Bond fitness thread (Page 3 of 18)

Don't normally go for threads like these as they are usually full of competitive idiots who think they are arnie, or worse, just better than everyone else.

But have to say this thread is impressive (mostly).

Returningson, amazing accomplishment... I doff my cap in awe... And seems you've considered all the angles... Especially the Post-diet health.... The body isn't designed for bungee-weight changes.... Especially the heart, so losing quite so much needs to be (as you say ) when you're younger and take care afterwards. Gyms are great but you don't need one of you apply yourself properly. You are an objective lesson to all of us. 

As regards scoffer, ignore him. He probably didn't mean anything but if he did it's irrelevant.

I was particularly interested in the supplement advice wp99, and your opinion (that there are better/cheaper products than DC's choice) is just that- an opinion! I take supplements and am a massive fan.... I box 2hrs and was finding my wrists were hurting a lot... The supplements I take now have strengthened the joints and improved flexibility to the point that I feel little now and am punching much much harder.

But I suspect it's all personal and some won't work for me or others... Hence hearing what works for you and others on here is particularly useful. I was also shocked to hear that some can wreck organs... Good warning...

Finally, for me it's all about motive. I work out 7hrs a week cos 2 yrs ago my mother died and over the 3 mths caring for her I put on 45lbs. After her death I vowed to get rid of it before my 53rd birthday which is in 6 mths.

I'm now down to 201lbs having lost abt 50lbs, and am stronger and fitter than I've ever been.
But I did (do) it for me.... I don't post pics of my abs or shoulders, I don't lecture others and I don't look down on those who for whatever reason arn't perfect.

The only competition is with yourself.... If you beat your own targets and objectives then that's what it's all about.

There are no prizes or accolades (apart from genuine well meaning congrats from fellow travelers when your efforts are clearly visible - oh and the odd compliment from the opposite sex )

But there is the satisfaction of knowing only you could have done it.

Cheers paul

I know a few members on this site who are into weight lifting/exercising (Mantis/VinnyMac) like myself, and was curious as to who else here is into it? and we could perhaps share our routines, knowledge and progress/goals.  How many of you wear your PTI jacket to the gym now? i certainly do, but not during the actual work out, its much too hot for that. And I put this in the clothing section because we buy Bond's clothes because he looks good in them and want to look as good as him.

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welshboy78 wrote:

Great thread and awesome accomplishments!!!

I work out 4-5 days a week however always hit a plateau due to my diet.  I do find it hard to consume my 1-1.5 grams of Protein per kg of bodyweight,  forget to eat, dont feel like eating, forget packing my protein shakes before going to work etc

Going to get back into it this week and stock up on the Whey, Tuna and Chicken breasts! Im going to attempt more cardio this time around and get my body fat down

Welshboy, there is also the fact that not all protein is equal. Proteins have a bioavailability factor - think of it as somewhat similar to the glycemic index for carbs. For example, when you cook chicken - because no one eats chicken raw - you can destroy up to 40% of the protein in it. So depending on the labels of the food we eat - does it specify cooked or uncooked protein content? - many of us get even LESS protein than we think (one of the reasons why people plateau and then they think they've just reached some sort of natural limit that they have). However, an egg has 100% bioavailability - not matter how you cook it you get all 7 grams of protein (in a large egg).

Regarding getting body fat down cardio is not the most effective way. An average size man will burn roughly 100 calories when he runs a mile. But if you add 2 pounds of muscle to your body your metabolism increases so you will burn an extra 100 calories every day - just from having that extra two pounds of muscle. And that's whether you go to the gym or not, and not counting the exercises that you do with that muscle. If you feel that you're fine with where you are for muscle development then obviously that will change what you want to do, but 2 pounds of muscle takes up so little physical space I doubt you'd really see it.

Just my two cents...

but i gotta say that Skyfall has made me more intense about getting my bodyfat level really low (its between %11 and %13 now) for the "hollow cheek" look that DC has due to his single digit BF level. And my other work out inspiration is Harrison Ford in Temple of Doom.

David Schofield wrote:

Not that I'll ever achieve the "hollow cheek" look (not without getting very ill again anyway), I think this is a bit too intense for my taste. And even DC himself would admit that there better Bonds to look like facially; well, all of 'em.

But, each to their own goals, I guess.

As an addition to that, I think he looked emaciated and sickly in Cowboys and Aliens because of how extremely low his BF level was, his face was way too gaunt.

Chrisy27 wrote:

I was 320lbs and 6ft1, 12 months ago I started a strict diet of low carb, high protein and daily cardio with weights.  I got to 250 in October last year, and then I saw Skyfall...  I can categorically confirm that the movie upped my game massively.  In 3 short months, due to seeing the movie, buying the clothes, listening to the soundtrack I'm now 200lbs and counting, I even did a half marathon!  I had pretty much plateaued prior to Skyfall.  So I hold a debt of gratitude to Eon film productions!  I can even fit into the tokito lodge jacket size L now!  All I have been taking supplement wise is just milk protein.  So not only did this film become the greatest selling movie in UK history, it sounds like it helped out a lot of us guys too!

you lost 120 pounds? thats an incredible achievement! well done, do you have a goal weight? and what are your fav tracks from the soundtrack to work out too? i recommend you add this unreleased track http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY-8IwWdtdI

walther p99 wrote:

Chrisy27 wrote:

I was 320lbs and 6ft1, 12 months ago I started a strict diet of low carb, high protein and daily cardio with weights.  I got to 250 in October last year, and then I saw Skyfall...  I can categorically confirm that the movie upped my game massively.  In 3 short months, due to seeing the movie, buying the clothes, listening to the soundtrack I'm now 200lbs and counting, I even did a half marathon!  I had pretty much plateaued prior to Skyfall.  So I hold a debt of gratitude to Eon film productions!  I can even fit into the tokito lodge jacket size L now!  All I have been taking supplement wise is just milk protein.  So not only did this film become the greatest selling movie in UK history, it sounds like it helped out a lot of us guys too!

you lost 120 pounds? thats an incredible achievement! well done, do you have a goal weight? and what are your fav tracks from the soundtrack to work out too? i recommend you add this unreleased track http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY-8IwWdtdI

My initial goal was the half marathon, so I trained for the that and the weight came off, then after I did it I was like what next?  I just bummed about and plateaued for weeks then I saw Skyfall.  So my nex goal is too look like Daniel Craig.  I always aim high and then if I don't quite make it I've still reached incredible heights.  This forum alone offers so much advice and is full of friendly like minded people, no trolls, so it's easier to hit your goals with you guys on the same path too. 

Nice song find!  Definitely adding that to the iPod.

anybody working out today? if so, what are you doing. Im not, still getting over a cold ive had all week. Also,if they did, which of the Craig Bond films got you motivated (or more motivated) to better yourself physically? and if it wasn't any, who inspired you to work out or push further?

For me it was Casino Royale because i only began to work out just a year prior to seeing the film,  but i gotta say that Skyfall has made me more intense about getting my bodyfat level really low (its between %11 and %13 now) for the "hollow cheek" look that DC has due to his single digit BF level. And my other work out inspiration is Harrison Ford in Temple of Doom.

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ke02eww wrote:

walther p99 wrote:

As an addition to that, I think he looked emaciated and sickly in Cowboys and Aliens because of how extremely low his BF level was, his face was way too gaunt.

Agree... It was a bad look, especially towards the end of filming. And it carried through to the premiere..

I believe there are a couple of theories....

1) he was trying too hard for the "western hard man look" ..
2) this period in his life was agony.. He was breaking up with Satsuki and deciding to go for broke and commit to Rachel.... Anyone who's been in similar situ knows it's hard on a man's face and body as much as his health.

I plump for 2) - hope that doesn't make me a nuthugger... 

Dunno; how close do you want to get to him?

Personally, I disregard theory 2. Sorry, Paul, hope that's okay with you? For his own reason, he moved on damn swiftly to Rache so can't see crisis there. Could be wrong though, Paul?

Reckon it was 1 gone wrong. (  Brexit . Paul, I agree with you on something; maybe this enable you to knock your patronising on the head?). Didn't look hard, looked too wisend. In a realistic western it might have worked, not one where the enemy's from space. John Wayne-cowboy needed for this film.

But hey film was rubbish. Am I allowed to say that?