Fitness and Weightloss
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@dashrender said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@wirestyle22 said in Fitness and Weightloss:
Somehow I'm losing weight but have not changed my eating habits at all or started exercising
you're stressed.
I'm actually super relaxed knowing that I'm leaving. Nothing is my problem anymore
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Not being able to drive at the moment means more walking for me. Still need to loose more I think
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Before I got my current role in IT, I used to work on my feet, walking all the time, so I maintained a very healthy weight and BMI. I ate what I wanted and basically enjoyed being young and invincible since I had also previously worked as the chief engineer for a startup sports broadcasting company while also managing a fitness center that allowed me free access to workout whenever I pleased.
Then I got married, and got happy lol. On top of that, I was no longer managing a fitness center, and I quit the job that had me on my feet walking for 6-8 hour shifts 2-4 days a week in favor of a vastly better paying desk-job. I went from 6'2", about 180lbs (I'm a pretty large-framed guy, so my fat content was actually REALLY low at that weight) to peaking at around 260 just after my kiddo was born. I'm classified as just overweight based upon my actual BMI, because eating anything remotely healthy by choice is hard when you've never had to even try before. The wife and I are starting to work on that a bit, and I'm hoping to get back down around 220 by early next year (we'll be moving or have moved by then, so automatic exercise for me, lol).
We've been working on just cooking more meals at home (we were eating out a LOT) in part just because eating out is WAY more expensive than eating at home, but also of course because eating our own meals is healthier and generally tastier. I've had questionable knees ever since I started putting on much of any weight... but thankfully, I've always been a roller skater/blader, which isn't too different from elliptical in terms of the motions and joint impact (except for ankles). I'll try and post periodically as I have notable updates.
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@tirendir said in Fitness and Weightloss:
eating anything remotely healthy by choice is hard when you've never had to even try before.
I relate super hard. 6ft tall and I was 155 lbs in highschool. Complete rail.
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@dashrender said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@wirestyle22 said in Fitness and Weightloss:
Somehow I'm losing weight but have not changed my eating habits at all or started exercising
you're stressed.
Generally stress causes weight gain, in my experience.
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@jaredbusch said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@dashrender said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@wirestyle22 said in Fitness and Weightloss:
Somehow I'm losing weight but have not changed my eating habits at all or started exercising
you're stressed.
Generally stress causes weight gain, in my experience.
Everything causes weight gain in my experience
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@jaredbusch said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@dashrender said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@wirestyle22 said in Fitness and Weightloss:
Somehow I'm losing weight but have not changed my eating habits at all or started exercising
you're stressed.
Generally stress causes weight gain, in my experience.
Thankfully? It's the opposite for me.
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These are expensive for my taste, but I need some low impact cardio in my life to supplement weight lifting. http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/model-d These things give you an amazing cardio workout.
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@bigbear said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@tim_g said in Fitness and Weightloss:
This is what I'll be following for the next year at least. I stuck it up on my blog for easy access for myself and someone else.
For anyone else interested, I made myself a new gym workout schedule. It's split into days, so that it's not dependent on the days of the week. This way, you can shoot to go 5 days a week, and get everything done. Or you may go a few times as you want, and still not lose track. Start at Day 1, and go forward, no matter the day of the week.
It covers all of the best exercises for all of the major muscle groups. Most of them are compound exercises so you can lift more weight, burn more calories, and get a better, healthier workout.
Also, if you're really hardcore, you can combine any consecutive muscle groups (like how Day5/6 can be combined). For example, you can do Day1 and Day2 together... Day 3 and Day 4 together, etc... Even Day 2 and Day 3, for example. They are all separated so that no matter how you play it, there's enough rest in between muscle groups that you can go every day.
I am thinking about starting this program. I am just not sure whether I should hereto refer to it as the TIMG PLAN or the GRUBER PLAN
Thanks for posting it.
I've been doing it solidly now for a bunch of weeks, and I'm noticing a lot of improvements.
I'm doing about an average of 45 minutes to get the weight training done (start to finish) depending on gym traffic and the workout day, and then (AFTER weight training) I do anywhere between 5 minutes to 15 minutes of decent intensity cardio. So from the time I get out of my car to walking out of the gym, tends to be closer to an hour (sometimes more), but it's a really good hour across the board.
Now that my wife is back in class, I go Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Ideally, I'd go Mon-Friday, and not combine any "days" to keep the total time there closer to 45 minutes (weights 30 minutes, cardio 10-15 minutes).
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@fuznutz04 said in Fitness and Weightloss:
These are expensive for my taste, but I need some low impact cardio in my life to supplement weight lifting. http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/model-d These things give you an amazing cardio workout.
Those would be really nice to have to do after weight lifting. Much better for you than jogging/running (unless you're using Vibram's and not landing on your heals).
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@tim_g said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@fuznutz04 said in Fitness and Weightloss:
These are expensive for my taste, but I need some low impact cardio in my life to supplement weight lifting. http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/model-d These things give you an amazing cardio workout.
Those would be really nice to have to do after weight lifting. Much better for you than jogging/running (unless you're using Vibram's and not landing on your heals).
Exactly. My knees are shot, and I can't run anymore without excruciating pain in my knees, so low impact is a must.
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Anyone have a recommendation on an app to track your circuits? The gym I go to provides these cards where you detail your circuit (various activities you perform, how much weight (if applicable), how many reps, date of visit, etc.). I'm looking for an app that'll do this so I don't have to cart around a sheet of paper and a writing utensil when working through my circuit(s).
This isn't the exact worksheet, but similar to what my gym provides:
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@anthonyh Probably not what you are after, but I know the MyFitnessPal app allows you to log type of exercise, sets, reps, weight, and calories.
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@danp Hm. I didn't even think to check out MyFitnessPal. I'll see if it does what I'm looking for.
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@anthonyh said in Fitness and Weightloss:
Anyone have a recommendation on an app to track your circuits? The gym I go to provides these cards where you detail your circuit (various activities you perform, how much weight (if applicable), how many reps, date of visit, etc.). I'm looking for an app that'll do this so I don't have to cart around a sheet of paper and a writing utensil when working through my circuit(s).
This isn't the exact worksheet, but similar to what my gym provides:
I tried that years ago, but found it just takes too much time and effort to track and manage, and extends the amount of time you're there. You want to keep things simple and quick (and fun!) so you don't lose your motivation to keep going.
I found it's easiest to just remember about where you are with each exercise. The point of doing multiple sets is to work your way up to around your max. No need to track each set... maybe your last set and number of reps to track real progress.
For example, say the bench press. Let's say you warm up with just the bar for 12 reps (if it's your first exercise). No need to write that down, as it'll be the same forever. Then the first real set, you throw 25lbs on each side to get used to some weight. Then your last two or three sets are where you want to push yourself and go until failure. If you can still do 10-12+ reps, put on a little more. It'll change and I think tracking every little thing you do is just too much.
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@tim_g In all honesty I just need to track where I've left off. Sometimes I honestly can't remember and I'll get on a machine and feel like I've put on too much weight. I don't know if I am truly over weight from my last visit, or if I'm being lazy.
If I know where I left off, I'll know that I'm at minimum not regressing...if that makes sense. So all I really need I guess is something to track the exercise, weight (or whatever important metric the exercise entails), and date. Perhaps a Google Sheet is all I really need...but not sure how easy manipulating that on my phone would be.
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@anthonyh said in Fitness and Weightloss:
@tim_g In all honesty I just need to track where I've left off. Sometimes I honestly can't remember and I'll get on a machine and feel like I've put on too much weight. I don't know if I am truly over weight from my last visit, or if I'm being lazy.
If I know where I left off, I'll know that I'm at minimum not regressing...if that makes sense. So all I really need I guess is something to track the exercise, weight (or whatever important metric the exercise entails), and date. Perhaps a Google Sheet is all I really need...but not sure how easy manipulating that on my phone would be.
When I did it, I used one from bodybulding.com taht I bought. I'll see if I can find it. That's your best bet. Using an app on your phone will take too long. Pen and paper is the best way to go imho.
I'll update this reply when i find it.
Edit: This is what I used: https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bodybuildingcom-accessories/fitness-log.html
Looks a little different from when I had it, but same stuff. This looks a little better too.
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If I'm doing a bodybuilding.com plan, I'll just use the app they provide and load that plan into my account. If I'm designing my own, I use JEFIT. You can create multiple workout programs and load the one you're currently using. I listen to music while I workout and you can create a timer between sets, and it'll beep into your headphones when you've reached a minute. I've been using the app for a couple of years now and it suits my needs.
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Just got done at the gym (YMCA) and got my daughter out of childwatch.
Was a longer workout. I normally have to rush during the week to gym and shower and get to work on time in the morning. Saturday's I can take my time, it's nice.
I did triceps, biceps, and 10 minutes medium cardio.
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Just got done with another 5x5 workout. Really looking forward to getting a rower for cardio
