I gotta lose some weight!

zZsKyZz · Jan 11, 2007

Alright, I'm sure we've all been through this.

I'm also pretty sure some of you guys lift and such after reading the torn miniscious thread.

Anyway, I'm currently just under 200lbs and about 5'10"
I'd like to get to around 160-170 and tone up a bit.

What do you guys do to exercise, any suggestions? I use to play football back in HS and was probably in the best shape of my life... Now it feels like I'm slacking and losing where I wanna be.. I've also noticed I have less energy and seem to be lazy..

Anyway, suggestions?

95yellowGTS · Jan 11, 2007

get off your fat ass and do about 150 pushups and 150 sit ups a day, and run 10 miles every morning. trust me, this can be done. i did that and more in basic training! you'll like what you see in the end after just a few weeks...but stick with it for 6-8 weeks, 6 days a week. then just do like 50 each and a mile or two 3 times a week. good luck!

gcomfx.com · Jan 11, 2007

I'm in the same boat.... just 6 foot tall. Not into that exercise/work thing. LOL

I gave up soft drinks for the second time in my life. Made it 9 months back in college, then some stupid waitress brought me a regular instead of diet. Ruined me.

So far so good. After the first month, your energy level will suddenly rise.

SVT3183 · Jan 11, 2007

cut the junk out of your diet, eat smaller meals more times a day, do cardio at a minimum of 3 times a week, life some moderate weights so you gain some muscle and don't look malnourished

OrangeMustangGt · Jan 11, 2007

This is a great thread. I really need to lose 90 lbs.... and thats alot, but i weigh 280 now!

87_GT · Jan 11, 2007

i myself just started goin to the gym again. i am currently 6'2" and weigh 215 i would like to get down to 200 even. i do cardio 3 times a week and lift weights 3 times a week. i have so much more energy now then i used too, and it is really easy to stay motivated when you have someone to go with.

RAD · Jan 11, 2007

don't do any pushups or situps is boring , you have to find something funny and interesting , something like running in the woods , jumping over the rocks , broken trees you now , every day you can select diffrent patch but be careful , wear good shoes to protect your ankles , listen music to keep you motovated , try fit this into your life style

I used to work out over 5 years until i came here (U.S.) and my shape is not so great now , I am 6.2 235-245 pounds (thick bones hehe)

Black95GTS · Jan 11, 2007

This is my routine... I bring a notebook every day to the gym and record my progress. Here's the last week. This is an Eastern Conjugate style, which I learned by reading Joe DeFranco's website www.defrancostraining.com.

Monday - Max effort upper body
1. Max bench - (up to 1 rep at max weight)
2. Incline bench - 3 sets x 8 reps
3. Lat Pulldowns - 4 sets x 10 reps SUPERSET into Delt flies 4 sets x 10 reps
4. Barbell Curls - 3 sets x 8 reps (yeah I know its a useless muscle but whatever)
5. Abdominals - Crunches SUPERSET Bicycles SUPERSET Leg Raises x 3

Tuesday - Max Effort Lower Body
1. Free squat - Up to 1 rep max
2. Weighted Figure Skated lunges - 3 sets x 12 reps
3. Glute-Ham raises - 3 sets x 8 reps
4. Grip work - Barbell Shrugs 3 sets x 8 reps SUPERSET Dummbell Pinchgrip x 30 seconds

Wednesday - OFF

Thursday - Repetition Upper Body
1. Pushups on pushup bars - 3 sets to failure
2. Seated Cable Rows 3 sets x 8 reps SUPERSET Pull ups 3 sets x 6 reps
3. Lateral Raises - 3 sets x 8 reps
4. Hammer curls 3 sets x 12 reps SUPERSET Dumbbell tricep extension 3 sets 8 reps
5. Abdominals - Weighted crunches 3 sets x 10 reps SUPERSET Dumbbell Side Bends 3 sets x 10 reps

Friday - Repetition lower body
1. 4 Mile run
2. Weighted sled drag, 3 x 30 yard pull

Saturday - Light circuit training, light cardio... or stuff like walking the dog, yard work, hunting, etc etc

Sunday - OFF day

Sounds intense, and it is... but you'll find that you are looking forward to your workouts after a week or so.

Adam

Engel · Jan 11, 2007

Its really not as difficult as it seems

workout/run 3 times a week

watch your portions

dont eat out 3 times a day everyday

Im 5' 10 but I dont think I can get any skinner then 178 without starving

Nik_95Cobra · Jan 11, 2007

If you want to cut look through this before starting, will help you a lot. All the other areas in that forum are great too. It's the easiest way to explain.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=81315

Zero Signal · Jan 11, 2007

It's easier to start with mountain biking, cycling, rowing, swimming etc. Running when you're too heavy is torture on your joints, trust me

zZsKyZz · Jan 11, 2007

Thanks guys... I'll try the whole dieting thing
Other than that I guess I gotta get started with the pushups/situps and running.

turbogt · Jan 11, 2007

I wrote a long ass post and accidentally erased it.. Now my fingers are too cold to type another.. I'm gonna go shower to warm up, lol... p.s. It's -14 Degrees F right now..

Black95GTS · Jan 12, 2007

I was thinking about this after I wrote my routine up... thats not really gonna help you!

I was trying to advocate strength and here's why: I get bored with just running, situps, and pushups. Its the same thing over and over. As you start to get bored, its easier and easier to skip a day here and there. I like strength training because you are burning a ton of calories, you're changing your body shape for the better, and because you need to get more involved in it you don't get as bored. I have all kinds of excel spread sheets, notebooks, etc.

The hardest part is that first 6 months when you lay the basic foundation of strength. After that its awesome. Charting your progress is great as well, you can see yourself plateau and then make adjustments, etc etc

There's no sense in looking like Tarzan but lifting like Jane...

Adam

Nik, you are not small.

Iggyshane · Jan 12, 2007

For all of you trying to build muscle or lose weight just remember 80% of true weight lifting is your diet the other 20% is lifting.

sade04 · Jan 12, 2007

i need to gain weight!!! im 5'10" and only 155!

i always feel as if i have no energy...im gonna start going to la fitness with two of my buddies

does anyone have good advice for someone who has NEVER gone to the gym before?

turbogt · Jan 12, 2007

sade04 said:
i need to gain weight!!! im 5'10" and only 155!

i always feel as if i have no energy...im gonna start going to la fitness with two of my buddies

does anyone have good advice for someone who has NEVER gone to the gym before?

stuff your shorts..

sade04 · Jan 12, 2007

turbogt said:
stuff your shorts..

haha...shutup

HISSIN50 · Jan 12, 2007

Sade, grab a buddy whom works-out, knows what he's doing and who is not a ton bigger than you are, and tag along. This will provide a decent level of comfort and ease your mind a bit.

Good luck.

turbogt · Jan 13, 2007

HISSIN50 said:
Sade, grab a buddy whom works-out, knows what he's doing and who is not a ton bigger than you are, and tag along. This will provide a decent level of comfort and ease your mind a bit.

Good luck.

You definately need a wingman... I still always go with my partner....(not that partner)

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