Weight and working out (11 Viewers)

[robbiekeane]

I’ve been trying to get learners, with a target of needing to drop about 10lbs of body fat. This probably sounds very obvious to most but it’s so easy to get sucked into just trying to lose the weight and not spending as much time on weights/gaining muscle when you have this type of goal. I took some friends advise and have doubled down on the weights, protein intake, and I am doing cardio and restricting calories. Key point being though i’ve been more consistent on the weight training than i have in years. Even a 30 minute session is enough.

I’ve dropped about 2lbs and gained about 2lbs of muscle based on DEXA scans (not sure how available these are in the UK but highly recommend if it’s affordable). Not only do you feel a bit of swell which is very motivating, but you also get a decent calorie burn and higher muscle mass means your caloric needs to maintain increase, so it can be easier to run a deficit.

Also smashing the protein intake religiously is much less depressing than counting calories but ultimately is a way to make maintaining calorie deficit easier (keeps you fuller, less likely to binge on carbs, and just gives you less room in your meals for other stuff)

Nothing groundbreaking, but i’m enjoying it again

 

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[Ccfcisparks]

I’ve been trying to get learners, with a target of needing to drop about 10lbs of body fat. This probably sounds very obvious to most but it’s so easy to get sucked into just trying to lose the weight and not spending as much time on weights/gaining muscle when you have this type of goal. I took some friends advise and have doubled down on the weights, protein intake, and I am doing cardio and restricting calories. Key point being though i’ve been more consistent on the weight training than i have in years. Even a 30 minute session is enough.

I’ve dropped about 2lbs and gained about 2lbs of muscle based on DEXA scans (not sure how available these are in the UK but highly recommend if it’s affordable). Not only do you feel a bit of swell which is very motivating, but you also get a decent calorie burn and higher muscle mass means your caloric needs to maintain increase, so it can be easier to run a deficit.

Also smashing the protein intake religiously is much less depressing than counting calories but ultimately is a way to make maintaining calorie deficit easier (keeps you fuller, less likely to binge on carbs, and just gives you less room in your meals for other stuff)

Nothing groundbreaking, but i’m enjoying it again

Yeah I’ve notice consistency is more important than trying to lose the weight as quick as possible.

I’ve found Losing a 1lb of scale weight a week is my sweet spot to maintain muscle

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

I've lost another 5lb this week , added another half a mile onto my run too aiming to do 10k by the end of the month

 

[chiefdave]

Suspect if you did a map of obesity levels you may find a similar pattern.

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

After ballooning to 94.4kg I've started with an online PT this week. Since weigh in Sunday to Weigh in Wednesday I've lost 4lbs which is great along with a focused gym plan I'm looking forwards to getting fitter in the coming weeks.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

The guy I've been doing boxing sessions with has gone on holiday for 4 weeks , So am doing sessions on my own in the gym twice a week. Gone from just over 20stone to 18.3 in roughly 8 weeks along with running .
Biggest factor was reducing the beer not cut it out completely but gone from having a few cans every week night and christ knows how many over weekend to 5/6 one day a week. But making sure my running and exercise is on point, also my diet has changed to just fruit, water { 3 litres every day} , fish or chicken , salad and cut out crisps bread and chocolate

Looking back I was in a bad place since last year , my father in law died one week and my dad died the following week. Added pressure of renovating a house { doing as much of the labouring to keep the costs down } so my day would start at 6am till 10/11 and work full time and look after my mum who has Alzheimer's the release off a couple of pints became too much of a habit. But its only now i realised how much of a crutch it became

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

The guy I've been doing boxing sessions with has gone on holiday for 4 weeks , So am doing sessions on my own in the gym twice a week. Gone from just over 20stone to 18.3 in roughly 8 weeks along with running .
Biggest factor was reducing the beer not cut it out completely but gone from having a few cans every week night and christ knows how many over weekend to 5/6 one day a week. But making sure my running and exercise is on point, also my diet has changed to just fruit, water { 3 litres every day} , fish or chicken , salad and cut out crisps bread and chocolate

Looking back I was in a bad place since last year , my father in law died one week and my dad died the following week. Added pressure of renovating a house { doing as much of the labouring to keep the costs down } so my day would start at 6am till 10/11 and work full time and look after my mum who has Alzheimer's the release off a couple of pints became too much of a habit. But its only now i realised how much of a crutch it became

At your size it's only going to take minor changes to see a big difference. Fair play to you for recognising that and beginning the process of change mate.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Not dropped in here for a while, it’s been tough. Got a nasty shock a month ago when the scales showed I’d added 2 stone since last August. Clothes were fitting but more tightly, and I was getting tired more easily again. Felt pretty down about it as it didn’t feel like I’d been overeating, but it is what it is.

I’ve got back into tracking my calories more closely while not going above 2000 a day and the scales and waistline seem to be moving in the right direction again.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Anyone else noticed they seem to be struggling shifting weight the last week.

Seem to be holding more water which I've read can be due to the heat.

The end of my cut was gonna be end of July but may be pushed back a week now.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Needed a new fitness goal after running the marathon in April so have decided to hit the gym, I've been a bit listless without something to aim for and not having to manage diet, macros etc. I got injured a few weeks before it and am still having rehab for my legs so the usual running/football isn't an option.

Not entirely sure what the goal is other than the generic "tone up a bit and add some muscle". I just need to choose a workout plan and start it rather than overthink it (and stop being a wimp and use the scary big boy weights room!).

Also need to cut down on my drinking again. Went teetotal for the marathon training and felt great but have gone straight back to how I was before, need to find the happy medium.

 

[Bertola]

Drinks a killer isnt it? Had a month off it after the playoffs, and dropped 9lbs to the lightest I've been for a while, was feeling great after every cricket game.

Had a day out Saturday on the beers, played cricket on Sunday, and everything aches more than ever!

Climbing Snowdon on Saturday, so staying off it this week

 

[Sick Boy]

Drinks a killer isnt it? Had a month off it after the playoffs, and dropped 9lbs to the lightest I've been for a while, was feeling great after every cricket game.

Had a day out Saturday on the beers, played cricket on Sunday, and everything aches more than ever!

Climbing Snowdon on Saturday, so staying off it this week

I only have a few drinks a week now and feel much better for it. Anything else than that I put on weight easily.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Drinks a killer isnt it? Had a month off it after the playoffs, and dropped 9lbs to the lightest I've been for a while, was feeling great after every cricket game.

Had a day out Saturday on the beers, played cricket on Sunday, and everything aches more than ever!

Climbing Snowdon on Saturday, so staying off it this week

If it helps, I’ve been teetotal for years and put weight on regardless!

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

I've found it easier to make excuses after being off it for 7.5 months. Various friendship groups excited that we can "go for a pint" again, can enjoy a beer while it's hot, will just have a couple while I watch the footie etc. Also started dating my missus while I was sober so we've made up for lost time a bit just because we can.

Should be fine if I can get a handle on it and start to see a physical change from the gym, I get quite obsessive when the switch flicks.

 

[Nick]

Yep, beer was a big thing for me as well. Especially pints. Notice a huge difference when I don't have any.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Another 3lbs down this week , I've got a favourite shirt that was far too tight, tried it on the other day its still a bit snug so I reckon it will be fine by next week . In fact we are nearly finished with our house renovation and are finding loads of clothes that I hadn't worn so I aim effectively gonna have a load of new clothes .

Sounds like beer is the issue for a few of us on here, I've noticed how better I'm sleeping

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Drinks a killer isnt it? Had a month off it after the playoffs, and dropped 9lbs to the lightest I've been for a while, was feeling great after every cricket game.

Had a day out Saturday on the beers, played cricket on Sunday, and everything aches more than ever!

Climbing Snowdon on Saturday, so staying off it this week

Climbed snowdon a few years ago loved it, are you staying over ?

 

[Bertola]

Climbed snowdon a few years ago loved it, are you staying over ?

Yeah booked on a holiday park about 5 miles out, staying Friday to Sunday

 

[SomersetSB]

I’m walking 3/4 times a week after work.
Swapped white bread for wholemeal, crisps for nuts.
Stopped buying biscuits and chocolate and cut out takeaways.
After a blood test my doc said slightly high cholesterol.