terribleturner Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 This is a really good thread, just about to take up snowboarding to ease me into doing more sport again. I really really hate jogging/running and find it hard. Cycling and Rowing i really should get back into, but read somewhere that 1/2 hour breast stroke is worth 400calories so may try and do that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Great advice and encouragement here I have just got back from my 3.5 mile brisk walk. To most of you that would seem to be crap but believe me, to someone who has put on as much weight as me, it is an achievement to have kept this up daily since Boxing day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 but read somewhere that 1/2 hour breast stroke is worth 400calories so may try and do that too. And so much more fun than sports:D PS If you're taking up snowboarding it's better to start getting fit first - that way you can concentrate on sliding down the white stuff with a tea tray strapped to your feet LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Very good advice above. A heart rate monitor was one of the best things i bought, it probably seems daft but it actually helped motivate me and also helped to concentrate my mind on what i was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Aye heart monitors are fun. I do a lot of timed run, try and beat my best etc. Really works you 100%, and nothing better than sending your heart rate past 200 in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 ...1/2 hour breast stroke is worth 400calories so may try and do that too. About 40,000 calories if she's not co-operative! And just to counteract the possible gain of that half hours effort: a 4-finger kitkat, 400 calories, consumed in about 30 seconds. Abandon all hope, yea who enter here!!! I just measure my satisfactory size by whether I can still fit the same pair of trousers comfortably. If I can't, it's easy to crash a couple of kilos on my special patentable(?) "Eat less you fat bastard" diet - who cares if they come back, coz I can crash again... The difficulty only comes in if you let yourself get way past the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesupratt Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Im 22, I drink a few pints most nights, and thurs/fri/sat/sun go out clubbing pubbing hardcore, pints, shots, mixers...i also fry pretty much all my food, steak, fry ups, eat kebab, take away pizza every week at some point...also smoked about 30 a day until about october. Im about 12.5 stone and 6ft, so not overweight really, but every organ will probably pack up early i would think! but i do go to the gym 3 times a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Anyway You dont need special diets, powders and fruity milkshakes to lose weight. All you need is a pair of running shoes and motivation. ... I'll second that. Don't believe any "Get Fit Quick" schemes or magic products. There is no replacement for getting out there and getting on with it. My advice would be to join a group of like-minded people. I myself am a member of a running club which means that at least once a week I'm out there running with a bunch of people who all want to run as well. (Saying that I'm not short of motivation as I'm a marathon runner) As of tomorrow I've got two months planned of no drinking and I shall be trying to do at least 30 miles a week running. Then a marathon in April and another in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 ...And for those who are wondering how to get rid of 'love handles', the only way i found was to lose your overall body fat. You cannot spot-reduce love handles, you gotta lose it all round im afraid. Its worth it if you are concious about them. I was, not anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Here's a thing. My stepfather has been over 20 stone since I've known him. This past year he has lost a lot of weight. From 26 stone down to 18.5 He is now only 1 stone and 1 inch in beltsize larger than me! I am shocked. I hadn't seen him since last Xmas and well, I'm not often lost for words but on this occasion I was. He has been on a diet worked out for him by his doctor. This, plus his active work, have really worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 He has been on a diet worked out for him by his doctor. This, plus his active work, have really worked. 'diet' + activity = sustainable weight loss:respekt: With exercise/activity the body's metabolism is kept at a higher level than if one is sedentary. Add in some carefully planned exercise to strengthen muscles and the effect is accelerated because muscle tissue needs lots of calories in order to sustain itself - this is why bodybuilders eat so much yet have body fat percentages of around 5% (the average for a male 30yr old is nearer 20%!!). Also, by exercising, the bodys metabolic rate increses not only during the exercise but remains elevated for some time afterwards. Also, as people get fitter, they become more confident and body conscious so tend to hold a better posture, thus improving appearance:rtfm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I was planning on starting my diet today. Then some b'stard went and bought a Chinese take-away . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 If you cut all the crap inbetween your ears then you'd lose another 10 stone Not likely mate, only a couple of pounds worth in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Isn't it WALK to / STAGGER back. More exercise on the way back as you cover at least twice the distance that you did going:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I was planning on starting my diet today. Then some b'stard went and bought a Chinese take-away . . . ....enjoy the Chinese but get up at 6am tomorrow and run for an hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Can't stand the gym or jogging. I like to be learning something and find I am more motivated when training as part of a group. Took up a martial art. As has been mentioned a number of times in this thread, it's about finding something works for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thing is, if you are going to exercise to lose weight then you have to be prepared to do that FOREVER. If you cut out fat to lose weight you have to be prepared to do that FOREVER. This goes for everything, thats why it sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 omg, i tried tuna for the first time last night (considering it has over 27g of protein and less then .3g fat per 100g)... i almost threw up after the first bite.... how the heck can anyone down that ... now i just need to find a good source of protein... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Nish Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 omg, i tried tuna for the first time last night (considering it has over 27g of protein and less then .3g fat per 100g)... i almost threw up after the first bite.... how the heck can anyone down that ... now i just need to find a good source of protein... Mix with mayo, put it on toast, grill then eat. I usually have 2 cans across three toast, excellent source of protein. Your other option is to mix it with pasta (can barely taste it in there) or have it with a jacket potato. (I'm assuming your not trying to lose weight but use the protein to gain muscle?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 omg, i tried tuna for the first time last night (considering it has over 27g of protein and less then .3g fat per 100g)... i almost threw up after the first bite.... how the heck can anyone down that ... now i just need to find a good source of protein... There are many excellent protein sources out there. You just have to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 When you say Tuna do you mean from a can or fresh? From a can can only be consumed covered in mayo.... which defeats the point if you are cutting back on fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Some small additions from another fitness freak: Use wheat products (bread/wraps/pasta). Use olive oil when you cook and not too much. Try to eat the majority of your complex carbs in the morning. and follow everything Chris has written. It's spot on advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Mix with mayo, put it on toast, grill then eat. I usually have 2 cans across three toast, excellent source of protein. Your other option is to mix it with pasta (can barely taste it in there) or have it with a jacket potato. (I'm assuming your not trying to lose weight but use the protein to gain muscle?) yep, out of the can ..... i've worked out i'll need to consume atleast 140g of protein a day.... yes, to build more lean muscle.... i'm already having 2 protein shakes a day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thing is, if you are going to exercise to lose weight then you have to be prepared to do that FOREVER. If you cut out fat to lose weight you have to be prepared to do that FOREVER. This goes for everything, thats why it sucks. You should find that as you become fitter, and especially if you add some muscle , your body will have a higher metabolism for burning fat, even whilst your sat down. Meaning that you'll keep yourself trim without having to do so much exercise. It's the first steps - loosing the extra pounds that most people find hard. I exercised like mad trying to get myself into the fire service and never really droped much weight or chub. I'm not really overweight, but just wanted to be much more trim. I then splashed out on a natty heart rate monitor and ook some advise from some serious atheletes. They advised me to keep my heart rate down to around 135 - 153. I suddenly found jogging much easier - I hardly break a sweat, but the weight fell off! All of a sudden mates were commenting on how fitter I looked (christ - that sounds a bit ) My advise would be to buy a HRM, and concentrate on not getting your heart rate too high. AFAIK the logic behind it is: Below 80% of your maximum you will burn mainly fat, as your body can turn your fat supplies into energy to keep the muscles going. Above 80% and your body needs to turn to carbs to produce the energy (carbs burn faster than fat) hence why if you push too hard it will take a lot longer to trim off the extra pounds. Too many times have I seen over-weight people bright red in the face training till they are dripping wet. Give your self a break! train lighter and trust me you'll see the results much quicker. Ohh to calculate your approx maximum its 220 BPM - Your Age. For me it 220 - 28 = 192 BPM 80% of 192 = 153 BPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 You sir, are correct. For burning fat, you want to be in the aerobic range, which is 60-80% of your max using the above calculation, for 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week at a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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