weight loss

[dada]

Ok guys...I've been working out a lot.....seems like I hit a number that I can't get over. Not my goal though. I'm a guy that likes to do things the "Natural Way"...good old fashioned running...cardio etc. I don't like taking supplements and stuff.....they scare me. As I get up in age...the metabolism isnt what it use to be. What's something good and cheap at GNC to assist with dropping weight? I still use weights to tone....but I just need to get over this hump.


I'm a "Crusierweight" right now.....want to get down to "Middleweight" or "Welterweight" if possible.....share your secrects and NO KTCARL, I'm not joining Curves with you!

[SWMHebron]

What is a typical workout? Where are you now and where to do want to be? What type of diet do you follow?

[dada]

What is a typical workout? Where are you now and where to do want to be? What type of diet do you follow?

About 30 mins of Cardio.....a mile run......I'm trying to watch what I eat.....but it's hard to do....I barley go over 1000 calories a day....I don't think that's healthy though.....try to avoid red meat......lots of water. I do what I can since I really don't have a schedule for a strict routine. I started the year at 200 even....goal is 185 but I'm stuck at 192-194.

[mad_fan]

I wish I could help...but I've been stuck for 15 years...6' 6"...200lbs...
I eat what I want and when I want...
I drink beers and Scotch...
I stopped working out when I left the military...
I tried the 'Super Size Me' diet when the movie came out...
Nothing...

[BDB]

http://sdoriginals.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/meth-pipe.jpg

you don't value your possessions or family/friends.... right?
:p

[mad_fan]

http://sdoriginals.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/meth-pipe.jpg

I'm 12...and what is that thing???

[dada]

http://sdoriginals.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/meth-pipe.jpg

you don't value your possessions or family/friends.... right?
:p

I thought of that...lol....but I need family and friends to stop me once I meet my goal weight.....I would need LOTS of help to stop.

[BDB]

I'm 12...and what is that thing???

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step into my van and i'll explain everything niiice and slooooow...

[dada]

I'm 12...and what is that thing???

http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=11888&title=tyrone-biggums-crack

[RedRage00]

About 30 mins of Cardio.....a mile run......I'm trying to watch what I eat.....but it's hard to do....I barley go over 1000 calories a day....I don't think that's healthy though.....try to avoid red meat......lots of water. I do what I can since I really don't have a schedule for a strict routine. I started the year at 200 even....goal is 185 but I'm stuck at 192-194.

1000 calories? Yeah, that is not healthy.

How tall are you?

[BDB]

I thought of that...lol....but I need family and friends to stop me once I meet my goal weight.....I would need LOTS of help to stop.

steven hawking would need people to get that pipe out of his hands....

[dada]

1000 calories? Yeah, that is not healthy.

How tall are you?

5'9....and yeah....I've been weak lately and thought that was a bad idea. I think I've went over 1200 once last month.

[mad_fan]

http://www.truckfindersinc.com/Step&CargoVans,Pickups/1994FordE250.75tonCargoVan(P9963)/1994%20Ford%20E250%203%20quarter%20ton%20cargo%20v an,%20right%20front%20view%20(P9963).jpg

step into my van and i'll explain everything niiice and slooooow...

Hijack van is successful hijack...thanks for playing the game...
You are WINNAR...:notworthy

[BDB]

Hijack van is successful hijack...thanks for playing the game...
You are WINNAR...:notworthy

hijack denied. thread's still about dada.

[mad_fan]

http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=11888&title=tyrone-biggums-crack

lol...I loved David's show...:notworthy

[RedRage00]

5'9....and yeah....I've been weak lately and thought that was a bad idea. I think I've went over 1200 once last month.

Maybe you should switch from roller skates to roller blades? LOL

[mad_fan]

hijack denied. thread's still about dada.
But a step closer to people that weigh 2/3 less tha Dada...:p

[ktCarl]

One gallon or three litres of water per day helps. Not even a diabetic diet would require that low of a calorie intake for your size. To stop bad food cravings and a for a burst of energy try setting aside one meal per week that you can eat anything you want. Fer instance....Rib eye-baked tater wit everything-salad-dessert. And dessert has to be a real dessert.

I'm stuck at 174lbs (but don't care to gain or lose) yet my body fat is decreasing.

Body fat = 17%

I'm shooting for 12% which good for an old coot like me but not good enough for 6pak abs. That would be ridiculous work IMO.

[Favpack]

Racquetball helps me - keeps the core stronger.

Anybody tried P90X?

[cougmantx]

About 30 mins of Cardio.....a mile run......I'm trying to watch what I eat.....but it's hard to do....I barley go over 1000 calories a day....I don't think that's healthy though.....try to avoid red meat......lots of water. I do what I can since I really don't have a schedule for a strict routine. I started the year at 200 even....goal is 185 but I'm stuck at 192-194.

When I work out I do 5 miles a day 5 days a week in about an hour which for me is a reasonable jog. It burns 800 calories a day. They say walk 10k steps every day and that is about right. Light weights 3 times a week.

There are several calorie counting programs on the web for free. When I am trying to loose I stay between 1500 and 1800 calories a day and felt full all the time. When was really trying to build, I would work up to 4000 calories a day but that was 3 years ago.

I only take a multi vitamin and one or two servings of protein after working out and between meals to keep the edge off. I drop weight fast on this regime.

Oh and no beer...

[ktCarl]

Oh and no beer...

A routine that Farmerfan would never attempt!!:D


The slugs in my wifes flower garden will be drinking Tecate tomorrow night. OLE!!

[yallerjacket2]

Dada,

Don't focus as much on the weight. Focus on body fat %. Especially if your hitting the weights. If you're adding muscle, you're putting on weight as fast as you're taking it off. Don't know if that's what you're doing though. Get you a scale that measures body fat % though. As long as that's going down, you're good. As far as the diet, you're not taking in near enough calories. Hell, if you're doing weights and cardio, you could probably take in 2500 a day and still lose fat. Also, I like to stay away from too many carbs, especially things like sugar, white bread, potatoes, etc. Lots of lean meat and veggies for me. Snack on peanuts, cheese, nothing with sugar. And like ktCarl said, I have saturday as my "eat whatever I want" day.

[SWMHebron]

About 30 mins of Cardio.....a mile run......I'm trying to watch what I eat.....but it's hard to do....I barley go over 1000 calories a day....I don't think that's healthy though.....try to avoid red meat......lots of water. I do what I can since I really don't have a schedule for a strict routine. I started the year at 200 even....goal is 185 but I'm stuck at 192-194.

That may be a big part of your problem. Starvation will actually down regulate thyroid function. Lower thyroid function decreases metabolism. Your body is trying to hold on to all the fat it can.

You need to eat enough (probably around 1500 minimum) to convince your body you are not starving so your thyroid will start working again.

[SLC93]

To begin, you need to eat more, period. You're body is going to plateau as you progress through workouts so variety is your friend, too.

Second, as mentioned a few posts up, water is essential. Not only does it eliminate unnecessary calories and sugar fom other beverages, it's going to serve to better filter your system which has a huge effect of your metabolism. Also, you cannot underestimate the impact being hydrated will have on your workouts. They will improve and you will sweat that water out.

Lastly, if possible you need to increase the time and variety you have allocated to your cardio. If weight loss and tone is your goal removing 10-15 minutes from your lift time and putting it into cardio is the way to go. The rate at which we burn fat and calories, for most people, increases significantly after the 30 minute mark. Mix things up. One day do 40 minutes on cross country on the stair master. The next sprint 15 on the eliptical and walk at a max, uphill setting for 30 on the treadmill. Do the stepper for 20 and ride the bike for 30. The point is vareity in machine and setting is going to push your system harder and work different areas of the leg. You'll also find yourself getting more of an ab workout using the stepper and stair master.

After your cardio, don't mess around with your lifting. Get some water and go right to it. I hit my abs a for 5 -10 minutes after cardio and then lift. Don't waste time between sets and stations. Most lifts only require a 30-60 second recovery time. By keeping up your tempo you can better maintain the aerobic state the cardio put you in and continue a good calorie burn while you lift. plus, you don't become the poser that takes 5 minutes between sets and ties up a machine for 15 minutes. I do more in 2 hours than some of these behemoths do in 4. It's silly.

Good luck! Sounds like you're doing very well. Eat,though!

[SLC93]

That may be a big part of your problem. Starvation will actually down regulate thyroid function. Lower thyroid function decreases metabolism. Your body is trying to hold on to all the fat it can.

You need to eat enough (probably around 1200 minimum) to convince your body you are not starving so your thyroid will start working again.

Right and you need to understand that if you're going to burn over 1,000 by the time you've completed your work out, you've left the body nothing to recover with. If you're burning 1000 per you need to be taking in closer to 2000, honestly.

Do it right with fruits, nuts, light meats and eat often in small portions using dinner as your real meal.

[SLC93]

Also, a very simple multi vitamin every morning is not only good for you but it helps to work your metabolism to a peak rate, naturally.

[bowiedawgs01]

No way a 192 lb man is burning 1000 calories doing what dada is doing.

1 10-min mile @ 190lbs = 145 calories
30 mins of running would be about 450 calories.
Light weights for 1 hour = 260 calories.

If dada is running 30 mins and lifting light weights for 1 hour, he's burning roughly 710 calories.

His BMR (calories burned in a day to survive) is about 1900 (I guessed on your age dada).

1900 + 710 (exercise) - 1000 (food) = 1610 calories burned in a day

3500 calories = 1 pound

Other posters are correct, though. Less you eat, the more your body will try an hold onto whatever you eat. And if you don't change up your cardio and lifting routine, you will experience diminishing returns. Basically, your body gets accustomed to the exercise and doesn't burn as many calories. My calculations are probably higher than what you actually burn since you've been doing it awhile.

Run, bicycle, pickup basketball, swim, jump rope, etc. Switch up your cardio and you'll see results.

I'd also eat closer to 1800-1900 calories. Think about that. Your body is already burning 1900 calories a day just to function. If you eat right at that amount, then any exercise you do will give you the calorie deficit you're looking for.

Eat 1900 cals a day
Burn 500 cals a day in exercise
1 week = 3500 cals = 1 pound lost

Good luck! I'm restarting my diet today. Gained way too much weight over the last year.

[dada]

When I work out I do 5 miles a day 5 days a week in about an hour which for me is a reasonable jog. It burns 800 calories a day. They say walk 10k steps every day and that is about right. Light weights 3 times a week.

There are several calorie counting programs on the web for free. When I am trying to loose I stay between 1500 and 1800 calories a day and felt full all the time. When was really trying to build, I would work up to 4000 calories a day but that was 3 years ago.

I only take a multi vitamin and one or two servings of protein after working out and between meals to keep the edge off. I drop weight fast on this regime.

Oh and no beer...

Wait...I have to give up my Shiner?

[dada]

Thanks for all the info guys.....I really appreciate it. I really didnt realize that I was starving myself. I've always had a problem eating (Wife thinks I have an eating disorder)....some times I'm just not hungry. Really going to change things up....thanks for the help. I was just looking at my calorie counter app on my phone......and the highest calorie day I had was 1,095 last month. Really explains why I can't get out of bed in the mornings:(

[cougmantx]

Wait...I have to give up my Shiner?

It really helps to not have the valueless calories. A couple a week probably won't hurt. I eat meat but I eat the leaner cuts. Also, I broke it down to three meals a day with small servings and two snacks. That way your body doesn't got into the the starvation mode and you keep your energy up. Wished you lived closer, I've been looking for a work out partner. This is something that really helped me. Having someone you work out with, that will show up every time and push each other to improve. Take it slow.

Now that you have started this thread, I am chastising myself for not getting back to my regular routine...dang it, dada! :) The reason I got off my routine is that I pushed to hard for my age and suffered an injury. Don't be in a big hurry and think of it as just another part of your daily routine. Soon you will look forward to it.

[KT2000]

Thanks for all the info guys.....I really appreciate it. I really didnt realize that I was starving myself. I've always had a problem eating (Wife thinks I have an eating disorder)....some times I'm just not hungry. Really going to change things up....thanks for the help. I was just looking at my calorie counter app on my phone......and the highest calorie day I had was 1,095 last month. Really explains why I can't get out of bed in the mornings:(

Chill is doing the six meals a day routine, eating lots of fish and lean deli meats. He stopped drinking soda every day (maybe has some sprite once or twice a week now). He's dropped a lot of weight (around 20 lbs) just by switching his diet from the standard three a day without really working out a ton aside from some running.

[RedRage00]

Thanks for all the info guys.....I really appreciate it. I really didnt realize that I was starving myself. I've always had a problem eating (Wife thinks I have an eating disorder)....some times I'm just not hungry. Really going to change things up....thanks for the help. I was just looking at my calorie counter app on my phone......and the highest calorie day I had was 1,095 last month. Really explains why I can't get out of bed in the mornings:(

I don't know how you were functioning like that! I would have passed out. I have a calorie counter on my phone too. I'm good during the week. It's the weekends that mess up my routine!

[bowiedawgs01]

Chill was already skinny. :P

[dada]

Chill is doing the six meals a day routine, eating lots of fish and lean deli meats. He stopped drinking soda every day (maybe has some sprite once or twice a week now). He's dropped a lot of weight (around 20 lbs) just by switching his diet from the standard three a day without really working out a ton aside from some running.

I havent had a soda in 3 years....I saw results almost instantly, but nothing now. Every one keeps saying "eat more".....that's gonna be the tough part for me. Guess it's a mental thing.....why eat when I'm trying to cut weight. I will try though.

[dada]

I don't know how you were functioning like that! I would have passed out. I have a calorie counter on my phone too. I'm good during the week. It's the weekends that mess up my routine!

Weekends consists of....Smoothie King and Dinner.....that's about it.

[bowiedawgs01]

BTW, I can get by on 1000-1200 calories a day. I did so in 2008 during my diet. But I was taking vitamins, and seeing the doctor every week to make sure I wasn't doing myself any harm. 1000 a day on your own is pretty severe.

I started this morning getting back on the meal replacement shakes I used in 2008. I'll drink 3 servings for breakfast (300 cals), 3 for lunch (300 cals), add in some fruit snacks between and after (banana, apple, etc), and supper will be veggies/rice/lean meat like chicken, turkey or fish. I'm upping my water intake and cutting out sodas. Cutting out milk products for the most part and oils/fats (mayo, etc) will help me a lot.

I'm also thinking of starting P90X.

[KT2000]

I havent had a soda in 3 years....I saw results almost instantly, but nothing now. Every one keeps saying "eat more".....that's gonna be the tough part for me. Guess it's a mental thing.....why eat when I'm trying to cut weight. I will try though.

It really is mostly mental. Chill made the switch almost instantly once he decided he wanted to do it. He went to the store and bought all the stuff he would need for his new plan. Some people can do that.

I have not followed his lead. I'm a picky eater and not quite as motivated as chill. I eat three meals a day (always eat breakfast), but that's pretty much it. I don't do any significant snacks in between.

I'm on the frozen burrito diet.

[dada]

BTW, I can get by on 1000-1200 calories a day. I did so in 2008 during my diet. But I was taking vitamins, and seeing the doctor every week to make sure I wasn't doing myself any harm. 1000 a day on your own is pretty severe.

I started this morning getting back on the meal replacement shakes I used in 2008. I'll drink 3 servings for breakfast (300 cals), 3 for lunch (300 cals), add in some fruit snacks between and after (banana, apple, etc), and supper will be veggies/rice/lean meat like chicken, turkey or fish. I'm upping my water intake and cutting out sodas. Cutting out milk products for the most part and oils/fats (mayo, etc) will help me a lot.

I'm also thinking of starting P90X.

I have P90X.......but my schedule doesnt allow me to use it.....I have an hour a day during work and an hour after work. And to be honest.....I'm not familiar with the replacement shakes and stuff like that....like I said...I always did things natural....I guess I cant do all the things I did when I was in the Army anymore.

[cougmantx]

Weekends consists of....Smoothie King and Dinner.....that's about it.

Watch out for these dang things, they can be loaded with calories. The secret to eating is to eat clean. Most trainers (my son is one in Austin) will tell you the secret to the calories is that they are clean and nutritious. Vegetables (lots), lean meats, brown rice (no white rice, bread, muffins, rolls because the are just like eating sugar), water, water and more water.

The three meals and two snacks that I ate did not include the protein drink right before or after a work out. If you use a protein drink be sure it has a good balance of protein and carbs. Good carbs help to absorb the protein and get them to the muscles.

[cougmantx]

I have P90X.......but my schedule doesn't allow me to use it.....I have an hour a day during work and an hour after work. And to be honest.....I'm not familiar with the replacement shakes and stuff like that....like I said...I always did things natural....I guess I cant do all the things I did when I was in the Army anymore.

Actually, that is a pretty good schedule. There is some debate whether to do cardio before or after a weight routine but if it were me and my focus was on loosing weight I would do the cardo the first hour and my weights later in the day.

[dada]

Watch out for these dang things, they can be loaded with calories. The secret to eating is to eat clean. Most trainers (my son is one in Austin) will tell you the secret to the calories is that they are clean and nutritious. Vegetables (lots), lean meats, brown rice (no white rice, bread, muffins, rolls because the are just like eating sugar), water, water and more water.

The three meals and two snacks that I ate did not include the protein drink right before or after a work out. If you use a protein drink be sure it has a good balance of protein and carbs. Good carbs help to absorb the protein and get them to the muscles.

From what I'm reading...I need to incorporate some protein drinks......what are some good ones? "You're not losing weight because you're not eating enough" just sounds weird.

[dada]

Actually, that is a pretty good schedule. There is some debate whether to do cardio before or after a weight routine but if it were me and my focus was on loosing weight I would do the cardo the first hour and my weights later in the day.

I try to do cardio all week.....and do the weights when I'm at home on weekends.

[bowiedawgs01]

My shakes are bought from a diet company run in the local diagnostic clinic. It's slightly skim milk based with soy. Add it to lots of water and ice in the blender.

Smoothie King
20 oz (small) Orange Ka-bam - 465 cals
32 oz (medium) Orange Ka-bam - 697 cals
20 oz Lo-Carb Strawberry - 268 cals
32 oz Lo-Carb Strawberry - 402 cals

Just some examples of how terrible smoothies really are for you.

[dada]

My shakes are bought from a diet company run in the local diagnostic clinic. It's slightly skim milk based with soy. Add it to lots of water and ice in the blender.

Smoothie King
20 oz (small) Orange Ka-bam - 465 cals
32 oz (medium) Orange Ka-bam - 697 cals
20 oz Lo-Carb Strawberry - 268 cals
32 oz Lo-Carb Strawberry - 402 cals

Just some examples of how terrible smoothies really are for you.

So Smoothie King is a bad idea....GREAT..lol

Back to the drawing board.

[KT2000]

From what I'm reading...I need to incorporate some protein drinks......what are some good ones? "You're not losing weight because you're not eating enough" just sounds weird.

Yep. The body is a weird machine. It starts to make sense when you think of it as a machine. That's what they all say you have to do to start running efficiently, whether you are trying to lose or gain weight.

[cougmantx]

From what I'm reading...I need to incorporate some protein drinks......what are some good ones? "You're not losing weight because you're not eating enough" just sounds weird.

Not eating enough causes your body to go into a starvation or reserve mode. It will only start targeting the fat when it feels it has enough of the other essential components to survive. Once it does it will target fat to burn and is much more efficient in doing so.

I like the ON Gold Standard 100 Whey protein in Chocolate. I mix it with fat free milk or water. If I am going to the gym I will have some before leaving the house and then right after the work out. I throw a couple of ice cubes in the mix I am taking to the gym with me so that it is cool when I drink it.

It can get a little expensive but it works well and gets alot of clean protein and carbs in you at just the time your body needs it to trigger fat burn instead of muscle. The more muscle you add the more efficient your body becomes at burning fat.

[bowiedawgs01]

Think of it as a car engine. You don't want to run too lean or too rich.

[dada]

Well looks like I will be making a trip to GNC today......what am I looking for? without breaking the bank.


Damn...being fine is expensive.:D Want to be in a speedo at that Season Kickoff party this year.

[cougmantx]

Well looks like I will be making a trip to GNC today......what am I looking for? without breaking the bank.


Damn...being fine is expensive.:D Want to be in a speedo and that Season Kickoff party this year.

GNC is probally on of the more exspensive places to buy protein. You can get on line. There is a place next door to the 24 hour fitness on Mason that is great and reasonable priced. That's where I buy mine but that is because it's only 5 blocks from my home.

[bowiedawgs01]

Walmart has that sort of stuff in the pharmacy section. See what they have and look online for reviews maybe. I've never taken any of that stuff, so I'm not real sure what's good.

[SLC93]

Well looks like I will be making a trip to GNC today......what am I looking for? without breaking the bank.


Damn...being fine is expensive.:D Want to be in a speedo and that Season Kickoff party this year.

Where was this disclaimer when you first asked for help? I retract all helpful statements made and would like to replace them with advice directing you to the nearest all you can eat buffet.:D

[SLC93]

No way a 192 lb man is burning 1000 calories doing what dada is doing.

1 10-min mile @ 190lbs = 145 calories
30 mins of running would be about 450 calories.
Light weights for 1 hour = 260 calories.
If dada is running 30 mins and lifting light weights for 1 hour, he's burning roughly 710 calories.

His BMR (calories burned in a day to survive) is about 1900 (I guessed on your age dada).

1900 + 710 (exercise) - 1000 (food) = 1610 calories burned in a day

3500 calories = 1 pound

Other posters are correct, though. Less you eat, the more your body will try an hold onto whatever you eat. And if you don't change up your cardio and lifting routine, you will experience diminishing returns. Basically, your body gets accustomed to the exercise and doesn't burn as many calories. My calculations are probably higher than what you actually burn since you've been doing it awhile.

Run, bicycle, pickup basketball, swim, jump rope, etc. Switch up your cardio and you'll see results.

I'd also eat closer to 1800-1900 calories. Think about that. Your body is already burning 1900 calories a day just to function. If you eat right at that amount, then any exercise you do will give you the calorie deficit you're looking for.

Eat 1900 cals a day
Burn 500 cals a day in exercise
1 week = 3500 cals = 1 pound lost

Good luck! I'm restarting my diet today. Gained way too much weight over the last year.


Agreed, which is why I suggested increasing his cardio by varying ratesof 10-20 minutes. As with anythin it depends on where you are in your conditioning but I can burn between 800-1000 in 45 minutes depending on what machine I'm using and the setting. Stair master and stepper are beasts for calorie burn.

[cougmantx]

Agreed, which is why I suggested increasing his cardio by varying rates of 10-20 minutes. As with anything it depends on where you are in your conditioning but I can burn between 800-1000 in 45 minutes depending on what machine I'm using and the setting. Stair master and stepper are beasts for calorie burn.

I hate those things but you are exactly right...and vary it up so the body doesn't adapt makes all the difference! Thirty minutes on a stair master, shifting speeds between 5 and 8 every 2 minutes is a killer for me. Then hit the treadmill for a run...you will burn some calories.

[Maroondog]

Well looks like I will be making a trip to GNC today......what am I looking for? without breaking the bank.


Damn...being fine is expensive.:D Want to be in a speedo at that Season Kickoff party this year.

No sane person wants to see this.

[SWMHebron]

No sane person wants to see this.

Only Olympic swimmers or divers should be in a Speedo. They should be illegal for anyone else.

[JagFan]

Only Olympic swimmers or divers should be in a Speedo. They should be illegal for anyone else.

:notworthy

[SLC93]

I hate those things but you are exactly right...and vary it up so the body doesn't adapt makes all the difference! Thirty minutes on a stair master, shifting speeds between 5 and 8 every 2 minutes is a killer for me. Then hit the treadmill for a run...you will burn some calories.

I was back in the gym for a year before I braved the stair master and stepper. I love them now but I do not do them exclusively. I can tell you that they really melt the last bit of a love handle.:D

I've got an ankle that can go gimp on me so I never run on the treadmill. I'll put it on the max incline setting and walk between 4.0 and 4.3 miles per hour. That's a purdy decent burn and is good for about 500 calories in a half hour, for me.

[SLC93]

Only Olympic swimmers or divers should be in a Speedo. They should be illegal for anyone else.

Top 10 Best Rule Ever:heli:

[cougmantx]

I was back in the gym for a year before I braved the stair master and stepper. I love them now but I do not do them exclusively. I can tell you that they really melt the last bit of a love handle.:D

I've got an ankle that can go gimp on me so I never run on the treadmill. I'll put it on the max incline setting and walk between 4.0 and 4.3 miles per hour. That's a purdy decent burn and is good for about 500 calories in a half hour, for me.

Actually your way may be better than the jogging I do on the treadmill. I read an article some weeks ago that said that differenet people are built to walk or run. I'm one of those that have a hard time walking fast but can do a slow jog all day if needed. If frustrates my wife to no end. I can be out of the gym for a year and go and jog five miles the first day but have a difficult time with walking the same distance.

[SWMHebron]

I was back in the gym for a year before I braved the stair master and stepper. I love them now but I do not do them exclusively. I can tell you that they really melt the last bit of a love handle.:D

I've got an ankle that can go gimp on me so I never run on the treadmill. I'll put it on the max incline setting and walk between 4.0 and 4.3 miles per hour. That's a purdy decent burn and is good for about 500 calories in a half hour, for me.

It's my knee that gets me. My husband and I have started walking a hour or slightly more 4-5 days a week before work. After just 2 weeks I can tell improvement, not so much weight just overall how I feel. If I do the treadmill I usually do a varied incline (I get bored quickly :D) at about a 4 mph pace.

[farmerfan]

I feel your pain DaDa. I fluctuate like no other. I need to get back in the gym and do so badly. I have taken about a month or so off. It wouldnt be so bad if I wasnt in San Antone the least 3 weeks and eating out for 3 meals a day.
Food is my weakness. Any good nutrition people out there?

Overall, what are your thoughts on supplements from pre-workout drinks to post-workout drinks to fat burners. Lets hear it from all you gurus out there.

[SLC93]

Actually your way may be better than the jogging I do on the treadmill. I read an article some weeks ago that said that differenet people are built to walk or run. I'm one of those that have a hard time walking fast but can do a slow jog all day if needed. If frustrates my wife to no end. I can be out of the gym for a year and go and jog five miles the first day but have a difficult time with walking the same distance.

I think I read that same article. For me I just son't want the pounding it would put on my ankles. I actually prefer the burn the incline walking gives.I do my running on the eliptical.

Gotta do what works for you, definitely.

[SLC93]

It's my knee that gets me. My husband and I have started walking a hour or slightly more 4-5 days a week before work. After just 2 weeks I can tell improvement, not so much weight just overall how I feel. If I do the treadmill I usually do a varied incline (I get bored quickly :D) at about a 4 mph pace.

Know what you mean. I like the results I get from the cardio but I love the way I feel these days.

[dada]

I think I read that same article. For me I just son't want the pounding it would put on my ankles. I actually prefer the burn the incline walking gives.I do my running on the eliptical.

Gotta do what works for you, definitely.

tell me more....so instead of running on the treadmill, I should walk on an incline?

[SWMHebron]

tell me more....so instead of running on the treadmill, I should walk on an incline?

If that is what works for you, then you should. I can't run because it feels like someone is stabbing me in the knee. I can walk with no trouble, and putting it on an incline really works your gluteals. I like to vary how much incline so I work different muscle groups.

[yallerjacket2]

tell me more....so instead of running on the treadmill, I should walk on an incline?

I like SLC93's suggestion. Inclined treadmill and elliptical. Dial up the resistance on the elliptical and it will give you a heck of a workout with no joint impact at all.

[dada]

If that is what works for you, then you should. I can't run because it feels like someone is stabbing me in the knee. I can walk with no trouble, and putting it on an incline really works your gluteals. I like to vary how much incline so I work different muscle groups.

Instead of running this afternoon, I will give this a try......maybe even jog on an incline.

[RedRage00]

Actually your way may be better than the jogging I do on the treadmill. I read an article some weeks ago that said that differenet people are built to walk or run. I'm one of those that have a hard time walking fast but can do a slow jog all day if needed. If frustrates my wife to no end. I can be out of the gym for a year and go and jog five miles the first day but have a difficult time with walking the same distance.

I run the 9 miles around White Rock Lake all the time and I have no problems. I walked around it with a friend a couple weeks ago and my legs were killing me after LOL...WALKING!

[RedRage00]

I agree with those that say the stairmaster is a killer!!! I think I've only done 20 minutes on that thing.

[cougmantx]

I run the 9 miles around White Rock Lake all the time and I have no problems. I walked around it with a friend a couple weeks ago and my legs were killing me after LOL...WALKING!

Yep, I'm the same way. Use to run the hike and bike trail around town lake in Austin every day, 5, 6 days a week. Had all kinds of trouble walking the same distance. I switched to a bike when I needed to switch it up some.

By the way, 9 miles a day is a pretty good run buddy, congratulations.

[SLC93]

tell me more....so instead of running on the treadmill, I should walk on an incline?

I don't know what you do as far as mph,setting and level. I also only know the available setting for the treadmills at my gym. When I hit the treadmill I put it on a manual setting with a 15.0 incline and set the speed at 4.0 mph, increasing it by .1 every 10 minutes. I prefer the manual setting because it is the only one that lets me set the incline at max for the duration of my time. Seems like all the other settings want to continually adjust my incline.

I like this because you get a great calorie burn, it really works your lower body better than running and is very little stress of your joints. If you want to run, hit the eliptical. It's zero impact, better form and you're pumping rour arms with every stride.

Just my opinions and experience. I am no expert.

[SLC93]

If that is what works for you, then you should. I can't run because it feels like someone is stabbing me in the knee. I can walk with no trouble, and putting it on an incline really works your gluteals. I like to vary how much incline so I work different muscle groups.

The only reason I don't do this is because I vary machines, sometimes doing 3 in a session. If you're going to be exclusive to a machine, definitely mix up the settings.

[SLC93]

Instead of running this afternoon, I will give this a try......maybe even jog on an incline.

Can't go wrong trying. Give it a whirl.

[SLC93]

I agree with those that say the stairmaster is a killer!!! I think I've only done 20 minutes on that thing.

I mix it up but once a week I'll do 40 minutes, cross country on that thing. She's a beast!

[SLC93]

Yep, I'm the same way. Use to run the hike and bike trail around town lake in Austin every day, 5, 6 days a week. Had all kinds of trouble walking the same distance. I switched to a bike when I needed to switch it up some.

By the way, 9 miles a day is a pretty good run buddy, congratulations.

No doubt!:notworthy

I like to bike, too, though that really went out the window when my son was born. Looking forward to riding with him as he gets older.

[dada]

I don't know what you do as far as mph,setting and level. I also only know the available setting for the treadmills at my gym. When I hit the treadmill I put it on a manual setting with a 15.0 incline and set the speed at 4.0 mph, increasing it by .1 every 10 minutes. I prefer the manual setting because it is the only one that lets me set the incline at max for the duration of my time. Seems like all the other settings want to continually adjust my incline.

I like this because you get a great calorie burn, it really works your lower body better than running and is very little stress of your joints. If you want to run, hit the eliptical. It's zero impact, better form and you're pumping rour arms with every stride.

Just my opinions and experience. I am no expert.

I will give this method a try....start off with a 15.0 incline and increase speed every 10 min

[The King]

You have to lose the weight 1st in your head.

[yallerjacket2]

You have to lose the weight 1st in your head.

Are you saying Dada has a fat head? :eek:

[ktCarl]

Are you saying Dada has a fat head? :eek:

Swimming is the best. You work out your whole body with no stress on your joints.

[Favpack]

Swimming is the best. You work out your whole body with no stress on your joints.

Yeah, but you gotta get rid of the arm floaties first - kind of defeats the purpose. :D

[Favpack]

I don't know what you do as far as mph,setting and level. I also only know the available setting for the treadmills at my gym. When I hit the treadmill I put it on a manual setting with a 15.0 incline and set the speed at 4.0 mph, increasing it by .1 every 10 minutes. I prefer the manual setting because it is the only one that lets me set the incline at max for the duration of my time. Seems like all the other settings want to continually adjust my incline.

I like this because you get a great calorie burn, it really works your lower body better than running and is very little stress of your joints. If you want to run, hit the eliptical. It's zero impact, better form and you're pumping rour arms with every stride.

Just my opinions and experience. I am no expert.

I always mutter at the guys that have the incline maxed out - maybe I'll be nicer now. :D

[dada]

Well yesterday I rejoined my boxing class......really feeling it right now, but I think I will stick with it.......got home last night thinking it was a bad idea.

[SLC93]

Yeah, but you gotta get rid of the arm floaties first - kind of defeats the purpose. :D

:rofl:

[SLC93]

I always mutter at the guys that have the incline maxed out - maybe I'll be nicer now. :D

Mutter on, my friend. with the head phones in and the eye candy around we'll never know anyway.:D

[SLC93]

Well yesterday I rejoined my boxing class......really feeling it right now, but I think I will stick with it.......got home last night thinking it was a bad idea.

That is one thing I would like to get into. Everything I've ever heard about boxing as excercise has been great.

[SWMHebron]

That is one thing I would like to get into. Everything I've ever heard about boxing as excercise has been great.

Okay, don't laugh. I really like the Wii boxing game. It is constant motion and really gets my heart rate up. Of course I am so out of shape right now that doesn't take much.

[dada]

That is one thing I would like to get into. Everything I've ever heard about boxing as excercise has been great.

I was late to work this morning...My Calves are killing me.....it's been two days and I'm hurting...in a good way. I had been going to the gym for months by myself and never felt this way. No pain...no gain.

[thestud]

I was late to work this morning...My Calves are killing me.....it's been two days and I'm hurting...in a good way. I had been going to the gym for months by myself and never felt this way. No pain...no gain.

if you're feeling crazy, go to the gym and go to a spin or rpm class. I was in shape, running a sub-six-minute mile and it almost killed me. it's a blow to the ego the first few times you go because there are women 50+ that are booking it and you'll be sucking air wondering wtf you got yourself into, but it will pay off.

[RedRage00]

if you're feeling crazy, go to the gym and go to a spin or rpm class. I was in shape, running a sub-six-minute mile and it almost killed me. it's a blow to the ego the first few times you go because there are women 50+ that are booking it and you'll be sucking air wondering wtf you got yourself into, but it will pay off.

I love spin class!

I used to pretend I was Lance Armstrong! ROFL

[thestud]

I love spin class!

I used to pretend I was doing Lance Armstrong! ROFL

:eek::eek:

[SLC93]

Okay, don't laugh. I really like the Wii boxing game. It is constant motion and really gets my heart rate up. Of course I am so out of shape right now that doesn't take much.

:D

Whatever works, Mom! I'm now requesting boxing for the Wii for Father's Day!

[ktCarl]

Thanks for all the info guys.....I really appreciate it. I really didnt realize that I was starving myself. I've always had a problem eating (Wife thinks I have an eating disorder)....some times I'm just not hungry. Really going to change things up....thanks for the help. I was just looking at my calorie counter app on my phone......and the highest calorie day I had was 1,095 last month. Really explains why I can't get out of bed in the mornings:(

Try eating 5 to 6 small meals per day. You will get plenty of food and the increased eating will stoke your metabolism.

Right now I got knocked off course with one of those 24 hr virus bugs. I was vomiting for 6 hrs Tuesday night. I feel weak and wretched.

[slcdragonfan]

Try eating 5 to 6 small meals per day. You will get plenty of food and the increased eating will stoke your metabolism.

Right now I got knocked off course with one of those 24 hr virus bugs. I was blowing chunks for 6 hrs Tuesday night. I feel weak and wretched.

oh, so THAT is what I have been doing wrong?

[SLC93]

Try eating 5 to 6 small meals per day. You will get plenty of food and the increased eating will stoke your metabolism.Right now I got knocked off course with one of those 24 hr virus bugs. I was blowing chunks for 6 hrs Tuesday night. I feel weak and wretched.

I pack a lunch box for work. It's basically nothing more than a series of really good snacks. Every few hours I get one out. Nuts, cheese, fruits, carrots, a protein for lunch. I eat a full dinner to help replinish after the gym. Works well.

[RedRage00]

Try eating 5 to 6 small meals per day. You will get plenty of food and the increased eating will stoke your metabolism.

Right now I got knocked off course with one of those 24 hr virus bugs. I was blowing chunks for 6 hrs Tuesday night. I feel weak and wretched.

Chunks must be a lucky guy.

[dada]

Chunks must be a lucky guy.

:notworthy

[SLC93]

Chunks must be a lucky guy.

HOLY SHEET!:rofl:

[ktCarl]

Chunks must be a lucky guy.

That was in bad taste. :eek:

[ktCarl]

:notworthy

Don't encourage him.

[SWMHebron]

That was in bad taste. :eek:

But very funny.:rolleyes:

[ktCarl]

But very funny.:rolleyes:

At my expense...ha...ha.

[ktCarl]

oh, so THAT is what I have been doing wrong?

So, you just have just one meal per day. From 6am to 9pm. :D

[slcdragonfan]

So, you just have just one meal per day. From 6am to 9pm. :D

Well, perhaps that could work.

[RedRage00]

That was in bad taste. :eek:

This is The Yard. You'll get over it. :)

[RedRage00]

Yard Crew:

I think we need an intervention with dada. I thought his problem was limited to teenage girls in high school and runway models, but I was wrong.

He posted on facebook that he threw up last night. First anorexia, now bulimia. Someone step in now!! :eek: ;)

[dada]

Yard Crew:

I think we need an intervention with dada. I thought his problem was limited to teenage girls in high school and runway models, but I was wrong.

He posted on facebook that he threw up last night. First anorexia, now bulimia. Someone step in now!! :eek: ;)

LOL........you're like the 3rd person to say that....no.....I hadnt pushed my body like that in awhile.....I admit...I puked up my guts last night.

[Maroondog]

LOL........you're like the 3rd person to say that....no.....I hadnt pushed my body like that in awhile.....I admit...I puked up my guts last night.

Post is lame without pictures.

[dada]

Thanks for all the help and advice...this morning my scale said 189. Not much, but it motivated me.....I'd been trying to get past that 191-194 hump forever.

[ktCarl]

Thanks for all the help and advice...this morning my scale said 189. Not much, but it motivated me.....I'd been trying to get past that 191-194 hump forever.

You could always join Weight Watchers.

[Miss Kitty]

Dada, step away from the beer, slip into your spandex, and ZUMBA!!! :D

[85Roughneck]

Wait...I have to give up my Shiner? I call Bull$h!t ... that's a deal killer right there fer sure.

[85Roughneck]

Dada, step away from the beer, slip into your spandex, and ZUMBA!!! :D dang it ... how the hell am I gonna wash my brain off with gasoline and turpintine to get that thought erased !!!