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[quote name='seanr1221']Thanks again for the tips.
Oh and for dead lifts, do you recommend the romanian style?[/QUOTE]
Only if you really want to hit the hamstrings and lower back really hard. I think straight deads are ideal though, because it helps more with your core stabalizers. If you're doing other leg work which involves the hamstrings and lower back, I think Romanian style is excessive(even though it's still a great exercise).
Also, when doing deads, don't do it like squats or other exercises with a "down then up" rep scheme. The weight HAS TO TOUCH THE FLOOR WITH A SLIGHT PAUSE before doing the next rep. People forget this, but it's why the lift is called a DEADlift (the weight is "dead" on the floor) so instead of 6 "reps" it should be like 1-1-1-1-1-1 (that's one set); a slight pause to allow the weight to come to rest. You will notice that the weight you're doing for continous reps is suddenly heavier
. Also, make sure you have decent form. I rotated my pelvis out of alignment back in dec. improperly deadlifting and following it up with a poor form leg-curl. I'm still healing from it, and went from a 425 DL without straps to barely 330.
Oh and for dead lifts, do you recommend the romanian style?[/QUOTE]
Only if you really want to hit the hamstrings and lower back really hard. I think straight deads are ideal though, because it helps more with your core stabalizers. If you're doing other leg work which involves the hamstrings and lower back, I think Romanian style is excessive(even though it's still a great exercise).
Also, when doing deads, don't do it like squats or other exercises with a "down then up" rep scheme. The weight HAS TO TOUCH THE FLOOR WITH A SLIGHT PAUSE before doing the next rep. People forget this, but it's why the lift is called a DEADlift (the weight is "dead" on the floor) so instead of 6 "reps" it should be like 1-1-1-1-1-1 (that's one set); a slight pause to allow the weight to come to rest. You will notice that the weight you're doing for continous reps is suddenly heavier
. Also, make sure you have decent form. I rotated my pelvis out of alignment back in dec. improperly deadlifting and following it up with a poor form leg-curl. I'm still healing from it, and went from a 425 DL without straps to barely 330.
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Well, you're short (compared to me, I'm about 6'4") so you'll have an easier time. Keep the bar CLOSE to your body, make sure your hips rise BEFORE you begin to pull your back up (you should be pushing with your legs first, as if trying to push the ground away from you). Also, keep your shoulders OVER the bar when you start your lift. Think about doing a squat, but having the weight in front of you instead of on your back.
Check out that link I gave you, there's a nice tutorial on there.
Check out that link I gave you, there's a nice tutorial on there.
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I always say I'm going to work out and stuff, but I never do. I'm forcing myself to do it now. Last night I started with benching and walking around the park twice. I was reading this thread and checked out livestrong.com. That website is great. Now I can track all the food that I eat. I'm 6'3'' and about 190 pounds. I want to lose the fat and get toned with muscle. I most likely wanna stay the same weight though. I'm pretty out of shape so I want to start feeling better. If I want to lose fat, I have to start eating smaller meals. I guess 6 a day right? Can anyone recommend me some? This is my biggest problem. I started with a small breakfast (glass of grape juice and a Nature's Valley Granola bar.) Here are my totals so far:
Calories 350, Fat 6g, Cholest 0mg, Sodium 195mg, Carbs 71g, Sugars 51g, Fiber 2g, Protein 2g
I'm not exactly sure what all that stuff means....
Also what is the best cardio workout? I was thinking about doing an hour of cardio a day, or at least 5-6 days a week.
Calories 350, Fat 6g, Cholest 0mg, Sodium 195mg, Carbs 71g, Sugars 51g, Fiber 2g, Protein 2g
I'm not exactly sure what all that stuff means....
Also what is the best cardio workout? I was thinking about doing an hour of cardio a day, or at least 5-6 days a week.
I should have recorded and youtube my first time on an exercise ball. That was 30 minutes of pain Need to control my breathing.
Holy cow that woman was going too fast. Then at the end she says if you do this 3 times a week, you will start noticing the results....uh huh..when the fat goes down!.
I was sweating so much that I needed another shower. My hamstrings and abs hurt right now.
Need to control my breathing. Holy cow that woman was going too fast. Then at the end she says if you do this 3 times a week, you will start noticing the results....uh huh..when the fat goes down!.I was sweating so much that I needed another shower. My hamstrings and abs hurt right now.
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How much calories should I have a day if I want to burn off fat (stay same weight or gain like 10 pounds. I don't want to be super skinny. I'm 165 and 6'3'') and build muscle?
90 minutes on the various cardio machines today... about 20 minutes more than I wanted but had to chat up my hot female jogging buddy (who incidentally hurt her knee and ankle running the other day and isnt currently running)
Picked up Wii Fit (more for the daily BMI tracking ,than anything, my wife will get good use from it) the other day and looking forward to seeing how I stack up
Could not stop eating today, Ive been so hungry from waking up til workout, then Im not hungry... had a small pizza from Mellow Mushroom, but I burn off so much, it never bothers me, I eat well most of the time...
Picked up Wii Fit (more for the daily BMI tracking ,than anything, my wife will get good use from it) the other day and looking forward to seeing how I stack up
Could not stop eating today, Ive been so hungry from waking up til workout, then Im not hungry... had a small pizza from Mellow Mushroom, but I burn off so much, it never bothers me, I eat well most of the time...
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[quote name='Blackout542'] If I want to lose fat, I have to start eating smaller meals. I guess 6 a day right? Can anyone recommend me some? This is my biggest problem. I started with a small breakfast (glass of grape juice and a Nature's Valley Granola bar.) Here are my totals so far:
Calories 350, Fat 6g, Cholest 0mg, Sodium 195mg, Carbs 71g, Sugars 51g, Fiber 2g, Protein 2g
I'm not exactly sure what all that stuff means....
Also what is the best cardio workout? I was thinking about doing an hour of cardio a day, or at least 5-6 days a week.[/quote]
In my opinion, the best cardio workout is one that keeps you motivated and one that you at least somewhat enjoy. For me, I can't stand feeling like a hampster running on a treadmill or elliptical. It's just boring. My best advice here is to keep switching it up. Jog some days, do machines some days, play sports some days. I pretty much only play basketball and it has done wonders for me.
As for your meals and all that stuff, I would pay most attention to calories. They are going to dictate the most what happens to the food that you intake. Stick with foods that are high in protein and just avoid intaking empty calories (soft drinks, sugary beverages like your grape juice). For some people it's easier to eat several smaller meals per day. For me it is easier to eat 3 sensibly portioned meals per day along with a protein shake post-workouts. I'm a big guy, 6'1 240 but I never go hungry and currently I'm intaking about 1200-1300 calories per day. Play with your diet and find out what works for you. Don't get discouaged if you don't get fast results, just stick with it, be positive and have fun doing it.
Calories 350, Fat 6g, Cholest 0mg, Sodium 195mg, Carbs 71g, Sugars 51g, Fiber 2g, Protein 2g
I'm not exactly sure what all that stuff means....
Also what is the best cardio workout? I was thinking about doing an hour of cardio a day, or at least 5-6 days a week.[/quote]
In my opinion, the best cardio workout is one that keeps you motivated and one that you at least somewhat enjoy. For me, I can't stand feeling like a hampster running on a treadmill or elliptical. It's just boring. My best advice here is to keep switching it up. Jog some days, do machines some days, play sports some days. I pretty much only play basketball and it has done wonders for me.
As for your meals and all that stuff, I would pay most attention to calories. They are going to dictate the most what happens to the food that you intake. Stick with foods that are high in protein and just avoid intaking empty calories (soft drinks, sugary beverages like your grape juice). For some people it's easier to eat several smaller meals per day. For me it is easier to eat 3 sensibly portioned meals per day along with a protein shake post-workouts. I'm a big guy, 6'1 240 but I never go hungry and currently I'm intaking about 1200-1300 calories per day. Play with your diet and find out what works for you. Don't get discouaged if you don't get fast results, just stick with it, be positive and have fun doing it.
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Couple of random questions:
1) What's the healthiest way to cook eggs?
2) Is it a good idea to run say 5/7 days of the week? Or should I just do say 3-4 with rest periods (like weight training).
3) I'm a heavy drinker. What impact does drinking liquor / beer have on a diet?
1) What's the healthiest way to cook eggs?
2) Is it a good idea to run say 5/7 days of the week? Or should I just do say 3-4 with rest periods (like weight training).
3) I'm a heavy drinker. What impact does drinking liquor / beer have on a diet?
[quote name='-Never4ever-']Couple of random questions:
1) What's the healthiest way to cook eggs?
2) Is it a good idea to run say 5/7 days of the week? Or should I just do say 3-4 with rest periods (like weight training).
3) I'm a heavy drinker. What impact does drinking liquor / beer have on a diet?[/quote]
Since I am a beginning also I will try to answer to the best I can.
use as little butter as possible. If you want try no butter.
I have been going 6 days jogging/walking and haven't had the feeling that I need a break. Since I have not yet established a routine (what parts to work out), I will just take it easy..but walking SHOULD be done at least once a day. Trust me if you have a big meal, and go for a walk after it you will feel pretty good when you are done.
-If you want to start losing the pounds, the booze has got to go. I can't remember where I saw it, but I do recall Booze has a LOT of calories that your body does NOT need.
1) What's the healthiest way to cook eggs?
2) Is it a good idea to run say 5/7 days of the week? Or should I just do say 3-4 with rest periods (like weight training).
3) I'm a heavy drinker. What impact does drinking liquor / beer have on a diet?[/quote]
Since I am a beginning also I will try to answer to the best I can.
use as little butter as possible. If you want try no butter.
I have been going 6 days jogging/walking and haven't had the feeling that I need a break. Since I have not yet established a routine (what parts to work out), I will just take it easy..but walking SHOULD be done at least once a day. Trust me if you have a big meal, and go for a walk after it you will feel pretty good when you are done.
-If you want to start losing the pounds, the booze has got to go. I can't remember where I saw it, but I do recall Booze has a LOT of calories that your body does NOT need.
[quote name='-Never4ever-']3) I'm a heavy drinker. What impact does drinking liquor / beer have on a diet?[/quote]
I'm not a nutrition expert but I do know that beer, wine, and alcohol are essentially just empty calories. There's something like 150 calories in a 12oz. beer, wine can have over 200 calories in a 5oz. glass, and an ounce of rum has about 100 calories.
In addition, your body will burn these calories before it attacks your fat stores.
Last, but probably the worst, comes from my own personal experience: drinking makes me crave crap. After night out boozing I always wake up wanting a cheese omelet with lots of bacon!
I'm not a nutrition expert but I do know that beer, wine, and alcohol are essentially just empty calories. There's something like 150 calories in a 12oz. beer, wine can have over 200 calories in a 5oz. glass, and an ounce of rum has about 100 calories.
In addition, your body will burn these calories before it attacks your fat stores.
Last, but probably the worst, comes from my own personal experience: drinking makes me crave crap. After night out boozing I always wake up wanting a cheese omelet with lots of bacon!
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[quote name='ITDEFX']Since I am a beginning also I will try to answer to the best I can.
use as little butter as possible. If you want try no butter.
I have been going 6 days jogging/walking and haven't had the feeling that I need a break. Since I have not yet established a routine (what parts to work out), I will just take it easy..but walking SHOULD be done at least once a day. Trust me if you have a big meal, and go for a walk after it you will feel pretty good when you are done.
-If you want to start losing the pounds, the booze has got to go. I can't remember where I saw it, but I do recall Booze has a LOT of calories that your body does NOT need.[/QUOTE]
-Great, I hate using butter. I like making omelette's though, is that better or worst than say scrambled?
-Well I have a job where I walk around literally for 6-10 hrs, so I think I'll just go back to running. I hear HITT is the way to go, so I'll try doing that from now on.
-Trust me, I've tried giving up the hooch. Not a viable solution at the moment. I will try to cut down as much as possible though.
use as little butter as possible. If you want try no butter.
I have been going 6 days jogging/walking and haven't had the feeling that I need a break. Since I have not yet established a routine (what parts to work out), I will just take it easy..but walking SHOULD be done at least once a day. Trust me if you have a big meal, and go for a walk after it you will feel pretty good when you are done.
-If you want to start losing the pounds, the booze has got to go. I can't remember where I saw it, but I do recall Booze has a LOT of calories that your body does NOT need.[/QUOTE]
-Great, I hate using butter. I like making omelette's though, is that better or worst than say scrambled?
-Well I have a job where I walk around literally for 6-10 hrs, so I think I'll just go back to running. I hear HITT is the way to go, so I'll try doing that from now on.
-Trust me, I've tried giving up the hooch. Not a viable solution at the moment. I will try to cut down as much as possible though.
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[quote name='bmachine']I'm not a nutrition expert but I do know that beer, wine, and alcohol are essentially just empty calories. There's something like 150 calories in a 12oz. beer, wine can have over 200 calories in a 5oz. glass, and an ounce of rum has about 100 calories.
In addition, your body will burn these calories before it attacks your fat stores.
Last, but probably the worst, comes from my own personal experience: drinking makes me crave crap. After night out boozing I always wake up wanting a cheese omelet with lots of bacon![/QUOTE]
That's not good when I usually drink an average of 96oz a day.
And I agree with you about craving the crap. I'm the same way. Although I've been eating healthier when I'm hung over. Such as like night / early morning cravings of Cheerios.
In addition, your body will burn these calories before it attacks your fat stores.
Last, but probably the worst, comes from my own personal experience: drinking makes me crave crap. After night out boozing I always wake up wanting a cheese omelet with lots of bacon![/QUOTE]
That's not good when I usually drink an average of 96oz a day.
And I agree with you about craving the crap. I'm the same way. Although I've been eating healthier when I'm hung over. Such as like night / early morning cravings of Cheerios.
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I am losing too much weight. Two years ago I was pushing close to 300 pounds at 278 and wearing a XXL tightly. Now I am about 200 something and went to buy clothes today for the first time in months and fitting a Medium. I need to start eating and stay in a Large at least.
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[quote name='Michael Scott']In my opinion, the best cardio workout is one that keeps you motivated and one that you at least somewhat enjoy. For me, I can't stand feeling like a hampster running on a treadmill or elliptical. It's just boring. My best advice here is to keep switching it up. Jog some days, do machines some days, play sports some days. I pretty much only play basketball and it has done wonders for me.
As for your meals and all that stuff, I would pay most attention to calories. They are going to dictate the most what happens to the food that you intake. Stick with foods that are high in protein and just avoid intaking empty calories (soft drinks, sugary beverages like your grape juice). For some people it's easier to eat several smaller meals per day. For me it is easier to eat 3 sensibly portioned meals per day along with a protein shake post-workouts. I'm a big guy, 6'1 240 but I never go hungry and currently I'm intaking about 1200-1300 calories per day. Play with your diet and find out what works for you. Don't get discouaged if you don't get fast results, just stick with it, be positive and have fun doing it.[/quote]
How much fat and sodium should I have a day? What are the effects of too much sodium, too little, etc?
As for your meals and all that stuff, I would pay most attention to calories. They are going to dictate the most what happens to the food that you intake. Stick with foods that are high in protein and just avoid intaking empty calories (soft drinks, sugary beverages like your grape juice). For some people it's easier to eat several smaller meals per day. For me it is easier to eat 3 sensibly portioned meals per day along with a protein shake post-workouts. I'm a big guy, 6'1 240 but I never go hungry and currently I'm intaking about 1200-1300 calories per day. Play with your diet and find out what works for you. Don't get discouaged if you don't get fast results, just stick with it, be positive and have fun doing it.[/quote]
How much fat and sodium should I have a day? What are the effects of too much sodium, too little, etc?
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So about 95 calories for standard strength for about a shots worth of the hard stuff. A little less than others said but still not great.
Beer depends on what your drinking. Light beers generally tend around 100 per 12 oz. I know Guinness is also a little less than 100 per 12 also. Most beer bottles will generally tell you. I just check the grocery store when I'm there for the facts on whatever beer I do drink, just to check up on it and know if I'm at a bar.
It's not impossible to lose weight while drinking a lot. I did it last semester, I lost 10 pounds, and this is with me turning 21 at the beginning of that. I drink a lot too. If you're really dedicated to losing the weight, the best idea would be to cut the liquor out.
http://www.answers.com/topic/rum
So about 95 calories for standard strength for about a shots worth of the hard stuff. A little less than others said but still not great.
Beer depends on what your drinking. Light beers generally tend around 100 per 12 oz. I know Guinness is also a little less than 100 per 12 also. Most beer bottles will generally tell you. I just check the grocery store when I'm there for the facts on whatever beer I do drink, just to check up on it and know if I'm at a bar.
It's not impossible to lose weight while drinking a lot. I did it last semester, I lost 10 pounds, and this is with me turning 21 at the beginning of that. I drink a lot too. If you're really dedicated to losing the weight, the best idea would be to cut the liquor out.
[quote name='-Never4ever-']That's not good when I usually drink an average of 96oz a day.
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That's got to stop before you can lose weight and get healthy. You can do that while being a raging alcoholic.
And I'm not being judgmental, I love to drink myself but 8 beers a day worth of alcohol is not healthy at all. I drink good beer (micro brews, imports--definitely a beer snob) in moderation, work out and eat well so I stay in good shape (5'9, 155 at the moment).
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That's got to stop before you can lose weight and get healthy. You can do that while being a raging alcoholic.
And I'm not being judgmental, I love to drink myself but 8 beers a day worth of alcohol is not healthy at all. I drink good beer (micro brews, imports--definitely a beer snob) in moderation, work out and eat well so I stay in good shape (5'9, 155 at the moment).
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5'9" and 155 is really small. I dropped down to 151 at 5'8" over a 3 month period due to Adderall (was 193) and I'm slowly but surely working my way back up. I'm 160 now and still look way too skinny.
[quote name='Matt Young']5'9" and 155 is really small. I dropped down to 151 at 5'8" over a 3 month period due to Adderall (was 193) and I'm slowly but surely working my way back up. I'm 160 now and still look way too skinny.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I have a raging metabolism on top of having small frame. I look like a weigh a bit more than 155 (most people guess in the 165 range), but I wouldn't mind getting a bit bigger.
At the same time, I'm in good shape and have decent muscle tone so I really don't care. I've been swamped and traveling a lot this year so it's been a losing battle anyway with getting to the gym as much as I'd like (4 days a week split is my usual plan) and eating enough calories and protein to build muscle with my metabolism (only time I've made good gains was when I was eating around 4,000 clean calories a day a couple years ago).
But I'm glad to have that problem vs. having slow metabolism and having to struggle to lose weight!
Yeah, I have a raging metabolism on top of having small frame. I look like a weigh a bit more than 155 (most people guess in the 165 range), but I wouldn't mind getting a bit bigger.
At the same time, I'm in good shape and have decent muscle tone so I really don't care. I've been swamped and traveling a lot this year so it's been a losing battle anyway with getting to the gym as much as I'd like (4 days a week split is my usual plan) and eating enough calories and protein to build muscle with my metabolism (only time I've made good gains was when I was eating around 4,000 clean calories a day a couple years ago).
But I'm glad to have that problem vs. having slow metabolism and having to struggle to lose weight!
So my 7th day of working out hits. I had to run some errands so I took a shower and got dressed. I noticed almost immediately my pants and shirt feeling not as tight as before. I tuck my shirt in and it feels like plenty of room and the shirt looks a bit baggy on me. I dunno but I think my stomach is starting to shrink! :O. I really can't believe it. 
[quote name='ITDEFX']wait what?[/QUOTE]
You'll lose weight fast in the beginning due to losing water wait and the first few pounds coming off the easiest.
They key is to not get discouraged when things slow down. Losing a lot of weight and keeping it off means being consistent in working out and just cutting a few pounds each month until you get to where you want to be.
You'll lose weight fast in the beginning due to losing water wait and the first few pounds coming off the easiest.
They key is to not get discouraged when things slow down. Losing a lot of weight and keeping it off means being consistent in working out and just cutting a few pounds each month until you get to where you want to be.
[quote name='-Never4ever-'] I hear HITT is the way to go, so I'll try doing that from now on.
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You might want to take HITT very slowly. If your legs aren't use to the high speed bursts like that, it's gonna
ing hurt. I tried it the other day and man that hurt. Spend time developing your legs at a steady pace before going to warp like that.
I won't do it again until I have worked out my legs.
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You might want to take HITT very slowly. If your legs aren't use to the high speed bursts like that, it's gonna
ing hurt. I tried it the other day and man that hurt. Spend time developing your legs at a steady pace before going to warp like that. I won't do it again until I have worked out my legs.
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[quote name='Blackout542']How much fat and sodium should I have a day? What are the effects of too much sodium, too little, etc?[/QUOTE]
Again just concentrate at first on your caloric intake. If you keep that low, then the rest should fall into place. You need fat and sodium because they are essential to building and keeping a healthy body but just keep it in moderation. As long as you aren't eating out much and are watching your calories at home, the rest will fall into place.
Again just concentrate at first on your caloric intake. If you keep that low, then the rest should fall into place. You need fat and sodium because they are essential to building and keeping a healthy body but just keep it in moderation. As long as you aren't eating out much and are watching your calories at home, the rest will fall into place.
Is there any "warning" signs one needs to look out for when starting to lose weight?
The only things I have noticed are
-Minor headaches, seeing red spots during the first 2-3 days of my jog/walk (4 miles)
-pain in certain areas of my lower leg that stay for hours.
-A felling like taking a small nap later in the day. This may be due to my body use to it and thinking it's nap time now when it's no longer the case.
The only things I have noticed are
-Minor headaches, seeing red spots during the first 2-3 days of my jog/walk (4 miles)
-pain in certain areas of my lower leg that stay for hours.
-A felling like taking a small nap later in the day. This may be due to my body use to it and thinking it's nap time now when it's no longer the case.
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Down 38 pounds as of last night.
Enjoying it.
Enjoying it.
[quote name='ITDEFX']Is there any "warning" signs one needs to look out for when starting to lose weight?
The only things I have noticed are
-Minor headaches, seeing red spots during the first 2-3 days of my jog/walk (4 miles)
-pain in certain areas of my lower leg that stay for hours.
-A felling like taking a small nap later in the day. This may be due to my body use to it and thinking it's nap time now when it's no longer the case.[/QUOTE]
Headaches... make sure you are properly hydrated while working out... at least in my case when I rarely get them
Leg pains, I get them all over... had horrible knee pains when I would run long runs and have them lock up afterwards where I had trouble walking... if it is muscle, it will eventually work itself out with more training, be sure to take plenty of protein to help rebuild and repair
I nap frequently on weekends, and even doze off sometimes shortly after returning from my workouts, Im listening to my body, and it is saying I want to rest... has really cut into my video game playing... but Id rather have excellent cardiovascular health than sit around all evening and play games
I was running a while before beginning my intense speed training, taking it slowly is good... get plenty of cross training in there, and weights always help (just dont lift as if you are trying to build bulk, many reps at lower weights is key when including it in your running) With my knees being the way they have been, it was over 6 months of going to the gym before I even attempted leg extensions on the machines, even to this day that first set of lifts can get to me, but I stretch in between sets and it seems to help work out the awkwardness
The only things I have noticed are
-Minor headaches, seeing red spots during the first 2-3 days of my jog/walk (4 miles)
-pain in certain areas of my lower leg that stay for hours.
-A felling like taking a small nap later in the day. This may be due to my body use to it and thinking it's nap time now when it's no longer the case.[/QUOTE]
Headaches... make sure you are properly hydrated while working out... at least in my case when I rarely get them
Leg pains, I get them all over... had horrible knee pains when I would run long runs and have them lock up afterwards where I had trouble walking... if it is muscle, it will eventually work itself out with more training, be sure to take plenty of protein to help rebuild and repair
I nap frequently on weekends, and even doze off sometimes shortly after returning from my workouts, Im listening to my body, and it is saying I want to rest... has really cut into my video game playing... but Id rather have excellent cardiovascular health than sit around all evening and play games
I was running a while before beginning my intense speed training, taking it slowly is good... get plenty of cross training in there, and weights always help (just dont lift as if you are trying to build bulk, many reps at lower weights is key when including it in your running) With my knees being the way they have been, it was over 6 months of going to the gym before I even attempted leg extensions on the machines, even to this day that first set of lifts can get to me, but I stretch in between sets and it seems to help work out the awkwardness
[quote name='ITDEFX']Is there any "warning" signs one needs to look out for when starting to lose weight?
The only things I have noticed are
-Minor headaches, seeing red spots during the first 2-3 days of my jog/walk (4 miles)
-pain in certain areas of my lower leg that stay for hours.
-A felling like taking a small nap later in the day. This may be due to my body use to it and thinking it's nap time now when it's no longer the case.[/quote]
Headace:
That could be dehydration, lack of sleep, or lack of a proper diet. Remember you need all these things to keep your body functioning properly. Remember to eat a balanced diet too (carbs, protein, fat and enough calories for working out and excercising)
Pain:
95% chance its just muscle soreness from your bady adapting to the excercising. If I take a week or two off I can feel the difference when I first go back to the gym, practice, etc.
Some other things that could cause it are the knees, shin splints, and tendons.
The knees are the most injury prone piece of the human body; at least I think so anyways (I'd bet this is true too). Depending on the pain it could be different things. It could be a little swelling from just not being used to the pounding you are putting the joint through. Then there is also problems with the meniscus, ACL, LCL, etc. But I'm gonna assume its not one of thoses. But if the pain consists then you should consult a doctor.
Shin splints are very common for new runners... especially heavy ones. Shin splints are small pressure fractures happening on your shins. They happen at first when your body hasn't gotten use to running. The best way to help them is RICE = Rest Ice Compression Elevation. Proper running form, a good pair of shoes, and insoles can help prevent them too. If you get them just take some time off or stick with the eliptical machine (much less strain on the knees and shins).
The Achilles Tendon can be a problem area. You would feel tightness in the back of you leg between your heel and calf. Stretching it before and after will help alleviate problems there. Try doing toe/leg raises while standing on the stairs.
Well... that's all I got for now. Good Luck!
The only things I have noticed are
-Minor headaches, seeing red spots during the first 2-3 days of my jog/walk (4 miles)
-pain in certain areas of my lower leg that stay for hours.
-A felling like taking a small nap later in the day. This may be due to my body use to it and thinking it's nap time now when it's no longer the case.[/quote]
Headace:
That could be dehydration, lack of sleep, or lack of a proper diet. Remember you need all these things to keep your body functioning properly. Remember to eat a balanced diet too (carbs, protein, fat and enough calories for working out and excercising)
Pain:
95% chance its just muscle soreness from your bady adapting to the excercising. If I take a week or two off I can feel the difference when I first go back to the gym, practice, etc.
Some other things that could cause it are the knees, shin splints, and tendons.
The knees are the most injury prone piece of the human body; at least I think so anyways (I'd bet this is true too). Depending on the pain it could be different things. It could be a little swelling from just not being used to the pounding you are putting the joint through. Then there is also problems with the meniscus, ACL, LCL, etc. But I'm gonna assume its not one of thoses. But if the pain consists then you should consult a doctor.
Shin splints are very common for new runners... especially heavy ones. Shin splints are small pressure fractures happening on your shins. They happen at first when your body hasn't gotten use to running. The best way to help them is RICE = Rest Ice Compression Elevation. Proper running form, a good pair of shoes, and insoles can help prevent them too. If you get them just take some time off or stick with the eliptical machine (much less strain on the knees and shins).
The Achilles Tendon can be a problem area. You would feel tightness in the back of you leg between your heel and calf. Stretching it before and after will help alleviate problems there. Try doing toe/leg raises while standing on the stairs.
Well... that's all I got for now. Good Luck!
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[quote name='bmachine']Wow...that's just sad.
I really hope you don't have kids.
Or a driver's license.[/QUOTE]
I have both But I loathe driving even buzzed (even so, I'm usually MORE cautious when I drive drunk, then sober) and I really don't spend any of time with my son (blame that on Mommy). I think the last time I held him was in January.
[quote name='dmaul1114']That's got to stop before you can lose weight and get healthy. You can do that while being a raging alcoholic.
And I'm not being judgmental, I love to drink myself but 8 beers a day worth of alcohol is not healthy at all. I drink good beer (micro brews, imports--definitely a beer snob) in moderation, work out and eat well so I stay in good shape (5'9, 155 at the moment).[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I think the only way I'm gonna be able to confront this (alcoholism) is moderation. Im definitely trying to cut back on how many days I drink / how many drinks I have. Also, my original estimate was a little exaggerated. On average, I probably drink 3-4 beers a week. However, I tend to binge a lot. So some days it might be a beer while I browse CAG, others it might be 8-12 with friends.
[quote name='ITDEFX']You might want to take HITT very slowly. If your legs aren't use to the high speed bursts like that, it's gonnaing hurt. I tried it the other day and man that hurt. Spend time developing your legs at a steady pace before going to warp like that.
I won't do it again until I have worked out my legs.[/QUOTE]
Good point. I think I'll take it easy and work the legs. Thankfully, I've always had pretty muscular legs, even when I put on the pounds and was fast approaching that 300lb mark (about 6 or so years ago).
I really hope you don't have kids.
Or a driver's license.[/QUOTE]
I have both
But I loathe driving even buzzed (even so, I'm usually MORE cautious when I drive drunk, then sober) and I really don't spend any of time with my son (blame that on Mommy). I think the last time I held him was in January.[quote name='dmaul1114']That's got to stop before you can lose weight and get healthy. You can do that while being a raging alcoholic.
And I'm not being judgmental, I love to drink myself but 8 beers a day worth of alcohol is not healthy at all. I drink good beer (micro brews, imports--definitely a beer snob) in moderation, work out and eat well so I stay in good shape (5'9, 155 at the moment).[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I think the only way I'm gonna be able to confront this (alcoholism) is moderation. Im definitely trying to cut back on how many days I drink / how many drinks I have. Also, my original estimate was a little exaggerated. On average, I probably drink 3-4 beers a week. However, I tend to binge a lot. So some days it might be a beer while I browse CAG, others it might be 8-12 with friends.
[quote name='ITDEFX']You might want to take HITT very slowly. If your legs aren't use to the high speed bursts like that, it's gonna
ing hurt. I tried it the other day and man that hurt. Spend time developing your legs at a steady pace before going to warp like that. I won't do it again until I have worked out my legs.[/QUOTE]
Good point. I think I'll take it easy and work the legs. Thankfully, I've always had pretty muscular legs, even when I put on the pounds and was fast approaching that 300lb mark (about 6 or so years ago).
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[quote name='Dokstarr']Headace:
That could be dehydration, lack of sleep, or lack of a proper diet. Remember you need all these things to keep your body functioning properly. Remember to eat a balanced diet too (carbs, protein, fat and enough calories for working out and excercising)
Pain:
95% chance its just muscle soreness from your bady adapting to the excercising. If I take a week or two off I can feel the difference when I first go back to the gym, practice, etc.
Some other things that could cause it are the knees, shin splints, and tendons.
The knees are the most injury prone piece of the human body; at least I think so anyways (I'd bet this is true too). Depending on the pain it could be different things. It could be a little swelling from just not being used to the pounding you are putting the joint through. Then there is also problems with the meniscus, ACL, LCL, etc. But I'm gonna assume its not one of thoses. But if the pain consists then you should consult a doctor.
Shin splints are very common for new runners... especially heavy ones. Shin splints are small pressure fractures happening on your shins. They happen at first when your body hasn't gotten use to running. The best way to help them is RICE = Rest Ice Compression Elevation. Proper running form, a good pair of shoes, and insoles can help prevent them too. If you get them just take some time off or stick with the eliptical machine (much less strain on the knees and shins).
The Achilles Tendon can be a problem area. You would feel tightness in the back of you leg between your heel and calf. Stretching it before and after will help alleviate problems there. Try doing toe/leg raises while standing on the stairs.
Well... that's all I got for now. Good Luck![/quote]
[quote name='zman73']Headaches... make sure you are properly hydrated while working out... at least in my case when I rarely get them
Leg pains, I get them all over... had horrible knee pains when I would run long runs and have them lock up afterwards where I had trouble walking... if it is muscle, it will eventually work itself out with more training, be sure to take plenty of protein to help rebuild and repair
I nap frequently on weekends, and even doze off sometimes shortly after returning from my workouts, Im listening to my body, and it is saying I want to rest... has really cut into my video game playing... but Id rather have excellent cardiovascular health than sit around all evening and play games
I was running a while before beginning my intense speed training, taking it slowly is good... get plenty of cross training in there, and weights always help (just dont lift as if you are trying to build bulk, many reps at lower weights is key when including it in your running) With my knees being the way they have been, it was over 6 months of going to the gym before I even attempted leg extensions on the machines, even to this day that first set of lifts can get to me, but I stretch in between sets and it seems to help work out the awkwardness[/quote]
I figured the headaches would be from Dehydration as I do get it a lot Like I said before I don't drink water anymore until alteast an hour after I jog/run because if I do it right after, my stomach hurts like hell. As for the leg pain, I think it's that Shin Splints. I am starting to control my breathing and slowly dropping my heart rate when jogging/walking, not much but it's a start.
[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']Down 38 pounds as of last night.
Enjoying it.[/quote]
congrats man! Keep up the good work!
That could be dehydration, lack of sleep, or lack of a proper diet. Remember you need all these things to keep your body functioning properly. Remember to eat a balanced diet too (carbs, protein, fat and enough calories for working out and excercising)
Pain:
95% chance its just muscle soreness from your bady adapting to the excercising. If I take a week or two off I can feel the difference when I first go back to the gym, practice, etc.
Some other things that could cause it are the knees, shin splints, and tendons.
The knees are the most injury prone piece of the human body; at least I think so anyways (I'd bet this is true too). Depending on the pain it could be different things. It could be a little swelling from just not being used to the pounding you are putting the joint through. Then there is also problems with the meniscus, ACL, LCL, etc. But I'm gonna assume its not one of thoses. But if the pain consists then you should consult a doctor.
Shin splints are very common for new runners... especially heavy ones. Shin splints are small pressure fractures happening on your shins. They happen at first when your body hasn't gotten use to running. The best way to help them is RICE = Rest Ice Compression Elevation. Proper running form, a good pair of shoes, and insoles can help prevent them too. If you get them just take some time off or stick with the eliptical machine (much less strain on the knees and shins).
The Achilles Tendon can be a problem area. You would feel tightness in the back of you leg between your heel and calf. Stretching it before and after will help alleviate problems there. Try doing toe/leg raises while standing on the stairs.
Well... that's all I got for now. Good Luck![/quote]
[quote name='zman73']Headaches... make sure you are properly hydrated while working out... at least in my case when I rarely get them
Leg pains, I get them all over... had horrible knee pains when I would run long runs and have them lock up afterwards where I had trouble walking... if it is muscle, it will eventually work itself out with more training, be sure to take plenty of protein to help rebuild and repair
I nap frequently on weekends, and even doze off sometimes shortly after returning from my workouts, Im listening to my body, and it is saying I want to rest... has really cut into my video game playing... but Id rather have excellent cardiovascular health than sit around all evening and play games
I was running a while before beginning my intense speed training, taking it slowly is good... get plenty of cross training in there, and weights always help (just dont lift as if you are trying to build bulk, many reps at lower weights is key when including it in your running) With my knees being the way they have been, it was over 6 months of going to the gym before I even attempted leg extensions on the machines, even to this day that first set of lifts can get to me, but I stretch in between sets and it seems to help work out the awkwardness[/quote]
I figured the headaches would be from Dehydration as I do get it a lot
Like I said before I don't drink water anymore until alteast an hour after I jog/run because if I do it right after, my stomach hurts like hell. As for the leg pain, I think it's that Shin Splints. I am starting to control my breathing and slowly dropping my heart rate when jogging/walking, not much but it's a start.[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']Down 38 pounds as of last night.
Enjoying it.[/quote]
congrats man! Keep up the good work!Just got the Abs book you guys recommended. Yay I can take a day off and have 1 meal per week that can be anything I want.
Need to add more peanut butter and oatmeal to my food intake. hmm... Guess I need to go back to target later tonight.
Also since this is my 8th day of walking/jogging I added an additional 4 laps bringing it to 5 miles a day. I also used my exercise ball for the second time. Wasn't as bad as before.
Also pulled out my old cheap weight machine and started doing small reps on my legs and arms.
Need to add more peanut butter and oatmeal to my food intake. hmm... Guess I need to go back to target later tonight.
Also since this is my 8th day of walking/jogging I added an additional 4 laps bringing it to 5 miles a day. I also used my exercise ball for the second time. Wasn't as bad as before.
Also pulled out my old cheap weight machine and started doing small reps on my legs and arms.
2nd 5k today...shaved roughly a minute and a half off my previous time, and there was a hill right before mile 2. Lol, was the only one in my age group so I got first place in it .
This Saturday, I've got a 5k in my hometown and it's the course that I routinely race, so hopefully I'll get an even better time. And it doesn't have a hill in the middle of it.
. This Saturday, I've got a 5k in my hometown and it's the course that I routinely race, so hopefully I'll get an even better time. And it doesn't have a hill in the middle of it.
[quote name='specialk']2nd 5k today...shaved roughly a minute and a half off my previous time, and there was a hill right before mile 2. Lol, was the only one in my age group so I got first place in it .
This Saturday, I've got a 5k in my hometown and it's the course that I routinely race, so hopefully I'll get an even better time. And it doesn't have a hill in the middle of it.[/QUOTE]
CONGRATS on your 5k!!!! and for knocking off a nice chunk of time from your previous race
Those races are always funny, the ones where there are no people in your age group... there were I think 3 in the last race I was in so I got first... and was 3rd overall so that kinda made up for it being a small field... Id rather have a good solid overall top 10 finish out of a big field of a few hundred than a top 3 in a race of about 60 people... funny thing is, before this last year when I resumed racing, Id made top 10 ONE time, since Ive have overall finishes of 2nd, 3rd (twice), 4th, 6th, 7th (twice), 8th (few times), and 9th (twice), and have a few age group trophies
Those hills will kill you if you dont train for them, I remember being so well off when I ran my PR 5k last december that I picked off about 6 or 7 runners on a really grueling hill at the turnaround... I NEED to get outdoors and run, first local race (after hiatus) is in 2 weeks, treadmill is good for keeping out of the humid 95 degree temps down here
. This Saturday, I've got a 5k in my hometown and it's the course that I routinely race, so hopefully I'll get an even better time. And it doesn't have a hill in the middle of it.[/QUOTE]
CONGRATS on your 5k!!!! and for knocking off a nice chunk of time from your previous race
Those races are always funny, the ones where there are no people in your age group... there were I think 3 in the last race I was in so I got first... and was 3rd overall so that kinda made up for it being a small field... Id rather have a good solid overall top 10 finish out of a big field of a few hundred than a top 3 in a race of about 60 people... funny thing is, before this last year when I resumed racing, Id made top 10 ONE time, since Ive have overall finishes of 2nd, 3rd (twice), 4th, 6th, 7th (twice), 8th (few times), and 9th (twice), and have a few age group trophies
Those hills will kill you if you dont train for them, I remember being so well off when I ran my PR 5k last december that I picked off about 6 or 7 runners on a really grueling hill at the turnaround... I NEED to get outdoors and run, first local race (after hiatus) is in 2 weeks, treadmill is good for keeping out of the humid 95 degree temps down here
I woke up a bit late today and thought about having one of the days off as the book suggested but I ate too much pasta last night 
so I needed to make up for it.
I looked in the mirror and saw my lower legs looked a bit more firmer than usual. This is without a doubt a good sign!
Anyways so I was out doing my start up walks around the track to get warmed up and it wasn't until I completed my 4th lap where I heard and saw thunder and lightning coming quickly into my area. So I aborted and went back home, eventually the storm passed and I resumed my laps.
I don't know how my ex could have done it. Go for jogs in the rain and getting drenched like that.
so I needed to make up for it.I looked in the mirror and saw my lower legs looked a bit more firmer than usual. This is without a doubt a good sign!
Anyways so I was out doing my start up walks around the track to get warmed up and it wasn't until I completed my 4th lap where I heard and saw thunder and lightning coming quickly into my area. So I aborted and went back home, eventually the storm passed and I resumed my laps.
I don't know how my ex could have done it. Go for jogs in the rain and getting drenched like that.
Running in the rain is great... my avatar is actually from an 8k race that was ran in drenching rain... it was nice
Thunder and lightning is another story altogether... dont want to electrocute yourself over a few miles of running
Could have used something to cool me off today, I was lazy to drive to the gym so I headed out in the afternoon to run... waaaaaaay tooo hot... could only do chunks of a mile or 2 it was so hot... next sunday I will have to get up early to run... I just love that one morning I get to sleep in
Thunder and lightning is another story altogether... dont want to electrocute yourself over a few miles of running
Could have used something to cool me off today, I was lazy to drive to the gym so I headed out in the afternoon to run... waaaaaaay tooo hot... could only do chunks of a mile or 2 it was so hot... next sunday I will have to get up early to run... I just love that one morning I get to sleep in
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Read Men's Health or Women's Health if you are a female. Some of the workouts in that magazine will whupp your @$$, plus they give nutrition tips and everything else
I find that I'm more disciplined with working out and eating good if I keep track of everything...do any of you use workout logs or food tracking software?
I bought FitDay based on a friend's suggestion but it isn't very user friendly (and adding custom foods is a giant pain in the ass). Can you guys recommend good/cheap/easy-to-use nutrition and fitness tracking software?
I see people at the gym all the time with little spiral-bound notebooks...what are they tracking? Do you guys write down your sets/reps/weights/etc.? What else do you track?
I bought FitDay based on a friend's suggestion but it isn't very user friendly (and adding custom foods is a giant pain in the ass). Can you guys recommend good/cheap/easy-to-use nutrition and fitness tracking software?
I see people at the gym all the time with little spiral-bound notebooks...what are they tracking? Do you guys write down your sets/reps/weights/etc.? What else do you track?
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