I am sorry if this has been explained, but I didn't find what I was looking for.
Basically, I am over 20 stone and 24 (almost) years old. I am pretty fit, especially for my size, and probably don't look so heavy as I am.
BUT I am certainly in need to losing some body fat and mass, and want to find the best way of doing it.
At the moment I am eating:
cereal or toast w butter
sandwich at lunch
sensible sized dinner, cooked
I am gyming approx twice a week (want to step up to three times or more, really). At the gym, I do:
-1 hour of running averaging around 7km/h
-cycle fairly relaxed for 20 mins
-20 mins running at around 8km/h
Sometimes I just do the hour run if I'm in a hurry to work/meet friends etc.
I am also restarting my embargo on alcohol (beer and cider especially).
Anything else I can do/variations in exercise for better fat burning... or different approaches to diet (reasonably speaking).
At my weight, I feel like I should be able to drop 5-7lbs a week fairly comfortably.
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- 25-01-2010 18:34
(Original post by RobbieC)
I am pretty fit, especially for my size, and probably don't look so heavy as I am.
(Original post by RobbieC)
BUT I am certainly in need to losing some body fat and mass, and want to find the best way of doing it.
2) Exercise more
3) Exercise better
4) Do a combination of the above
(Original post by RobbieC)
At the moment I am eating:
cereal or toast w butter
sandwich at lunch
sensible sized dinner, cooked
2) More decent sources of protein (ie; meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, lentils, etc)
3) More decent sources of fats (ie; nuts, seeds, olive oil, etc)
4) Moderate consumption of low GI carbs (ie; lentils, beans, vegetables, brown rice, wholewheat pasta, etc)
5) Eat more vegetables
Basically read the healthy eating guide in the Fitness sticky.
(Original post by RobbieC)
I am gyming approx twice a week (want to step up to three times or more, really). At the gym, I do:
-1 hour of running averaging around 7km/h
-cycle fairly relaxed for 20 mins
-20 mins running at around 8km/h
2) Resistance train (eg; Starting Strength - it's a beginner routine which would be ideal for you)
3) Perhaps supplement the above with 1-2 days of HIIT per week
(Original post by RobbieC)
I am also restarting my embargo on alcohol (beer and cider especially).
(Original post by RobbieC)
At my weight, I feel like I should be able to drop 5-7lbs a week fairly comfortably. -
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Diet is key to loosing weight so do your research on that, just look at body building websites there are tonnes of fat guys (no offence) who have lost plenty of weight and the post up their diets and training so you can get an idea of what to do. But it's all an individual thing so it will take some trial and error my advice is just eat a bit below maintinance, lift weights and do some HIIT cardio and the weight will come off.
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- 25-01-2010 18:45
Get a better diet, more fruit and veg
and try increasing the exercise a bit
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- 25-01-2010 19:07
I agree with most of the above, except the high protein notion, which will lead me to build muscle. I have no interest in building muscle, as I already have good levels of strength from my time doing American football. It's all about being lighter, so as little muscle mass conversion as possible is key.
I am not one of those losers who goes to the gym to try and outlift his testosterone-poisoned friends.
I am also not sure that 1-2lbs is the healthy limit, especially at my level of activity and current weight. I should burn calories with relative ease on the exercise regime you (the mod guy) suggested, surely? -
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(Original post by RobbieC)
I agree with most of the above, except the high protein notion, which will lead me to build muscle. I have no interest in building muscle, as I already have good levels of strength from my time doing American football. It's all about being lighter, so as little muscle mass conversion as possible is key.
I am not one of those losers who goes to the gym to try and outlift his testosterone-poisoned friends.
I am also not sure that 1-2lbs is the healthy limit, especially at my level of activity and current weight. I should burn calories with relative ease on the exercise regime you (the mod guy) suggested, surely?Last edited by rummang; 25-01-2010 at 19:17. -
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- 25-01-2010 19:51
(Original post by RobbieC)
I agree with most of the above, except the high protein notion, which will lead me to build muscle. I have no interest in building muscle, as I already have good levels of strength from my time doing American football. It's all about being lighter, so as little muscle mass conversion as possible is key.
I am not one of those losers who goes to the gym to try and outlift his testosterone-poisoned friends.
I am also not sure that 1-2lbs is the healthy limit, especially at my level of activity and current weight. I should burn calories with relative ease on the exercise regime you (the mod guy) suggested, surely? -
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- 25-01-2010 20:13
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If you're going to overlook the advice given here, then why bother asking? Do what you want, pal.
And Brotherhood, of course not... but I am fairly sure it won't help me to go all Henry VIII, especially without a lot of money available.
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- 25-01-2010 20:27
(Original post by RobbieC)
I agree with most of the above, except the high protein notion, which will lead me to build muscle. I have no interest in building muscle, as I already have good levels of strength from my time doing American football. It's all about being lighter, so as little muscle mass conversion as possible is key.
I am not one of those losers who goes to the gym to try and outlift his testosterone-poisoned friends.
I am also not sure that 1-2lbs is the healthy limit, especially at my level of activity and current weight. I should burn calories with relative ease on the exercise regime you (the mod guy) suggested, surely? -
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- 25-01-2010 20:33
(Original post by RobbieC)
I agree with most of the above, except the high protein notion, which will lead me to build muscle. I have no interest in building muscle, as I already have good levels of strength from my time doing American football. It's all about being lighter, so as little muscle mass conversion as possible is key.
(Original post by RobbieC)
I am also not sure that 1-2lbs is the healthy limit, especially at my level of activity and current weight. I should burn calories with relative ease on the exercise regime you (the mod guy) suggested, surely?
(Original post by RobbieC)
I can see why you have so many warning points, erratic and stupid post here to exemplify that. Check yourself, please.
And Brotherhood, of course not... but I am fairly sure it won't help me to go all Henry VIII, especially without a lot of money available.
Anyway out for a run before bed.
This topic should've been locked with a single post pointing to the 'FITNESS STICKY' right at the top of this section. -
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(Original post by RobbieC)
I agree with most of the above, except the high protein notion
In simple terms you will end up looking better, quicker.
which will lead me to build muscle.
I am also not sure that 1-2lbs is the healthy limit, especially at my level of activity and current weight. I should burn calories with relative ease on the exercise regime you (the mod guy) suggested, surely?
Let's put 5-7lbs into context, you'd have to be running a 2500-3500 calorie deficit on a daily basis - that's equivalent to 5+ hours of moderate to hard exercise on a daily basis and/or cutting back on your calorific intake significantly.
And Brotherhood, of course not... but I am fairly sure it won't help me to go all Henry VIII, especially without a lot of money available.
I can see why you have so many warning points, erratic and stupid post here to exemplify that. Check yourself, please. -
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- 25-01-2010 22:17
I've been warned before about using this sub-forum, by somebody who used to be a regular in fitness. I am referring to the wind-up merchant (infinitely more rude than myself and yet to admit his own ignorance).
I do thank you for your advice choco, it is sound and with the figures in mind you do seem much more right about the weight loss rate. However, when I do my running and track calories, by doing intervals of 6kph/8kph/10kph at 2/3/1 mins for an hour... the machine SAYS I've burned 800-900 cals.
Do you place much reliance on the output or should I just ignore it? I like to have it on as a means of motivation sometimes, but not sure if it's giving me the wrong impression.
Please, please don't respond rummang if you aren't going to help with the questions I've posed. I'll report if you if you start behaving like a child and derail the thread again. -
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crazy troll is crazy trolling you lot
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- 25-01-2010 23:37
(Original post by RobbieC)
I do thank you for your advice choco, it is sound and with the figures in mind you do seem much more right about the weight loss rate. However, when I do my running and track calories, by doing intervals of 6kph/8kph/10kph at 2/3/1 mins for an hour... the machine SAYS I've burned 800-900 cals.
Even if we assume that it is right it's not likely to be something that you can sustain for 3-5 hours at a time. You'd still have to cut significant amounts of calories from your diet which is going to have an impact on your work capacity.
(Original post by RobbieC)
Do you place much reliance on the output or should I just ignore it? I like to have it on as a means of motivation sometimes, but not sure if it's giving me the wrong impression.
Focusing on calorie expenditure tends to create an unhealthy obsession with counting calories.
(Original post by RobbieC)
I've been warned before about using this sub-forum, by somebody who used to be a regular in fitness. I am referring to the wind-up merchant (infinitely more rude than myself and yet to admit his own ignorance).
Also think very carefully about what you say concerning certain groups of people (eg; gym goers), especially when the people who are most able to help you probably fit into that category.
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I am notorious, true, but generally for dismantling trolls in my own domain 'sports'.
Also, when compared to you, rummang has proven himself most unhelpful and a little insulting. Hard not to put two and two together with the warning points decorating him and make 4, or 5 as you may be suggesting.
With respect to my view of some gym goers, it is only an opinion and one that genuinely makes the gym an unpleasant place for people such as myself. I have no problem expressing that.
Thank you for answering my questions choco. You are my days pos rep. -
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It's just flat-out insulting when you challenge someones intelligence (In this case Chocoholics) when you're seeking advice in an area where you clearly have no clue. Sure you didn't insult me directly (Originally anyway), but we're quite a close-knit group of people around this part of the forum and we don't sit back while ignorant fools come trekking around here insulting one of our guys. And ESPECIALLY when it's someone like Chocoholic, the dude knows straight up what he's talking about.
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(Original post by RobbieC)
I am notorious, true, but generally for dismantling trolls in my own domain 'sports'.
Also, when compared to you, rummang has proven himself most unhelpful and a little insulting. Hard not to put two and two together with the warning points decorating him and make 4, or 5 as you may be suggesting.
With respect to my view of some gym goers, it is only an opinion and one that genuinely makes the gym an unpleasant place for people such as myself. I have no problem expressing that.
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- 26-01-2010 07:41
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- 26-01-2010 12:16
(Original post by RobbieC)
And that's why they glare at me when I go in, as if to suggest gtfo. I'm sure you had to be there.
I couldn't have put any of Chocs advice better myself, it is pretty much nail on head time with that. There is further info in the links in my siggy regarding HIIT, which if you played American Football you should be used too and enjoy more, it does say it is for women, only as we get influxes of girls talking of toneing and so on, the principle is the same for fellas though.
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