bromy Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Change of diet and lifestyle is a must but in the short term these stackers work a treat not for long term use though http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stack-2-Original-Fatburner-Diet-Pill-Weight-loss_W0QQitemZ7208423247QQcategoryZ21561QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 If you're over weight and want to loose it then you need a lifestyle change, not a diet. If more people cooked proper food, rather than munching on take-aways and microwave rubbish, then they wouldn't have to go to the gym to try and loose weight, it's a viscious circle. I suppose I'm lucky, I've never liked junk food. I'd much rather have a bowl of noodles than a burger. I love a beer though, but like I said before the walk to the pub takes care of that I like cooking too, I get to play with really sharp knives Agreed this is very important, I would recommend some high intensity weight training as well.....I know a lot of people think they are training hard but they are actually training no where near to 100%.....intensity is a very hard thing to achieve in the gym as the mind stops you breaking this barrier....this approach has kept me trim for as long as I can remember...try and walk as much as possible and also hop on the rowing machine or bikes 1-twice a week to keep the ticker in shape as well On the above I would reccomend staying away from all types of supplement, there is nothing better than proper foood and hard excercise, all these supplement people are in the game for a quick buck with there revolutionary protein shakes etc etc....only one I would ever use is creatine but only in two month cycles to give the old kidney/liver a rest and keep up the water intake too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Cheers mate I joined the gym and used to do the following 4-5 times a week (usually after work): 10min warm up on the treadmill 10-15min variable running (1min slow, 1 min sprint) 10min on the bike at a steady easyish pace Sometimes 10min rowing Then onto weights After that i used the pool and would do 20 laps casual breast stroke Then sit in the Jacuzzi I do a lot of chest, arms and ab exercises. Lately dips, pull ups etc. I now do 100-200 press-ups, wide grip and close grip, every night and 200-250 sit-ups every other night. So i do recommend running, as you can see from SonicSoop's achievement. Well done mate! Thats fab! you need only do this twice a week mate, seriously, I once trained like this and ended up overtraining and losing all my gains your body releases hormones that actually eat into you muscles if you are overtrained Rest on the other days or do some cardio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Watch what you eat. Get into a routine with your foods. Eat smaller meals throughout the day. Eating five or six smaller meals rather than three large meals helps to keep your metabolism revved up! It also helps to fill you up over the course of the day, making a binge session less likely. Getting into this kind of routine will help get your metabolism going. If you over work your body with food binge eating your digestive system never gets a true chance to rest as it will work throgh the day and even when you are sleeping. Go swimming. Great excersice and does not create the stress on your body that running cause. Get a bike if you don't have one and go for a ride instead of taking the Supra out... I am getting my metabolism sorted first this year and swiming before I get into the gym again. I am also weening off the ciggies. Only had 6 since new years day.......... and it sucks but hey I have pwromised my boy I would give up and start getting fit again. Had one of those heart warming moments over christmas where he asked me to stop smoking and start going back to gym and my martial arts, brought a tears to my eyes:cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 :with a fruit or a smoothie (made from skimmed milk, a fruit and a tablespoon of natural low fat yogurt, mixed up). That definately feels a hole and tastes nice. Does it??? 'll take your word for that My advice would be to find whatever works for you and stick to it, sticking to it is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I got the advice about the small-and-often meals and it really works. I also started running and doing some weights. Nothing as crazy as what's been posted up here and not as regular but I assure you it has an effect! I've noticed changes in myself, first off it was the recovery rate and then I found I could run much further as long as I kept my motivation and good old PMA while running. Then I noticed the layer of fat on my legs has pretty much gone and there is some muscle definition elsewhere - yay I'm still shit at pressups though, 200 a night? My excuse is it's much tougher when you are tall cos of leverage and natural bodyweight and mumble mumble Oh, and do it for yourself, not to try and do more training than anyone else not matter how inadequate Ceptik makes you feel -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Also... set yourself a goal, and if it's a long way off (like some of you have lost!) then break it down and work to each one in turn. i.e. wanting to lose 60lbs... take it 10lbs at a time. Less mentally challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Does it??? 'll take your word for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 hmm Im starting out on this too. but any advice for someone who can't run ! honest I hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 no pain no gain.....get your mp3 player on and start sweating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 hmm Im starting out on this too. but any advice for someone who can't run ! honest I hate it. I used to aswell mate. Start on the bike, rowing or swimming. get your stamina up and after a while, start light jogging. Work your way up slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I've lost 40lbs last year and didn't exercise once... I hate it and would never ever stick to it so I know it's pointless starting. I have horses so it's not like I slob about I just can't stand forced exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 no pain no gain.....get your mp3 player on and start sweating Best present i ever got.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 MP3 player - it's a godsend, I don't think I could run without one. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I've lost 40lbs last year and didn't exercise once... I hate it and would never ever stick to it so I know it's pointless starting. I'd rather do 20 minutes of hell than not eat nice food for weeks -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 As already mentioned in this thread, you wont get anywhere without willpower. Ignore all the bs diets and stick to low fat high fibre. Don't start running straight away if you haven't been very active start by using a run - walk program(if you want i will pm you the details. Also start lifting some light weights as muscle will help with the fat burning process. It is pretty much common sense really. I managed to lose 6.5 stone (16 stone down to 9.5 stone)over a year by using the above method i became extremely fit and went on to join the army. Mind you i lost the weight a bit too quickly! My nickname used to be Cartman Good luck, oh and dont weigh yourself more than once a week and do it at the same time of day(after a crap always helps ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I managed to lose 6.5 stone (16 stone down to 9.5 stone) Blimey! Thats a big drop! Can i ask...How tall/old are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Blimey! Thats a big drop! Can i ask...How tall/old are you? I am 5 ft 6" and i was 18 at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Thats impressive. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I did that at 18 - went from 15st to 10.5st! Just watched what I ate and cut out all the crap, learned to read food labels and avoid the garbage. Got off sweets and rarely eat them now. Balanced out around 12 now, though not after xmas so into brisk walks at lunch, no more crappy food and out on the MTB twice a week. Should soon sort it all out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 well, I run 5k three times a week (on a runner, at varying gradients and speeds) and go on the cross trainer for a pre-programmed hill thingy, three times a week... a few sit-ups and a few press ups and I basically eat and drink what I want.... the whole thing takes about an hour... and I miss out the traffic on the way home.. I've lost 4 stone in the last nine months doing this and haven't bothered with any weird diets... I'm a bit of a pasta/rice addict, so that's possibly helped...? But their right, it's motivation, my advice is get an mp3 player, fill it full of Guns n' Roses and the nastiest gangsta rap money can buy and get down the gym.... That's pretty much what i was doin dude, i'd put on weight since last summer, the glandular fever added a bit more. Before i stopped the gym a couple of months ago when i had exams, i was doin 6 miles on the cross trainer 3 times a week plus targeting other smaller and larger muscle groups. Make sure the gym staff watch you to make sure you're doin everything right and not just wasting time. My goal isn't particularly weight loss, although droppin a stone would be nice. I'm a pasta/rice addict too, in fact that's all my evenin meals are (with skinless chicken and sauces, yes Mr B Uncle Ben's ). Drink lots of water during the day, i've swicthed to skimmed milk (tastes better!) and cut out salt and sugar too. No shakes or gimmicks etc, let yourself have a treat now and then (my vices are cheese and malt loaf, yum). If you want inspiration / advice, look at the John Stone Fitness forums http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I did that at 18 - went from 15st to 10.5st! Just watched what I ate and cut out all the crap, learned to read food labels and avoid the garbage. Got off sweets and rarely eat them now. Balanced out around 12 now, though not after xmas so into brisk walks at lunch, no more crappy food and out on the MTB twice a week. Should soon sort it all out If you cut all the crap inbetween your ears then you'd lose another 10 stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 My advice?? 1) cut down on the junk food 2) cut down on fats, salts and sugars 3) cut down on booze:taped: 4) don't "diet" - most are dull and a waste as once people reach their target weight they just put it all back on again:thumbdown 5) increase your daily activity levels - walk more, park further away from work, run/jog up stairs, buy a dog (needs walking twice a day - dog owners are something like 20% lower risk of CHD!!) 6) find an exercise programme/activity you enjoy - fitness shouldn't be a chore:D 7) get an MP3 player or train with a friend 8) train with a friend anyway - you can then motivate each other 9) learn to listen to your body. No pain no gain is bollox!! No pain = no injury:D 10) set goals (short term) and targets (longer term) and record progress 11) buy a heart rate monitor and learn how to use it (works like a cars rev counter) 12) don't stress and ENJOY LIFE:D :D This is an abbreviated version of advice I give to clients (I work P/T as a personal trainer) and teach to my students (I also teach Sport and Exercise Science at college:D ). There is plenty more valuable advice around (on here and elsewhere) - find what works for you and don't be fooled by "scientifically proven" stuff or quick-fix pills, potions or powders - fitness can be hard work but it should also be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Well that's put us in our places then! Very good advice there Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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