[TheRealCB]

Well...it's official...I'm signed up. Lots of training ahead.

http://www.spartanrace.com/texas-obstacle-racing-the-beast-2012.html

Son I don't want to come off as an ass,but this race seems like an easy one to complete if you are in shape,nothing like Spartan-like training.Good luck :toast

[Drachen]

Well...it's official...I'm signed up. Lots of training ahead.

http://www.spartanrace.com/texas-obstacle-racing-the-beast-2012.html

Awesome Benefactor. Good luck with this. Let us know how it goes.

[benefactor]

Son I don't want to come off as an ass,but this race seems like an easy one to complete if you are in shape,nothing like Spartan-like training.Good luck :toast
I'd say that about the three mile version of it...but this one is almost a half marathon in length with 25 obstacles. The difficult part is getting beyond that 10th mile and still having something left.

[ashbeeigh]

I'm up to six miles running as training for the RNRSA marathon. It's tough, but what's tougher is the fundraising.

[leemajors]

Ok, so on father's day I rode over 26 miles in 1:55, then did it again yesterday in 1:54, then again today in 1:53 (yes, I just did 52.5 miles in two days when I almost killed myself on march 17 trying to crank out 1 mile). All of this on a 38 lb el cheapo walmart MTB. I am actually at the point where I am starting to think about doing the MS 150 in october, but a big determining factor will be if I can find some money and get a new (to me) road or hybrid bike. I am down from 243.1 in March to 213.2 this morning. I feel completely different on the days that I ride. I like this shit.

edit: just read over some of my last few posts in this thread. Sorry if I am repetitive.

Here is the road bike I got for $275 about two months ago, I love it. Cut about 10 minutes off my 20 mile ride time instantly. Got it at a local LBS, could have even traded in my old bike for credit but I sold it on CL instead for $120.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/beestrofowler/538654_3741862417446_1912365742_n.jpg

[TheRealCB]

^ Pretty nice,I got mine for 500$,but it's a little heavy imo,I just gotta give more horsepower :lol

[benefactor]

A little over five weeks out from the Spartan and I'm easily in the best shape of my life. After 25 minutes of weights(5 stations, ten reps per station for 4 rounds), I did about 40 minutes of Spin(17 miles) then ran 2.5 miles at just over an 8 minute/mile pace. Finished up with 5 one minute planks with 30-40 seconds rest in between. The best part of it was though I was tired afterwards, I was far from spent. Going to push things a little further during the rest of this month but I could run the race today with confidence if I had to.

I'm going to really clean up my diet over the next month too. I'm holding steady at 205 but if I cut out a few indulgences I can drop another 10-15 and be down to my goal weight of 190 for the race.

[benefactor]

Well...it went down yesterday. Hardest fucking thing I've ever done. They lied about the length...it wound up being 13.5 miles. Took me five and a half hours. Tons of bumps and bruises and I have muscles that are sore that I didn't know existed.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Just got 100 units of Taitropin...gonna start on the 1st:smokin

[benefactor]

Thought about bumping this thread just the other day.

I've gone back to cycling classes only for cardio and gone back heavy on the weights. I don't know if it was the race training or what, but it seems like my metabolism has kicked up a couple of notches. I'm bouncing between 210-215, but I feel like I've lost even more fat since the race. Others are telling me the same thing when they see me too. I'm seeing a lot deeper cuts in my neck, chest and arms and I can start to see outline of my abs, which I haven't seen in well over a decade. I'd say I'm pretty close to my goal look physically so I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing to stay in maintenance mode.

[spursncowboys]

Well...it went down yesterday. Hardest fucking thing I've ever done. They lied about the length...it wound up being 13.5 miles. Took me five and a half hours. Tons of bumps and bruises and I have muscles that are sore that I didn't know existed.
Congrats :toast

[Trainwreck2100]

Just got 100 units of Taitropin...gonna start on the 1st:smokin

mah ****** doin the DWade special

[Trill Clinton]

ashbeeigh....can you bless us with some progress pics?

[Trill Clinton]

ashbeeigh....can you bless us with some progress pics?

[ashbeeigh]

ashbeeigh....can you bless us with some progress pics?

Nope. I've plateaued. I'm stuck. I have tried several different work out routines but nothing has worked. I need to start working on my diet. I'm working out 3/4 times a week during HIIT, total body stuff as well as running 2/7 miles just depending on how I am feeling.

[Trill Clinton]

Nope. I've plateaued. I'm stuck. I have tried several different work out routines but nothing has worked. I need to start working on my diet. I'm working out 3/4 times a week during HIIT, total body stuff as well as running 2/7 miles just depending on how I am feeling.

well that sucks. i've been seeing a lot of results doing the renegade diet. its pretty intense but its working for me. i also take a fat burner by cellucor called super hd. i went from 217 down to 200 as of yesterday.

i'm not out of shape or anything but i'm trying to be more defined, nh.

[ashbeeigh]

well that sucks. i've been seeing a lot of results doing the renegade diet. its pretty intense but its working for me. i also take a fat burner by cellucor called super hd. i went from 217 down to 200 as of yesterday.

i'm not out of shape or anything but i'm trying to be more defined, nh.

I think I'm going to look into the DASH diet. I started using myfitnesspal and have seen where I'm missing the mark so it's just a matter of figuring that out. I don't think it's the activity for me anymore, I feel great and crave the work out, but it's just lame that I've gotten stuck...for like two years now.

[Heath Ledger]

I've been vegetarian now for about 4 months I've lost about 35lbs.

[LnGrrrR]

I've never heard of an obese vegan. :p

[CavsSuperFan]

The secret to perfect fitness is to mix it up…You get bored doing the same routine every week…
I have done it all…Weights, cycling, Zumba, Doga, Hot Yoga…

Right now I am having my best results ever with Prancercise…


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o-50GjySwew

[TDMVPDPOY]

tried eatting smaller portions, but what happens if ur main goal was to eat the whole thing due to cravings even if ur eating 2 biscuits per hour or someshit but u finish the pack of 30 biscuits by the end of the night?....ummm choc cake arrrgggg

[apalisoc_9]

What's with all these diet talks i hear about here? Eat your damn food, workout 3 times a day, do cardio twice a week, and you won't be worrying too much about your diet. I find it hard to believe a planned diet is significantly better than just doing what you need to do. Too much detail, still struggling to get results smh.

And a vegan? SMH..I gained 30 lbs in 4 months when i wanted to, and lost 30 lbs when i wanted to...Get your ass out of your couch, stop reading too much about detail, and just fcking do it.

[703 Spurz]

The secret to perfect fitness is to mix it up…You get bored doing the same routine every week…
I have done it all…Weights, cycling, Zumba, Doga, Hot Yoga…

Right now I am having my best results ever with Prancercise…


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o-50GjySwew

Who's the demon in the wig?

[ashbeeigh]

What's with all these diet talks i hear about here? Eat your damn food, workout 3 times a day, do cardio twice a week, and you won't be worrying too much about your diet. I find it hard to believe a planned diet is significantly better than just doing what you need to do. Too much detail, still struggling to get results smh.

And a vegan? SMH..I gained 30 lbs in 4 months when i wanted to, and lost 30 lbs when i wanted to...Get your ass out of your couch, stop reading too much about detail, and just fcking do it.


I wish I had time to do that. Really?

[apalisoc_9]

I wish I had time to do that. Really?

Working out three times a week for 45 Minutes + added cardio in one of those days pretty much means you can eat whatever you want. That's barely 4 hours a week.

[ashbeeigh]

Working out three times a week for 45 Minutes + added cardio in one of those days pretty much means you can eat whatever you want. That's barely 4 hours a week.

You said three times a day. Not three times a week. I know it's not a lot. That's about how much I work out a week.

[Heath Ledger]

there are tons of obese vegans. its possible to eat a very unhealthy vegan diet on part with fat content from a sad (standard american diet) if you eat too many gourmet vegan foods a lot of them have nuts and oils which are very fattening.

[Heath Ledger]

What's with all these diet talks i hear about here? Eat your damn food, workout 3 times a day, do cardio twice a week, and you won't be worrying too much about your diet. I find it hard to believe a planned diet is significantly better than just doing what you need to do. Too much detail, still struggling to get results smh.

And a vegan? SMH..I gained 30 lbs in 4 months when i wanted to, and lost 30 lbs when i wanted to...Get your ass out of your couch, stop reading too much about detail, and just fcking do it.

I chose a vegetarian diet after 8 or 9 months of health issues that the docs couldnt figure out all they did is pump me full of various drugs which made things worse. Once I changed diet my issues slowly resolved themselves one by one. It is not a struggle it is just as easy if not easier to eat a vegetarian/vegan diet for me than it was when I ate a normal American diet.

[The Reckoning]

fatties

[TheRealCB]

How can someone be a vegan? No matter how much I eat,if there is no meat in the meal I just feel my stomach empty and hungry..lol

[CavsSuperFan]

Awesome Prancercise Session Today…Class is up to 20 & we did three hours up and down a six story parking structure…# Intense # Not for the timid # No Pain No Gain…

[TDMVPDPOY]

man i had the stomach bug for 3 days and still going on....being fat or chubby with flabs instead of abs, carrying ur lard ass to the stool really takes a toll on you

didnt take any meds, just went the natural way drink alot of water to let the body get it out of the system....

being fat u dont know when ur body takes it out of the system cause ur full of shit inside due to the size of ur stomach, even sitting up i didnt felt right cause the flabs was making me get stomach cramps and back on the stool again...even sleeping was on back only, cant sleep sideways or else all the weight gets pushed to one side also gave my cramps....

when i was skinny at least you know when that shit was out of ur system cause the size of ur gut wasnt large and hold much shit...

i think this was a wakeup call for me, now with the loss mass i think i should start doing more situps to get back that 8abs

[The Reckoning]

man i had the stomach bug for 3 days and still going on....being fat or chubby with flabs instead of abs, carrying ur lard ass to the stool really takes a toll on you

didnt take any meds, just went the natural way drink alot of water to let the body get it out of the system....

being fat u dont know when ur body takes it out of the system cause ur full of shit inside due to the size of ur stomach, even sitting up i didnt felt right cause the flabs was making me get stomach cramps and back on the stool again...even sleeping was on back only, cant sleep sideways or else all the weight gets pushed to one side also gave my cramps....

when i was skinny at least you know when that shit was out of ur system cause the size of ur gut wasnt large and hold much shit...

i think this was a wakeup call for me, now with the loss mass i think i should start doing more situps to get back that 8abs



lol wtf??? hahahah



a girl im seeing is a vegetarian and she had a tear in her intestines from not eating enough meat. people are meant to eat meat. deal with it.

on a side note, i need to gain 10 pounds of muscle in two weeks. anyone have suggestions?

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol wtf??? hahahah



a girl im seeing is a vegetarian and she had a tear in her intestines from not eating enough meat. people are meant to eat meat. deal with it.

on a side note, i need to gain 10 pounds of muscle in two weeks. anyone have suggestions?

alot of carbs and protein, maybe tuna toppings/sides with whatever your eating....

[Relevancy]

I'm not fat or anything, but my eating habits are really poor, I think I haven't really been fat my whole life because I usually workout everyday, whether is playing soccer or running out in the streets, I just can't stand not sweating, if I don't sweat my skin gets really greasy.. but my problem is the eating part, whenever I do any activity that requires me to be active, I feel like shit... I need to work on that.

[Relevancy]

man i had the stomach bug for 3 days and still going on....being fat or chubby with flabs instead of abs, carrying ur lard ass to the stool really takes a toll on you

didnt take any meds, just went the natural way drink alot of water to let the body get it out of the system....

being fat u dont know when ur body takes it out of the system cause ur full of shit inside due to the size of ur stomach, even sitting up i didnt felt right cause the flabs was making me get stomach cramps and back on the stool again...even sleeping was on back only, cant sleep sideways or else all the weight gets pushed to one side also gave my cramps....

when i was skinny at least you know when that shit was out of ur system cause the size of ur gut wasnt large and hold much shit...

i think this was a wakeup call for me, now with the loss mass i think i should start doing more situps to get back that 8absThis has nothing to do with the topic, but, I thought you were a well sophisticated dutch? You telling me your fat? What??

[leemajors]

I'm not fat or anything, but my eating habits are really poor, I think I haven't really been fat my whole life because I usually workout everyday, whether is playing soccer or running out in the streets, I just can't stand not sweating, if I don't sweat my skin gets really greasy.. but my problem is the eating part, whenever I do any activity that requires me to be active, I feel like shit... I need to work on that.

or you're young and your metabolism is still high.

[Heath Ledger]

How can someone be a vegan? No matter how much I eat,if there is no meat in the meal I just feel my stomach empty and hungry..lol


Lots of bean and rice dishes, potatoes, tbh.. very filling.

[benefactor]

Figured I'd bump this one too.

My body has pretty much settled in between 210-212. If I killed myself with the cardio I could probably drop below 200 but I'm feeling good at this weight so I'm not worried about pushing it. I've been going heavy on the weights again and I've started to bulk up some. I marked off a bucket list item of bench pressing over 300lbs before I turned 40 so that felt pretty good. Most of my change ups now have been with my core routine, where I'm trying more advanced things to strengthen it and my lower back even more.

[benefactor]

Well I'm shooting for the 400lb bench press goal again. I had a competitive bench presser tell me that the best way to get there is 5x5 at the same weight then after you can do it go up 20lbs and do 5x5 at that weight, rinse, repeat. Started a little lower than I wanted to since it was my first time doing it and did 265 with no problem. I'll jump to 285 next week. Pretty sure I can't do it, but I think I'll be able to make the jump up to 305 in a few weeks. Once I jump to 325, I'll do a one rep max and see where I am.

[Reck]

DMC needs this. :lol

[DMC]

DMC needs this. :lol

How restless you are.

[Reck]

How restless you are.

A lot more in shape, too.

Eats candies, ice creams, pasta, thousands of calories per day and expects to end up in shape. No wonder you weight 300 pounds. :lol

[apalisoc_9]

A lot more in shape, too.

Eats candies, ice creams, pasta, thousands of calories per day and expects to end up in shape. No wonder you weight 300 pounds. :lol

No offense dude, but you're probably skinny fat..Better than DMC for sure though. :lol

Just got my six pack a week ago and ready to hit the beach next week before its starts getting cold.

I usually sit aroubd 150-155 at 174cm in the summer for that lean, muscular look.

October-Feb i'm usually around 165lbs..Sometimes even ballon up to 175lbs..

Not much strenght since my heaviest bench is around 200 at 5 reps..

I usually just focus on toning so I lift a lot of 185s or dumbell pressess.

Right now my cardio is ats best though. Could easily do 10 rounds of soccer staduim in a moderalty fast run.

[Reck]

No offense dude, but you're probably skinny fat..Better than DMC for sure though. :lol

Just got my six pack a week ago and ready to hit the beach next week before its starts getting cold.

I usually sit aroubd 150-155 at 174cm in the summer for that lean, muscular look.

October-Feb i'm usually around 165lbs..Sometimes even ballon up to 175cm.

Not much strenght since my heaviest bench is around 200 at 5 reps..

I usually just focus on toning so I lift a lot of 185s or dumbell pressess.

Right now my cardio is ats best though. Could easily do 10 rounds of soccer staduim in a moderalty fast run.

What the hell is skinny fat? :lol

I dont exercise for 6 packs or any of that nonsense. I basically just run and that's it.

All I care about is not dying by the age of 40 like DMC.

[apalisoc_9]

What the hell is skinny fat? :lol

I dont exercise for 6 packs or any of that nonsense. I basically just run and that's it.

All I care about is not dying by the age of 40 like DMC.

Skinny fat = no abs...

Not so tonned body.

Most guys are skinny fat though. It's a relatively healthy bodytype anyway.

Diet is so key at maintaining a ripped and chizeled body tbh.

You're still healther than 95% of people though.

You just jog or do sprint intervals?

[FkLA]

Hurt my lower back doing squats for the second time about a month ago. I don't think it was anything major since I was pretty much back to 100% after a week but still decided to take a break from lifting.

The girlfriend was interested in biking so I bought a cheap road bike and have been doing that for a couple weeks now. I have a spin bike that goes mostly unused so I figured I'd get tired of it pretty quickly but man outdoor cycling is a lot more awesome and interesting. You notice and appreciate a lot of things that you otherwise wouldn't in your car. Good for the mind and body too, similar to how I feel with lifting. I'm even thinking about bike commuting to work occasionally. Just wish SA was more bike friendly, I've heard Austin is awesome in that respect.

[DMC]

A lot more in shape, too.

Eats candies, ice creams, pasta, thousands of calories per day and expects to end up in shape. No wonder you weight 300 pounds. :lol

Remember I'm diabetic, 400lbs, bedsores and such.

[DMC]

Skinny fat = no abs...

Not so tonned body.

Most guys are skinny fat though. It's a relatively healthy bodytype anyway.

Diet is so key at maintaining a ripped and chizeled body tbh.

You're still healther than 95% of people though.

You just jog or do sprint intervals?

Could you possibly have a more generic, bullshit take than this? Koolaid man light you are. talk about how hot sauce speeds up the metabolism.

[apalisoc_9]

Hurt my lower back doing squats for the second time about a month ago. I don't think it was anything major since I was pretty much back to 100% after a week but still decided to take a break from lifting.

The girlfriend was interested in biking so I bought a cheap road bike and have been doing that for a couple weeks now. I have a spin bike that goes mostly unused so I figured I'd get tired of it pretty quickly but man outdoor cycling is a lot more awesome and interesting. You notice and appreciate a lot of things that you otherwise wouldn't in your car. Good for the mind and body too, similar to how I feel with lifting. I'm even thinking about bike commuting to work occasionally. Just wish SA was more bike friendly, I've heard Austin is awesome in that respect.

You should do biking on mountain/biking/hiking trails in the wild. It's so fun. I prefer hiking, but biking in the wilderness surrounded by jist nature is also amazing.

[BD24]

Well I'm shooting for the 400lb bench press goal again. I had a competitive bench presser tell me that the best way to get there is 5x5 at the same weight then after you can do it go up 20lbs and do 5x5 at that weight, rinse, repeat. Started a little lower than I wanted to since it was my first time doing it and did 265 with no problem. I'll jump to 285 next week. Pretty sure I can't do it, but I think I'll be able to make the jump up to 305 in a few weeks. Once I jump to 325, I'll do a one rep max and see where I am.
5x5 is a good way to get that weight up. Started doing those a few years ago.

Another helpful tip I got was to always do incline first. That helped improve my max quite a bit. I will probably never be able to hit 400 because of my small frame, but I have hit 300 before only weighing 150.

[benefactor]

Made through 23 of 25 reps at 285 today. Might be able to jump to 305 quicker than I thought.

[Fabbs]

I bought a cheap road bike and have been doing that for a couple weeks now. I have a spin bike
Any concerns about where the family jewels sit in relation to bike seat?
Some have said Lance Armstong (among others) can attribute their cancer to bike seat.

Why the hell the manufacturers do not come out with a nutts and related friendly bicycling seat is beyond me.

[UZER]

Any concerns about where the family jewels sit in relation to bike seat?
Some have said Lance Armstong (among others) can attribute their cancer to bike seat.

Why the hell the manufacturers do not come out with a nutts and related friendly bicycling seat is beyond me.

They need to have a throne like the one for drummers.

[BD24]

Made through 23 of 25 reps at 285 today. Might be able to jump to 305 quicker than I thought.
Thats a 5x5 right? You aren't doing 23 consecutive reps are you? If so that would be fucking insane.

[Avante]

When I read.....getting into shape/losing weight....that screams...ok ok I'm lazy. Now you plan on making a dramatic personality change, hmmmm?

Assuming that's possible.

Bone up on calorie intake and output, you need to simply burn off more than ya consume, this will take some homework.

You do not want to get all carried away with anything that takes a lot of time. You got fat and out of shape for a reason, laziness. So you need to do a few basic exercises while making it quick and simple so you will do it.

Running, running in place, skip rope, running the bleachers....something to break a sweat and get that heart rate up. A good 15 minutes of something to tax the system. If you aren't sweating after 15, you are doing it wrong.

1.Bench 3 sets of whatever is right for you, just make that last set a bitch.
2.Curls....either standing barbell or seated concentration with dumbells, it doesn't matter, 3 sets of 10.
3.Squats....one long set until ya are thinking ya need a spotter.
4.Overhead...yep real simple, just pick up a barbell and knock out three sets of 10, simply lifting the barbells over your head.

That's it for 90 days using the every other day system. After 90 days, you will be ready for another system.

[benefactor]

Thats a 5x5 right? You aren't doing 23 consecutive reps are you? If so that would be fucking insane.
Yeah...5x5

[Fabbs]

That's it for 90 days using the every other day system. After 90 days, you will be ready for another system.
Picking up almanacs, setting them back down.

[BD24]

When I read.....getting into shape/losing weight....that screams...ok ok I'm lazy. Now you plan on making a dramatic personality change, hmmmm?

Assuming that's possible.

Bone up on calorie intake and output, you need to simply burn off more than ya consume, this will take some homework.

You do not want to get all carried away with anything that takes a lot of time. You got fat and out of shape for a reason, laziness. So you need to do a few basic exercises while making it quick and simple so you will do it.

Running, running in place, skip rope, running the bleachers....something to break a sweat and get that heart rate up. A good 15 minutes of something to tax the system. If you aren't sweating after 15, you are doing it wrong.

1.Bench 3 sets of whatever is right for you, just make that last set a bitch.
2.Curls....either standing barbell or seated concentration with dumbells, it doesn't matter, 3 sets of 10.
3.Squats....one long set until ya are thinking ya need a spotter.
4.Overhead...yep real simple, just pick up a barbell and knock out three sets of 10, simply lifting the barbells over your head.

That's it for 90 days using the every other day system. After 90 days, you will be ready for another system.
avante, as a guy whos worked out alot you come off as someone who hasnt touched a weight a day of his life

[pgardn]

If you are still in your 30s -40s here is the recipe:

Try to get to the point where you can get your heart at 60-70% max for 45 min straight. Every other day.

This takes time. And there are only a few types of excercise that allow this. Swimming and biking are not gonna do it. Lifting weights basically tones and makes you look good, but will never allow for the above. Standing next to the weights waiting for the next rep set huffing and puffing because the tiny muscles in the upper body have gone anaerobic is absolutely counterproductive. In fact, if you really bulk up, you might be carrying too much muscle mass up top to accomplish the 45 every other day.

Running and or Cross Country skiing. You use by far the largest muscles in your body for prolonged periods (45 min under aerobic circumstances.)

You will lose weight. And you can basically eat anything you want. Guarantee.

Your body will switch its respiratory regimine so that you will burn a huge number of calories during the day and while you are asleep. You turn into a human heat pump.

Warning: Running is very hard on the skeletal muscle system. Get good shoes and run on soft surfaces. You will pay the price later. Also the machines in the gym won't do a great job. Running outdoors requires a lot more balancing than treadmills, this makes a huge difference over time.

Warning: The 45 at 60-70% max hear rate takes time to get to properly when you begin a workout. Cooling down with slow jogging will most likely drop you below the 60-70%, so it won't count either.

Sincerely,
Dr. Pgardn

[Big Empty]

I got under 200 again and proud of that. But I've been stuck between 195-198 for the last 4 months. I tried a plant based diet but that was WAY to hard to do. Just started lifting again but I guess it doesn't help that I drink 2-3 times a week. Im curious, what do yall eat and how often do yall eat out and get drunk? Im talking to those who feel they are in great shape. I don't care about your workout since you have to be in the gym 3 hours just to burn off a big mac and protein powder.

[Avante]

Picking up almanacs, setting them back down.

Find the things I talk about in an almanac.

[Avante]

avante, as a guy whos worked out alot you come off as someone who hasnt touched a weight a day of his life

If you can't figure out someone who let themselves go need to start out keeping it simple and quick, why am I not surprised?

I cannot believe you are this damn dumb.

[BD24]

If you can't figure out someone who let themselves go need to start out keeping it simple and quick, why am I not surprised?

I cannot believe you are this damn dumb.
Lol. Trying to justify your poor workout advice. Look it's ok if you don't really know what your talking about. Just admit t ok.

[FkLA]

Any concerns about where the family jewels sit in relation to bike seat?
Some have said Lance Armstong (among others) can attribute their cancer to bike seat.

Why the hell the manufacturers do not come out with a nutts and related friendly bicycling seat is beyond me.

Nah no issues here although I'm not logging anywhere near the amount of miles the pros log. One can always switch out to a more comfortable seat though if it's an issue.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

OP is a girl? I want this girl

[Avante]

Lol. Trying to justify your poor workout advice. Look it's ok if you don't really know what your talking about. Just admit t ok.

Dude, been into weight training since I was 15, ok?

The last thing ya wanna do with those starting out is to overwelm them with a bunch of stuff they have to work up to. Being ya don't know shit you don't get it.

Keep it quick and simple to start ok, ok stupid? You wanna lay a foundation then ya build on it, ok dummy?

[SpursforSix]

Dude, been into weight training since I was 15, ok?

I think you got it backward.
You've been into 15 since you been weight training.

[Avante]

I think you got it backward.
You've been into 15 since you been weight training.

That's right, when I started lifting at 15 I had a 15 year old girlfriend named Karen.

Hey liar, they ran the heats of the 200m today in London, NOBODY could match your 20.00.

Will you ever just say......just trolling ya....or....ok ok just funnin'........Just messing around...well? You know how totally stupid you look thinking anyone would buy that lie?

This is funny....

Some idiot supporting your lie.....yep, I read about it in the papers.
Avante.....what year?

And that is the end of that bullshit.

[SpursforSix]

That's right, when I started lifting at 15 I had a 15 year old girlfriend named Karen.

Hey liar, they ran the heats of the 200m today in London, NOBODY could match your 20.00.

Will you ever just say......just trolling ya....or....ok ok just funnin'........Just messing around...well? You know how totally stupid you look thinking anyone would buy that lie?

This is funny....

Some idiot supporting your lie.....yep, I read about it in the papers.
Avante.....what year?

And that is the end of that bullshit.

No matter how jealous you are and how many times you call me a liar, it doesn't change history and my time in the 200m.

[Avante]

No matter how jealous you are and how many times you call me a liar, it doesn't change history and my time in the 200m.

A history with no name, no date, no mention of anywhere. Dude.......what year?

A liar won't tell me because the know I can track it down. If this were legit it's.....May 23 1986.

Now watch this liar do everything but give out an actual date, yep......a liar.

[SpursforSix]

A history with no name, no date, no mention of anywhere. Dude.......what year?

A liar won't tell me because the know I can track it down. If this were legit it's.....May 23 1986.

Now watch this liar do everything but give out an actual date, yep......a liar.

I bet your breath smells like kiddie farts.

[Avante]

I bet your breath smells like kiddie farts.

Dude, why can't you give me the year ya ran this amazing 200m, let me guess.....YOU ARE LYING~~~~~~~

[lefty]

Don't play beisbol

[Fabbs]

Find the things I talk about in an almanac.
An almanac in the cupboard,
An almanac in the car.
3 almanacs underneath the young girl seated at the bar.

[SpursforSix]

An almanac in the cupboard,
An almanac in the car.
3 almanacs underneath the young girl seated at the bar.

Wow. That was really quite poetic. Well done

[benefactor]

Got through 285 with surprising ease last weekend. Jumping to 305 on Sunday.