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That's me as of May 21st. Feeling good.
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Got some motivated guys here!!!! 
Thats truely awesome. Good luck to all you guys. :thumbup:
Flix- man....that is outstanding. Great job!!! Im glad I could help ya.
Thats truely awesome. Good luck to all you guys. :thumbup:
Flix- man....that is outstanding. Great job!!! Im glad I could help ya.
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Ok guys Im in. Im reluctant but I have to do it. For my health, for my family, for more fun on hikes, for slowing down the aging process
Part of my reluctance is due to so many on-and-off-again failures in the past. So this time I wanna try something different. It has been said that the best workout program is the one you stick to. In the past I have tried to organize really specific and highly detailed programs and routines. Then Id get bored, then Id stop
My Routine
This time I want to do the routineless routine. The program thats not a program. Now, I KNOW that carefully planned programs are superior to random exercise, but if I dont stick to it, it wont help me. After maybe a month I can settle into a groove of working out, then I might do something more structured. For now, I'll be waking up in the morning and doing something for 45 min. 1 hour.
My Diet
I dont want to go from constant garbage to strict vegan or something overnight. I feel like I get burned out that way. I want to slowly eliminate bad habits. Right now, I want to focus on portions. No second helpings, no desserts, no extra sides, no appetizers, no refills on drinks. Next month Ill up the ante.
My Current Numbers
Height: 57
Weight: 205 lbs
Waist: 41.5 waist (measured at the belly button just easier for me)
My Goal
One goal, keepin it simple: 32 at the navel line.
Ok, here we go
Part of my reluctance is due to so many on-and-off-again failures in the past. So this time I wanna try something different. It has been said that the best workout program is the one you stick to. In the past I have tried to organize really specific and highly detailed programs and routines. Then Id get bored, then Id stop
My Routine
This time I want to do the routineless routine. The program thats not a program. Now, I KNOW that carefully planned programs are superior to random exercise, but if I dont stick to it, it wont help me. After maybe a month I can settle into a groove of working out, then I might do something more structured. For now, I'll be waking up in the morning and doing something for 45 min. 1 hour.
My Diet
I dont want to go from constant garbage to strict vegan or something overnight. I feel like I get burned out that way. I want to slowly eliminate bad habits. Right now, I want to focus on portions. No second helpings, no desserts, no extra sides, no appetizers, no refills on drinks. Next month Ill up the ante.
My Current Numbers
Height: 57
Weight: 205 lbs
Waist: 41.5 waist (measured at the belly button just easier for me)
My Goal
One goal, keepin it simple: 32 at the navel line.
Ok, here we go
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Im on ambulance for 48, but I did squeeze in a 3mi run in the rain, and since its my off day for lifting, I did some yoga at 0330. I love runnin that early. Quiet, and you feel like the only one around. Good stuff.
So for me, I started at 6'2 222 when I weighed myself. As of today, I am still 6'2 but i weigh 218 at this time. My workout has been this...
200 body weight squats in sets of 50.
150 push ups in sets of 50
200 sit up/ crunches
I do this in 30 minutes or less. I then add about 10 minutes of either shadow wrestling, or I wrestle with my brother. Now that is good cardio. I forgot how hard it was. But I try to do that 3-4 times a week. Doing that along with eating better i.e. i stopped eating out and no soda, and I am on my way to a happy and healthy 210. The push ups and squats are really helping me out.
200 body weight squats in sets of 50.
150 push ups in sets of 50
200 sit up/ crunches
I do this in 30 minutes or less. I then add about 10 minutes of either shadow wrestling, or I wrestle with my brother. Now that is good cardio. I forgot how hard it was. But I try to do that 3-4 times a week. Doing that along with eating better i.e. i stopped eating out and no soda, and I am on my way to a happy and healthy 210. The push ups and squats are really helping me out.
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Tell me about it! When Reilly posted his workout I decided to work in some interval- jogging and biking alone aren't going to do it, and the weightlifting wasn't popping me. My interval sets include hindu squats and they are butt kickers after while.
Thanks for the inspiration guys! I have been wanting to start something for a while now. I just graduated from college a few weeks ago so there are no excuses not to now.
I am starting at 5'8 211 pounds as of about ten minutes ago. I am not in this for the competition but this support will help me a ton.
My routine is going to be running every day starting at 20 minutes and once I work down to an 8 minute mile pace I will increase that time. In addition to this I am going to do 3 sets of 20 push-ups every morning and 3 sets of 20 sit-ups. This number will also increase as time progresses, as will the various exercises. I will probably add biking in at some point as well.
I am going to cut down on my food portions and limit my drinking to special occasions. I am not going to go out as much and I am going to cut soda out of my diet as much as possible.
My goals are to cut about 30 pounds and to be in good enough shape to join the military as an officer early next year. I will post a pic as soon as I locate a camera. Thank you for the support guys!
--Whitney
I am starting at 5'8 211 pounds as of about ten minutes ago. I am not in this for the competition but this support will help me a ton.
My routine is going to be running every day starting at 20 minutes and once I work down to an 8 minute mile pace I will increase that time. In addition to this I am going to do 3 sets of 20 push-ups every morning and 3 sets of 20 sit-ups. This number will also increase as time progresses, as will the various exercises. I will probably add biking in at some point as well.
I am going to cut down on my food portions and limit my drinking to special occasions. I am not going to go out as much and I am going to cut soda out of my diet as much as possible.
My goals are to cut about 30 pounds and to be in good enough shape to join the military as an officer early next year. I will post a pic as soon as I locate a camera. Thank you for the support guys!
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Taken from the other thread
5' 10" weight 140-150. Weighed exactly 145 this morning. I'm in the normal range of BMI/body fat; however, I still need to lose some fat and gain muscle(can sort of tell in the pic). I want to lose 5-10 lbs of fat. So I need to gain about 20 lbs of muscle. The last 10 lbs will be water. So I am shooting for 160-165#.I can eat anything and not go over 150#(or at least yet), so it is going to take a lot of work!
Leg press 410# for 5 reps, Bench press 8 reps at 100#, and 2 widegrip pullups. Should have had a spotter cause I could have probably packed on 2 more reps on the presses. Hope to get up to 550# and 200# with 20 widegrip pullups.
Also have personal measurements but I doubt they will change much.
5' 10" weight 140-150. Weighed exactly 145 this morning. I'm in the normal range of BMI/body fat; however, I still need to lose some fat and gain muscle(can sort of tell in the pic). I want to lose 5-10 lbs of fat. So I need to gain about 20 lbs of muscle. The last 10 lbs will be water. So I am shooting for 160-165#.I can eat anything and not go over 150#(or at least yet), so it is going to take a lot of work!
Leg press 410# for 5 reps, Bench press 8 reps at 100#, and 2 widegrip pullups. Should have had a spotter cause I could have probably packed on 2 more reps on the presses. Hope to get up to 550# and 200# with 20 widegrip pullups.
Also have personal measurements but I doubt they will change much.
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I think I posted this in the first thread, but........
5'8"-9" Depends on my back that day.
241 pounds as of 7/1. Wednesdays are my weigh in day.
38" waist.
I stretch and do push ups/sit ups every weekday morning, but am pushing myself further.
I am working on eating earlier in the evening and then going out to walk the dog and play with kids on the property before bedtime.
I work a lot and am integrating workout type activities into my day. ie.- park my work truck further from buildings and/or near steps, using hand tools more often rather than power tools, so on and so on.
The one thing that is really starting to help is finding activities to do for enjoyment instead of work or just to lose weight.
5'8"-9" Depends on my back that day.
241 pounds as of 7/1. Wednesdays are my weigh in day.
38" waist.
I stretch and do push ups/sit ups every weekday morning, but am pushing myself further.
I am working on eating earlier in the evening and then going out to walk the dog and play with kids on the property before bedtime.
I work a lot and am integrating workout type activities into my day. ie.- park my work truck further from buildings and/or near steps, using hand tools more often rather than power tools, so on and so on.
The one thing that is really starting to help is finding activities to do for enjoyment instead of work or just to lose weight.
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No pic yet but here is me: 6' 245. As far as being mobile the wife and I are going for walks at least every day (just about to go to the river valley in the city for a hike and picnic. I do not drink coffee, or use salt. Just before this idea I stopped drinking anything that was not milk, water or home made fruit smoothies (to keep veggie/fruit intake steady). AS of yesterday I do not eat chocolate or other junk food. We are also getting into biking- pulling both kids will be a good workout, and I am sure my posterior region will love the seat! As well I am giving as many free massages as I can to stay in work shape and keep the muscles involved properly toned.
Does anybody have tips on how to keep active while on basically bed rest? I am getting the plates removed from my legs on the 21st and have 2 weeks rest after? I found my elastic bands and will try to do seated arm exercises, but it does not seem like it will be much cardio.
I'll try and get some candids up of how great I look.
Does anybody have tips on how to keep active while on basically bed rest? I am getting the plates removed from my legs on the 21st and have 2 weeks rest after? I found my elastic bands and will try to do seated arm exercises, but it does not seem like it will be much cardio.
I'll try and get some candids up of how great I look.
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WINDJAMMER. kick your everliving arse into the ground if you hammer it. Most elegant torture machine any gym ever invented. It's basically a heavy resistance exercycle for the arms. You will fear and hate it like a DI if if you run 4x3 minute sets on heaviest possible setting. 3 times a week.
Barring that, grab a pair of 5kg dumbbells, sit firmly in a chair with no obstructions and just- move- punches, lifts, clapping, lateral bends. anything- if you don't set them down for 15 minutes, you are worked out.
I hammered some basic kettlebell/blacksmith moves after riley's post for the last 3 days and I'm - oh, ye gods- yeah. I'll up the run later. This is heavy interval burn. My body is visibly melting in 3 days. Same thing I'm telling you except the non-(temporary)paraplegic exercises mostly invole deep squats with most every arm movement.
I'm thinking, all the hiking and kayaking and cycling and going outside with the kids is going to get me nowhere in terms of major fat loss and muscle mass gain unless I do some hammering work. I'll be enduring and in shape, just still overweight. And hiking permanently overweight is not for me. So I've got to add the hammer (or in this case, kettlebell or dumbbell) in.
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Good shoes are important and help prevent injuries. Try a decent running store to get fitted.
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Good advice, actual my insurance provides for a new pair custom fitted with orthotics if I jump through their hoops.
Jumping through as I type this.
Hiked 4 miles Friday and 4.75 on Saturday (in my boots which are fitted) sweated and huffed and puffed. But it was a start.
Jumping through as I type this.
Hiked 4 miles Friday and 4.75 on Saturday (in my boots which are fitted) sweated and huffed and puffed. But it was a start.
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keep it up guys.... give er hell. :thumbup:
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Just got back from a 3 hour "hike" through our river valley. Not much distance but hard work for a cripple and a recently un-pregnanted woman with a 3 year old. Glad we took the dirt paths with hills and winding areas- much more of a workout than the paved paths here.
Pain? Hell yah- but that is every day so I don't count!
Koyote- I don't do the gym (on disability and Juli has not gotten paid from EI in a month and a half now) but will find somebody to lend me dumbells or just use my mace or concrete ball for weight. Thanks for the suggestion.
Pain? Hell yah- but that is every day so I don't count!
Koyote- I don't do the gym (on disability and Juli has not gotten paid from EI in a month and a half now) but will find somebody to lend me dumbells or just use my mace or concrete ball for weight. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great progress guys. My wife is a nutritional counselor and I asked for her thoughts on some of the diets I saw here ("paleo" substituting milk water and smoothies for coffee, etc.) Her advice - determine your blood type (a good thing to know in any event) and do some research on diets by blood type. Some of you should be eating more meat, some less. Some should have dairy, some should avoid it like the plague. For some, a jolt of caffeine in the a.m. is good, for others not good.
Diet is a very individual issue and she spends a lot of time with her clients talking about blood type, personality, body type (her methods borrow heavily from Ayruvedic medicine) and helps each client design an individualized diet.
The only advice she gives that applies to all is fairly common sense.
Consider smaller meals more often.
Eat your main meal between 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. (4:00 p.m. the latest)
Eat smaller meals as dusk approaches
Try not to eat after dark, if you must, eat very lightly.
Walk 100 steps after each meal. (We take this figuratively, it just means avoid the couch after a meal, do something active.
The worst thing you can do is not eat all day, have a large evening meal and then retire to the couch.
Watch how kids under 5 eat. They have small portions, they often do not finish their own plates. They are very active after a meal.
I had her look at some of the torso shots. Her comment in general was, a lot of these guys have food allergies and are constipated. There is lots of info on the internet regarding digestion, elimination, constipation, etc. Don't be squeamish...and use common sense. Do not try and conquer Rome in a single day. Your digestion and elimination will improve with diet and exercise.
Good luck to everyone....
Diet is a very individual issue and she spends a lot of time with her clients talking about blood type, personality, body type (her methods borrow heavily from Ayruvedic medicine) and helps each client design an individualized diet.
The only advice she gives that applies to all is fairly common sense.
Consider smaller meals more often.
Eat your main meal between 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. (4:00 p.m. the latest)
Eat smaller meals as dusk approaches
Try not to eat after dark, if you must, eat very lightly.
Walk 100 steps after each meal. (We take this figuratively, it just means avoid the couch after a meal, do something active.
The worst thing you can do is not eat all day, have a large evening meal and then retire to the couch.
Watch how kids under 5 eat. They have small portions, they often do not finish their own plates. They are very active after a meal.
I had her look at some of the torso shots. Her comment in general was, a lot of these guys have food allergies and are constipated. There is lots of info on the internet regarding digestion, elimination, constipation, etc. Don't be squeamish...and use common sense. Do not try and conquer Rome in a single day. Your digestion and elimination will improve with diet and exercise.
Good luck to everyone....
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MBTull- could you get some links for data behind blood type diets. Nothing I have taken in my biology career lends itself to that theory and I am the kind that something has to be proven to me before I accept it, but will look into almost anything if the logic is sound. I just cannot see how an anitgen difference can have the effect that she states
(plus the food allergies and constipation comment- Holistic practitioners and I have interesting "discussions" at times).
"Try not to eat after dark, if you must, eat very lightly."- Impossible in the arctic where my wife is from.
I am not trying to be antagonistic, but am always critical with (hopefully)an open mind.
Thanks:thumbup:
(plus the food allergies and constipation comment- Holistic practitioners and I have interesting "discussions" at times). "Try not to eat after dark, if you must, eat very lightly."- Impossible in the arctic where my wife is from.
I am not trying to be antagonistic, but am always critical with (hopefully)an open mind.
Thanks:thumbup:
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