Don't know if you guys are still doing that on here, haven't been on in awhile but you guys motivated me to cut down on my weight, anyways, I'm now down to 212.6 lbs, I'm nearing a plataeu I think, so I am adding cardio (running) to my attack plans to lose the rest of what I want (10-15 lbs more)
Congrats on the weight loss and keep hanging in there. Running will help but walking is good to. My wife started walking a few miles a day around the neighborhood with a better diet and has lost a good bit a weight in 3 months. You might also want to take a look at some taebo tapes with billy blanks. You can find them pretty cheap now. I didn't use them for my current weight loss but I used them in the past and actually lost 60 pounds by doing the videos. It was one of the most intense workouts I have done. I had to start putting towels under where I would stand because the floor would be soaking wet with sweat. I use to work out to the videos several times a week with walking/running on off days. Make sure to give your body a day off every few days though.
Keep up the good work.
Well, I'm only 25 and I have been weighlifting since 16, I love to do it and I really feel I don't get to go enough (maybe 3 times a week nowadays), but what I've lost in the past 2 months (16lbs) has been simply through calories and reduced portion size, and I think starting running will put me over the top, plus I've changed FUNDAMENTALLY how I'm working out (at least for now), I'm going for higher reps (15-20) and less weight. I'd like to be able to run 2 miles nonstop, that is my goal, along with getting down between 200-205lbs, I'm getting close, I'm hoping by that July 4th, I've reached my fitness/health goals, I can already tell a big difference though, between 228 and 212, I feel lighter, less out of breath, healthier, and I feel alot more mobile, I'm excited to think about what another 10lbs will do....
Hey, just weighed myself yesterday, I'm now 208.6, I think I'm gonna reset my goal to 200 instead of 205.....
Congrats RW, keep up the good work. I have been maintaining my weight lately. I don't have any more weight to lose(I actually got into the high 150s but I just didn't look that healthy so I put on a few pounds to get back to 160. What I do need to do is to tone up a bit, So I am going to work on that. My wife has lost some weight and she is feeling great too. I am going to quit smoking in the next few days. The confidence that I have gained losing all my weight lets me know I can do it too.
Keep up the good work.
For the record, I'm down 19 lbs from 255 to 236. Strictly diet. I have a bad back, and can't walk fast enough to burn a calorie.
RW, if you do the right movements, 3x lifting per week is plenty. There are many college strength coaches who have their athletes lift on the same schedule. The trick is to focus on multi joint "big" movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, dips, presses, etc. If you have those movements as the basis for your workouts, you're going to need the extra recovery time anyway!
transitt Wrote:RW, if you do the right movements, 3x lifting per week is plenty. There are many college strength coaches who have their athletes lift on the same schedule. The trick is to focus on multi joint "big" movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, dips, presses, etc. If you have those movements as the basis for your workouts, you're going to need the extra recovery time anyway!
Could you expand on this? I'm seriously intrigued. Is this just for strength or do you get definition as well? Thanks alot...
RW13 Wrote:transitt Wrote:RW, if you do the right movements, 3x lifting per week is plenty. There are many college strength coaches who have their athletes lift on the same schedule. The trick is to focus on multi joint "big" movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, dips, presses, etc. If you have those movements as the basis for your workouts, you're going to need the extra recovery time anyway!
Could you expand on this? I'm seriously intrigued. Is this just for strength or do you get definition as well? Thanks alot...
The muscle doesn't know to get stronger or more defined. The muscle knows to react to the stimulus with which it's presented. Muscles becoming "more defined" is a simple matter of bodyfat reduction (I said it was simple, not easy).
Look at guys like DeAngelo. His huge arms and legs were a combo of REALLY GOOD GENES( sorry, that's part of it) and movements like powercleans, squats, etc.
Can you get significant physique change lifting three days per week? Absolutely!
The point is that the movements I originally listed cause a much stronger metabolic and hormonal response in the body. Those are the movements that should be focused on by pretty much everyone who lifts.
Well I've been lifting (out of the past 9 years) about 7.5-8.0 of those years. I just lost 20 pounds since the last week of february and I can definately tell a difference in the way I look, ,there is a "little" bit more definition, but more importantly alot less fat on me. I also started a little bit of cardio. I could only run 5 min straight without stopping to walk and now I'm up to around 9 min straight, hey, it's a start. I'm looking to continue my ways and lose about 5-8 more pounds, and increase my running ability to be able to run 2 miles non stop ( I can only do a little less than 1 right now) and I want muscle definition. I believe I've already got some of them, I'd just like them to show. Doesn't everyone? :)
RW13 Wrote:Well I've been lifting (out of the past 9 years) about 7.5-8.0 of those years. I just lost 20 pounds since the last week of february and I can definately tell a difference in the way I look, ,there is a "little" bit more definition, but more importantly alot less fat on me. I also started a little bit of cardio. I could only run 5 min straight without stopping to walk and now I'm up to around 9 min straight, hey, it's a start. I'm looking to continue my ways and lose about 5-8 more pounds, and increase my running ability to be able to run 2 miles non stop ( I can only do a little less than 1 right now) and I want muscle definition. I believe I've already got some of them, I'd just like them to show. Doesn't everyone? :)
Definition is nothing but low body fat and staying hydrated enough where you don't retain water (I know that sounds backwards, but that's how the body works.)
So basically I have to just continue to cut the fat/sugar? Sounds good, I've been doing a good job for the past 3 months so I'm confident I can continue it....
I started at 287 I believe. I am now hovering around 284. :cookiemonster:
I continue to hover around 305. I've spent to much money getting up to this weight to lose now.
RW13 Wrote:So basically I have to just continue to cut the fat/sugar? Sounds good, I've been doing a good job for the past 3 months so I'm confident I can continue it....
With the fats, it's not only "cutting" it, but focusing on what kinds of fats...Omega 3's, with a smaller amount of 6's and 9's, are actually very desirable in the diet (think fish oils, flax, borage, olive oils, etc). I would also explore coconut oil, as it contains a type of fat called a medium chain tryglyceride. This fatty acid has actually been shown to have thermogenic properties (loosely defined, this means it causes an slight increase in body temperature causing the body to burn more of it's stored fat).
I would also spend some time looking into interval sprinting, burpees, and plyometric work.
Update: I've reached a great homeostasis body weight range of 199-203. I've cut out so much sugar, fats, etc., and added so much proteins (esp in the morning), whole grains, fruits&veggies instead of starches (and fries!!), etc that my body feels real healthy. I haven't even ran on a regular basis since last summer. This is all due to lifestyle and diet. I also lift 4-5 times a week. I've gotten the "definition" I always wanted everywhere on my body except the "abs". But ppl who have known me forever cannot believe how "fit" and "flat bellied" I look, so I'm happy about that (and most importantly the cardiovascular benefits which accompany this lifestyle change). I've only since late January started hitting the abs hard and gotten the "flatten" look, hopefully by mid summer I'll have the beginnings of a six pack that isn't bud light. Anyways, this all started b/c of some motivation from a memphis tigers camp calorie challenge. Thanks again guys!
:clap2: Congratulations!! You're inspiring me to get off my fat @$$ and get moving, something, anything. This winter was depressing in many ways (father diagnosed with leukemia for one) but spring always buoys my spirits. Thanks for reminding us all that all it takes is dedication. Good luck!
congrats RW13 ! I need to shed about 10-15 and it's sooo hard !
Congrats, RW13! I threw out a New Years resolution of losing 40 lbs this year. Yesterday, I hit the 20 lb mark. You're right that it feels really good to get some weight off. I've been lifting, exercising, and dieting for mine. If you start to plateau, don't get too discouraged. Changing the diet a little and adding some new cardio should help out.
(03-25-2010 09:15 AM)ksigtigerdood Wrote: [ -> ]Congrats, RW13! I threw out a New Years resolution of losing 40 lbs this year. Yesterday, I hit the 20 lb mark. You're right that it feels really good to get some weight off. I've been lifting, exercising, and dieting for mine. If you start to plateau, don't get too discouraged. Changing the diet a little and adding some new cardio should help out.
I've hit a plateau that I wanted to reach. I don't really want to lose anymore or gain anymore for that matter. Good luck, lifting, exercising and dieting will sure as heck do it, the only "X" factor is time, how long a person will continue to put forth effort, the results WILL come if given enough time. Keep us updated, we're all in this together!