I let myself go...can the coli help ya boy get back right????
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I'm 31 and have been cutting from 200lb to 185lb on basically what I posted.
I am pretty active though...but its going to take some trial and error to find your sweet spot/maintenance level
Just ate a flatizza from subway
Should I stay away or is it a good snack?
500 cals is a lot for a snack and the ratio to protein isn't great. That said who does it fit within everything else you plan on eating?
Honestly, I don't have a plan yet because been working these 12 hour shifts...I plan on doing some research between now and when I get payed Friday before I get groceries.
So far it's looking like I need to buy turkey, fish, and eggs. Imma have to figure this out as I go.
You don't need to make a drastic change from eating fast food every meal to eating nothing but kale and turkey. The best way to change your lifestyle permanently is to change it slowly. If you have spaghetti every Tuesday night, keep doing it. Just watch the portions, maybe use turkey instead of ground beef and whole wheat noodles instead of regular. Pack your lunch everyday instead of going out. Try to have a salad with some protein for lunch instead of a sandwich. If you go out with friends maybe get a clubhouse and salad instead of a burger and fries. Start paying attention to calories and protein and fat and fibre on nutrition labels.
Basically, don't go from 0-60. You will be way more likely to fall off. Good luck breh
labrokejames
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My man what are your stats right now? I know you started this thread in Feb but I'm wondering where you're sitting right now. IMO, you need to increase the cardio days, time, or intensity. If you doing 2 days of walking that's almost nothing. And what is your diet like right now? 99% of your results stem from what you do and do not eat. Forgive me if I'm stepping over stuff that's already been stead, I just skimmed the thread.
Keep your protein high 7 days a week and really put a cap on your carbohydrates. Carbs spike insulin, insulin blocks the release of fat, insulin promotes fat storage.
If you have any specific questions I got your back breh
I started working out, then I fell off when I got a lot of overtime nights at my job.
Cardio days are usually 50 min on the eliptical which will get me a bout 3.5 miles, and shooting around in the gym.
Lift days are usually on the machines because I don't lift partner
(Conflicting schedules
) I alternate machines depending on if it's an upper body day or a lower body day.
Cardio days are usually 50 min on the eliptical which will get me a bout 3.5 miles, and shooting around in the gym.
Lift days are usually on the machines because I don't lift partner
(Conflicting schedules
) I alternate machines depending on if it's an upper body day or a lower body day.http://www.thecoli.com/threads/mmse...o-cutting-for-beginners-overweight-obese.223/I started working out, then I fell off when I got a lot of overtime nights at my job.
Cardio days are usually 50 min on the eliptical which will get me a bout 3.5 miles, and shooting around in the gym.
Lift days are usually on the machines because I don't lift partner
(Conflicting schedules
I started working out, then I fell off when I got a lot of overtime nights at my job.
Cardio days are usually 50 min on the eliptical which will get me a bout 3.5 miles, and shooting around in the gym.
Lift days are usually on the machines because I don't lift partner
(Conflicting schedules
I started making fast, very noticeable gains when I started consistently benching, deadlifting and squatting twice each a week.
labrokejames
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I started working out, then I fell off when I got a lot of overtime nights at my job.
Cardio days are usually 50 min on the eliptical which will get me a bout 3.5 miles, and shooting around in the gym.
Lift days are usually on the machines because I don't lift partner
(Conflicting schedules
you don't lift because you don't have a partner? you're in luck you don't need a partner. I've never trained with anyone the past 8 years I've lifted. Why? They talk too much and they aren't serious about it. No one is asking you to get under the bar and bench 405. Hell start with the bar itself playa and work your way up. The gym life is all about baby steps.
As far as cardio I think it's boring as hell so make sure you keep it intense. As soon as the shyt starts getting easy and monotonous you need to change it up. Basketball is great cardio so keep that up too.
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Just ate a flatizza from subway
Should I stay away or is it a good snack?
Bruh, If you want to realistic lose weight you have to stop eating fast food. There's a lot of empty calories and sodium in these foods. The sodium will make your body retain water and feel bigger on the scale.
Black Ball
Superstar
I was at 320lbs in May of 2011. I was previously around 200lbs in 2007 when I started my current job and gradually lost control of it all
My department had a biggest loser contest and I entered as motivation to get myself started on the right path. Prize was only $200, but pride was my true motivation.
1st week I lost 20lbs
1st month I lost like 40lbs
In 3 months(the length of the contest) I lost 70lbs
I was under 200lbs after another 5-6 months.
#1. I started to drink only water for liquids. If I needed flavor I'd get zero calorie propel/powerade or like some 5 calorie per serving light lemonade, but it was still mostly water. Also get a good fat burner/energy booster pill for the gym.
#2. Eating routine that was simple and convenient for me. Stuff I could keep in the fridge at work. Protein shakes, apples/bananas, instant oatmeal, protein bars.
At home. Canned Tuna mixed with leafy spinach for a hearty tuna salad. Frozen Boneless/skinless chicken breasts with a veggie. I tried to avoid bread, but if I was hungry I'd eat it.
Once the initial motivation wears off an you don't feel like you can maintain your diet, then start adding a cheat day or 2 on the weekend to keep your sanity.
#3 Went to the gym every single day. Pick a time that you can be consistent. In the beginning I was going twice a day. But after shyt settled in, i opted for early morning before work because after work depended entirely too much on how I was feeling after work. Your body will get used to waking up early, shyt will just be part of your day.
At the gym H.I.I.T. saved my life breh. That shyt will have you sweating profusely and the fat and pounds will melt off
I set small goals to hit as my conditioning continued to improve. My 1st goal was to jog a mile without resting/walking. This was to be my warm-up on the treadmill and then I'd go into the interval portion of the workout.
I started out running hard for 30 secs and walking for 2 minutes to catch my breath
4-5 intervals like that had me sweating like crazy though.
As I got in better shape I started walking for less time, running longer, and doing more intervals. Then I started to strive for distance marks of 3 and then 4 and then 5 miles as I got lighter and fitter.
Today I can do H.I.I.T. on the treadmill for 8 miles in 60minutes. The improvement is so gradual it doesn't kill you to continue to improve. Being able to walk & rest after each run helps to keep you going and doesn't wear on the mind like nonstop jogging does. Breh once I saw how effective H.I.I.T. was after I got on the scale everyday and was like
I threw the elliptical in the bushes along with the stair-master.
Breh you can do it. Just have your eating routine & workout routine set in stone. shyt will become second nature. Your body will crave the routine and your appetite will quickly adjust. Just have your cheat days as rewards so that you don't lose your mind and fall off the wagon.
My department had a biggest loser contest and I entered as motivation to get myself started on the right path. Prize was only $200, but pride was my true motivation.
1st week I lost 20lbs
1st month I lost like 40lbs
In 3 months(the length of the contest) I lost 70lbs
I was under 200lbs after another 5-6 months.
#1. I started to drink only water for liquids. If I needed flavor I'd get zero calorie propel/powerade or like some 5 calorie per serving light lemonade, but it was still mostly water. Also get a good fat burner/energy booster pill for the gym.
#2. Eating routine that was simple and convenient for me. Stuff I could keep in the fridge at work. Protein shakes, apples/bananas, instant oatmeal, protein bars.
At home. Canned Tuna mixed with leafy spinach for a hearty tuna salad. Frozen Boneless/skinless chicken breasts with a veggie. I tried to avoid bread, but if I was hungry I'd eat it.
Once the initial motivation wears off an you don't feel like you can maintain your diet, then start adding a cheat day or 2 on the weekend to keep your sanity.
#3 Went to the gym every single day. Pick a time that you can be consistent. In the beginning I was going twice a day. But after shyt settled in, i opted for early morning before work because after work depended entirely too much on how I was feeling after work. Your body will get used to waking up early, shyt will just be part of your day.
At the gym H.I.I.T. saved my life breh. That shyt will have you sweating profusely and the fat and pounds will melt off
I set small goals to hit as my conditioning continued to improve. My 1st goal was to jog a mile without resting/walking. This was to be my warm-up on the treadmill and then I'd go into the interval portion of the workout.
I started out running hard for 30 secs and walking for 2 minutes to catch my breath
4-5 intervals like that had me sweating like crazy though.As I got in better shape I started walking for less time, running longer, and doing more intervals. Then I started to strive for distance marks of 3 and then 4 and then 5 miles as I got lighter and fitter.
Today I can do H.I.I.T. on the treadmill for 8 miles in 60minutes. The improvement is so gradual it doesn't kill you to continue to improve. Being able to walk & rest after each run helps to keep you going and doesn't wear on the mind like nonstop jogging does. Breh once I saw how effective H.I.I.T. was after I got on the scale everyday and was like
I threw the elliptical in the bushes along with the stair-master.Breh you can do it. Just have your eating routine & workout routine set in stone. shyt will become second nature. Your body will crave the routine and your appetite will quickly adjust. Just have your cheat days as rewards so that you don't lose your mind and fall off the wagon.
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