What do you do for diet and exercise?

[qhsdoitall]

There has been some chatter lately about exercise and fitness. I will be the first to admit I am slacking off right now but will be ramping my routine back up shortly. The poundage is starting to really creep up.

OK, when I'm serious about diet, I make a philosophy change in my eating habits. I cut portions and make healthier choices. I don't deny or starve myself. It never works. I just stop and think two seconds and pick the wiser food choice. My biggest problem. Eating everything on the plate. It's from growing up in a house where you ate everything on the plate or else. So now, I use a smaller plate and takeout gets cut in half right away and boxed for home. I up my water intake and break the meals down from 2-3 large meals to 4-5 smaller ones. No eating after 8:00pm at night. If I want the cookie, I eat the cookie. Meat choices are leaner and breaded deep fried is kept to a minimum. Amazing how much alone this helps.

Exercise is always a part of my life since I ride horses. Trust me, a full horse training session burns a lot of calories. However, I'm doing a lot of Western pleasure right now and that does not burn nearly as much as when I'm doing English. For me, it's all about endurance. I have to be able to get up at 4 or 5 in the morning, get a horse ready to show, stay on my feet all day with maybe showing 4 or 5 classes, finish the day by 8 at night, maybe. and then do it all over again for another 2-3 days. There is periods of rest, periods of moderate exercise and periods of intense exercise. A dozen 110lb bales of hay do not move by themselves. So my exercise routines have to prepare me for that. This is what I do in the gym to help me when I get back up to full routines.

Mon, Wed, Fri.
40 minutes of Treadmill at 3.5mph level 4-7 hill routines. Jogging sometimes during the lower stages.
20 minutes of moderate weights. 3 declining sets (Start highest weight and exhaust. Immediately drop weight and exhaust again. Do it one more time. Note: I do everything with dumbbells. It's all I need since I can do about 30 different exercises with them.

Tue, Thu
20 Minutes of treadmill at max level 12 hill climbing at 2.0mph
10 Minutes of heavy weights. 3 reps/2 sets. 1 rep of max+ weight.

I vary what I work on. One day will be upper body. One day will be core and another day will be legs.

Results: I lose about 1 pound a week until I hit a wall. That will last anywhere from 2-4 weeks. My body adapts quickly. This requires a routine change. Usually, flat speed interval jogging on the treadmill or maybe a series of core board or step routines.

The biggest problem? Staying with it. I have so much going on it's hard to find the time and my family as a rule, has horrible eating habits and they don't want to change. That leaves me to work around them. It's not easy but it's worth it when I can put it together.

[SSLSTudio...]

thanks for sharing Rich ,

sounds your quite the healthy type, seems like a good excersize plan you have there.
In fitness there are no rules. what works for your body might totally be wrong for mine so if it works for you keep at it

I am assuming your doing this at home , and not in a gymn ? and perhaps you should clarify what machine your using for the running/jogging and how much the weight is on your dumbell .

pretty Hardcore im impressed ! its all about keeping oneself HEALTHY not to be able to bend iron with 2 fingers..

[Scorpio]

I try to stay away from fast foods as much as I can but when you travel as much as I do sometimes there is nothing else to eat. I play competitive baseball with former pro and college players 2 to 3 games a week so that helps me stay at a constant weight. I still think I am overweight for my frame (6ft 215lbs). I would like to be around 190-195 but at my age it is difficult to loose the weight. The season is almost over but then the fall league starts so I play all year round.

Raf

[qhsdoitall]

thanks for sharing Rich ,

sounds your quite the healthy type, seems like a good excersize plan you have there.
In fitness there are no rules. what works for your body might totally be wrong for mine so if it works for you keep at it

I am assuming your doing this at home , and not in a gymn ? and perhaps you should clarify what machine your using for the running/jogging and how much the weight is on your dumbell .

pretty Hardcore im impressed ! its all about keeping oneself HEALTHY not to be able to bend iron with 2 fingers..

Oh far from it but thanks anyway. When I'm on, I'm on. When I'm slacking like right now, forget it. :D I have always carried extra weight and right now it's way over the limit. Family obligations are even cutting my ride time down. Underneath the large bulge though you will find some muscle. ;) Shocks everyone who pokes a finger in my overly large belly and says "gaining some weight there?" and finds some very hard abs and diaphragm. I never make the excuse I'm big boned. I come right out and say it. I eat too much and I don't get enough exercise!

So, the regimen I will eventually work up to is my standard maintenance routine and takes about 2 months to get to. My starting cardiovascular regimen will be about 1/3 of what I will end up doing. My target is 700-800 calories per workout and my heart rate at 121 at it's lowest level and 165 at it's highest during the working session. My workplace has a well stocked fit zone of equipment and exercise classes. My knees don't like hard impact stress. I never jog on a street. I use a professional grade programmable treadmill.

Typically, my dumbbell work will start with 20-35 lbs per dumbbell depending on the exercise. After 2 months of progression it will be at 30-50 lbs per dumbbell. At 4 months it will be 40-80 lbs per dumbbell. I'll stop there and start getting creative. Even at being age 48 I know my body well and what it can take. Less since my bad wreck on a horse 3 1/2 years ago but I'm getting that back too. I was not able to do any hard exercise for a year after that. I had no balance for 6 months. The hardest part of all? The first week on the treadmill. I'm already working on the weights again. I have to say to myself, "get your ass out of the chair and get on the treadmill" and mean it. :rofl

So, no, I am not a fitness/health food junkie. Just the opposite. I just know my body, I know what to do and how to do it, including the stretching, warm ups and cool downs and proper hydration and calorie intake timing. I don't own a weight scale and I don't get on one at work. It can sabotage an exercise regimen in a hurry and be very depressing. I know what to eat and how to eat healthy and I know how to cook healthy. I take no supplements. They are a total waste of money for what I do. Eat right and you should get everything you need. Water is my friend. It's a series of lifestyle choices that I am well aware of that I have to make. I don't smoke and I drink extremely little. I do on occasion have a cigar or pipe or a couple fingers of something. Life's little pleasures for me. I'm not anti-smoking. Your choice. I just have two rules. No smoking in the house or car.

Each person is different and their exercise and diet needs and goals are different. What works for me may not work for you. Therefore, you have to find your own path.

Now, to take that first step....

[rick]

For exercise:
I lift weights.

For diet:
I cut back from lifting 16 oz to only 12 oz at a time ::

[moviemaniac]

For exercise:
Nothing special. I ride my bike or walk whenever possible instead of driving my car. In the winter I love downhill- and cross-country-skiing and am a downhill-ski-tutor for kids. I don't do much sport (except for cycling) in the summer, though :rolleyes:

For diet:
Nothing - why should I do something? My weight stays fairly constant all by itself :D

[BD1970]

IMHO, diet fads never work. I know people who do Weight Watchers, South Beach, Jenny Craig, etc...lose some pounds & get off the diet & put it right back on. It's about a steady exercise plan & a dietary lifestyle change...not fad diets. Everything in moderation.

Although there are some people who cannot gain weight even if they tried (God knows I'm not in that camp!!!). I went to college with a guy that had such a high metabolism that there were times when I've seen him eat 4 Big Macs at a meal while drinking beer at the same time...then pull up his shirt & show you his ribcage. :eek:

[bearbeard]

Brad,

It's because people like us gain the weight just watching them eat that crap. I have known quite a few people that could eat anything and everything except healthy foods and after the pizza and cheetos they could still run a marathon without training for it........these people make me sick!!!

It's all about consistency for me.....20min a day works out alot better for me than 60 min 3x a week.

[peacefrog]

OK, here's my deal. For diet, I eat whatever my wife cooks for me. I know; life is rough. :D She follows a diet from some web site, and it involves very little processed foods, hardly any fats other than olive oil or whatever fats are in the fish or meat we eat. And it involves only small portions of meat. In my wife's world, a serving of beef is 3 ounces.

For exercise, I do cardio five days a week, usually a combination of walking or jogging, and using a heart rate monitor to keep in a certain training zone. I'll warm up for 5 minutes or so, then spend 40 minutes in my zone, then warm down for 5 minutes. On three days a week I also do strength training. I do lunges for my legs; plank for my abs; chest presses, curls, and some sort of shoulder thing lifting my arms straight out to the side all using dumbbells; and rows. I have a trainer who I meet with once a month or so to keep me on track and give me some new exercises.

I'm no bodybuilder or athlete, but I'm completely healthy in all respects (6ft, 173lbs), and I hope to keep it that way for a long time.

[BD1970]

Brad,

It's because people like us gain the weight just watching them eat that crap. I have known quite a few people that could eat anything and everything except healthy foods and after the pizza and cheetos they could still run a marathon without training for it........these people make me sick!!!

It's all about consistency for me.....20min a day works out alot better for me than 60 min 3x a week.


Whew...at least I'm not alone. :D

[BD1970]

OK, here's my deal. For diet, I eat whatever my wife cooks for me. I know; life is rough. :D She follows a diet from some web site, and it involves very little processed foods, hardly any fats other than olive oil or whatever fats are in the fish or meat we eat. And it involves only small portions of meat. In my wife's world, a serving of beef is 3 ounces.

For exercise, I do cardio five days a week, usually a combination of walking or jogging, and using a heart rate monitor to keep in a certain training zone. I'll warm up for 5 minutes or so, then spend 40 minutes in my zone, then warm down for 5 minutes. On three days a week I also do strength training. I do lunges for my legs; plank for my abs; chest presses, curls, and some sort of shoulder thing lifting my arms straight out to the side all using dumbbells; and rows. I have a trainer who I meet with once a month or so to keep me on track and give me some new exercises.

I'm no bodybuilder or athlete, but I'm completely healthy in all respects (6ft, 173lbs), and I hope to keep it that way for a long time.

Damn Bob, I'd starve on your wife's plan!!! :eek:

But it sounds like you got a good diet/workout plan. That explains why you weigh 173 and I weigh two hundred [*cough*cough*] lbs. :o

[SSLSTudio...]

somebody quick post an LBS to Kilograms calculator for us Europeans folks :rofl


We use meters ,centimers , grams and kilograms here. and height wise we use the meter system. so teh only Foot,Feet we know is the ones we use for walking :confused:

[SSLSTudio...]

By the By Rich whenever you mention the word treadmill, I see this horrible machine in front of me where you stand on and you press the button and you fly off the machine with lightening speed backwards ? why is that ? :rofl

all seriousness ! I think you have something there because I know my knees get an enormous beating running on pavement ,the best training is running on the beach but I dont have a beach behind my house minor bummer. I have grass but the dogs do their thing on them so that would get extreme messy.

[TstebinsB]

I've always played sports. In college, I'd play 2-3 hours of basketball 3-4 days a week in the school gym. I was also a member of the school crew team. Man, I looked good.. I have a big frame and I gain muscle, and for that matter fat :(, very easily. I never ate healthily but I exercised so much, it balanced out. After graduating, I wasn't playing sports as in the past so I gained weight.

I've always hated weight training. I find it painfully boring. People thought I worked out but I guess I'm what Southern people call "country strong." I decided to get a Bowflex Xtreme2 machine anyway. I still don't enjoy weight training but it's not as bad as before. Well, this thing is great. I follow Dr. Ellington Darden's High Intensity Training (HIT) and the Bowflex does it all. Not to get too deep into HIT, but it's basically circuit training to failure. For example: If you were going to do bench presses, you'd do a max of 10 reps at the maximum weight you can do. So by the time you reach your 9th and 10th rep, you can barely do it. If you can do it easily, then it's time to add more weight. You take a max. of 30 seconds rest between exercises and that's it. It's all about high intensity over a short period of time. My body has changed immensely in a very short period. I do have an elliptical trainer that I use sparingly. If you follow the Bowflex exercises and the HIT plan perfectly, you really don't need anything else.

Of course, to get results I did have to increase my water intake and reduce my food portions. I do take a multivitamin and I use a juicer.

I've always wanted to go to an Asian jungle and have some Chinese Sensei train me into perfect fighting shape.. oh well. For now, the P90X program is what I'll use to get more defined.

[TraderJoe]

Push ups
Sit ups
Bowflex Select-Tech Dumbells
Treadmill

As for food, I (over)eat whenever I'm hungry :rofl....which is constantly

[qhsdoitall]

Push ups
Sit ups
Bowflex Select-Tech Dumbells
Treadmill

As for food, I (over)eat whenever I'm hungry :rofl....which is constantly

Wish I had a set of these or the Reebocks for home.

[TraderJoe]

Wish I had a set of these or the Reebocks for home.

Yeah, dude. Aside from my shaving stuff, and my camera, that is the best purchase I have made in many years

[TstebinsB]

Yeah, dude. Aside from my shaving stuff, and my camera, that is the best purchase I have made in many years

I feel the same way about my Bowflex X2. The Bowflex line is expensive but if used properly, they are great. Yes, you do actually have to use them. Sorry, having it sit in your basement or garage doesn't count.:p

[Bronco]

My whole life has been a series of ups and downs...weight wise. I've always been a "comfort" eater. Some people drink, some people do drugs, I ate.
The last 10 years have been pretty good, no more than 10 pounds and we're back on it. About 2 months ago my lovely wife (SWMBO) decided it was time again to work at it. She still cooks great meals (carefully prepared) we just limit our portions, we don't eat out as often and we exercise. We usually walk in the mornings and ride bikes in the evenings. Bike riding has always been my favorite. I have one replacement knee and another one that is almost ready. All those baseball years as a catcher I guess. We have a stationary bike that we ride when it rains. Years ago when we lived in snow country I got into riding my regular bike on rollers, that's an experience! All in all it boils down to limiting your intake and exercise. They go hand in hand. I'm down nine pounds.

[Smedley]

Exercise
Nautilus machines
Free weights
Bike (in good weather)
Treadmill (in bad)(I f*&*@#*& hate treadmills)

Diet
When I eat well, a mix of whole grains in breads and pastas, greens (salads and/or lightly cooked veggies), fish or soy for protein source, only olive or grapeseed oil for cooking

When I eat badly, add in more junk and fast food because I think I don't have "time" or "energy" to cook a proper meal.

[crackstar]

Exercise:

1. 3 hours daily training in karate
2. 1 hour every second day of weights


Diet:

well, I try to eat a well-balanced diet, I hardly ever eat any fast foods. I take vitamins daily, and my wife gets on my case if I don't.

[SSLSTudio...]

Exercise:

1. 3 hours daily training in karate
2. 1 hour every second day of weights


Diet:

well, I try to eat a well-balanced diet, I hardly ever eat any fast foods. I take vitamins daily, and my wife gets on my case if I don't.


Now dont SHOW off im gonna Mess you up personally if I find your only training 2.5 hours of Karate !!!!! :rofl

You mean weekly training Jeff? I know for a fact your a very busy businessman no way can you have that much time left for training...if you do im

:eek::eek:

[DragonBoy]

Beer and Pizza in front of the TV.. does that count ? :rofl:rofl:rofl

Seriously, I have a very physical job and I eat kinda good since I am allergic to lactos I automatically skip all dairy products in food - hence, less fat..

[St. Croix]

I lift weights. 12 ozs at a time. Usually Michelob.

St. Croix

[crackstar]

yes, sir, Boubi--3 hours every day. Corinne says I'm due for a let-up in the training!

[SSLSTudio...]

yes, sir, Boubi--3 hours every day. Corinne says I'm due for a let-up in the training!

Amazing she lets you stay away from the house for that long..but then again she kicks her own asses too with Tae Kwondo .

3 hours a day im surprised your not 5th DAN by now ! you should ask for your next exam bro !

What style is it your train Full contact ?

[SSLSTudio...]

I found a couple of sellers who sell some items on tha cheap it doesnt take much to get in good shape just know what your doing and an iron will.

The Bowflex System (http://cgi.ebay.nl/2007-Bowflex-Super-Xtreme-XTLU-Extreme-Workout-Machine_W0QQitemZ270154373397QQihZ017QQcategoryZ82 620QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

The FB Gymn (better then bowflex you decide) (http://cgi.ebay.nl/NEW-FB-GYM-Total-Body-Workout-Home-Fitness-Center_W0QQitemZ180148512120QQihZ008QQcategoryZ488 47QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

The Vigor Fit ( total Gymn clone ? ) (http://cgi.ebay.nl/New-Total-VigorFit-3000-XL-w-Power-Pilates-Kit-Gym_W0QQitemZ180148511812QQihZ008QQcategoryZ73935Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Now go get fit you cant blame that you cant afford a $1900 gymn anymore there are options out there.

[TstebinsB]

I'm going to be adding a running program to my exercise regimen. There's a very hilly road near my house and running to the end of the road and back is definitely a big deal. I'll try to keep up my discipline. Every time I've done it, I'm so sore that by the time I can walk again, I've already quit the "program" and would have to start a new one..

[qhsdoitall]

I'm going to be adding a running program to my exercise regimen. There's a very hilly road near my house and running to the end of the road and back is definitely a big deal. I'll try to keep up my discipline. Every time I've done it, I'm so sore that by the time I can walk again, I've already quit the "program" and would have to start a new one..

Only go a third of the way to start then. :D

[TstebinsB]

Only go a third of the way to start then. :D

You know, that makes perfect sense. It's just that with adrenaline pumping and wanting to push myself, I always go the whole way.

[qhsdoitall]

You know, that makes perfect sense. It's just that with adrenaline pumping and wanting to push myself, I always go the whole way.

Ya, I know the feeling. It's very hard to develop regimen pace. You think you can do more and you probably can but you always pay a price.

[Slick & Smooth]

I just make sure I eat in a nice and normal manner. Just standard portions that are recommended for my height and weight. I don't really care if I go over or under sometimes. Stress doesn't make anyone any healthier. I go to the gym for fitness three times a week and always do a workout for all major muscle groups. Apart from that I sparr with other people two times a week: that would really be my main energy burner. Swinging a foot and a half long piece of sharp steel around is very exhausting. And for those who want to know: yes it is sharp so dodging the opponent is a good idea.

[qhsdoitall]

If I could do it all over again, I would have liked to try amateur Modern Pentathalon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_pentathlon)

The events are épée fencing, pistol shooting, 200 m freestyle swimming, a show jumping course on horseback, and a cross-country run.

I took fencing in high school, did a lot pistol shooting, show jumping, swimming and scuba diving in my younger days. The only real weak spot would have been cross country. I did shot putt in high school but I got a running exclusion from the team. My knees really did not like running at the time. I was OK later on though. I had a lot of joint growing pains in my teen years. I'm not athletically inclined. Far from it but I think Pentathalon would have been fun.

[qhsdoitall]

I thought I'd share my routine today. I have started to get back into the swing of daily exercising. I am so out of shape and overweight. Week one I was a very hurting puppy. This is start of Week 3.

Lunchtime
30 minutes Treadmill Alpine Hill Program Max 3.6 mph Max 15% Grade
Dumbbells - 3 sets each of chest press, bent over rowing, overhead press, bicep curls and tricep extensions.
30 Modified incline situps.

[rick]

I did 20 push ups last Thursday and my arms were sore for 3 days.
:mad:

[qhsdoitall]

I did 20 push ups last Thursday and my arms were sore for 3 days.
:mad:

Sucks getting old. Took me a week to get used to weights again when it used to take me 1-2 days max. Legs are never a problem because of the riding. Good for when I chug up a 15% incline during the hill program.

[qhsdoitall]

The Treadmill/Weights routine is on Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Since I'm just starting back into weights, it's low weights with 3 declining weight sets of 10 reps for each exercise. As I get used to the routine, I will add a first set with a much higher weight at 3-5 reps and work down the normal weight sets. Rest between sets is 30 seconds or less.

Tuesday & Thursday is all Treadmill
50 minutes Treadmill Alpine Hill Program Max 3.7 mph Max 15% Grade
I'm already at the max height for the treadmill program so, I will concentrate on the speed. Since I don't jog, I will probably only progress to 5.0mph max which will give me limited jogging time. There are slightly more difficult hill programs on this treadmill. I will then start holding hand weights during part of my program.

The next piece of equipment once I've built up endurance will be en Elliptical Trainer.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday are Riding Days

[TstebinsB]

The Treadmill/Weights routine is on Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Since I'm just starting back into weights, it's low weights with 3 declining weight sets of 10 reps for each exercise. As I get used to the routine, I will add a first set with a much higher weight at 3-5 reps and work down the normal weight sets. Rest between sets is 30 seconds or less.

Tuesday & Thursday is all Treadmill
50 minutes Treadmill Alpine Hill Program Max 3.7 mph Max 15% Grade
I'm already at the max height for the treadmill program so, I will concentrate on the speed. Since I don't jog, I will probably only progress to 5.0mph max which will give me limited jogging time. There are slightly more difficult hill programs on this treadmill. I will then start holding hand weights during part of my program.

The next piece of equipment once I've built up endurance will be en Elliptical Trainer.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday are Riding Days

I wouldn't be able to do all that. At least, not right now. I need a break. Once I get into excellent shape, whenever that is, I'll probably push myself more.

All I do are 10-12 exercises, one set each to failure, on the Bowflex X2 3x a week. I immediately follow it with 10 minutes on the elliptical trainer. So far, I've lost 11 pounds.. quite a few to go though. Can you believe I weigh 300 pounds in this picture?!?! No, I'm not the pudgy one in the middle; I'm on the right.

[qhsdoitall]

I wouldn't be able to do all that. At least, not right now. I need a break. Once I get into excellent shape, whenever that is, I'll probably push myself more.

All I do are 10-12 exercises, one set each to failure, on the Bowflex X2 3x a week. I immediately follow it with 10 minutes on the elliptical trainer. So far, I've lost 11 pounds.. quite a few to go though. Can you believe I weigh 300 pounds in this picture?!?! No, I'm not the pudgy one in the middle; I'm on the right.

No, I can't beleive that. :eek:

I'm at 235 and should be below 170. I'll never get there but if I can get down to 190 I'll be a lot happier. 1 lb a week. That's what my routine and diet are geared to.

[Woknblues]

Rich,

You might try a different routine than the one you always do. If I were you, I would try dropping the cardio entirely at first. Here is my rationale. You have a very active normal routine throughout your day. You might be stripping yourself down too much. Most people who begin exercising go too hard, too fast. Your body will adapt quickly to survive. It thinks it is starving, probably. I would drop all cardio for the first few weeks, and up the intensity of your weight routine. Then, after a while, you can incorporate cardio on your off training days, or after a weight routine, not before... I saw a very interesting article on interval training, using super intense sprinting instead of long distance running. If you have a short hill nearby, you can basically use that.. In a nutshell, you sprint for 1 minute, top intensity, then 2 minutes of moderate, then one minute top, etc. for 5 times. Thats about it. I am going to give this a shot in a week or so, so obviously, YMMV and all that.

My diet and exercise routine consists of eating less, cutting out all dairy and taking the stairs (I take about 20-30 flights per day). Normally, in the world, I go to the gym 3X per week in the off season, then snowboard exclusively in season. Since there are no decent gyms, and no snow within 1,100 miles of here, that is my routine.

[qhsdoitall]

Yeah, I mix it up with interval training later on. I sit behind a computer all day so this is my exercise for the day except for when I ride. I've got my body dialed in and know what and when to throw at it. The cardio is actually a strength routine in disguise. It's not as hard as you might think since it plays to my base strength. I'm still breathing mostly through my nose by the end of it. I have a training heart rate I follow and it's right on track. The last time I did this was before my accident when I had lost 42 pounds. I already have the healthier choice mindset going again. I believe in making better food choices and better portion control. The reason I don't do sprints is a) my knees and b) shin splints. My body is not ready for a pounding yet. The reason it took a almost week for me to get used to the weights is because it's been 3 years since I've done upper body weight training. So, strength now, cardio later as you suggested.

[Woknblues]

well, sounds good. I always have the best advice, I wish I could actually do it myself.. :) :) :)

I can't wait to get back on the mountains and snowboard again. I went from biking to and from work every day, season pass holder 3X a week riding after work , and one day on the weekend, to living in the tropics, surrounded by excellent food and sitting in desks, in front of computers. I have "clean your plate-itis" and so far knock on wood, a good metabolism, so I have not got out of hand too bad. But I would love to drop 20 lbs.

[Smedley]

Starting with a new health club this week. Old club annoyed me too much (long story). Now I get to do what I did before for part of my routine, which is punch a heavy bag and then a speed bag. A treat for before or after the weights or treadmill.

[SSLSTudio...]

Starting with a new health club this week. Old club annoyed me too much (long story). Now I get to do what I did before for part of my routine, which is punch a heavy bag and then a speed bag. A treat for before or after the weights or treadmill.

Bro we are here to listen to ya story even if its long. no sweat at all ! if we can learn from your story the better.

[Sejanus]

Long stories is what passes the time. Plus this thread is for personal health stories so share share share!

[SSLSTudio...]

building a fitness room in the garage its not too big so every equipment must have its own weight worth in Gold meaning good purpose for overall body training and lots of different excersizes to stress the body in ways it never gets used to a strict routine ,its good to stress the body in different ways so it learns quickly to adapt and get stronger.

The rebounder is such a machine you can do different excersizes on it

- Health bounce aka Baby Bounce gently massages whole body and reduces stress.

- Aerobic - tones the body oxygenates body.

- Calisthenics involves many different movements ,flexibilty is increased automaticaly and warm up is in the baby Bounce.

- Muscle Strenghtening (" Mighty Bounce " ) involves tightening up muscles and then jumping a little higher .

I have used the Cellerciser for two days now which is a similar device as a rebounder but I wouldnt want to call it a rebounder . I do feel my body is changing I do feel I get very sleepy from using it at night so my body is really tired.

I have to read all the books and pamflets that came with it. im NOT endorsing the Cellerciser at all you can get good rebounders one such other brand is Needak but do your research and make up your mind I will report my progressions from time to time .

Websites you can visit

-Cellerciser (http://www.cellercise.com/)
-Needak (http://www.needak-rebounders.com/)
-info on a couple of rebounders -Jump4Health (http://www.jump4health.com/)
-Blindguru -lots of info on general health perceptions like juicers, rebounders, water purifiers etc..etc (http://sitekreator.com/blindguru/index.html)

for the time being the cellerciser stays in the living room winter is comming and training in the garage can be cold.

[hyperwarp]

I like to watch exercise informercials on TV when SWMBO is not around & I can relax.

The one's I like best are when hard bodied hotties do "leg lifts".

I could watch that all day.

[TraderJoe]

for the time being the cellerciser stays in the living room winter is comming and training in the garage can be cold.

Rene - are you planning on putting a rug under that thing, or some kind of protection from the wood floor.

I can imagine the plastic "shoes" on those posts will do a real number on that nice wooden floor :eek:

[Smedley]

Bro we are here to listen to ya story even if its long. no sweat at all ! if we can learn from your story the better.

Well, I didn't have time to type before...at work, you know.

Anyhow, my old club (Bally's) got bought out by two other clubs up here in Ontario. The two new clubs fought over which club would get which Bally's. I got the worse of the two new owners. Local club was an overcrowded mess, because the owners, before getting in any Bally's member overflow had bought out two other clubs in the area and moved them into the same space.

So when I went there for a visit, I saw basically a zoo. They were renovating and saying how the men's room would be so much bigger. Well, I don't go to a club to hang around the men's room.

Found my new club a while back. I liked it because it wasn't pretentious with everyone dressed up like an exercise fashion model. Also because it had a really nice set of free weights, and a boxing ring and some bags upstairs.

So I finally went in to cancel my membership at my old club. Said I wanted to cancel my membership at the place to the front desk person, she phones in to some manager somewhere. I go to sit down. Ten minutes pass. Meanwhile, there is a guy there gladhanding everyone who passes by trying to get them to take guest passes and give him the contact info of their friends.

I am finally fed up after twelve minutes and am about to leave when my cell phone notifies me I got a text message. The noise must have woken up the front desk girl, because she talks to the chatty guy and he comes over and introduces himself as the assistant manager. Who has no power to cancel my membership, but the manager can, but the manager is in a meeting.

I ask when the meeting is over, and he dances around basically telling me anytime from five minutes to the final heat death of the universe. So I leave and go to a nearby book store to pass more time away so I don't have to stick around.

I go back and see the girl again, and she phones the manager. Then I watch these three people in an office with glass walls (very trendy place), and then I put my MP3 player on after sitting there six minutes and tell myself, "This track ends, then I'm outta here." And, of course, one of the people in the group that finally leaves the office after what is obviously another IMPORTANT meeting (customers aren't important, but damn, those meetings sure are) comes over and is the manager.

So finally I get to talk to the guy. I basically want to punch him in the nose and leave, but I sit there and listen to how they are dropping so much money in renovations on their new purchases and how I would be a fool to leave. I give him my reasons for leaving, and then he says, "Well, why not put your membership on hold?"

By this time I have been dicked around for over an hour, so I say yes because I have other things to do and I figure I can go back in anytime in the next six months (the time over which the hold goes) and cancel for sure. And while we are going through the song and dance, he asks me in the middle if I want some guest passes for my friends.

Anyhow, old club: big and money-grubbing and trendy. New club: cozy and a bit beat up but a lot friendlier and has more stuff I want to use.

Phew! Told you it was a long story!

[qhsdoitall]

Thanks for the story. Sounds like a bunch of used car salesmen. Kill your old membership. You'll be glad you did. Take a look at your contract and see what the cancellation verbiage is and follow it to the letter. Get everything in writing. If they are taking the money out of your account automatically, do not kill the charges without first getting everything signed off by the old club. You'd be amazed what they could go after you for for breach of contract. Good Luck!

[Sejanus]

What a waste of time.. I am sure you will be glad to get out of there!

[SSLSTudio...]

David Hilarious story but did you get a cancellation of the membership in the end I couldnt quite conclude that from the end.

This remembers me of an hilarious phone call recorded by someone who wanted to cancel their AOL membership .

[johnniegold]

You have to learn to incorporate diet and excercise. That's why I eat everything I can, but as fast as I can. ;)

[Sejanus]

After a few days of reading reviews, information... getting a chemists degree so I know what they are made of (:rofl) I have decided that I am going to be joining Rene and buying a Cellerciser later today in an effort to also get back into shape.

Should be interesting for Rene and I to compare results and keep you guys informed on how we do! Once it arrives, let the fun begin! :D

[Smedley]

David Hilarious story but did you get a cancellation of the membership in the end I couldnt quite conclude that from the end.

This remembers me of an hilarious phone call recorded by someone who wanted to cancel their AOL membership .

No, my membership is "on hold". They are taking one more payment out (because I put it "on hold" within some magic 14 day period), and after that payment goes out, I am walking in and cancelling.

[qhsdoitall]

Bad choice meal of the day. Huevos Rancheros for breakfast. But oh, so good.

Lunch (after exercise) will be roasted vegetables, lettuce and tomato on 100% whole grain wheat bread. Steamed rice and a low fat version of egg foo yung for dinner.

[SSLSTudio...]

it was late but I had to do it , I couldnt make room for it during the day.
I will have to do this regime more often it feels like I did a marathon or some hammer hit me kinda feeling awesome .

1 AM in the night...I shall switch to getting up at 7am in the morning and do this regime instead...before breakfast or so.

-30 minutes beginner/intermediate Kundalini Yoga.

-10 minutes Rebounders excersizes.
( baby bounce for 2-3m)
( aerobic 2-3m)
( Jogging 2m )
(chest press on rebounder 30(s)
(abs sitting on rebounder with butt bouncing up/down 2m)

The Yoga part was pretty drastic for me offcourse I went way too hard and way too fast I havent done the Kundalini in a few months since my Yoga teacher left for Africa she gave me some DVD tapes so I could keep up so Im combining the yoga and rebounding . probably should have done 15m Yoga

[SSLSTudio...]

Rene - are you planning on putting a rug under that thing, or some kind of protection from the wood floor.

I can imagine the plastic "shoes" on those posts will do a real number on that nice wooden floor :eek:



Sofar I havent placed anyting under it , I mailed the inventor if its bad to place it like that he said it should be fine for the floor but if I was insecure I could place a rug or so he said.

Would be time to replace the floor anyways I have seen this now from 1983!
would be nice to replace it with a more rustic old japanese kinda floor...

but ill keep an Eye on it TJ thx for the heads up...

[Smedley]

Loving the new health club. Smaller, friendlier, and has all the equipment I want to use (free weights, some treadmills, and heavy bags to punch). I am going regularly and actually look forward to it, in fact I crave it. Nice change from the major chain and their money-grubbing ways. Now I just pray that this club doesn't get bought out. :eek:

Also improving the diet and lowering calories by following eDiets. The thing I like about it is that it publishes a weekly menu plan and shopping list, and that it is teaching me about portion size. Also I get to track my weight and make weekly progress notes.

Really, the human body is an incredibly efficient processor of energy, only takes a few calories (relatively speaking) to run 500 metres compared to the amount of food you need to eat to replenish those calories.

[qhsdoitall]

Glad to see you like like the new club. Makes life more enjoyable that way.

I'm still on track for 1 lb off per week of exercise. This is starting week seven. Wife says it looks like more but I know that is from firming up the abs with 40-50 inclined sit-ups 3 times a week plus the upper body weight training. The speed on my treadmill hill climbing program is high enough now that I can do some light jogs at the beginning and end of the program without killing my knees and shins. I figure at this rate, I may be able to pass the treadmill fitness test in another 6-8 weeks. Damn that test is tough.

[msandoval858]

Diet?

I just eat Mexican food. I figure my body is gentically pre-configured to utilize it's nutritional value.

:p

[rick]

......decided that I am going to be joining Rene and buying a Cellerciser later today in an effort to also get back into shape.




HEY !
Round is a shape :D
I like Mike's regimen.
Mexican Food for me too.
and....
Beers. ::

[qhsdoitall]

HEY !
Round is a shape :D
I like Mike's regimen.
Mexican Food for me too.
and....
Beers. ::

Jiggling blob is a shape too but not one I'd like to aspire to. :D

[TstebinsB]

I commend those of you actually working towards better health. I'm a sorry excuse for an athlete but a great example of an ex-athlete who has let himself go. :( Honestly, I've got to step my game up. I've got to get back on the wagon!

[msandoval858]

I commend those of you actually working towards better health. I'm a sorry excuse for an athlete but a great example of an ex-athlete who has let himself go. :( Honestly, I've got to step my game up. I've got to get back on the wagon!

I know the feeling. I used to be a competitive power lifter and let myself go after going through and injury and some health problems as a result of my workouts and diet back then.

It's hard to imagine going back knowing how good you used to be.

[seamus402]

Diet?

I just eat Mexican food. I figure my body is gentically pre-configured to utilize it's nutritional value.

:p
That is really funny - Carne Asada Baby!

[qhsdoitall]

I know the feeling. I used to be a competitive power lifter and let myself go after going through and injury and some health problems as a result of my workouts and diet back then.

It's hard to imagine going back knowing how good you used to be.

You can do it. It starts with walking a 1/4 mile. Then a 1/2 mile and so on. I have found that you can eat the foods you enjoy while you do this. In fact, denying yourself just makes it worse because all you think about is when your next meal is. just do one taco less. Ease up on the cheese. Fruit or side salad instead of the refried beans. Keep the rice. Little things. Buy the large sub sandwich, cut it in half and save the other half for tomorrow.

[Sejanus]

I have been waiting to join in on the weight loss goodness, however Canada Post has yet to deliver my Cellerciser. Almost a month now... :rolleyes::mad:

At least I can be proud I hit the *6* Month mark of NO Wendy's/McDonald's/Fast food burger joint foods. Today is also the 3rd year anniversary of my swearing off ALL Sodas/Soft Drinks/Pop/Whatever you call it. Been drinking water since then and have never looked back!

[qhsdoitall]

At least I can be proud I hit the *6* Month mark of NO Wendy's/McDonald's/Fast food burger joint foods.

Unfortunately, in my house, that's just not happening. I get a phone call on the way home for fast food delivery since nothing has been made for dinner. However, I've gotten pretty good at picking some decent alternatives from the fast food places. Wendy's is easy. Southwest Taco Salad. Hold the dressing and sour cream. They add no flavor. Plain Baked Potato topped with a small chili. McDonald's Grilled Chicken Wrap. Hold the sauce or go for the BBQ or Honey Mustard or Sweet & Sour sauce. Small fries and a hamburger with just ketchup/Mustard. Caesar Salad with grilled chicken and Balsamic Vinegar dressing.

[Sejanus]

Unfortunately, in my house, that's just not happening. I get a phone call on the way home for fast food delivery since nothing has been made for dinner. However, I've gotten pretty good at picking some decent alternatives from the fast food places. Wendy's is easy. Southwest Taco Salad. Hold the dressing and sour cream. They add no flavor. Plain Baked Potato topped with a small chili. McDonald's Grilled Chicken Wrap. Hold the sauce or go for the BBQ or Honey Mustard or Sweet & Sour sauce. Small fries and a hamburger with just ketchup/Mustard. Caesar Salad with grilled chicken and Balsamic Vinegar dressing.

Yeah no question it is easier to get different options at these places nowadays, however in the end I almost couldn't trust myself with the better options so I quit completely cold turkey. Maybe once I get my weight back down to where I want it to be the better self-control will come too, but I am certainly not going to complain if I never have McDonald's/Wendy's again ;)

[SSLSTudio...]

I know the feeling. I used to be a competitive power lifter and let myself go after going through and injury and some health problems as a result of my workouts and diet back then.

It's hard to imagine going back knowing how good you used to be.

Sorry to hear that Telly and Mike.
What a bummer Mike, I know the feeling I got plenty of fatty around my waisteline when I had a severe neck injury from Martial Arts . now im using weight training to actually get back into shape fast and I love it.

To those who dont have time or place for your own gymn I recommend the fastest recovery possible its called Power of 10 and I notice it major change in my physical appearance. I also trian weight in my own garage and rebound everyday that helps too.

I must take it very easy with Aikido it could be if I snap my neck a 2nd time it could def.be the end in training Aikido.

Telly your welcome to join our little private club here... there is always someone here to Spot.

[SSLSTudio...]

You can do it. It starts with walking a 1/4 mile. Then a 1/2 mile and so on. I have found that you can eat the foods you enjoy while you do this. In fact, denying yourself just makes it worse because all you think about is when your next meal is. just do one taco less. Ease up on the cheese. Fruit or side salad instead of the refried beans. Keep the rice. Little things. Buy the large sub sandwich, cut it in half and save the other half for tomorrow.

excellent advice thats the way to tackle it ,a little bit at a time. remember though I started with my come back around februari this year ! and lot had to do with switching it in the brain at one point the switch has to click to GO GO.

[Johnmw1]

I have just read this entire thread because I'm keen to learn about different ways of losing weight and trimming down, because at the moment I need all the help I can get.

A bit about myself, 52 yrs old and over the last 18 months have lost about 90Lbs. I was becoming very unhealthy and was just a heart attack and diabetic waiting to happen.

I have lost this weight strictly with diet, and with absolutely no exercise involved at all. Problem is my resolve is now starting to wane, and for whatever reason I'm constantly craving sweet food, ie icecream or chocolates or candy or whichever is not good for me.

Over the last 3 or 4 weeks I have noticed a tightening of the belt buckle, and true I have no one else to blame but myself. I still essentially eat nothing for most of the day. I rise before 4am daily and will have a health drink at 10am and then a cup of rice and bit of fruit for lunch. Followed by rice crackers and a hearty cup of vegetable soup for dinner. This has been my daily diet for 18 months day in day out, and yes occasionally I may vary it, but only for special occasions.

It's after I settle for the evening in front of the telly that I then get these sweet cravings and suddenly still feel hungry for the wrong foods and things.

I think my biggest major problem is the total lack of exercise. I just find it hard to even think about it, and I am so unmotivated by it all. I do need to still lose another 30Lbs to become within my optimal weight range, so I do have some more work to do.

One of my problems with the thought of exercise is the boredom factor, it just totally does not interest me. How do you guys zone out and just do this stuff? I think I have an ADD thing happening!

I do have a rather old treadmill at home which I have made the odd attempt on, but it's just hard work. Because of my lack of exercise I do still carry most of my extra weight around my waist.

As a child I suffered from asthma so never had any lung capacity to speak of, and so therefore I have never had the ability to pound out those miles like most other people seem to be able to do.

Well that's my story, thanks for letting me vent, I know what I need to do, it's just a matter of how?

Cheers
John

[qhsdoitall]

Ah yes, the elusive Go Button. I'm waiting for my body to give me a certain signal. The gauge is the amount my body resists exercise. That resistance was quite high when I first started. It is almost to the tipping point. The reason I know that is last week, I had a day when my body said, "piece of cake, go for it." I did and away I went. The resistance now much smaller and I feel it weakening steadily.

I'll give a comparison. I started the whole thing 6 weeks ago.


Treadmill
First Week:
Treadmill - 30 minutes of easy difficulty hill climbing program. Max speed of 3.6mph and Max incline of 7%.

Now (6 weeks later):
Treadmill - 30 minutes of hard difficulty hill climbing program. Max speed of 4.0mph and Max incline of 15% with 5.5mph jogging for the last 5 minutes.


Weight-Reps (3 sets)
First Week:
Chest Press - 95-10/80-10/65-10
Lat Pulldown - 95-10/80-10/65-10
Overhead Press - 40-10/30-10/20-10
Bicep Curl - 50-10/40-10/30-10
Tricep Extension - 30-10/20-10/10-10

Note: This was not to failure but it was a challenge to complete for a week.

Now (6 weeks later):
Chest Press - 110-10/110-10/140-10
Lat Pulldown - 110-10/110-10/140-8
Overhead Press - 60-10/60-10/100-5
Bicep Curl - 70-10/70-10/90-5
Tricep Extension - 55-10/55-10/70-7

Note: Now, it's to failure on the last set. I have some wiggle room on the Chest Press but I'm going to let the other exercises catch up a little first.

Situps:
First week - 2x10 flat situps
6th week - 4x12 inclined situps

I am showing steady progress across the board. Not time yet to mix it up with interval and circuit training. Sucks getting old and being so overweight but I'll do it. ;)

[TraderJoe]

How do you guys zone out and just do this stuff? I think I have an ADD thing happening!

For me, its all about having good music playing

[qhsdoitall]

For me, its all about having good music playing

Put a tv/dvd player and a radio where the treadmill is and you'll be surprised how fast the time goes. It starts with 10 minutes and goes from there.

[Smedley]

I need the music going when I'm on the treadmill because it is SO boring, give me a good live bicycle ride any day.

Just got a book "The Workout" by Gunnar Peterson. Really goes into all the basics of getting fit, written well with a lot of humour as well. He even confesses to being a chubby guy for a large part of his life, which is refreshingly honest. He emphasizes that you need to mix aerobic exercise, resistance training, nutrition, and rest to be truly fit. I read it on the way to work this morning and am fired up from it.

Gym is going well, they suggested a personal trainer, but haven't pushed it, which is good.

[qhsdoitall]

I need the music going when I'm on the treadmill because it is SO boring, give me a good live bicycle ride any day.

Just got a book "The Workout" by Gunnar Peterson. Really goes into all the basics of getting fit, written well with a lot of humour as well. He even confesses to being a chubby guy for a large part of his life, which is refreshingly honest. He emphasizes that you need to mix aerobic exercise, resistance training, nutrition, and rest to be truly fit. I read it on the way to work this morning and am fired up from it.

Gym is going well, they suggested a personal trainer, but haven't pushed it, which is good.

Good to hear you're fired up. A personal couch is nice. They can push and support you better than you can yourself at times but not needed. Sometimes a coach can misjudge you and de-motivate you though. Like anything there are good and not so good coaches out there. I agree with your book about a combination of aerobic exercise, resistance training, nutrition, and rest to be truly fit. I don't have any diet books. I have a nutrition book instead. It's written by Jane Brody and very old but has good basic information. A book I've been meaning to get that looks interesting is written by Walter Millett, M.D. "Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating "

[TstebinsB]

snip ...Telly your welcome to join our little private club here... there is always someone here to Spot. ..snip

Thanks Rich. I'm trying to build up some motivation first. I put a picture of myself in just shorts as my desktop wallaper. :eek: It'll be my constant reminder of what I'm trying to change.
Anthony Robbins - "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."

snip... I think my biggest major problem is the total lack of exercise. I just find it hard to even think about it, and I am so unmotivated by it all. I do need to still lose another 30Lbs to become within my optimal weight range, so I do have some more work to do.

One of my problems with the thought of exercise is the boredom factor, it just totally does not interest me. How do you guys zone out and just do this stuff? I think I have an ADD thing happening!. ... snip


+1

I still have the Bowflex X2 and an elliptical trainer but I'm so bored with them. They work perfectly but I don't ever feel like using them. I was in great shape in college because working out never felt like it was working out. Basketball was just fun. I'm thinking of joining a bball league for the winter. You give me a basketball and a hoop and I'll show you a flat stomach faster than Paris Hilton can strike a pose. ;)

Until then, I'm going to stay away from the Bowflex and the elliptical trainer and simply start a running regimen. I can do running. My problem is I go to bed too late. I don't have the energy to wake up early to work out. If I wait till the afternoon/evening, I don't trust myself to do it either. Something always comes up. Serious weightlifters always tell me how important it is to get at least 8 hours of sleep to let your muscles rest. I don't get that so muscle failure kicks in too early. I wind up quitting earlier than I otherwise would have.

[Sejanus]

Well the day has finally arrived. My Cellerciser after a WHOLE MONTH of waiting has finally arrived and today I started my beginners routine.

I wrote down a couple of stats that I am going to track, specifically weight and total body fat. Since I am not so much going for muscle and just weight loss and fat loss it should be rather easy to track.

I have to say, I played a little on it yesterday, and today I started the morning with a solid 2 minutes of just the simple health bounce. I have to say I feel.. a little different already. Don't exactly know how to explain it but I feel something.

Without further adieu, here are my beginning stats.

(In Metric and US Measurement so everyone can understand :D) Oh, and despite the horrible numbers.. I do not look THAT bad.. but not that great either.. so here we go!

As of October 31st, 2007:
Height: 5 Feet 11 1/2 Inches, 181 Cm.
Weight: 227.5 Lbs, 103 Kilograms
Total Body Fat: 42%

I will take these measurements again after one week to see what happens.

[jnich67]

Best of luck Ken. At some point, you may want to add some resistance training. Muscle consumes more calories for its upkeep and raises metabolism. Even 20 minutes twice a week would probably make a difference. Sorry if this has been raised already. I got to this thread late and I don't have time to read the whole thing!

Jordan

[qhsdoitall]

Good Luck Ken! Keep us posted. How did you take your body fat measurement? BTW, I am very close to your size and weight.

5' 11" - 180cm
228lbs. - 16.28 Stones
31.8 BMI - According to this, I am Obese. I should have a BMI of 18.5-24.9

[Sejanus]

Good Luck Ken! Keep us posted. How did you take your body fat measurement? BTW, I am very close to your size and weight.

5' 11" - 180cm
228lbs. - 16.28 Stones
31.8 BMI - According to this, I am Obese. I should have a BMI of 18.5-24.9

My bathroom scale has a Body Fat reader in it. It gives me Total Body fat as well as how much of my body weight is made up of that fat. It is very useful.

[SSLSTudio...]

My bathroom scale has a Body Fat reader in it. It gives me Total Body fat as well as how much of my body weight is made up of that fat. It is very useful.

Nice Ken, I have a Tanita innerscan scale here that does the same.
it also tells me my current Age metabolism wise at a certain age your metabolism should be at a certain speed. the scale somehow knows it.

I wont tell you guys what it told me my age was but its pretty sad and I owe it to myself due to a very bad eating style rythm wise.

since then I didnt dare to push that button again....

[TstebinsB]

Nice Ken, I have a Tanita innerscan scale here that does the same.
it also tells me my current Age metabolism wise at a certain age your metabolism should be at a certain speed. the scale somehow knows it.

I wont tell you guys what it told me my age was but its pretty sad and I owe it to myself due to a very bad eating style rythm wise.

since then I didnt dare to push that button again....

I also have a Tanita scale that tells body fat percentage. My BMI was high enough for me to be diabetic!:eek: My doctor told me I have dense bones and that accounts for some of the weight. In fact, he was surprised I weighed as much as I do because my body doesn't show it. Nonetheless, he did tell me it was time to ante up - the numbers don't lie. When a doctor starts throwing diseases at you, it's time to WAKE UP. So here goes, for real..

On another note, I think it's good to start a personal journal. When you put to paper what you've eaten and log your workout, it helps give you control. It'll show you exactly how many changes you need to make and how much progress you've made. When I was really serious about working out, writing everything down was extremely helpful.

[berzerkeleyan]

...snip...Can you believe I weigh 300 pounds in this picture?!?! No, I'm not the pudgy one in the middle; I'm on the right.

I'm coming to this thread a little late, but your avatar has me curious, Telly...what are you doing posing with the enemy? What up wit dat?

[berzerkeleyan]

My current regimen:


Exercise: 25-30 miles/week running; 10-20 miles hiking/week when I can.
Diet: I keep the fats to a minimum but I'm not militant about it (it's tough to monitor b/c I travel for business). I do try to keep it under 1600 calories/day (I'm a dainty fellow -- 5'6", 138 lbs.). I'm also not eating as much meat as I used to.

I used to be a total gym rat, and a lot bigger -- weights, mostly. But work and a degenerative disk in my neck has since caused me to alter my regimen and body shape. No regrets, though. I'm happy with my current fitness level.

[qhsdoitall]

My current regimen:

Exercise: 25-30 miles/week running; 10-20 miles hiking/week when I can.
Diet: I keep the fats to a minimum but I'm not militant about it (it's tough to monitor b/c I travel for business). I do try to keep it under 1600 calories/day (I'm a dainty fellow -- 5'6", 138 lbs.). I'm also not eating as much meat as I used to.I used to be a total gym rat, and a lot bigger -- weights, mostly. But work and a degenerative disk in my neck has since caused me to alter my regimen and body shape. No regrets, though. I'm happy with my current fitness level.

With what you're doing? I'd say you were fit. You do any upper body weights at all?

[qhsdoitall]

I also have a Tanita scale that tells body fat percentage. My BMI was high enough for me to be diabetic!:eek: My doctor told me I have dense bones and that accounts for some of the weight. In fact, he was surprised I weighed as much as I do because my body doesn't show it. Nonetheless, he did tell me it was time to ante up - the numbers don't lie. When a doctor starts throwing diseases at you, it's time to WAKE UP. So here goes, for real..

On another note, I think it's good to start a personal journal. When you put to paper what you've eaten and log your workout, it helps give you control. It'll show you exactly how many changes you need to make and how much progress you've made. When I was really serious about working out, writing everything down was extremely helpful.

I don't think I want one of those scales. Too depressing. ;)

+1 on the journal. I use one religiously. Really helps to monitor progress and see weaknesses in routines.

[TstebinsB]

I'm coming to this thread a little late, but your avatar has me curious, Telly...what are you doing posing with the enemy? What up wit dat?

My friends and I were going to the bars on a Sunday afternoon and there he was, just standing there. We bought a disposable camera and took a picture. It seemed like the right thing to do. He was very pleasant and cordial. I don't like any Eagles players but he's always been a classy act.

With what you're doing? I'd say you were fit. You do any upper body weights at all?

+1

Finally, someone in this thread who is happy with himself. As for the rest of us - we're working on it.

[berzerkeleyan]

My friends and I were going to the bars on a Sunday afternoon and there he was, just standing there. We bought a disposable camera and took a picture. It seemed like the right thing to do. He was very pleasant and cordial. I don't like any Eagles players but he's always been a classy act.

Most of my friends who are NY Giants fans couldn't bring themselves to admit that McNabb's a class act. You're a bigger man than them. :happy096

[berzerkeleyan]

With what you're doing? I'd say you were fit. You do any upper body weights at all?

No weights. At least, I haven't gone back to them yet. I do pushups and dips to keep some semblance of tone.

I used to be what's called a hard-gainer -- adding muscle mass was always difficult for me. I could do it, but my life had to revolve around my workouts for me to get anywhere. As I got older, it became even more difficult. You see, we all tend to lose about a 1/2 pound of muscle each year after the age of 20. So about seven years ago I gave up trying to force my body into a shape it didn't naturally want to be in. Now, I let the running dictate what I look like. If that means I'm skinnier than what's typically on the cover of Men's Fitness, so be it.

The most important thing for me now is how healthy my heart feels. Given the history of heart disease with the men in my family, I want to make sure I take care of it. I just wish I could convince my brothers the same.

[Mottern Man]

Good Luck Ken! Keep us posted. How did you take your body fat measurement? BTW, I am very close to your size and weight.

5' 11" - 180cm
228lbs. - 16.28 Stones
31.8 BMI - According to this, I am Obese. I should have a BMI of 18.5-24.9

We are the same size now. :p

I was 250 one time 275 at my heaviest.

17" (was 19) neck
39" (was 44) belly

According to the Navy I am 22% Body Fat. :rofl

Oh well, you call me fat your getting tossed out the window.

[qhsdoitall]

We are the same size now. :p

I was 250 one time 275 at my heaviest.

17" (was 19) neck
39" (was 44) belly

According to the Navy I am 22% Body Fat. :rofl

Oh well, you call me fat your getting tossed out the window.

I'm not saying a word. :p

Even though I am obese, I admit it. I'm one of the lucky ones that can gain muscle at a moderate pace. Unfortunately, fat can gain just as quickly. My somatotype can be viewed as combination endomorphic/mesomorphic. I will never have a "chiseled" look. :D

[mrcleanhead]

I'll add my two cents. I'm coming into this thread late so I apologize if there's any rehashing.

I've used the Fat Smash Diet with great results and I'm not a fad diet person. I don't consider it a fad diet. Yes it does have a 9 day "cleansing" portion (just fruits and veggies) and is low carbsl, but it does work and is based on a healthy diet. Just finished a 6 month long contest based on percent weight loss at work for and I won second prize. I started late and missed first by a pound. Problem is my tastebuds get the best of me. I'm kind of an all or nothing type of person. And now I'm on the "all" side of eating things. I have to get back on the wagon because my cholesterol was high. Doc wanted me to take pills but I said "What about diet to see if it goes down?" She said "No one bothers with diet." Sad but true.

Anyway I've had allergies and stomach issues and since this diet both have been waaaaay better. My job is physical so I've been lazy about the exercise portion. However, I still lost 29 pounds. But like I said I'm sliding back into the bad eating habits again.

The Fat Smash Diet book is cheap and there is a forum on it.

John

[Sejanus]

I'm not saying a word. :p

Even though I am obese, I admit it. I'm one of the lucky ones that can gain muscle at a moderate pace. Unfortunately, fat can gain just as quickly. My somatotype can be viewed as combination endomorphic/mesomorphic. I will never have a "chiseled" look. :D

I have an issue with the BMI index because of how it does not take into affect certain body factors such as bone weight. I am more than willing to admit I am overweight (hence why I am doing something about it) but I find it very hard to wrap my head around being 'obese'. I look heavy.. but I am not huge.

At least I am in good company in my current weight.. hehe.. :D

[TstebinsB]

I'm not saying a word. :p

Even though I am obese, I admit it. I'm one of the lucky ones that can gain muscle at a moderate pace. Unfortunately, fat can gain just as quickly. My somatotype can be viewed as combination endomorphic/mesomorphic. I will never have a "chiseled" look. :D

I'm with you on the combo endomorphic/mesomorphic somatotype at this point in my life. There was a time when I was strictly mesomorphic. Genes play a big role in one's muscle growth and fat loss. Fortunately, I have the genes for the chiseled look. In fact, on my dad's side, everyone is in fantastic shape. My 80-year old grandfather has the body of a ripped 40-year old. No exaggeration. The bones aren't as strong but the muscles are there. My mom's side is the more overweight side. They're opposites I know but I think I got fast muscle growth from my dad and slow fat loss from my mom. Sorry Mom.

Not to throw something crazy into the fray but has anyone used colon cleansers? I know some people who swear to their effectiveness. I've tried them a few times but I never drank enough water and/or stuck to the healthier diet.

[SSLSTudio...]

I thought to show you all this. its pretty usefull , I know because I do some of these myself aswell.

I might not agree with his acting all the time but I respect him for keeping his body in great shape even at his age he currently is at.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=tmw4R5RjzqA

The website they mention is this which seems pretty interesting aswell I might get the DVD and a training ball for my own gymn at home. very hard to do abs on a ball works Magic !

http://www.coresecrets.com/

[crackstar]

Rich, sizewise, you and I are similar. I'm 6'1'', and I weigh 230 lbs, but because I have a very big frame, people think I'm even heavier. Thank goodness, I don't have an ounce of fat on me.

[Mottern Man]

I had my official weight and measurements test.

5'11"
225 lbs.
18" neck
39" abd.

21.5% Body Fat

Guess this running is paying off. :p

[mercV12]

I enjoy reading about and then performing oldtime "Physical Culture" feats of strength training. I work out with my buddy from OC Jail. We truck a large keg full of water, a 200 lbs. duffle bag full of sand bags, 80 lb. dumbells, and 100 lb. dumbells to a nearby park at 6:00 AM and perform the Bent Press, the Continental lift, the Snatch, the Clean, the One Arm Swing, the Clean and Jerk, the Farmer's walk, shoulder carry the keg across the football field and back, duffle bag carry across the football field and back. It's brutal!

George Hackenschmidt ( the "Russian Bear") the famous wrestler from the turn of the 20th Century, could put 286 lbs over head with one hand!! This was before steroids! This is true strength. If this is what you are seeking I urge you to look to the past.

[SSLSTudio...]

Hi Larry ,

Glad to see some oldschool hardcore training Fella !

myself I believe in the old ways how the Spartans trained from Greece so yes I know about the Farmerswalk talk about creating monster Wrist powers.

You made a good point there..in the old day they didnt have Whey,creatine,Glutamine etc.etc. makes you wonder is it all a commercial rip off? I dont think thats fair to state I mean we humans make progressions for the better we shall hope so I do think some supplements can help recover you muscles faster from a hard days workout .

thanks for joining our Gymn at TSD..

Oh perhaps you have an idea where would I get some old Car Tyres ? I just need one. it can be all used up thats no problem I need it to build rock hard abs got a nice plan here that requires a Car tyre.

Perhaps you care to tell us how long have you been training oldschool and what you usual diet looks like ?

PS

The amazing Samson looks ripped strong ! seriously dont want to be ever in a fight with such strong guys with guys like that you have to seek the pressure points for weak locations like Knee Caps, under the chin, the adams apple , behind the ear , offcourse the genital area , its hard to train those areas and offcourse your timing would need to be perfect once they would know your going for a particular area they could flex or simply smash you to pieces... wow that Samson.

I wish there were some Video Footages made from those old strong man's they would be hilarious acts on festivals where you;d pay $1 and win $50 if you would beat the strong man. I feel like going out to train but its my another 24Hour resting period . Tommorow some weights again today only cellercising.

[mercV12]

Hey Rene!

I would recommend you go to a tire dealer to get an old tire. As for my diet...well, I am not a calorie counter and I do not have a list of things that I can or cannot have. I drink about a gallon of distilled water every day though. Lots of protein from cheese, meat and eggs.

I had to show the ALL TIME best book on the Old Timers. It's Dinosaur training, a gold mine of great stuff.




http://brookskubik.com/products.html

[TstebinsB]

Hey Rene!

I would recommend you go to a tire dealer to get an old tire. As for my diet...well, I am not a calorie counter and I do not have a list of things that I can or cannot have. I drink about a gallon of distilled water every day though. Lots of protein from cheese, meat and eggs.

I had to show the ALL TIME best book on the Old Timers. It's Dinosaur training, a gold mine of great stuff.

http://brookskubik.com/products.html


I'm on a high carb, low calorie diet. I also drink a gallon of ice cold water per day. My training Bible is..

[Sejanus]

Good to see lots of water intake from everyone. I myself drink 3 litres of water per day at LEAST... I love the stuff.

[TstebinsB]

So what exactly is everyone's routine? I do this 3x a week.

Bowflex X2 - 1 Set/12 Reps using HIT Technique
1. Leg Extension
2. Deadlift
3. Calf Raise
4. Bench Press
5. Bent Rear Delt Row
6. Seated Shoulder Press
7. Lateral Shoulder Raise
8. Standing Biceps Curl
9. Triceps Extension

I follow it up with 10-15 min. on the elliptical trainer.

It might not seem like a lot but HIT makes a big difference.

[Sejanus]

Starting tomorrow after my one week warm up process, I will be doing the following:

Using my Cellerciser I will do:

1 minute of the bounce
5 minutes of jogging
50 Front kicks
50 Side kicks
50 Back kicks
1 Minute cooldown bounce

That should take around 10 minutes or so, and I will do this once in the morning, once in the evening for a total of around 20 minutes a day. In between that I will be doing my normal daily walking to get around.

[SSLSTudio...]

Good to see lots of water intake from everyone. I myself drink 3 litres of water per day at LEAST... I love the stuff.

Are we talking tap water here or Mineral water Ken ?

My self atleast 1.5L of mineral water..the other parts will be provided by Tea,Coffee I take and milk to that adds to the water intake per day.

[SSLSTudio...]

Starting tomorrow after my one week warm up process, I will be doing the following:

Using my Cellerciser I will do:

1 minute of the bounce
5 minutes of jogging
50 Front kicks
50 Side kicks
50 Back kicks
1 Minute cooldown bounce

That should take around 10 minutes or so, and I will do this once in the morning, once in the evening for a total of around 20 minutes a day. In between that I will be doing my normal daily walking to get around.

Sounds Excellent there Ken... very impressive set up. the side kicks 50 ! man you will burn your love handles to oblivion I do the side kicks too I can now do them without holding the stabelizer bar but id suggest in the beginning grab that bar its qutie an advanced level move.

[Sejanus]

Are we talking tap water here or Mineral water Ken ?

My self atleast 1.5L of mineral water..the other parts will be provided by Tea,Coffee I take and milk to that adds to the water intake per day.

I used to drink spring water, but now it is simply tap water. I keep a number of jugs in the fridge at all times. Nothing too complex really... in the end water is water for the most part. I am not THAT picky.. hehe

[Sejanus]

Ok, it was slightly over a week but I took my measurements.

I did not lose and weight, BUT I did lose a little bit of fat, around .5% Total Body Fat.

Not a lot, but hey it's the first week.

On a side note, to better understand what I need to be doing, I went out and found out my BMR, which is Basal Metabolic Rate. In short this is the number of calories I would need to eat to maintain 100% stable if I did NOTHING all day.

Since to lose 1 pound of fat you need to burn/not take in 3500 calories it would be helpful to know exactly how many calories I need to take in to stay healthy and to lose the weight.

Putting in my stats, I found out my BMR is 1872.25 Calories. I found this out by going here (http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/) and filling out the form. Pretty simple.

Then I went to here (http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/blcalorieburn.htm) To get a ROUGH idea of how many calories I burn throughout a typical day of activity. In my case it was around 500 calories or so.

Doing my quick math, to lose a pound of fat a week I would need to cut 500 calories a day. So in my case I would need to consume no more than 1800 calories per day while maintaining my 500 calorie per day burn.

Just thought I would share the info for those that might not be in the know about how exactly to find out how much you need to eat/exercise in calories to get some results.

[TstebinsB]

Ok, it was slightly over a week but I took my measurements.

I did not lose and weight, BUT I did lose a little bit of fat, around .5% Total Body Fat.

Not a lot, but hey it's the first week.

On a side note, to better understand what I need to be doing, I went out and found out my BMR, which is Basal Metabolic Rate. In short this is the number of calories I would need to eat to maintain 100% stable if I did NOTHING all day.

Since to lose 1 pound of fat you need to burn/not take in 3500 calories it would be helpful to know exactly how many calories I need to take in to stay healthy and to lose the weight.

Putting in my stats, I found out my BMR is 1872.25 Calories. I found this out by going here (http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/) and filling out the form. Pretty simple.

Then I went to here (http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/blcalorieburn.htm) To get a ROUGH idea of how many calories I burn throughout a typical day of activity. In my case it was around 500 calories or so.

Doing my quick math, to lose a pound of fat a week I would need to cut 500 calories a day. So in my case I would need to consume no more than 1800 calories per day while maintaining my 500 calorie per day burn.

Just thought I would share the info for those that might not be in the know about how exactly to find out how much you need to eat/exercise in calories to get some results.

I remember reading once that you can calculate the calories you need to maintain your current wait by simply adding a zero. For example, if you weight 200 pounds, add a zero to make 2000 and that's how many calories you need to stay at 200 pounds. From there, you can figure how many calories less you should eat to lose weight. I don't know if this is an accurate test though..

[Sejanus]

I remember reading once that you can calculate the calories you need to maintain your current wait by simply adding a zero. For example, if you weight 200 pounds, add a zero to make 2000 and that's how many calories you need to stay at 200 pounds. From there, you can figure how many calories less you should eat to lose weight. I don't know if this is an accurate test though..

That is the way I used to hear it too, but it isn't overly accurate. The link I provided takes the real formula into account, but if add a zero thing were true my maintaining calorie amount would be a couple hundred higher than what the formula gave me. :D

In my case, I REALLY need to adjust to 1800 or so calories per day.. I know I can go through those really easily.. hehe

[SSLSTudio...]

You will notice improvements Ken just keep the pace your going.

The Rebounder is my Cardio monster machine just jogging full speed for 4m will burn giantic calories. Im quiting one machine at the gymn because I have the cellerciser now no more ROM machine which I used for Cardio my rebounder takes that place now.

very interesting about the calorie intake I have never calculated what my intake should be.

At one point you wanna go from 30m-45m a session on the cellerciser Ken and thats in one go not split up in 2 or 3 session when your at that level fat will fly off.

[Sejanus]

Portion control is still something I should probably work on.

Right now I have been able to get to two 10 minute sessions on it as I mentioned earlier. We'll see how things go when the next weigh in comes.

[SSLSTudio...]

Portion control is still something I should probably work on.

Right now I have been able to get to two 10 minute sessions on it as I mentioned earlier. We'll see how things go when the next weigh in comes.

Yes Ken try to eat 6 meals a day instead of 3. or atleast 4-5 its much better then the big 3 meals most people do.

[Sejanus]

I am trying to work it out that way.. my main problem is a little bit too much on the amount side as well as too many calories.

I think once I get those things down everything will take care of itself.

Looks like it is time to count calories.. :(

[Sejanus]

Well week #2 is in the books and I am happy to report RESULTS!

This week I lose a full pound, and another .2% body fat. Looks like the exercise is finally starting to work, and now that I am cutting calories left right and centre (What? BACK FOUL COOKIES!) things should improve even more for next week!

Current Stats: 226.5 LBS, 41.5% Total Body Fat.
Changes from last weigh in: -1lbs, -0.2% Total Body Fat.

[Queen of Blades]

BACK FOUL COOKIES!

Wait a sec.....

I can't insult your cookies, but you can?? :eek:

How's that work?

:p

[Sejanus]

Wait a sec.....

I can't insult your cookies, but you can?? :eek:

How's that work?

:p

No no... I just meant that I am not allowed to sit and eat a whole batch any more.. :rofl

[Queen of Blades]

No no... I just meant that I am not allowed to sit and eat a whole batch any more.. :rofl

Well then......pm sent. :rofl

[Sejanus]

Well then......pm sent. :rofl

You said you didn't want sugar cookies! So I threw them out. :rolleyes:

[Queen of Blades]

You said you didn't want sugar cookies! So I threw them out. :rolleyes:

:eek: You did not! :eek:

[Sejanus]

:eek: You did not! :eek:

:D

[qhsdoitall]

I think someone is trying to sabotage the diet and exercise thread with all this talk of cookies. :D

[Queen of Blades]

cookies. :D

Cookies? What cookies??

You got cookies?

I like cookies!

Cookies, cookies, cookies......

[qhsdoitall]

Cookies? What cookies??

You got cookies?

I like cookies!

Cookies, cookies, cookies......

We won't go there. My wife is a cookieholic. :D

[Queen of Blades]

cookieholic. :D

I don't have a problem. I can quit whenever I want to.

[Sejanus]

My intentions started good reporting weight loss and the like, but Jo has cookies on the brain.. :rofl

[Queen of Blades]

My intentions started good reporting weight loss and the like, but Jo has cookies on the brain.. :rofl

:ashamed001

[SSLSTudio...]

Well week #2 is in the books and I am happy to report RESULTS!

This week I lose a full pound, and another .2% body fat. Looks like the exercise is finally starting to work, and now that I am cutting calories left right and centre (What? BACK FOUL COOKIES!) things should improve even more for next week!

Current Stats: 226.5 LBS, 41.5% Total Body Fat.
Changes from last weigh in: -1lbs, -0.2% Total Body Fat.

GOOD NEWS KEN IM happy it is starting to pay off already.
For me its hard to keep a track of how its going because I dont Cellercise as a sole excersize I also practise Aikido frequently atleast 2 times a week , if I feel good 3 times a week and if im top Fit ill go for 4 times a week. on top ill do a 30m Weight training session with a personal coach . so the combination is really paying off at the moment.

Im following your progressions like flies on shit specially since your the most interesting subject for the rebounder project. long term injury and no sport and then picking it up your body remembers its former state im confident you will pull thru.

Make sure to make also progression photo's thats what I do and I can see my chest and biceps have grown alot.

I love this thread keeps us all motivated ! good work all !

[Sejanus]

I also have about 45 minutes to 1 hour of walking per day, but mostly it is the Cellerciser for 20 minutes per day.

I have photos taken of the first day when I started to comparison when I really start to get going.

Next week will be VERY interesting to see the results.. a full week of 20 minute exercises AND calorie control.

[Johnmw1]

I guess that myth about the guy that lifted the calf everyday and when it grew to a full sized bull he was still lifting it doesn't work so well in the real world.


I reckon this comes fairly close to it though. This was posted on SMF for anyone that missed this inspiring story. http://www.cjcphoto.com/can/

Cheers
John

[navy_shave]

Impressive program, Rich!

The key is finding what works for you. It takes some experimenting, but it's worth it. For years I've been walking and lifting weights. No particular diet plan, except to eat natural foods. Despite all that, I was not satisfied with results. So I ramped up the exercise and change my diet. One thing's sure, the calorie theory doesn't work for me.

All the details are in my exercise blog :


HeavyHands Cruiser (http://www.heavyhandscruiser.blogspot.com/)

Stick with it guys and have fun!

[Sejanus]

Well here is some updates for everyone.

The official weigh in is still a couple of days away.. but I peeked and I like what I am seeing but you'll have to wait a few days for everything to be official. ;)

However here are some new/updated things I am doing, my 'routine' so to speak.

I have updated my workout to the following:

On the Cellerciser:
1 Minute Warmup bounce
1 Minute High Bounce
10 Minutes Jogging
50 Side Kicks
50 Back Kicks
50 Front Kicks
1 Minute Cooldown bounce

I do this still twice a day.. it equals around 30 minutes of Cellercising a day.

I also do 45minutes to 1 hour of walking a day.

I do all of this every day, 7 days a week.

Also I have changed my eating habits to NOT go over 1750-1800 calories per day. Today is day seven on the new eating habits.

Well.. those are the updates. If the unofficial weigh in is any indication I think the official weigh in will be VERY nice come Wednesday.

Stay Tuned!

[Sejanus]

Did the weigh in today and this week was very good to me.

I lost TWO full pounds and .8% body fat. I am now going to maintain my exercise level where it is (I added more jogging on Monday so I am getting more then I did before) and we'll see how this goes!

Current stats: 224lbs, 40.7% Body Fat.
Changes from last week: -2lbs, -0.8% Body Fat.

[SSLSTudio...]

Did the weigh in today and this week was very good to me.

I lost TWO full pounds and .8% body fat. I am now going to maintain my exercise level where it is (I added more jogging on Monday so I am getting more then I did before) and we'll see how this goes!

Current stats: 224lbs, 40.7% Body Fat.
Changes from last week: -2lbs, -0.8% Body Fat.

good to see the hardwork is paying off, well hard work ? its fun to cellercise aint it and your not even aware your working out huge fun !
I think you walking 1 hour a day helps alot too

Well for me im going to check my health status I made an appointment with a nurse and on 1st December they are going to check my blood pressure/sugar level ,diabetic status/ Lung functions / Cholesterol LDL levels/ Height vs BMI status.

I eat 90 eggs a month roughly and people have been nagging me to take a cholestrol test for ages so lets see how high or normal that one is I have been eating 90 eggs a month for roughly 2.5 years now. both my parents are diabetic (they control it with pills no insuline shooting yet) so its important for me to find out my current status.

I'll post results later.

[SSLSTudio...]

@ Ken

When you say your doing 50 sidekicks how do you count ?
for example when the right leg kicks its 1 and then the left leg kicks is 2 ?
if so that would be only 25 real kicks for each leg. yeah my question is do you do the numbers per side or split it. so basically all the counts should be devided by 2 then instead of real 50 ... ahh you know what I mean im curious

I started to do the front kicks aswell and then I figured out ok if I count to 50 its only really 25 kicks per leg so if I want 50 per leg I need to count to 100.

[Sejanus]

@ Ken

When you say your doing 50 sidekicks how do you count ?
for example when the right leg kicks its 1 and then the left leg kicks is 2 ?
if so that would be only 25 real kicks for each leg. yeah my question is do you do the numbers per side or split it. so basically all the counts should be devided by 2 then instead of real 50 ... ahh you know what I mean im curious

I started to do the front kicks aswell and then I figured out ok if I count to 50 its only really 25 kicks per leg so if I want 50 per leg I need to count to 100.

50 Kicks per leg is what I do.. so 100 total.

[Sejanus]

Little late on the update but last weeks results:

Weight: 223.5lbs
Total Body Fat: 40.5%

Loss of .5 pounds, .3% Body Fat.

I had to lay off a little since I hurt my knee outside on the ice but I am good to go now! Stay tuned for next week!

[qhsdoitall]

Glad you're back in action. I'm having trouble getting into the gym. It's so nuts around here, I'm having to work through lunch and just grab cafe food. This is not good. December is a very short month for me too. Arrrrgh..

[SSLSTudio...]

Well at 35 im no youngster anymore and it was time to do the Health check specially with 2 parents who both have diabetic and high bloodpressure themselves and in their families aswell.

The results are as follows:

Body lenght: 1655 cm
Weight : 81 kg
Which is a BMI score of 29.4 The advised score should be less then 25 kg/m2 obvious im higher but since I do bodybuilding this figure is not for me I have big biceps muscle mass so the nurse said its a good value for me.

Bloodsugar: 5.2 score -> pref is 7.8 mmol/L I have a low figure because I didnt have breakfast yet on time I only had a proteine shake 45m before the test so it was kinda on a empty stomach. good news im NOT Diabetic.

Blood-pressure: ideal value =140/90 mm/HG SCORE: 153/89


LUNG FUCNTION: Ideal: bigger then 70% Score : 78.1 %

Cholesterol :

Totall Cholesterol Ideal less then 5,0 mmol/L -score 6,44 ! Ouch
HDL Men ideal more then 0,9mmol/L -score 1.08
LDL: ideal less then 2,5 mmol/L score : 2,9
Triglyceriden less then 2,0 mmol/L score :5,47
Ratio TC/HDL ideal less then 5 Score 5.9

All in all im pretty healthy but not as TOP Fit as I could be my cholesterol is on the high side meaning the ratio of bad cholesterol versus the good is wrong I will work on it by stopping to eat 90 eggs a month for this month
im cutting to almost zero eggs and slowly back to 30 a month .

Things I dislike myself is the Lung function id hoped to be much higher and my bloodpressure I wanted it to be better but the nurse said you cant compete against prof. athletes they excersize 6-8 hours a day so their bloodpressure and lung functions are amazing.
Well I will do this test each year I dont think its a bad score after being injured for 2 years with a neck that wouldnt accept any excersize at all.

All you have is your HEALTH ! dont mess with it ! ACT NOW ....

[Sejanus]

Another week down and some more results to provide.

This week the scales are:

Weight: 220.5lbs
Body Fat: 39.4%

So -3lbs and around .9% body fat this week.

I am now officially the lowest weight I have been in over a year. Next 'goal' is 215 which was the weight I was almost two years ago.

[qhsdoitall]

Good work Ken!

[Sejanus]

Well I am doing a few more things now!

First off, I am going to be doing a detox/cleanse. My eating habits were HORRIBLE before, and are not the best now (getting better) so I want to get all of the horrible stuff out of my system from years of eating McDonald's..Wendy's.. etc.

Second, I have added a supplement to my daily routine. Every morning I am drinking a fruit mix that gives a whole days worth of antioxidant properties, it works out to 8.5 CUPS of fruit power in one glass. My fruits/vegetable habits are not great so it is really nice to be able to get the benefits while I work it up to myself.

I am also making sure to get a serving of pro biotic yogurt each day. It is yummy and it helps.

So those are the updates! See you Wednesday with the new weigh in.

[Sejanus]

No changes from last week, I maintained. Wasn't the best week for me so it will get better.

My detox/cleanse system has arrived and it begins tonight!

[Sejanus]

Alrighty! Some REALLY nice advances this week.

I am down to 217.6lbs and 38.3% Body fat. That is a loss of 2.9 pounds and 1% body fat this week.

*DINGDINGDING* This week's weigh in marks a loss of 10 pounds since I started the exercise programme! I have also lost nearly 4% body fat in that time as well.

The Detox is going well and I think that is playing a huge part in the loss this week. I am finding also I am not nearly as HUNGRY as I was before I started too.. which is one of the pleasant side effects.

See you next week!

[qhsdoitall]

Keep it up Ken. It's been a not so good week for me. I'm so busy trying to finish up work before the end of the week and the Holiday Party and treats are working against me. I'll be home for two weeks and I'll actually lose weight. Go figure.

[Sejanus]

Keep it up Ken. It's been a not so good week for me. I'm so busy trying to finish up work before the end of the week and the Holiday Party and treats are working against me. I'll be home for two weeks and I'll actually lose weight. Go figure.

People are calling me crazy for doing all of this during the holidays. I figure the more I do now, the better jump I have on the new year.

[vgod]

my typical routine is hitting the gym at lunch 3-4 times a week. on the stairs(revolving stairs) usually for 30 min, followed by a 1 mile run. or 30 on the elyptical followed by the mile run.

mondays and thursdays is volleyball nights from 7:30-10:30.

and i have 1 year old twin boys and a 3 yr old to run me ragged.

vgod

[Sejanus]

Update for the week (One day late).

Down to 216.2lbs and 37.8% body fat.

I continue to go in the right direction!

[Queen of Blades]

Good job, Ken! ::

[KUJO]

Greetings All,

I'm new to the Shave Den, but have been wet-shaving with my DE and various soaps & creams for about 3 years and was moderatley active on the B&B website.

As for this post, well I'm very glad to have just read it through!

I'm 48, 200 lbs and have hated running for most all of my life. By great good fortune, I'm a Fellow this year at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and decided that part of my effort this year will be to run.

I started in September, barely able to do a quarter mile at a slow jog, but I jogged a lap, walked a lap, jogged half a lap, walked 2 laps, etc. for 30 minutes.

I invested in a heart rate monitor ($100 for a Polar F6...no bells & whistles, just accuracy and ease of use) and realized that the reason I hate running so much is that I start off way too fast and get tuckered out way too soon. My heart rate would jump close to its maximum in a matter of minutes.

I had to slow it down.

Soooo....I would run & walk to keep my heart rate constant (for me about 145-150 beats per minute). I'm a geek about keeping stats and would log every mile, heart rate, lap-time, weather, you name it but found it very motivational.

I also decided that I didn't have to set world land speed records every day; that walking if I got tired was OK; and that I would have good days and not so good days as well---I didn't have to set a personal best every day--If I ran slow one day, or couldn't make the mileage I had the previous day or week, well so be it!

I also took away a lot of my excuses early in the season. I spent money on cold weather and rainwear early on, so when faced with New England snowstorms (we've had 3 already) I couldn't say, "Nah, it's too cold (or too wet, or too...)"

Well I'm up to 4 miles a day, 3-4 times a week. I'm thinking I could do a marathon if I wanted to (and I might just try for one soon...more to follow)

Here's the amazing part...I've lost maybe 5 lbs in 4 months :eek:. It's tougher to lose as you get older and I don't eat any more than I did prior to running. I have to look into it more and maybe start a food diary and some weight training as well.

But here's an even more amazing part...I am convinced that anybody can do what I've done. My only attribute in getting to this point is stubborness and the desire to cover my sunk costs in the cold weather/rain gear.

I read a lot to keep motivated, play some great music, and make sure I smile and wave to any other runner out there, no matter how fast or slim they may be...because I believe I am one of them, just a little bigger and a little slower!

Let me know if anyone wants to talk about starting running...I find talking about it inspirational

Great post!

[Queen of Blades]

Wow! Great post, KUJO!

[Sejanus]

Welcome to the TSD weight club Kujo! Keep it up! I have lost over 10 in the past month.. and lots of other good success stories out there. Nice to see yours among them.

[Padron]

Great post Kujo, Keep up the great work guys! :D

[KUJO]

Well today's motivation to run...I didn't bathe or shave till I did the run :eek:

It took me till 4:30 PM to get out there, by that time is was dark here in Mass.

But as I started my way back to the house, I thought of the nice hot shower and the soap for today's hot shave :drool

The run was fine (hell it was up to 40 degrees today), just had to do it in the dark (but yes, safety officers, I had on my reflective neon belt and flashing red LED lights)

And as for the SotD, well I unwrapped a fresh bar of Mitchell's Wool Fat bath soap for the shower, then prepped my cake of Floris Elite with a dab of hot water and built up enough lather to shave an army, then finished off with some Thayers' Lemon Witch Hazel, Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar aftershave, and a spritz of Floris Vetiver before we sat down to dinner.

A good shave as motivation to exercise...what a concept!:D

[Sejanus]

Just a quick update.

I have a new scale coming either on Monday or Wednesday. It is supposed to be quite a bit more accurate than my last one and it will give me a LOT more info.

Apparently it will give me weight, body fat, hydration level and fitness level. Then it will track these levels from 'start' to 'current' to 'goal' levels.

It also has a feature where it auto balances your weight.. so you don't have to worry about standing perfectly level on it.. also you can't cheat by weight shifting.

[patrisVII]

Nautilus type workout using a Bowflex sport and PowerBlock dumbbells.

1 set of 10 or so exercises (full body routine), 3 days one week, two the next for six weeks, a week to a month off, repeat cycle with some individual exercise changes.

I don't do any purposeful cardio but I play with my kids all the time.

No dieting (don't get me started on food Puritanism-The Obesity Myth by Paul Campos sums up my view). I eat three meals and snack if I'm hungry. I basically follow my tummy - If I'm not feeling hungry I won't eat (or have a very small portion if it's family meal time.) I do have to consciously limit my intake of pie and donuts when they're in the house - I can eat half a 12" apple pie in one sitting!

I lost around 30 pounds shortly after I started working out a few years ago and I've gained close to 20 since but without an increase in waist size.

[Sejanus]

It is a few days late, but I am skipping the weigh in