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Post by Champ on Nov 8, 2010 12:27:48 GMT -5
Don't apologize! I need someone to keep me motivated too!
I only worked out twice last week but I had a reason. I had some bad body aches from fucked up weather changes that kept me in bed a couple days. Once that started getting better I had a pinched nerve in my back that nagged the shit out of me and kept me in bed but not sleeping. I feel much better today. I'm planning a workout in about an hour.
I'm not running lately. I'm mainly jump roping. I hate running in the cold. It's been pretty brisk lately. 5 years ago I was running in the snow. That's always fun though
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Post by MasterSnit on Nov 8, 2010 18:43:14 GMT -5
I actually prefer running when it's cold. The brisk winter nights are my favourite for running. I enjoy running in the better weather too, but the hot weather saps my energy at times.
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Post by Champ on Nov 9, 2010 11:56:59 GMT -5
The best weather to run in is the fall. When it's like 65 degrees. That's perfect
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Post by Velkontés on Dec 4, 2010 10:48:30 GMT -5
Well it's been a while since I last posted in this thread. I started on August 1st, weighing 15st 5lbs. On December 1st I was 12st 5lbs, so essentially I lost 3 stone (42lbs) in four months.
This thing has made me realise that my ideal weight is a lot lower than I thought it was. I thought 12st would be moreorless "there", but I now think I should be aiming for 11st. Obviously I could see that I had put on weight over the summer, but I didn't think I looked that bad or anything. I guess appearances can be deceptive.
Oh, also, this is just something I'm pondering at the moment. What exercises would you guys recommend for building up a bit of strength? For the purposes of the question assume I have absolutely no money (to spend on gym membership or equipment). I'm just thinking of simple things I could do in my apartment, like push-ups and sit-ups.
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Post by Champ on Dec 4, 2010 22:33:25 GMT -5
Pushups absolutely if you're not going to join a gym. If you really want to build up strength in your upper body. Set up 2 chairs. Put your feet on 1 chair and an arm each on the other 2 chairs and do pushups by going as far down as possible. Your upper body will strengthen twice as fast as regular pushups. Your chest, shoulders, and triceps will rip up too. It's also great for your back.
I would also recommend a portable chinup bar. They sell them cheap. You just put it up in a doorway in your house/apt. The chinups will target the back more and give you good bicep strength and definition too.
Last, if you want to work on your legs, just do hindu squats. They're just basically doing squats with your body. That's great for you lower back as well. situps, crunches, and leglifts I would definitely do too. The leglifts and squats will strengthen your hip flexors which is great for supporting your lower back. The squats you don't need to do if you're already running but the leglifts and crunches I would at least do. The leglifts will even make your running easier
But great job on the weight loss! I'm 15st + a few lbs myself right now and it's awful. It's like 213lbs. It's the heaviest I've ever been. I've been working out 3 months now too. I finally got back into it yesterday after being sick for a week. My problem is I've been eating like an elephant since I've gone straight edge. I even quit cigarettes again 3 weeks ago so that didn't help either
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Post by Velkontés on Dec 5, 2010 10:29:53 GMT -5
Cheers! And man, leglifts are harder than they look.
For the pushup thing, I read on another board that putting your feet on a chair and your hands on the floor works different muscles to a regular pushup.
I've never been a smoker but I know lots of people who have tried giving it up. They nearly always put on a load of weight, it's just natural. So don't beat yourself up too much, you can't do everything at once.
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Post by MasterSnit on Dec 7, 2010 14:25:41 GMT -5
Careful now man, you don't want to be Skeleton V by both name and nature. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) Congratulations again on the weight loss. Have you been strict with both your exercise and your diet? For adding muscle be sure to eat plenty of protein after you work out. Carbohydrates beforehand to boost your energy, then protein to help the muscles recover and build afterwards. The simplest exercises are probably the best to do, like Champ said, pushups, situps, leglifts, etc. If you are going to spend money on any equipment, I would suggest a kettlebell. It assists with a range of exercises and isn't going to get in the way. Also, if you can ignore the very probable chance that this guy is a flaming queer, you might find some good info on his site and in some of his vids. I've checked it out a couple of times. www.scoobysworkshop.com/Oh, and might I also suggest my patented Master Snystem shakes to go with my patented Master Snystem workout of shovelling SHITLOADS of snow. That'll get those muscles burning.
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Post by Velkontés on Dec 8, 2010 2:28:16 GMT -5
I'll check out that site later, once I've done something heterosexual. Like posting on a wrestling message board.
Like I've said before, I'm not particularly interested in getting ripped or anything, just looking at "general improvements", so to speak.
I've been stricter with my exercise than my diet. Although my spreadsheet (yes, I know, really) is telling me I've averaged 2000 calories/day since I started, so I think that's still pretty good. It's gone up a little bit each month, on the other hand I'm exercising more each month.
I'm kinda curious to see what I'm capable of. I promised myself I would get round to it eventually, but I'm already 31, I'd hate to be 41 and wondering "what if".
Also, I'd like to be getting more 10s throwing themselves at me, instead of all the 9s and 9.5s I've been getting.
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Post by Champ on Dec 8, 2010 22:04:25 GMT -5
Yeah I'm getting sick of those ugly 9.5's myself. It's time to trade up
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Post by MasterSnit on Dec 9, 2010 18:36:47 GMT -5
Who wants a Brie Bella when you can have a Nikki Bella? Or vice-versa.
Vice-versas... remember those? White chocolate in dark shells and dark chocolate in white shells. Those things kicked ass!
And another small and cheap piece of equipment I would recommend is a resistance band. That will help tone you up. You can probably get one for about a fiver. Personally, unless you are trying to get Arnie huge, I really don't think going to a gym is necessary. As long as you're eating properly and keeping yourself active you're going to be fine.
Sometimes what I will do is stretch (always stretch), then do a short session of pushups and a few minutes with a resistance band then go for a run. Mainly cardio but with a little bit of work on my upper body beforehand. Also, when mixing cardio and strength work, it is generally better to do the strength stuff first then doing the cardio after it. That is if you are doing it on the same day. If not, just alternate the days.
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Post by Velkontés on Dec 10, 2010 11:16:51 GMT -5
Who wants a Brie Bella when you can have a Nikki Bella? Exactly.
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Post by Velkontés on Dec 11, 2010 9:26:10 GMT -5
That site is pretty good, Mastersnit.
On the protein thing. A few months back I started drinking milk after running, between ½-1 pint, depending on how far I'd gone, because the protein is good for the muscles, calcium for the bones. Plus, I like milk. I've worked out that I typically consume approx. 90-120g of protein a day. Is that enough for someone just aiming for general improvements (as opposed to body building) and 3-4 hours of jogging each week? Should I drink more milk?
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Post by MasterSnit on Dec 12, 2010 7:37:37 GMT -5
Milk is debatable. Many feel that because it is also high in fat, that cancels out the other benefits it offers. Then again others will recommend fat free or low fat milk as a good thing to drink. I'd say if you like milk then keep doing what you're doing, but don't go overboard with it, especially if it is full fat milk that you drink.
For the protein intake, what you're doing is probably fine. It is generally recommended to eat between 4-6 meals (including snacks) a day, with protein in most if not all, especially for developing yourself and your muscle. And to eat every 2-3 hours. So be sure to eat a fair bit of protein within about an hour of your exercise to support your muscles, that is the most important time.
Personally, I don't pay too much attention to the numbers that I take in, I just make sure I am eating the right stuff and often throughout the day to keep my body ticking over. Just make sure that you are eating protein with your main meals. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Also consume most of your carbohydrates during the day and not the evening.
Sounds like you're doing just fine.
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Post by Velkontés on Dec 12, 2010 11:02:52 GMT -5
Okay, that makes sense.
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Post by Champ on Dec 12, 2010 14:28:01 GMT -5
Milk is good when you're trying to put muscle weight on but like MS said, it's fattening and even the low fat or even non fat still adds up in carbs and sugar. But, one or two 8 ounce glasses a day is perfect, and two 8 ounce glasses is a pint. So that's not bad, especially when you run a lot. If you stay with the lowfat, you're good
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