Week one of the re-build complete....tough at first, but Monday burned 850 cals in 2hrs using viper and 5miles on bike ; weds 1400 in 2.5hrs on kangoo jumps (bouncy shoes - simply the best cardio for core and abs - you feel a prat if ur self conscious - I'm not - but since I started in the gym, several have followed. It's no harder than ski-boots but 2 hours is tough on the thighs. Broke my record for jumping jacks - 7 mins... ; tonight burned only 1100 cals in 2hrs boxing... Heavy bag and shadow boxing...800 kicks and about 30 mins boxing. My favourite workout....too easy to paint a face on the bag..
3350 cals total - not bad for first week back after 10 days on board the Marie celeste.... 8-)
Diet back in full swing.... No alcohol and no carbs after 7pm.... Oh and too many greens
Hope this is Helpful TSA.... My battle is with myself and I'm only hoping to give you some ideas.. I also realise that starting work at 5am means I have 2-3 hrs to donate in the late afternoon...unlike many.
Hmmm. Not sure about my situation. I have been doing some stretching exercises with modest dumbells and it has made me look leaner, but when I weighed myself at Boots, I hadn't lost anything at all:
Weight: 12 st 12lb (81.7kg)
Height: 5' 8.9in (1.75m)
BMI 26.7. (More than 25 is overweight)
So far so bad. But:
Body Fat percentage is 19.1%, when 17.5% is excellent and 23.6% is good.
The moral being, wow NP haven't you done well, it's all muscle but tbh I'm not sure about that. I really would rather lose a bit of weight and be down to 12st. The problem with the whole muscle thing is you just can't be sure of your progress.
Yup if building muscle is included then the scales aint going to be too kind. Best bet is to judge using the mirror or getting some fat measuring tools.
@Ke02eww - sounds like you've made a cracking start. Pad work & skipping is proper 'balls to the wall' training & often overlooked as to it's effectiveness. I'm fairly sure that I read that 15 mins skipping is equivalent to a 60 min high pace run. Keep us posted, but I'd also say that you shouldn't get overly focused upon calories lost during your training. Keep it varied & where possible I'd have resistance work done before cardio. Look forward to reading your progress!
@NP - BMI is a very misleading index IMO. I have colleagues that I train with who are classed as obese, yet are finalists in National level bodybuilding competitions! The old saying is base your progress on the mirror rather than the scales & as such I've never paid too much attention to BMI. Keep up the weights work, reduce your rest times, throw in interval training twice a week & you'll soon see a leaner physique. Rest & diet play a greater role than training, so keep your diet clean, cut out carbs (other than veg) after 4pm & focus upon lean protein sources where possible. Best of luck mate!
Hmmm. Not sure about my situation. I have been doing some stretching exercises with modest dumbells and it has made me look leaner, but when I weighed myself at Boots, I hadn't lost anything at all:
Weight: 12 st 12lb (81.7kg)
Height: 5' 8.9in (1.75m)
BMI 26.7. (More than 25 is overweight)
So far so bad. But:
Body Fat percentage is 19.1%, when 17.5% is excellent and 23.6% is good.
The moral being, wow NP haven't you done well, it's all muscle but tbh I'm not sure about that. I really would rather lose a bit of weight and be down to 12st. The problem with the whole muscle thing is you just can't be sure of your progress.
BMI is hard to fathom. A 13/14st Royal Marine/Para is going to be as fit as they come, but technically overweight...
I'm struggling with the food this week, but have swam twice and done two 2 mile runs so...
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I'm struggling with the food this week, but have swam twice and done two 2 mile runs so...
Don't fight the urge to eat...just try and be sensible...and remember to reward yourself...I leave either a Saturday or Sunday to have a small treat...
Keep up the good work...once the weight drops off (as it already has for you)...that is usually motivation enough to continue -{
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Good going and keep it up. will we be getting a Before and after photo ?. :v
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Monday again - end of week three. 1lb off this week. That's a total of 10lb so far. Will have a nice meal tonight, then get serious this week!
Hmm, have you reached a plateau already? Need to mix up your training if that's the case.
Incidentally, I can't boast about any weight loss in my case. What one needs a fair bit of, and what people don't mention, is sleep. Without that, choc and caffeine are easy lures, I've found.
Monday again - end of week three. 1lb off this week. That's a total of 10lb so far. Will have a nice meal tonight, then get serious this week!
Hmm, have you reached a plateau already? Need to mix up your training if that's the case.
Incidentally, I can't boast about any weight loss in my case. What one needs a fair bit of, and what people don't mention, is sleep. Without that, choc and caffeine are easy lures, I've found.
If plateau means two barbecues, a mars bar and a roast, then yes... Just a bad week!
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I've recently hit forty. I'm not as fit as I was. I was in the forces, then private security, then married, had a family and bought a butchery/delicatessen business and now live a busy day-to-day life. I don't do any exercise, eat far too much and have put on a good bit of weight. I used to be marathon-fit, then just fit and now fit-for-nothing...
Not anymore. Tomorrow I am changing my eating habits, getting some cardio in and generally changing my life. Every week I will post my goals or achievements, failures, tips, amount lost (or gained), and will look forward to any tips, encouragement, ridicule - whatever...
If you want to join me and post your own weight-loss, fitness successes etc I'd look forward to it and appreciate the company! Maybe this thread is just what you need!
Im on the Duchan Diet, lost a stone in 4 weeks, and feel much better for cutting down on carbs etc.....
If you like meat id give it 9/10 for a diet, but learn to be adventurous with your cooing to keep it interesting
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Incidentally, I can't boast about any weight loss in my case. What one needs a fair bit of, and what people don't mention, is sleep. Without that, choc and caffeine are easy lures, I've found.
Sleep is important...I've found out that I can't eat if I'm asleep )
A strong coffee in the morning also helps...it's a great appetite suppressant
I've recently hit forty. I'm not as fit as I was. I was in the forces, then private security, then married, had a family and bought a butchery/delicatessen business and now live a busy day-to-day life. I don't do any exercise, eat far too much and have put on a good bit of weight. I used to be marathon-fit, then just fit and now fit-for-nothing...
Not anymore. Tomorrow I am changing my eating habits, getting some cardio in and generally changing my life. Every week I will post my goals or achievements, failures, tips, amount lost (or gained), and will look forward to any tips, encouragement, ridicule - whatever...
If you want to join me and post your own weight-loss, fitness successes etc I'd look forward to it and appreciate the company! Maybe this thread is just what you need!
Im on the Duchan Diet, lost a stone in 4 weeks, and feel much better for cutting down on carbs etc.....
If you like meat id give it 9/10 for a diet, but learn to be adventurous with your cooing to keep it interesting
I know someone who did well on this diet. He lost a good 3 stone and trimmed up noticeably. I've given it a miss at the moment - I wanted to change the way I eat and eat a lot less meat/fat. Sounds like it's working well for you, well done! -{
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Ok - another two pounds off in two weeks. Sounds kind of slow, but I have done a lot of weights and I think I've built too much muscle. I should have just stuck to cardio, but I've been working out late at night and the weights are more convenient. Going to lay off them until I've lost more weight. Anyway, that's almost a stone.
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I'm undecided about weights. I've been doing min dumbells of just 1kg each arm and they do tone me up. It sort of makes the flab stand to attention, which isn't too bad! However, lack of sleep can screw up a weight loss regime because uninterrupted sleep helps you burn off fat apparently. I've certainly noticed this, and tiredness during the day slows metabolism and draws one towards caffeine filled coffee and chocolate.
I seem in better shape but have lost exactly no weight whatsoever, still 12 stone 11 lbs.
Incidentally, I've just finished a booke called The Dolly Dolly Spy, Swinging Sixties Spy novel, and the guy is six foot and weights between 11 and a half and 12 and a half stone. WTF? Talk about lean for his height.
And Len Deighton's WW2 book Blitzkrieg has Hitler at 33 years old, 5ft 9in and 10 1/2 stone. I thought he was a short fella, like Napoleon (erm, not me the French general). He's about my height, okay, I'm not tall but remember 60 years ago folk were generally shorter anyway. He sounds the ideal weight. X-( And he had a full head of hair into his 50s. You know, the more I hear about that guy.... :v
I don't think I look any different yet. My wife says I look trimmer round the waist, but I'm not sure. I'm about a 1/3 or a 1/4 though what I want to lose, so early days yet. I have been half-hearted these past two weeks, so I'm lucky to have lost at all. I'm clearing some time next week to exercise and going to keep a food diary as well - keep the guilt at the forefront...
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Keep up the good work guys, remember it takes weeks and months to see results so don't be impatient, keep banging away at it and it will all pay off.
Interesting about the muscle v cardio thing as I've been taking an overweight chum to the gym with me the last 3 months. I have him doing both (weights one day, cardio next day). The first month he lost 2 stone but now he has not shifted any weight since, he was disheartened at first until I pointed out to him he is catching up with me on the weights (started very light) hence he is a lot stronger, his arms are smaller but more muscular and his gut has reduced at a ridiculous rate.
Unfortunately he boozes heavily on the weekend but I make sure he pays for it during the week,
Keep at it and in my opinion the mirror is more important then the scales!!
I don't think I look any different yet. My wife says I look trimmer round the waist, but I'm not sure. I'm about a 1/3 or a 1/4 though what I want to lose, so early days yet. I have been half-hearted these past two weeks, so I'm lucky to have lost at all. I'm clearing some time next week to exercise and going to keep a food diary as well - keep the guilt at the forefront...
Believe me if the wife says your trimmer - you are trimmer!! They notice these things and know best!!
Ok - another two pounds off in two weeks. Sounds kind of slow, but I have done a lot of weights and I think I've built too much muscle. I should have just stuck to cardio, but I've been working out late at night and the weights are more convenient. Going to lay off them until I've lost more weight. Anyway, that's almost a stone.
Yeah sounds like your putting on muscle, not a bad thing mind, however if you have a weight target do more cardio instead or do lighter weights.
Also if I remember rightly the more muscle = more calories burnt at rest
I've been taking an overweight chum to the gym with me the last 3 months. I have him doing both (weights one day, cardio next day). The first month he lost 2 stone but now he has not shifted any weight since, he was disheartened at first until I pointed out to him he is catching up with me on the weights (started very light) hence he is a lot stronger.
Keep at it and in my opinion the mirror is more important then the scales!!
It's normal to hit a plateau after a few months though isn't it? Don't you have to mix up your cardio then?
Heartening to hear about the mirror being more important. They say that you should take a pic of yourself beforehand, not sure if that's a good idea in a way, oddly it can prove offputting and also it's hard to get a sense of scale. You know, if you have wider trousers then you don't look too fat, the moment you go down a notch the flab bulges out like nobody's business and you can appear even fatter... It's a mind-f*ck alright.
I've been taking an overweight chum to the gym with me the last 3 months. I have him doing both (weights one day, cardio next day). The first month he lost 2 stone but now he has not shifted any weight since, he was disheartened at first until I pointed out to him he is catching up with me on the weights (started very light) hence he is a lot stronger.
Keep at it and in my opinion the mirror is more important then the scales!!
It's normal to hit a plateau after a few months though isn't it? Don't you have to mix up your cardio then?
Heartening to hear about the mirror being more important. They say that you should take a pic of yourself beforehand, not sure if that's a good idea in a way, oddly it can prove offputting and also it's hard to get a sense of scale. You know, if you have wider trousers then you don't look too fat, the moment you go down a notch the flab bulges out like nobody's business and you can appear even fatter... It's a mind-f*ck alright.
Yeah normal to hit a plateau and important to mix things up. Im about to chuck swimming into the mix as my joints are creaking )
I took a pic of myself a while back which I will use to compare (bit early yet)
If I have the balls I will upload them around Xmas (results depending of course however I feel I'm on track!!)
Oh, and with reference to the booze thread, I understand G+T is the less fattening drink of choice, while beer is hard to shift the after effects of.
Ha - only problem with spirits is that when I go out socialising I end up getting hammered too quickly!!!!
I remember something about Daniel Craig mentioning working his arse off in the gym all week and slamming down as much Guinness as he could on the weekend to relax!!
Hey - 32 is pretty small anyway. Leg raises and crunches seem to work well down there.
I've got a stone and a quarter off now, and am pretty pleased. I'm working on toning and am mainly doing press-ups, sit-ups and swimming. I hit a natural plateau - am eating a bit more of the good stuff this week, and will cut down again next week inline with starting to run.
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3350 cals total - not bad for first week back after 10 days on board the Marie celeste.... 8-)
Diet back in full swing.... No alcohol and no carbs after 7pm.... Oh and too many greens
Hope this is Helpful TSA.... My battle is with myself and I'm only hoping to give you some ideas.. I also realise that starting work at 5am means I have 2-3 hrs to donate in the late afternoon...unlike many.
Semper fi
Weight: 12 st 12lb (81.7kg)
Height: 5' 8.9in (1.75m)
BMI 26.7. (More than 25 is overweight)
So far so bad. But:
Body Fat percentage is 19.1%, when 17.5% is excellent and 23.6% is good.
The moral being, wow NP haven't you done well, it's all muscle but tbh I'm not sure about that. I really would rather lose a bit of weight and be down to 12st. The problem with the whole muscle thing is you just can't be sure of your progress.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
@NP - BMI is a very misleading index IMO. I have colleagues that I train with who are classed as obese, yet are finalists in National level bodybuilding competitions! The old saying is base your progress on the mirror rather than the scales & as such I've never paid too much attention to BMI. Keep up the weights work, reduce your rest times, throw in interval training twice a week & you'll soon see a leaner physique. Rest & diet play a greater role than training, so keep your diet clean, cut out carbs (other than veg) after 4pm & focus upon lean protein sources where possible. Best of luck mate!
BMI is hard to fathom. A 13/14st Royal Marine/Para is going to be as fit as they come, but technically overweight...
I'm struggling with the food this week, but have swam twice and done two 2 mile runs so...
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Don't fight the urge to eat...just try and be sensible...and remember to reward yourself...I leave either a Saturday or Sunday to have a small treat...
Keep up the good work...once the weight drops off (as it already has for you)...that is usually motivation enough to continue -{
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Good going and keep it up. will we be getting a Before and after photo ?. :v
Hmm, have you reached a plateau already? Need to mix up your training if that's the case.
Incidentally, I can't boast about any weight loss in my case. What one needs a fair bit of, and what people don't mention, is sleep. Without that, choc and caffeine are easy lures, I've found.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
If plateau means two barbecues, a mars bar and a roast, then yes... Just a bad week!
http://apbateman.com
Im on the Duchan Diet, lost a stone in 4 weeks, and feel much better for cutting down on carbs etc.....
If you like meat id give it 9/10 for a diet, but learn to be adventurous with your cooing to keep it interesting
No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!!
Sleep is important...I've found out that I can't eat if I'm asleep
A strong coffee in the morning also helps...it's a great appetite suppressant
I know someone who did well on this diet. He lost a good 3 stone and trimmed up noticeably. I've given it a miss at the moment - I wanted to change the way I eat and eat a lot less meat/fat. Sounds like it's working well for you, well done! -{
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I'm undecided about weights. I've been doing min dumbells of just 1kg each arm and they do tone me up. It sort of makes the flab stand to attention, which isn't too bad! However, lack of sleep can screw up a weight loss regime because uninterrupted sleep helps you burn off fat apparently. I've certainly noticed this, and tiredness during the day slows metabolism and draws one towards caffeine filled coffee and chocolate.
I seem in better shape but have lost exactly no weight whatsoever, still 12 stone 11 lbs.
Incidentally, I've just finished a booke called The Dolly Dolly Spy, Swinging Sixties Spy novel, and the guy is six foot and weights between 11 and a half and 12 and a half stone. WTF? Talk about lean for his height.
And Len Deighton's WW2 book Blitzkrieg has Hitler at 33 years old, 5ft 9in and 10 1/2 stone. I thought he was a short fella, like Napoleon (erm, not me the French general). He's about my height, okay, I'm not tall but remember 60 years ago folk were generally shorter anyway. He sounds the ideal weight. X-( And he had a full head of hair into his 50s. You know, the more I hear about that guy.... :v
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Interesting about the muscle v cardio thing as I've been taking an overweight chum to the gym with me the last 3 months. I have him doing both (weights one day, cardio next day). The first month he lost 2 stone but now he has not shifted any weight since, he was disheartened at first until I pointed out to him he is catching up with me on the weights (started very light) hence he is a lot stronger, his arms are smaller but more muscular and his gut has reduced at a ridiculous rate.
Unfortunately he boozes heavily on the weekend but I make sure he pays for it during the week,
Keep at it and in my opinion the mirror is more important then the scales!!
Believe me if the wife says your trimmer - you are trimmer!! They notice these things and know best!!
Yeah sounds like your putting on muscle, not a bad thing mind, however if you have a weight target do more cardio instead or do lighter weights.
Also if I remember rightly the more muscle = more calories burnt at rest
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It's normal to hit a plateau after a few months though isn't it? Don't you have to mix up your cardio then?
Heartening to hear about the mirror being more important. They say that you should take a pic of yourself beforehand, not sure if that's a good idea in a way, oddly it can prove offputting and also it's hard to get a sense of scale. You know, if you have wider trousers then you don't look too fat, the moment you go down a notch the flab bulges out like nobody's business and you can appear even fatter... It's a mind-f*ck alright.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Yeah normal to hit a plateau and important to mix things up. Im about to chuck swimming into the mix as my joints are creaking
I took a pic of myself a while back which I will use to compare (bit early yet)
If I have the balls I will upload them around Xmas (results depending of course however I feel I'm on track!!)
Ha - only problem with spirits is that when I go out socialising I end up getting hammered too quickly!!!!
I remember something about Daniel Craig mentioning working his arse off in the gym all week and slamming down as much Guinness as he could on the weekend to relax!!
The in went into Uniglo or whatever that clothes store is and tried on 32in waist trousers.
Flab, flab, flab... hanging over, not so much a muffin top as a muffin top yourself.
Will keep my own counsel, thought I was doing well.
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I've got a stone and a quarter off now, and am pretty pleased. I'm working on toning and am mainly doing press-ups, sit-ups and swimming. I hit a natural plateau - am eating a bit more of the good stuff this week, and will cut down again next week inline with starting to run.
http://apbateman.com