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Community => Watto's Junk Yard => Topic started by: JediMAC on March 21, 2003, 03:04 AM
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Alright, this may be a rather lame question for some of you younger folk, but for those of us getting a little "long in the tooth," it's a fairly important issue...
So do you guys "exercise" at all, and if so, what do you do?
As for me, much of my life growing up (until I hit about 28), revolved around sports. I played a lot of basketball, beach volleyball, soccer, baseball, etc., so sports was just always a part of my life. Not to mention that I did a lot of hiking and running and was out dancing (strenuously) several nights a week throughout my 9 years in college (yes, I said 9). As a result, I never had a need to "find time" to exercise - it was just built into my regular lifestyle and I was therefore always in excellent shape.
But then came the real world... I finally had to "grow up" and get one of those damned full time jobs in order to hang on to my lady, and well...now I sit in front of a computer almost all day long at my auditing job, and as a result, all those physical activities I used to be heavily involved in are now virtually nil. I'm 5'11" and was a perfect 165 back in my "playing days", but with the last several years of stagnating and complacent lifestyle, I've ballooned up to a rather large, and definitely overweight, 190 (it's all in the belly). I'm beginning to look a bit like my father-in-law, and he rather resembles Santa Clause, so that's not such a good thing...
Basically, I need to get my butt back in at least decent shape, but just don't have much time to devote to exercising (which is what it's now called at my ripe old age of 32 :P). I've tried to cut back on the fast food and beers, and have hit the water pretty hard rather than those sodas always calling to me at the office, but it's clearly evident to me that things aren't gonna change until I add some exercise into the mix.
My wife and I do still get in the occassional tennis match, round of golf, or 1 on 1 on the hoops court, but it's only once a month or so. I'm too lazy to hit the gym (which is a mere 500 feet across the street from my office, and partially owned by Magic Johnson BTW :)) My Mom even gave me her old NordikTrak for the house, but I haven't unboxed it and put it all back together. We don't have any kids to chase around the house either, but we do partake in that "other" form of husband/wife exercise on occasion...
My body's breakin' down on me and I need to get it in gear or I'll be toast before I hit 40! So what do you guys do? Any quick and beneficial exercise tips? Better pay attention here to the rest of you also fighting the battle of the bulge, and I ain't talking about looking at those Shania pictures! ;)
DSJ, Morgbug, MPL...? You guys might be the only ones older than me 'round here... What's your game plan?
Help me health nuts, you're my only hope...
- Fat Matt
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Embrace the fat.
(Kidding.)
When I was a senior in high school, way back in the 1900's, I bulked up to a remarkable 130 lbs. Then I graduated and immediately contracted mono, along with ascending paralysis (temporarily, thank God). In the process I lost 18 lbs and was back to being skinny as a rail.
Every ounce I put on after that was flab. The freshmen fifteen, the deskjob twenty, very little of it was muscle again. Add to that a leg break (thanks to my pooch) two years ago and you've got a relatively pudgy PL.
I gave up some fast food for Lent for the first time ever just to see if I could do it. I'm not really missing it. On top of a slightly modified diet, I'm walking every morning and evening with the dog (leg-breaking son of a...). Next is to get back into a simple regimen of post-walk morning exercise and I'll be replacing Tobey McGuire as Spider-Man in no time. 8)
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I learned the value of working out when I was in the military. Now for my real job I am in product development at a vitamin and supplement manufacturing business. A lot of the reaserh I do involves what your body needs, and while we need vitamins of somesort exercise is a big player in over all health. So with that I am lucky that I get my vities and stuff for free, but also a plus to work here is they put up a work out center for the employees and their families to use free. My work out mainly consits of natalus machines here at work and free weights at home. I also bike alot with the wife in the summer. Other things I have learned through the years is as I get older the longer it takes my body to recover if I abuse it to much, those hangovers seem to last 2 days now ;)
Anyway, I am not a health food junky but I do supplement my diet with a good multi vitaim and a few other things like Glucosamine sulfate and MSM, green tea or grape seed as an antioxidant and thats pretty much it. I work out 3-4 days a week to varying degrees, from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on what groups of muscles I am working on.
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I mostly get my exercise by Back Packing & Mountain Climbing in the summer. Nothing like packing 60 - 80 lbs on your back to slay a mountain. :)
The for the remainder of the year, I get the rest of my exercise by going to the fridge & getting a beer. ;D
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Disclaimer = I am fat.
Anyway, I'd suggest doing sit-ups, walking around the block (or treadmill), swimming, bicycle (stationary or otherwise), and most importantly, you gotta eat right. I have the worst diet on earth, so I can only give you the tip I've gave myself, start eating Subway.
This summer I plan to drop 30 pounds, then re-gain some of that weight in muscle.
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The for the remainder of the year, I get the rest of my exercise by going to the fridge & getting a beer. ;D
We found this beer with a mouse in it and we talked to a cop and he said...
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I never really gained the Freshman 15, our campus Food Service was terible and I wasn't huge into partying at all. Plus I also lived about two miles from campus and walked to school every day (try that with -60 wind chill ;)) add in Basketball and Volleyball and I was in good shape. This got me by until Mr Married with a Desk Job showed up. There is this awesome little cafe within walking distance of our office which makes the best breakfasts imaginable. I would eat the #1 (two eggs, hasbrowns and toast) almost four times a week. Let's just say I put on a ton of weight...ugh. Well, to be honest I'll tell you what I did. My wife joined Weight Watchers. She wasn't happy with the weight she also put on after we got married. While I didn't officially join I sort of played along and was able to knock off around 35 pounds within 6 months. I have been hovering there +/- 5 pounds for about two years now. I still have about 10 to go to get to my College Weight but I am happy and healthy where I am now.
I'll just say that it is a constant struggle to keep it off, a few weeks of going back on the leaded sodapop or having a few doughnuts and the pants will start feeling a little tight and its back on the wagon I go
On top of all that I started to jog right after college but my wife won't jog with me so I kind of gave that up. I was up to around 5 miles a run at one time and I really enjoyed it. We go on evening walks now when the weather permits with our son in stroller around some of the Lakes in town. It is good excersise but I need to try and start running again. Maybe this thread will be my inspiration. One of my dreams is to run a marathon...someday
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Not as much as I should.
High school was no problem. I played football in the fall and track and field in the winter and spring.
Even though I hovered around 185 - 190 lbs in HS, I'm 6'-4", so I'm more big boned than round.
College was a complete 180. Even though I partyed, it wasn't an issue, but not eating much was. I actually lost weight.
Now I have the "sit on my ass in front of the computer all day" job and my weight is now up to about 230. I'm still not round, but I do have a beer gut.
I do play softball during the summer and the occasional volleyball game. I like to ski, but haven't been in awhile so winters are pretty dead exercise wise, although the occasional game of hockey does take place.
My wife will most likely start to walk after work and I will probably join her. It's easy and actually very good for you. And the weather is starting to turn. Its almost 70 degrees in Boston today and absolutely gorgeous.
Eating wise, I'm not a huge junk food addict. My only really bad vices are mint chocalate chip ice cream and chocalate covered pretzels. Fast food is seldom eaten. I actually do most of the cooking and try to keep it healthly without sacrificing flavor. Almost always vegetables are made, I bake my french fries instead of frying and red meat is kept to a minimum (about once a week). The other times are chicken and pork, which is actually not as bad for you as some people make it out to be.
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I too am 6'4" :) Last time I stepped on the scale I was 210, I think the highest I was was around 245 and the lowest since college was 203
I am not really fat I just have no muscle, I am a pretty stereotypical nerdy engineer I guess :P
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Should we all take picture of our beer guts??? Hmmm... I don't think so.
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Now that is about the worst idea I've ever heard Chris :P
Maybe we should have a JediDefender Great Lose Weight-a-Thon
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I'm fat too! ;D LOL
I eat too much chinese food. My girlfriend is chinese, her family owns a chinese restaurant, I eat chinese when I am on the road, I eat it while I am home...
Anyway. It's about exercise. I know. I put on like 30 pounds since I got my job a little over a year ago. It sucks.
You guys wanna hear my plan?!?!
-Buy PS2
-Buy DDR and Dance PAD
-Play at least 30 minutes a day
-Lose weight and have fun at the same time.
Not joking. I was watching TechTV (btw, I am addicted to that channel) and they were showing all these nerdy gamer people that had lost tons of weight cause they got addicted to DDR (This is that new dancing game from china, i'm sure you've seen it... if not, go to ur local arcade) and they play it daily and have lost weight.
My best friend just got it last week and said he was dead after playing it for 30 minutes. My girlfriend said she played it for one song (about 5 minutes) and had to stop cause she was so tired.
I figure if I can play this game on a regular basis I wont feel like I am working out, so I'll be able to do it more often, lose some weight, and develope some fat dance moves (jk).
YUP. DOWN WITH THE FAT.
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an update. I have the game. I've played it two days in a row. It's awesome, and I am SO TIRED right now from it. Very cool.
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If I bought a dancing game, my friends would kick my fat butt... :-\ I do need to lose some weight...
I like the "JediDefender Great Lose Weight-a-Thon" idea.... :D
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If I bought a dancing game, my friends would kick my fat butt... :-\ I do need to lose some weight...
I like the "JediDefender Great Lose Weight-a-Thon" idea.... :D
Well so far I am beating you :) Get to it, chump! ;)
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Jeez, invoked as an old timer. How quaint :-[
History: Prior to age 30, exercise maniac. Workouts, basketball, softball, volleyball, rowing (as in on the water).
Injuries: two arthrocopic surgeries on left knee (cartilage, smooth kneecap underside), partially ruptured achilles tendon, portion of quadricep muscle removed - strange little lump it was!
Result: weight gain, compounded by too much time behind computer, too much time driving about the province for work and too much food from restaurants OCB loathes.
Now: run 1x per week, row (Concept II ergometer) 1x per week, cycle 1x per week. Weights 3x per week. Eat better (like everyone, less pop - it's the real killer), try to stay away from vending machines. It will get better when buglet is older (only 3 in two weeks). As she gets more active, so too will I.
I am not old :P
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I'm still doing DDRMAX (http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/grooving.gif)
Did it for 1 hour and 45 minutes last night :) i was dead when I was done lol
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Well, I took the plunge and did it
This morning the ole alarm went off at 6:30 AM and I got up, threw on my running shoes and ran around the block which then drove to be just under a mile
I have balooned up to a robust 217 pounds after 2 weeks on the road and 1 week of vacation. Enough was enough, time to get on board the excersise bandwagon and hit my goal weight of 195 lbs
I'll keep you posted :-*
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Wanna race to get there? We're not far off in weight, though I'd have to check mine.
Maybe a friendly bet, single figure or something? I'm still going pretty regularly but could use the added incentive. Not to mention you'd have the added incentive of not having a couple of boxes of Frankenberry coming at you. :D
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I'll take it...anyone else in on the Great JD Weight Off Challenge?
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Cool, mostly just a friendly bet with the fig thrown in for added incentive. Big advantage to my competitors. Mrs. bug just came back from Fargo loaded with a 4 lb tub of 'Red Vines' for me, 1/2 lb of 'Mike and Ike' and a box of Spree. Guess I better eat em all up before I weigh myself. ;D
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Cool, I'll also throw in Matt's Wife Patty who I think I have located in a Washington Post Office...
Who else?
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Well, I'm just about in the exact same boat as Scott. I am now 215 pounds, and I would love to get down to about 190 pounds. My ideal weight thought would be 185. I'm not about doing friendly bets, but I think we all should just give each other lots of friendly encouragement.
I'll tell you, my wife has lost 40 pounds on Weight Watchers, her step-dad lost 80 pounds on it, her mom lost 40 pounds on it, and I HAD lost 15 pounds (to get me down to 200). If you really want to lose a lot of weight, Weight Watchers is the only thing that really works. I had done the Atkins Diet, lost almost 25 pounds, but then gained it all right back because I started eating chocolate (my favorite).
I'll keep everyone posted as to my diet status. Together, I think we can all lose weight.
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I'd also like to add, this contest is off limits to anyone who is below their recommended BMI Range of 19-25. If you are in the range, there is no need to diet and you have an OK weight...me I'm 12 pounds above the range right now so I can still stand to loose some flabola
http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm
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Scott, thanks for posting the link about the BMI. I just figured out what mine is... 30.8. :o I have a long way to go to get to 25 or less.
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Just a quick note about BMI. I don't trust it. It has been adjusted quite recently so that those that were not previously overweight or obese are so now as a result of lowering the weight. At 6'1" I am supposed to weigh 182 lbs or so. That's not bloody likely to happen.
Back when I was in my early 20's and rowing competitively, I had a hard time getting under 180 and at one point tried to get under 170 to make lightweight class. I made it down to 167 and was as weak as a kitten. Comfortably, while rowing (body fat % = ~5%) I weighed in around 180.
Now, I'll grant you that muscle weighs more than fat, but come on, I was working out 13 times a week for two hours at a shot, only three of those were weight training workouts. The remainder could be considered cardio in nature. I'll be perfectly happy in the 185-195 range.
Be relatively fit, excercise regularly and eat well balanced meals (that can, on occasion, include "bad" stuff). If you ain't happy and comfortable doing what you're doing, the weight won't stay off.
FWIW, my BMI is currently estimated around 28. My risk is "increased". IN spite of the above rant, I think that is reasonably accurate. I am not going to seriously alter my lifestyle to get under the BMI of 25.0 though.
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Well count me out then as my BMI is about 18.4. So by that, I'm underweight. Tell me something I didn't already know. ::)
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I am not a whole hearted believer either but I don't want people entering the game here that don't need to loose weight to begin with (see chuckles). If anything it just gives you something to shoot for since there is so much range in each height anyway. If I got down to 180 like the BMI says I should, I'd blow over.
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I started going to the gym last year. I'm about 6' 4 and I weighed over 220. I think I was at 225 at my worst. Anyway, these days I'm down to 195. I go 2-3 times a week, alternate on weights and cardio, and eight whatever the hell I want to. I'm sure if I adjusted my diet I'd get even thinner, but I'm not interested in doing that. :)
By the way, I'll say this: That BMI chart should not be considered accurate....as you have to get individual measurements done to calculate your own. If I go by that chart, mine is about 4 points higher at 195 and 6'4" than it was when they measured me at the gym awhile ago. And that was when I was at 200. So don't put too much stock in the little web chart. :)
I'd be happy to join the Jedidefender Weight-off, but I'm not sure what kind of goal I'd have to set.
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For most of my life since Junior High School I been overweight. Right now I'm 6'5 and weigh around 274. So I would be happy to join this weight off thon. A few years ago I went on Atkins and was at 220 so I think that would be my goal again 220 lbs. I just need to get in the mood to exercise. The only things I could do would be walking and running on a tread mill since I don't have acess to a gym.
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My husband and I just recently joined a gym. He works out 3-4 times a week for an hour and takes creatine. I work out a few times a week and take a few pilates classes. If you can find something you love to do then that is the best. I was a dancer in school and would dance for hours. I was in awsome shape, but now I have no where to dance til the little one's go to school so the gym has to do for now.
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Alright, I'm not quite sure I'm totally inspired enough to play along just yet, but my BMI did ring in at a robust 28, so I guess I ought to start doing some form of physical exercise pretty soon... ::) And Jim, for the hundreth time, go eat a fat cheeseburger, or ten! 18 BMI?!? Sheesh... ;)
But I think I'll probably wait until August 19th, when we move into our new place. They've got tennis and basketball courts, a 9-hole golf course, a work-out room, a near olympic sized swimming pool, and finally... a ping-pong table! :P So when we move in there, Patty and I will be partaking in at least one of those activities on a near daily basis, so I should start to shed a few pounds at that time.
I'm 5'11" and am currently a whopping 201 pounds (withouth the bulky sweater on). I should be down around 175, though I'd be pretty happy just to get myself into the 180-185 range on a permanent basis. At least at that weight I could button my pants again... :'(
Thank God for bulky sweaters! ;D :-*
And Scott, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could send Patty back on down here now that she's finally been located. I'm sure she'd at least enjoy seeing her now house! C'mon, you know she belongs to me, so just do the right thing now... :-\
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Must.....bite.....tongue :P :-*
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Well I checked with the BMI and it says I am at 28.8, but thats not all fat either ;) Anyway I am game for a little weight reduction. Since I took a desk job the weight seems to come easier. I do work in a health supplement company so I should be healthy right.
Anyway I am at 210lbs now. I am in good overall shape but have a little tire forming I would like to deflate. I could stand to loose 10-20 lbs.
I guess Im in. I will post my results as the summer goes on.
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Exercise works, but that's not the answer I want to hear. Meth keeps the weight off. Ginseng helps increase your metabolism, and if you can find a lipodic acid supplement, it will burn fat even while you sleep.
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Nice topic! Although my current job is totally not relating to it, I actually graduated with my bachelor's in Exercise Physiology/Nutrition, all that good stuff, so I actually stay on top of working out fairly good. I have always been somewhat active, but mostly relied on sports in HS to stay in shape. When I got to college, I moved on to more "exercise" as well as playing hoops. I'm still involved in basketball leagues throughout the year, but also include weights/treadmill in my "routine". My wife and I work out 5-6 days a week. I kind of agree that it is hard to go to a gym, in the winter it seems too cold, and in the summer it seems too nice to not go for a walk or something....so we basically do our working out at home. We have a treadmill that we both use quite a bit, and a number of free weights that we both use as well. My wife is also a bit of an exercise tape junkee, so we have a lot of those too, although I don't really use them, she enjoys them quite a lot. We also take our dog for walks as much as we can when it is nice outside. Although I'm not one of those super-energetic "yay everyone's working out" type of people you see on tv, it is nice to see so many people interested in getting in shape. Once you get started, and do it on a consistent basis (having a supportive partner/friend helps too), it really becomes part of your regular routine I think. Anything helps...always better than sitting around all day at work, then all night on the couch after work. Like many of you have said, eating is key too....I think eating in moderation is a big thing...don't deprive yourself of stuff, but don't overdo it with it either. My wife and I pretty much eat what we want, within reason, although we do avoid fast food for the most part (we do likes the occasional pizza :))...but that's easier for some than others, depending on your job, spouse/significant other, friends and lifestyle. Anyways, best of luck to everyone with their fitness/health goals! Not to sound cheezy, but you really will feel better and live longer :P.
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I was extrememly active (martial arts, skating, lifting) until about a year ago, when I started feeling run down and tired all the time. I chalked it up to "getting older" and my weight steadily creeped up from 135 to 150.
While I'm not "fat" the extra weight did bother me, because my clothes started fitting tighter and I just didn't feel good. I t to the doctor, who did some tests, and I found out I am allergic to a bunch of foods- wheat, soy, corn, peanuts, and to a lesser extent milk. And since all those ingredients are in every day food (who knew there was corn in Rice Krispies?) I was basicaly gorging myself on allergens, which makes one's systems very tired. So I eliminated all that stuff from my diet and felt a little better, but still tired, and the weight stayed the same.
More tests. Now I've found I have hypothyroidism, which shed light on many things. I've started taking replacement thyroid hormones but haven't gotten to the point where my thyroid functions correctly yet. It's a slow process.
I read a book called "The Mood Cure" and it suggested I try "tyrosene", which is an amino acid. I've only been on it a week and already I feel a difference. I don't feel like napping at work, and my appetite has decreased slightly. I am hoping that when I've taken it for a little while my energy will be back up to my previous levels and I will want to hit the gym more often.
So the moral of this story is: if you previously were active and are now feeling sluggish, I would recommend asking your doctor for a thyroid function blood test. Hypothyroidism is quite common but often undiagnosed.
-Karma
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Heh, who says getting old is fun, eh? NOt that I'm trying to imply anyone here is old, but it's one of those things never discussed as a side effect. Your body does start to crap out on you in surprising ways.
I was anemic for about a year and that really sucks it out of you too. No real diagnosis for why, but I seem to be better.
Karma, hopefully the tyrosene is under doctor's supervision. too many folks take over the counter, herbal or other supplements. As I have a strong leaning towards toxicology, that stuff makes me very nervous. while I understand lots of folks make not like "chemical" type stuff (not implying you or anyone here), "natural" products are often much less tested, regulated and not necessarily stringently regulated. Take care.
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My doc knows about the tyrosene, and I've been keeping an eye on stuff (pulse, blood pressure) while trying it. No side effects yet, but I am taking the smallest dose (500mg) right now.
-karma
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Well the past several months I have been plagued by shin splints. So, my long distance running has been put on the backburner for now. In the meantime I have been doing light weighlifting (since all I can lift is light stuff to begin with) walking, and some biking. Once in awhile a b-ball game or softball.
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UPDATE:
I was doing really, really well...I think the low was last Monday when I was down to 212. Throw in a week on the road and a weekend of fishing and stepping on the scale this morning led me to sight of 217. SOB, back on the wagon!
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well I have been sick over the last week so I am down to 190 or so from 210.
Can't say it will stay off as now I have added temptation. I went and got myself a second job, so I manage (babysit) an Arbys at night. So far I have only brought home 3 cherry turnovers. Can't just throw them away ;) I may put on a few pounds but the paychecks are pure play money ;D
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Yeah, I was doing pretty well too for a while. I was about 215, got down to 208 after dieting for 2 weeks, and now I gained it all back. My brother is getting married next week and I'm his best man, so it's been pure stress the last couple of weeks (planning his bachelor party, speech at the reception, etc). When I'm stressed out I eat.
But, after the wedding my wife and I are going 'hardcore' on the diet again. I would love to get below 200, preferrably to at least 190.
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I found the perfect exercise regimen for you, Matt: MOVE.
Between a 26-year-old toy collection and tons of comics, all moving FROM a three-story house TO another three-story house, I feel like I've been on a rowing machine for almost two solid weeks. So pack those boxes, grab a dollie, and use those muscles, sunshine! :-*
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I found the perfect exercise regimen for you, Matt: MOVE.
Funny, as I was just about to ask you how your move's going John! Yep, I certainly figured I'd be worn out and torn up from moving, as I'll get to experience first hand in a couple weeks here. Our move-in date is Aug. 19th, and I'm sure I'll be spending most of the month of September physically recovering...
Hell, I get exhausted just packing up a few trading packages and taking them to the post office for folks here on the boards! :-\ It's gonna be a tough month, that's for sure!
But in addition to the physically draining move, I fully anticipate getting my Bulky Blocky Sweater Butt into better shape by using all of the sports ammenities at our new place: workout room, tennis, basketball, swimming, and golf! If beating up on my wife in all those sports doesn't do the trick, I don't know what will... ;D
So, does anyone have any updates on the great JD weight loss program we were discussing here a short while back? I know I sure don't! :-*
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Exercise, What's that? Anyway, I try to lose weight, but it keeps finding me... ::)
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[quote Heh, who says getting old is fun, eh? NOt that I'm trying to imply anyone here is old,
That the funniest thing I've read in along time... ;D
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Well my official weight update is
189 from 210
Drs visit yesterday confirmed that.
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That's AWESOME news Wayne! How did you do it? What's your secret?
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Well the secret for alot of it is that I was sick for over a week and didn't eat much ;)
But what i did do to loose weight was stop my mid-day candy bar snacks at work, stop drinking soda at work and switch to water. I cut out all the extra snacking at home and focused on better meals. I am taking my vitamins. I am going for bike rides and using my nordic trak when I can. I think that this weight is good for me. Now I just need to maintain it.
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That's spectactular Wayne! I'm proud of you man. Congrats on losing the weight!
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Good job wayne. From what you've described I bet you'll have an easier time keeping it off that those who follow fad diets. Cool!
-Karma
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Well...back on the diet hardcore which I guess is a modified Weight Watchers Points thing. I don't really keep track but I did back when I first lost the 30+ pounds in '00. So I know about what I can and can't have and keep mental note. Stepped on ye olde scale this morn and I was back down to 212. Made my day! Hopefully I'll crack under 210 by next week :-*
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Hey, that's cheating. Get on the scale at the end of the day punk.
I'm currently sitting at 209, down from around 230 about a year ago. I had a bit of a lapse too for a couple of weeks. Working in agriculture makes it hard to get the workouts in some days, though being outside doesn't neccessarily hurt either. For about two weeks though I couldn't get to work out and now the bike is painful again. Oops. Back at it and September will be good again. Hoping to hit down to 200 by end of September.
Those work snacks are killers aren't they? Just a little chocolate bar here, a pop there. No problem right? I also suffer from drive-thru-itis. Lots of driving in the job and rather than sit for a meal, so much easier and time saving to hit the drive thru then fire up the car for the 2-3 hour drive to the next stop. Bad, very bad. Also, salads not conducive to driving and eating.
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No cheating as long as I weigh myself the same time every day :-*
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I can relate to the drive thrus. My part time job is managing an Arbys. So far I have refused to eat at work. I snag a few turnovers for breakfast but thats all. All that fried fat will definatly add the pounds and clog the arteries.
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209 this morning! 14 more to go!
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Good job Scott.
I'm reluctant to weigh myself. Last couple of weeks have been super busy at work, so the working out bit has suffered. 3 times in 3 weeks, oops :-\ I'm hoping the heat helps some, but it won't be enough.
Relapse. Aaaargh. :(
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Glad to hear you're losing weight Scott! I haven't been 100% to my diet, and I'm right now at 209-210. I still want to get below 200 pounds, but if that's going to happen I'm going to need to really get back on this damn diet.
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I'm 5'11" and was a perfect 165 back in my "playing days", but with the last several years of stagnating and complacent lifestyle, I've ballooned up to a rather large, and definitely overweight, 190 (it's all in the belly). I'm beginning to look a bit like my father-in-law, and he rather resembles Santa Clause, so that's not such a good thing...
So if I'm a little over 200 now, does that mean that my diet and exercise plan is not working so well...? :P
As big as I've ever been. :'( But I have discovered an incredible new exercise routine that basically kicked my ass over the weekend, and has had me completely sore all over ever since... PAINTING THE HOUSE.
Yep. Actually, we really only painted our master bedroom, but it was a 2 day process with my nitpicky, detail oriented, anal, perfectionist method of painting (and prepping). We've got a vaulted ceiling which meant a lot of working on ladders, and floor boards as well, so a lot of working on my belly (and of course everything in between).
So now my body is completely toast. Yep, painting's a b!tch once you've hit your 30's! The little things in life that you once took for granted... :-\
So how's everyone else's regimen of good health going? Has anyone "lost" as much weight as me since we all last chimed in here? Sadly enough, I met up with MisterPL this evening, and his first comment was "Hey, where's the sweater?" :-X
Real funny wise guy! But if you have to know, it's in the dirty laundry right now, otherwise I would've worn it so you could better recognize me! :-* But at least ya' got to see me in my most robust state of all time, so hopefully that compensated for the missing sweater. ;)
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Sadly enough, I met up with MisterPL this evening, and his first comment was "Hey, where's the sweater?" :-X
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Matt, don't get yourself all depressed about being overweight. I'm 5'10" and used to be 185 in college with a lot of muscle, because I used to work out all the time and put in at least 5 hours of basketball each day. Once I got married I ballooned to 225! :o I had a nice round face, but luckily the fat was spread throughout my body so it wasn't like I had this huge gut. I was just fed up with it about a month ago, and I am back on the Atkins Diet. In 3 weeks I have lost 15 pounds. I'm sleeping much better, have more energy, haven't felt sick at all, and I definitely look like I've lost some weight. I have persuaded 3 other people at work to go on it, and my in-laws are also on it. We've all lost weight.
I have no desire to get off this diet. It's made me feel so much better about myself. I look so much better too. I have learned there's no reason why I need to stuff myself with sweets, pastries, cakes, candies, etc., because all that crap turns into instant fat... unless you go out running several miles. I'm much better off without that crap. My goal is to lose 30-40 pounds (half way there).
Matt, just keep your head up high, and try to find the right diet or exercise routine that fits your lifestyle best. Maybe give the Atkins Diet a try. If you need any help with that just let me know.
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So the Atkins diet does work for you guys?
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Matt, just keep your head up high, and try to find the right diet or exercise routine that fits your lifestyle best.
Well, I ain't depressed over it or anything like that really. Just embarrassed. Disappointed I still can't motivate my lazy ass as well. But I think once we're more settled in to the new place, and I have some more free time, Patty and I will be hitting the tennis and basketball courts, and golf course a lot more often, so that should help.
Of course, if we hadn't lost the keys to the facilities here (tennis, pool, weight room, sauna) when we were moving in, I'd probably be using those things from time to time. Still hoping to track those down, since I don't want to spend $100 to replace them! :-X
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So the Atkins diet does work for you guys?
It's been working just fine for me. Three weeks and 15 pounds gone. I want to lose 30 pounds by Christmas, and I should easily accomplish that. :)
If anyone needs details about it just shoot me an email.
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Chris as I said before...the Atkins works great as long as you stay on that low carb diet for the rest of your life. Lifestyle change is the only way to permenant weight loss.
I think it is great that you are doing so well, keep up the good work, I just have heard a lot of stories of people gaining back more weight 6-8 months after they stop the Atkins diet...
Moderation...smaller portions and excersize is the key. I agree that things like candy, pop and beer should be totally eliminated...but I think it would be almost impossible to maintain a lifetime of avoiding fruits, breads, grains and other sugars.
Just some food for thought...myself I am a huge proponent of Weight Watchers as I have said before. What they preach is serving size and keeping within your daily caloric and fat intakes by reducing portion size (you would be amazed at what an actual portion of food is) and keeping daily track of what you are eating. It gets you in a habit of knowing how much you should be eating...you can't go out and have that Big Mac every day with super size fries, but you can have a cheesburger and a small fry which is about what you be eating.
I'll also stand by the fact that cutting out pop/soda/beer is huge...switch to diet if you haven't. I was anti-diet mainly based on taste but once I got used to it I rarely drink the sugar stuff any more. Way too sweet and way way to high in empty calories
OK...I'm still at around 212-215. Looks like my last few posts were right about the time I found out the news myself. Since my wife can't diet anymore, it sort of gives me little motivation to do it too :-\ Haven't really made an effort to lose weight but so far I have avoided the pregnancy 15 that goes with pregnant wives. I put that on big time with JediMAX. Hope to keep that off and continue on maintaining, and possibly lose some more weight. Tough to do without a gym membership in the Winter in Minnesota though :-*
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Heh, me no fan of diets. I'm really pleased the Atkins is working for those that use it and I wish you all the best. I simply don't have the willpower to do that. I like food. I like all kinds of food.
I agree that things like candy, pop and beer should be totally eliminated...but I think it would be almost impossible to maintain a lifetime of avoiding fruits, breads, grains and other sugars.
And I disagree. Your preceding statement about moderation is the key, as you indicated. I think we've all just forgotten what moderation is. Remember how often you had chocolate or pop as a kid? Not bloody often I'll wager. Having a serving or two a week is no great crime. The difference I would hazard is most of us have it daily, if not twice daily (especially post Halloween).
The dangerous part of that statement, and if it indeed is part of the Atkins diet, is a lifetime of avoiding fruits. Huge no-no. Fiber, vitamins, anti-oxidants, other anti-cancer agents. Just not a wise thing to do. I'll happily argue food recommendations with anyone but I will never contest the importance of fruits (and vegetables). There are so many anti-pesticide activists out there that rail against the use of pesticides and how they cause cancer, yet all they succeed in doing is getting people to reduce their intake of fruits and vegetables. Not much makes me madder than that.
but you can have a cheesburger and a small fry which is about what you be eating.
Amazing what happens when you switch from the Super size meal to the kids meal. And a bonus toy too! :) That is one change I've made and I do get hungry sooner, but I'm not less full. A snack later evens it out. Or lots of water.
I'll also stand by the fact that cutting out pop/soda/beer is huge...switch to diet if you haven't.
I'll second this as well (maybe not the beer part ;)) but a straight switch to whiskey works wonders, eh Scott? Oops, sorry, meant the diet pop. I am absolutely addicted to diet Dr. Pepper and unfortunately it isn't carried in convenience stores here (six packs of bottles in Cincinnati - heaven). Huge reduction in calories.
And after jumping off the soap box ::) I'm happy to report I'm stable at 205. Wishing to get down more, but Cincy was damaging and I was sick for about a week before. Ramping back up the exercise now. Two nights a week on the bike, two weight workouts and two basketball nights a week ;D I started back in March and hope that by the coming March I get down to around 195 and can keep it there. That would be 35 pounds off.
Good luck one and all.
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As I understand the Atkins, some fruits are allowed, high carb (ie sugar) fruits are not which is most of them
Good point about the pop Brent, I can remember having one pop a week growing up, now it is in every store by the thousands. If I weren't so dang addicted to caffiene it would be a bit easier to cut out.
Just wanted to reiterate that I am glad the diet is working for you Chris...I just want to give the alternate facts to the diet so people can make some informed decisions about it...it does work, I know a lot of people who have had success, it is the long term I guess I wonder about
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Urp, 206. Hersheys.
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Chris as I said before...the Atkins works great as long as you stay on that low carb diet for the rest of your life. Lifestyle change is the only way to permenant weight loss.
I think it is great that you are doing so well, keep up the good work, I just have heard a lot of stories of people gaining back more weight 6-8 months after they stop the Atkins diet...
Moderation...smaller portions and excersize is the key. I agree that things like candy, pop and beer should be totally eliminated...but I think it would be almost impossible to maintain a lifetime of avoiding fruits, breads, grains and other sugars.
Just some food for thought...myself I am a huge proponent of Weight Watchers as I have said before. What they preach is serving size and keeping within your daily caloric and fat intakes by reducing portion size (you would be amazed at what an actual portion of food is) and keeping daily track of what you are eating. It gets you in a habit of knowing how much you should be eating...you can't go out and have that Big Mac every day with super size fries, but you can have a cheesburger and a small fry which is about what you be eating.
I'll also stand by the fact that cutting out pop/soda/beer is huge...switch to diet if you haven't. I was anti-diet mainly based on taste but once I got used to it I rarely drink the sugar stuff any more. Way too sweet and way way to high in empty calories
OK...I'm still at around 212-215. Looks like my last few posts were right about the time I found out the news myself. Since my wife can't diet anymore, it sort of gives me little motivation to do it too Haven't really made an effort to lose weight but so far I have avoided the pregnancy 15 that goes with pregnant wives. I put that on big time with JediMAX. Hope to keep that off and continue on maintaining, and possibly lose some more weight. Tough to do without a gym membership in the Winter in Minnesota though
I'm glad you posted that about the Atkins diet, OCB. I agree, I am more than happy for anyone who is having luck with this diet, and losing weight, and I'm not trying to discredit them in any way. I was actually an Exercise Phys. major in college (although I don't work in it now), and had to take countless hours of Nutrition classes along the way. The long term effects of the Atkins diet on the vital organs is unknown, and just like OCB said...really the only way to maintain things correctly is to make a lifestyle change. I personally don't believe in "diets" for this exact reason, I really think you just have to change your eating habits. But...to each their own. The only reason I'm posting this is just like OCB said, to offer the other side of things. Be careful with some diets, although they might help you lose the weight...the long term effects on heart, kidneys, etc. could be counteracting that. And you are right about portion size, when we went through that in college we were amazed at how small many portion sizes are. I think if more people understood that, we wouldn't have nearly the obesity problems we have in this country...although the fast food joints don't exactly help that any. I hope that this didn't sound "preachy" in any way at all...best of luck to any of you who are trying to lose weight, in whatever methods you are using. I just wanted to post this to offer the other side of the coin, because even though I don't know many of you personally...I do care about your health, and would hate for you to have health problems because of any extreme diets. To each their own, and good luck to everyone :)
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Urp, 206. Hersheys.
I had the squirts this morning as well... :-\
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Urp, 206. Hersheys.
I had the squirts this morning as well... :-\
TMI
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TBM ???
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Bumping this up for those that have had the MUNCHIES! ;) ;D
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Well I was reading dustrho thread and it reminded me of myself. I started weightlifting and doing some form of aerobics about two years in 7months I lost about 40lbs and have kept most of it off for over 1 1/2 year. I didn;t really diet just made a lifestyle change I dumped drinking soda, and eat a lot of fruitsinstead of Candy(which was my vice) I have plateaued at this point and doing things like carb up one weekend and then flush my system to jump start it and it causes me to play with the last 5 lbs I struggle with.
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I gained enough this winter I decided to join a gym... I've not worked out routinely since I was "young" when I played hockey. It's a shock, and even then I didn't work out on gym equipment... It was freeweights and practices that kept me in shape then.
I went from the 180's this time last year (or even 170's, I forget) all the way to the 190's over winter... I'm bordering 200 lbs. now, at 5'11", and while I've got a lot of muscle in my body (my arms are way small though, always were), I am just not in shape. Definitely not tone, and need to work on it.
So, I go to a gym here... It sucks. It's life though.
I too, am hooked on junk like IOC was... It's tough eating fruit and getting the same satisfaction, though I've 95% dumped soda for health reasons (Kidney stones) and drink bottled water almost exclusively now. That's at least sort of healthy.
Unfortunately, I love carbs... Bread I can't get enough of. I like Pasta, and I can put away a lot of food. I get Ice-cream a lot too, and need to simply stop, or at least curtail it dramatically. Pizza's nasty and I eat it more than I should...
In my family, it's not easy eating healthy though, so I struggle.
I'm taking fat burners now though, working out, starting some training for things I used to do (not hockey, but I used to do some light boxing training and other things like that which I'm starting again to parallel walking/running for an aerobic workout). At the gym it's using the machines, and not much freeweights... Not right now.
I went from 34 waist to 36, and it's been a pain trying to get back to 34's... I feel horrible about my self-image though, but it's tremendously difficult to change that. They say the heavier you are, the easier it is to "change", and that it's the people who want to tone up or just lose a size or two in clothing who have the hardest time.
I concur with that assessment. :( I feel like I'm spinning my wheels sometimes.
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I bike regularly, when it's not snowy out. Yes, even in December. I bundle up.
I've actually mananged to dramatically cut down on pop (like 12 oz every two days) and don't drink Guinness anymore. If I do drink beer, it's Bud Light or the low-carb Michelob. I drink lots of water, milk, and fruit juice. I've killed ten pounds since the start of the year. :)
When the water here warms up, I'll be jet skiing a lot too. Not the most fat-burning activity, but it's better than sitting on my ass.
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Disclaimer = I am fat.
This summer I plan to drop 30 pounds, then re-gain some of that weight in muscle.
Me too! Wear 36-38 at the jeans. Need to get flexible soon ;D But I'm happy that girls like me anway ;) ::)
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I hit the gym for 1.5 hours, 6 days a week. I do 35-40 minutes cardio, and the rest on weights. I have been losing weight and inches in the past 6 months, and have never set a specific goal. I have taken off 30-35 pounds, and doubled my strength (with some things).
I also play ball hockey for 2 hours a week, which is an ass kicker as it's pretty serious, even though its beer hockey (Canadians will know what I am talking bout)
Once you add it into your scedule, its hard to break out.
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Lift weights, run on occasion, sit ups, pushups.
It's not much, but it keeps me mostly happy about the way I look.
Now, if only I could do something about this face thing.
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I hit the gym for 1.5 hours, 6 days a week. I do 35-40 minutes cardio, and the rest on weights. I have been losing weight and inches in the past 6 months, and have never set a specific goal. I have taken off 30-35 pounds, and doubled my strength (with some things).
I also play ball hockey for 2 hours a week, which is an ass kicker as it's pretty serious, even though its beer hockey (Canadians will know what I am talking bout)
Once you add it into your scedule, its hard to break out.
You rang? BAll hockey is mighty fine exercise, unless you happen to be drinking while you do it. Then it's not quite as productive after the first hour. We used to play ball hockey on a guy's rink every Saturday and Sunday. Sort of a mess after the first hour ;)
The funniest thing I did in my youth was to play hoops while drinking. We were all doing it and we all played pretty competitively. What a waste of time. As soon as the booze took effect, we gave up. Pretty much every other sport can be played while drinking, but not basketball.
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OK...I'm still at around 212-215. Looks like my last few posts were right about the time I found out the news myself. Since my wife can't diet anymore, it sort of gives me little motivation to do it too :-\ Haven't really made an effort to lose weight but so far I have avoided the pregnancy 15 that goes with pregnant wives. I put that on big time with JediMAX. Hope to keep that off and continue on maintaining, and possibly lose some more weight. Tough to do without a gym membership in the Winter in Minnesota though :-*
Hmmm, stepped on the scale last week 227. It's the pregnancy 15 I dreaded almost to the #. Well, yesterday my wife and I officially went back on a diet hardcore. It's been a rough two days, the hunger pains suck the worst because I've been used to a much larger caloric intake. I haven't weighed myself this week but I don't think I went up, pretty sure I'm at around 223-224
Goal Weight: 201 (10% weight loss)
Right Now: 223.5
Left To Lose: 22.5
Hope to be there by end of August :-\
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Good luck getting back on track.
I just got back on schedule with a trainer at the gym today. I used to have a regular workout routine, but since I moved and lost the apartment's nice gym, I have been less than healthy or active. I figure this will force me back into the routine.
Once that happens, I'm hoping that the routine will stick. The other major problem is that the closest gym is the 24hr Fitness on Sunset in Hollywood. Its chuck full of the beautiful people and it makes me majorly intimidated. :-\ It's bad enough being the chubby guy in there, but add that into the mix and I feel like a complete tool.
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I've been pretty stable for quite a while now. My goal is pretty similar to Scott's, get in the neighbourhood of 200. I see the last time I posted I was down to 206. Sadly, I'm back up to 211 with no excuses. It's not too depressing because I allowed myself to get very busy with work from about Christmas on, so gaining only 5 pounds isn't too bad considering I worked out relatively little over the past six months. January to April was good playing basketball and that helped. Biggest help was switching to unleaded pop though.
Alrighty, end up summer, 200. Let's rock and roll (more roll right now :-[)
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Since I'm the world's biggest procrastinator, I decided it was finally about time to begin my pre-C3 workout regimine, what with us only having 9 days left 'til showtime. So I decided to go for a walk today. Trekked all the way down to Target at lunch. Roundtrip = 3 miles. Damn. My legs feel like ******' silly putty now! :-[
I'm gonna have to keep at it though, if I'm gonna build any kinda stamina for our crazy week in Indy. How much weight can I lose in 9 days? I need to drop a solid 10 before getting there. Possible? While still eating like ****, and sitting in front of a computer all day? Yeah, I didn't think so either... ::)
But wish me luck anyway! :P
So, who else is getting [Hans & Franz]pumped up[/Hans & Franz] these days?
I know Jamie is, as his skinny ass has dropped 30 freakin' pounds since I saw him just 9 months ago... :o
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I shall heretofore call you "Rounder" :P
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I need to get back into step class now that my 'health has improved'...
BUT, I'm more of a yoga chick... love my yoga classes...
As far as for this last week, nope... but I've broken my plateau that I've been on for the last year now that I'm feeling better- yeah!!!
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I know Jamie is, as his skinny ass has dropped 30 freakin' pounds since I saw him just 9 months ago... :o
I've lost another 5 since I saw you a couple weeks ago ;D
I got serious about wanting to slim down sometime around Thanksgiving, and at one point was running six times a week and basically starving myself in the process. 35 pounds later, I'm in more of a maintenance mode now, and am running 6 miles, four days a week. Speaking of which, I just got back from running and popped a big ass blister on my toe, so I think it's time for some new shoes. I'm not totally starving myself either, but I have completely cut out all soda, and just taken a more heathy approach to eating in general. Luckily this hasn't had any impact on my alcohol consumption :P
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I am such a fat bum you have no clue. With my new job though, I eat less, and I can stand and walk for much longer than I'm used to, with my legs and all. My calves are regaining their definition. Not much weight loss, but I'm certain my muscles are getting bigger with all the screwing and unscrewing, hauling boxes, dumpster walking, and such. :P
Kevin
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I haven't been exercising at all lately. I did for awhile in March, but this month....I keep telling myself that the plan is to wait until I'm home from C3, and start my mean workout regiment up until it's time for the wedding. That way I'll be in great shape for that picture that's hanging on my wall forever.
My excuse for not starting sooner has been that I'll be in Indianapolis and that'll mess up my routine.
It's totally lame, and I know it.
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I run, bike, lift weights, etc. I enjoy excersizing.
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I run, bike, lift weights, etc. I enjoy excersizing.
I assume you're younger than 30 then... :P
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He just hasn't discovered sex, drugs, and rock n' roll yet. ;)
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I run, bike, lift weights, etc. I enjoy excersizing.
I assume you're younger than 30 then... :P
Is that because of my poor spelling or the amount of excersize I do? :P :D
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Up until about a month or so ago, I shunned exercise.
My wife has convinced me to take it up.
I now have a gym membership, that I use 3-4 times a week for an hour at a time.
The ol' metabolism doesn't work as well as it used to, and needs some outside help. ;)
Ian
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I exercise a bit, not as much as I'd like to, but I can't seem to make the time for it in the way I should. I do some workouts with some dumbbells about 3 times a week, nothing grand, not looking for increase muscle size, just strengthening what I already have. I should really get back into doing crunches, my gut would be happy, but my back would kill me. :(
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I do some workouts with some dumbbells about 3 times a week, nothing grand, not looking for increase muscle size, just strengthening what I already have.
That's funny, I feel like I work with dumbbells everyday. ;) ba-dum-bum.
I've been skiing twice a week on a season pass I got last October. The place I go is closing this week, and I have not decided what I'm going to do for summer exercise. I have some free weights, but haven't gotten into them yet.
I've got some fusion going on in my lower back and my neck, so biking and running are out.
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The for the remainder of the year, I get the rest of my exercise by going to the fridge & getting a beer. ;D
Nope, routine hasn't changed. Life is good! ;D
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I've pretty much been keeping up the same routine for the last 8 years or so, since sometime in college. I actually majored in Exercise Physiology in college, although I don't work in that area now, so it has always been an interest of mine. I work out 6 days a week, taking Saturday or Sunday off. I spend 3 days lifting, and 3 days running (most often on our treadmill). We also take our dog for walks fairly regularly, and I play some hoops when I have the time. I guess I'm one of those weirdos that actually enjoys working out, either that, or after all this time its just part of the routine and the day doesn't feel right if I don't get it done now ;). Good luck to everyone in their fitness and/or weight loss goals...it definitely takes motivation and dedication, and anyone who has done/is doing it deserves lots of credit.
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Now that it is getting nicer out recently the wife and I have been able to at least walk and take the newborn with us in a stroller. Hoping to be running again by the end of April. Need to lose the belly fat. Ughhh.
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I've got some fusion going on in my lower back and my neck, so biking and running are out.
Even with the recumbent stationary bikes? :-\ I'm aware of your problem and I was wondering if it was the jarring from a real bike, the angle of sitting on either a real or stationary bike or a combination thereof? I know sitting on a stationary bike can be extraordinarily tedious, but that might be a solution.
Concept 2 rowing ergometers are the modern day equivalent of a medieval torture device, but you can get stellar, near full body, cardio workouts on them in a relatively short period of time. Pretty good for building strength too in many respects. They are what I rely on mostly in winter for cardio. Stationary bikes, in addition to be boring, don't seem to give as good a workout as the rowing erg or running, something else I loathe. But they may not be suitable for you either, DP, sorry.
Also playing basketball and doing some (but not nearly enough) weight workouts as well. Down from a weight high of around 230, need to be below 200 by June.
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I work out 6 days a week, taking Saturday or Sunday off. I spend 3 days lifting, and 3 days running (most often on our treadmill).
Damn, Bri! Impressive. Most impressive...
But just give it another 2 years and 2 1/2 months, and you'll see... ;)
Is that because of my poor spelling or the amount of excersize I do? :P :D
I was actually aiming for the latter, but the former applies just a little bit as well... ;)
30 was like a brick wall for me... **SPLAT!!**
And Deanpaul, doesn't the skiing jack your fusion problem all up too? Surprising that a few of things would, but that skiing doesn't. I guess I just don't know too much about the fusion thing really...
If I got out on the slopes and tried to ski right now, I'd be completely toast after one trip down, I'm sure. But getting the chance to go skiing twice a week is pretty cool, Dp. Not many can make that claim, you lucky bastard out there in the snowy Utah mountains! :-*
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Even with the recumbent stationary bikes? :-\
The rowing machine could be a good experiment, if I could get loose before getting into the workout. NordicTrack made a treadmill with a really springy deck that I was interested in a couple of years ago. I don't think I could run on it, but maybe I could work up top it or at least incline it.
Regular bikes (I think) would be rough because of the neck needing to basically look "up" to be looking forward - and the arch of the spine sounds uncomfortable as well. I have a regular mountain bike in the basement from college that hasn't been ridden since.
I should look into the recumbent bikes - although I'd probably go for a road one vs. the indoor. However, I probably not looking at anything that's going to need that kind of financial investment this summer due to some recent reversals.
Being outdoors is really the key for me. As important as the cardio and moving around stuff are, the fresh air and sunshine seem to be what my body is really after. I'm the guy who works at home and can easily go several days without leaving the house. Anything that is not a desk, computer or drawing table has appeal.
Honestly, I was feeling really down last October. I wanted to move, I wanted a new job - nothing was good enough or seemed to be working out. I was depressed. I was about to go to a doc and ask about medication - that's how bummed and hopeless I was. Luckily, I talked to a friend about it first who I knew had a similar experience several years ago.
He asked if I was eating well. "No". Sleeping enough? "No". Exercising? "Uh, no".
Pretty obvious I needed to change lifestyle before looking into meds, but I was so turned around I'd try almost anything.
That's why I got the ski pass. The fresh air is huge, and it's great to have time on the chair to think. I usually only go for a couple of hours, which works out because I don't need to spend myself trying to get my dollars out of a day pass that runs about $50. I bought my pass in October for $280.00. It gives me two days a week (Tuesday and Friday) all season long.
And Deanpaul, doesn't the skiing jack your fusion problem all up too? Surprising that a few of things would, but that skiing doesn't. I guess I just don't know too much about the fusion thing really...
You know, it is weird. I went bowling last year and paid for days with a pinched nerve because of all the muscle guarding around my lower back. I was doped up on Lortab and flat for 3 days. Basketball would also be rough, with the hard floor, quick stops and pivoting.
Skiing is actually pretty low impact for my spine, and my knees are still solid. At least the way that I ski. I don't ski ice or hard moguls, never jumps, and I'm good enough that I don't really fall anymore. I do go fast. Powder and groomers are where I spend most of the time. It's really a pretty smooth and graceful ride, and my back gets a good range of movement making turns down the hill. I also hike a little to get to fresh snow in some of the areas, but never back country.
My sacroiliac joints are completely fused, so bending over to get the boots unbuckled is tough, but putting them on isn't bad.
Here's a little video (http://homepage.mac.com/deanpaulrussell/iMovieTheater48.html) I shot of my daughter skiing. Note that I'm the one skiing backwards, with the camera.
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I've never been the kind of person to work out, so to speak. Most of my excercise came when I was younger, and involved sports of some kind - football, baseball, and hockey mostly. I used to play ice hockey and roller hockey in organized leagues until about 6 years ago, then I just stopped. I have a bike - it sits in my basement with two flat tires. I still have my rollerblades and ice skates - just don't use them. I've never been "overweight" per se, I'm 5'11" and weigh around 180 - 185 lbs.
But I do eat like crap, I can tell you that - and in light of certain current events, that has got to change, and change quick. I don't need to "diet" or anything like that, I just need to eat the right foods instead of eating at Burger King and Wendy's 4 days a week ::). And my metabolism is definitely slowing down as I get older. And the drinking doesn't help.
But now that I'm getting ready to have my girlfriend move into my apartment, I've been getting a bit more "excercise" lately, if you know what I mean ;)
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I work out 4-5 times a week. I am in a martial art called Hapkido and I train for 4-5 days during the week. I kick, punch, twist and throw. I do a pushups, situps and all the other good stuff to get in shape. I also lift weights at home.
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We, as in the the group here at JD, are a pretty good cross section of society. I'm curious as to how many people work out or try to keep themselves in shape. If you want to give a commentary on what you do, go for it. I'm just really curious about this. How many work out, play football, softball, basketball, etc to keep themselves in shape?
I have been a freakin' gym rat for years. 12 years and counting. I think I'm in pretty good shape, but in the past year or so have added a bit more body fat than I would like to. This is mainly due to having a little one in the house and not having as much time as I used to to devote to weight training. I was pretty much left with the option of weight training or cardio training (my diet fluctuated a lot) due to time constraints.
Now that my little girl is a little older, I can put her in a jogging stroller and take off and get my running in and the weights in when she goes to bed. I'm currently training to run a half marathon. I'm working with a trainer buddy of mine to hang onto as much muscle mass as possible while training for the distance and still being able to maintain my sprint speed. (That's for the competitive softball leagues/tournaments I play).
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I try to work out on a daily basis, but like you I kind of let that go a while back when the boys were born. Now that they are older and sleeping in in the morning, I've gotten back to the routine of cardio and weights in the morning before work. I've had two reconstructive knee surgeries due to sports related injuries, so I'm not able to run or play competative sports any more unless I'd like to have a third surgery. So I'm pretty much limited to an eliptical or stationary bike to get my cardio workouts. As far as weights go, I have a 300 lb. set in my basement, so I hit almost all of the major muscle groups except for legs (as previously defined why). Since I've been working out again I've managed to drop about 15 lbs. and my goal is to lose about 15 more.
Good luck with the half marathon training! I have a brother-in-law that started out with those and is now up to Iron Man's. Like anything, I've heard the competition can be addicting...
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Good luck with the half marathon training! I have a brother-in-law that started out with those and is now up to Iron Man's. Like anything, I've heard the competition can be addicting...
Thanks. I'm a competition/adrenaline junky. Everything to me is still a competition, at 33 and I show no signs of slowing down. I still play games at full throttle and am still willing to crash into chain link fences going after balls. Just call me stupid.
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Just call me stupid.
You're stupid. ;)
To answer your original post, I try to exercise every morning. However, it ends up being something like every other day, or four times a week. I try to get in about 35-40 minutes of jogging outside followed by 35-40 minutes of weights at the local YMCA. Back during my freshman year my weight was getting excessive, so I asked my parents to sign me up for a personal trainer. She showed me how to use all of the weights and other equiptment, and I've been slimmer and happier ever since. I'm not ripped or anything, but I'm at a healthy weight for my age and size. I do worry about college next year, but hopefully I'll be able to manage things via PE courses, gym time, and improved eating habits.
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I'd been on a 2 year roll of working out about 5 times a week... it was going well. Then this new job and the move to Chicago came up and it all fell apart on me. First it was all the extra work getting ready to move... then it was the move... then the unpacking... then the getting to know the city... then all the time I lost having to commute to work instead of driving around the corner ate into my spare time...
I went on Sunday morning for the first time since about June. It was good. But I've definitely got some work to do to get back up to speed.
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Anyone tried the P90X or Insanity Workouts? My sister did P90X last year and really liked it, however, once she finished the she went right back to eating like crap and almost doubled her loss.
My doctor/friend suggested I try Insanity though because I've been dealing with some chronic pain issues and I have become more than bored with putting on miles running. Just looking back to 2003...I weighed 210, right now I am at about 230. The thing is that I have never ever had any muscle definition or strength. So, I am giving it a whirl and holy crap what a workout! I really haven't done long term aerobic exercising since I was cut from the high school hoops team in 10th grade. After the first 6-8 minutes of the warm up I am usually drenched in sweat. I am on Week 2 and it is absolutely amazing both of how much better I feel and how my self image is starting to improve. I get into ruts where exercise really drops off and I put on some weight and downward I go...and not because I don't eat right, I actually do eat pretty healthy, it is the exercise that I lack. We'll see after two months if I still feel the same way!
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Anyone tried the P90X or Insanity Workouts? My sister did P90X last year and really liked it, however, once she finished the she went right back to eating like crap and almost doubled her loss.
My doctor/friend suggested I try Insanity though because I've been dealing with some chronic pain issues and I have become more than bored with putting on miles running. Just looking back to 2003...I weighed 210, right now I am at about 230. The thing is that I have never ever had any muscle definition or strength. So, I am giving it a whirl and holy crap what a workout! I really haven't done long term aerobic exercising since I was cut from the high school hoops team in 10th grade. After the first 6-8 minutes of the warm up I am usually drenched in sweat. I am on Week 2 and it is absolutely amazing both of how much better I feel and how my self image is starting to improve. I get into ruts where exercise really drops off and I put on some weight and downward I go...and not because I don't eat right, I actually do eat pretty healthy, it is the exercise that I lack. We'll see after two months if I still feel the same way!
If you decide to jump to P90X, I would suggest checking out Power 90 first. It might not be necessary if you are already doing good with Insanity. Power 90 was the precursor to P90X and is a very good "starting" program. I lift weights regularly, and do cardio regularly, but Power 90 has really challenged me. I am going to move up to P90X after I am comfortable with the Power 90 workout. Again, you are probably ready for P90X as you are doing Insanity.
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Lately I've been hitting the trails near my home for some hikes. Getting outside and enjoying some fresh air and sunshine makes the whole process a good deal more enjoyable.
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Anyone tried the P90X or Insanity Workouts? My sister did P90X last year and really liked it, however, once she finished the she went right back to eating like crap and almost doubled her loss.
I watched the P90X workout commercial when I was in St. Louis, eating too many red vines and drinking beer. Does that count?
Both of those kind of make me wonder what happens when you get to the end, then what do you do?
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I exercise a lot. Mostly walking due to the fact that I don't have a car. If I need groceries or whatever I walk to get em. Same goes for my toy runs, which works well, since the nearest mall is a good 30-45 minute walk away.
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I have an eliptical in the basement. I have it set up right in front of my big screen, which is hooked up to my X-Box 360, which streams Netflix goodness. This setup is key for me because it gets me working out in an enjoyable fashion. Currently I watch about 2 episodes of "The Office" all the while running about 5 miles.
I have been doing this for about a year now - along with eating healthier. I started out weighing in at about 268. Since then I have dropped 30 lbs and held it off. I admittedly for a long time now haven't been working out as hard as I can and should be. I am planning on starting this back up again with summer starting - I really wanna lose another 30...
The diet? Pretty simple:
No bread
No Mayo
No Pop
No dessert
And I also eat more fruits (sometimes veggies - I don't go for them too much) usually having a banana and a yogurt for breakfast - and a small orange or two along with a sammich rollup at lunch.
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I hit the gym at work 1-3 times a week depending on my schedule. Usually at the end of the day. We have a really nice gym with several treadmills, free weights, elipticals, etc. Many of the machines have built-in TV's, so you can check out a show for distraction. I always run 3 miles on the TM and try to see how quickly I can get it down (my best thus far is 25 & a half minutes), but I haven't been able to beat 27min for a few weeks now. Then I hit 5-6 different upper body machines. If I still have time left, I'll hit the stairclimber or a few leg machines. I usually don't save any time to stretch, which is a really bad idea.
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Anyone tried the P90X or Insanity Workouts? My sister did P90X last year and really liked it, however, once she finished the she went right back to eating like crap and almost doubled her loss.
I watched the P90X workout commercial when I was in St. Louis, eating too many red vines and drinking beer. Does that count?
Both of those kind of make me wonder what happens when you get to the end, then what do you do?
I've been thinking about that since I started...basically I think I am going to start running again, this is just a way to get me in better aerobic and body shape. My long term goal has always been to do a half marathon there is one here in October, we'll see how the next 6 weeks go :-\
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My wife does G90X, which is just a group version of P90X that Gold's Gym does. Judging by the results, I'd say it works like crazy. She's 32, has had two kids, and since doing that class for six months, she's ripped. Total six pack. She scares the hell out of me.
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I pretty much do walking and diet. During lunch I walk about four-five miles each day and bring a sack lunch of left overs to work. I don't eat fast food or drink soda. Just water and milk. I never drink alcohol or anything with caffeine. I've lost about 40lbs and easily keep it off.
Soda and energy drinks are about the worst things you can take if you want to lose weight. The amount of sugar in them will give you diabetes. Caffeine is an addictive drug that increases your risk for a heart attack.
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Found out the hard way that my work gym is closed on weekends over the Summer. Bummer.
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Soda and energy drinks are about the worst things you can take if you want to lose weight. The amount of sugar in them will give you diabetes. Caffeine is an addictive drug that increases your risk for a heart attack.
Good info right here folks!! In addition to diabetes, soda also "sticks" to fat cells and doesn't allow them to shrink. When you lose weight, you don't really lose fat cells, they just shrink in size. The only way to lose those cells is to have lipo or some other similar surgery.
I've posted before, but what the hell I'll do it again on my exercise program...
I run a minimum of 3 miles up to 4 days a week. This week I'll be adding at least one day of sprints and possibly a second. If I add the second, I'll cut back one day of distance. I also lift weights pretty heavy. I hit back, chest, arms, shoulders on different days and about every other week to every three weeks I'll have a leg day. I often skip the leg day just because of the amount of running I do and lifting on the increases the need for recovery time. However being that i"m going to be adding sprints, I'll start tossing the leg day back in. In addition to weights/cardio, I also play ball 2-3 times a week.
I've been at this for somewhere around 12 years. I get cranky when I can't workout, so it's nice when my wife tells me to go workout, she'll deal with whatever we are working on at the time. One thing to help keep you motivated is to have fun while doing your workout. Obviously if it's not fun, you won't be inclined to do it.