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as far as goals, i have about 5-10 more pounds to lose, depending really on how my body feels/clothes fit and all that. i do mostly cardio at the gym, some leg/ab machines. the arm machines freak me out, so i do that stuff at home with my lighter weights, and i think yoga is helping my arm strength too. are protein shakes a good option or should i be having something else right after the gym?
edit: i developed a banana allergy a few years ago, and also get sick on quinoa. two foods i really loved, and were good for me and now i can't eat, because my body hates me.
Oh man, that sucks!
Well, protein is key- it will help you stay full longer and it will help your muscles recover and grow. An apple with a PB could be a simple fix to hold you over, plus the fiber is good! One of my favorites is a fried egg with sauteed greens. Yum!
ETA: Yes, a protein shake could work just fine for you- just make sure you're aware of the ingredients. You don't want something with a ton of calories that will just nullify your workout and you don't want something that is filled with sugar.
as far as goals, i have about 5-10 more pounds to lose, depending really on how my body feels/clothes fit and all that. i do mostly cardio at the gym, some leg/ab machines. the arm machines freak me out, so i do that stuff at home with my lighter weights, and i think yoga is helping my arm strength too. are protein shakes a good option or should i be having something else right after the gym?
edit: i developed a banana allergy a few years ago, and also get sick on quinoa. two foods i really loved, and were good for me and now i can't eat, because my body hates me.
Oh man, that sucks!
Well, protein is key- it will help you stay full longer and it will help your muscles recover and grow. An apple with a PB could be a simple fix to hold you over, plus the fiber is good! One of my favorites is a fried egg with sauteed greens. Yum!
i've been snacking on apples with pb and cinnamon, but maybe i could have that in the morning instead of later at night when i get hungry.
do you guys and gals have any suggestions for a post-gym breakfast? i will usually have kashi with fruit, nature valley bars with fruit, or recently i've been just grabbing odwalla/naked type smoothies (mostly because my blender is leaking and driving me nuts). i'm a vegetarian, and a pretty picky one at that. i just don't know if what i'm eating right after the gym is even doing anything for me.
as far as goals, i have about 5-10 more pounds to lose, depending really on how my body feels/clothes fit and all that. i do mostly cardio at the gym, some leg/ab machines. the arm machines freak me out, so i do that stuff at home with my lighter weights, and i think yoga is helping my arm strength too. are protein shakes a good option or should i be having something else right after the gym?
Well the most important time to eat protein is after a workout, and generally the body can handle 50 grams or so at a time. The more protein you eat after your run/lift, the more efficient the workout will be, and the better you'll feel the next day. We need to about a gram of protein per pound of muscle per day to maintain our muscle if we excercise, so I'd aim for that. Whey protein is great post workout as it's quickly absorbed. Casein and other forms absorb much slower. There's absolutely no substitute for food though. Don't be afraid to have some meat for breakfast, and if you're a vegetarian like you are, quinoa and eggs is great source of protein. I recommend counting your macros for a few weeks just see if there are any areas you're really ignoring.
Also, I like to tell everybody this, stay away from machines. They're inefficient, dangerous, a pain in the butt to get on at some gyms. Our shoulders and hips are not fixed joints, and are involved in almost every exercise. You're better off doing some squats and calling it a day. We all have different body's, so free weights and compound exercises are the way to go. They're also the most efficient way to burn calories, so it's a win win.
as far as goals, i have about 5-10 more pounds to lose, depending really on how my body feels/clothes fit and all that. i do mostly cardio at the gym, some leg/ab machines. the arm machines freak me out, so i do that stuff at home with my lighter weights, and i think yoga is helping my arm strength too. are protein shakes a good option or should i be having something else right after the gym?
Well the most important time to eat protein is after a workout, and generally the body can handle 50 grams or so at a time. The more protein you eat after your run/lift, the more efficient the workout will be, and the better you'll feel the next day. We need to about a gram of protein per pound of muscle per day to maintain our muscle if we excercise, so I'd aim for that. Whey protein is great post workout as it's quickly absorbed. Casein and other forms absorb much slower. There's absolutely no substitute for food though. Don't be afraid to have some meat for breakfast, and if you're a vegetarian like you are, quinoa and eggs is great source of protein. I recommend counting your macros for a few weeks just see if there are any areas you're really ignoring.
Also, I like to tell everybody this, stay away from machines. They're inefficient, dangerous, a pain in the butt to get on at some gyms. Our shoulders and hips are not fixed joints, and are involved in almost every exercise. You're better off doing some squats and calling it a day. We all have different body's, so free weights and compound exercises are the way to go. They're also the most efficient way to burn calories, so it's a win win.
thanks for the info! i do love me some squats. those fall into the "stuff i do at home because i'm embarrassed to do them in public" along with arms and ab stuff.
Well the most important time to eat protein is after a workout, and generally the body can handle 50 grams or so at a time. The more protein you eat after your run/lift, the more efficient the workout will be, and the better you'll feel the next day. We need to about a gram of protein per pound of muscle per day to maintain our muscle if we excercise, so I'd aim for that. Whey protein is great post workout as it's quickly absorbed. Casein and other forms absorb much slower. There's absolutely no substitute for food though. Don't be afraid to have some meat for breakfast, and if you're a vegetarian like you are, quinoa and eggs is great source of protein. I recommend counting your macros for a few weeks just see if there are any areas you're really ignoring.
Also, I like to tell everybody this, stay away from machines. They're inefficient, dangerous, a pain in the butt to get on at some gyms. Our shoulders and hips are not fixed joints, and are involved in almost every exercise. You're better off doing some squats and calling it a day. We all have different body's, so free weights and compound exercises are the way to go. They're also the most efficient way to burn calories, so it's a win win.
thanks for the info! i do love me some squats. those fall into the "stuff i do at home because i'm embarrassed to do them in public" along with arms and ab stuff.
dude. pinterest. it's a wealth of information. seriously. the only reason I know anything about good workouts/accompanying diets/etc is because of pinterest. some of the info is bullshizz, but you'll realize what pieces of information are commonly recurring after poking around a bit. it helped a ton for getting myself into shape in college (and again now haha)
thanks for the info! i do love me some squats. those fall into the "stuff i do at home because i'm embarrassed to do them in public" along with arms and ab stuff.
dude. pinterest. it's a wealth of information. seriously. the only reason I know anything about good workouts/accompanying diets/etc is because of pinterest. some of the info is bullshizz, but you'll realize what pieces of information are commonly recurring after poking around a bit. it helped a ton for getting myself into shape in college (and again now haha)
my extremely well-organized pinterest boards are one of my few talents. definitely helpful with this kind of stuff!
ps. i don't want you dead, i just feel i would be qualified to write a bey themed death speech.
Just want to say thanks to everyone for all the support and tips thus far, it is definitely appreciated!
I've been doing good these past two weeks. Eating fairly healthy and getting some exercise. I've lost 10 lbs these past 12 days, so well on my way to my goal. I know these first pounds are going to be the easiest, but seeing the weight drop off like it has is very encouraging.
I brought my bike out to the job site, so I'll be able to ride once I'm off shift. Having that out here will be a big help for me, especially since there's nothing else to do out here.
Well the most important time to eat protein is after a workout, and generally the body can handle 50 grams or so at a time. The more protein you eat after your run/lift, the more efficient the workout will be, and the better you'll feel the next day. We need to about a gram of protein per pound of muscle per day to maintain our muscle if we excercise, so I'd aim for that. Whey protein is great post workout as it's quickly absorbed. Casein and other forms absorb much slower. There's absolutely no substitute for food though. Don't be afraid to have some meat for breakfast, and if you're a vegetarian like you are, quinoa and eggs is great source of protein. I recommend counting your macros for a few weeks just see if there are any areas you're really ignoring.
Also, I like to tell everybody this, stay away from machines. They're inefficient, dangerous, a pain in the butt to get on at some gyms. Our shoulders and hips are not fixed joints, and are involved in almost every exercise. You're better off doing some squats and calling it a day. We all have different body's, so free weights and compound exercises are the way to go. They're also the most efficient way to burn calories, so it's a win win.
thanks for the info! i do love me some squats. those fall into the "stuff i do at home because i'm embarrassed to do them in public" along with arms and ab stuff.
It's my pleasure! It's nice to be able to do something with all this information I have floating around. I lifted for a few years with my one buddy who was majoring in kinesiology and minoring in nutrition, so that really put me on the right path. Lifting with him I put on almost 40 pounds of muscle, so I definitely take what he taught me as gospel.
thanks for the info! i do love me some squats. those fall into the "stuff i do at home because i'm embarrassed to do them in public" along with arms and ab stuff.
dude. pinterest. it's a wealth of information. seriously. the only reason I know anything about good workouts/accompanying diets/etc is because of pinterest. some of the info is bullshizz, but you'll realize what pieces of information are commonly recurring after poking around a bit. it helped a ton for getting myself into shape in college (and again now haha)
Pinterest really can be great, but I'd google everything before I believe it. A lot of "bro science" get's accepted as common knowledge on that website. My ex picked up a lot of bad habits from random Pinterest posts.
Also, for anyone else looking to lose weight (or even gain it), do some research on the metabolism. Many of us eat healthy enough and exercise enough, but still don't get the results we're looking for due to some form of metabolic damage that has occured over the years. If you build your metabolism properly, you'd be AMAZED with what you can actually get away with eating.
Just want to say thanks to everyone for all the support and tips thus far, it is definitely appreciated!
I've been doing good these past two weeks. Eating fairly healthy and getting some exercise. I've lost 10 lbs these past 12 days, so well on my way to my goal. I know these first pounds are going to be the easiest, but seeing the weight drop off like it has is very encouraging.
I brought my bike out to the job site, so I'll be able to ride once I'm off shift. Having that out here will be a big help for me, especially since there's nothing else to do out here.
The hardest part for you right now is going to be motivation. If you ever need any motivation, I have some great sources that have worked for me. Once you get into the groove of things you'll plateau, which is probably the most frustrating part of weight management for people. Once that happens, check back in here and I'll show you some great plateau-busting workouts and ideas.
dude. pinterest. it's a wealth of information. seriously. the only reason I know anything about good workouts/accompanying diets/etc is because of pinterest. some of the info is bullshizz, but you'll realize what pieces of information are commonly recurring after poking around a bit. it helped a ton for getting myself into shape in college (and again now haha)
Pinterest really can be great, but I'd google everything before I believe it. A lot of "bro science" get's accepted as common knowledge on that website. My ex picked up a lot of bad habits from random Pinterest posts.
like I said, some of the info is bullshizz. once you realize what bits of info recur a lot, you can pick up a lot what's best. and obviously taking the source of the information into consideration. it just helped me pick up a lot of habits and keep exercises & food selection interesting.
Just want to say thanks to everyone for all the support and tips thus far, it is definitely appreciated!
I've been doing good these past two weeks. Eating fairly healthy and getting some exercise. I've lost 10 lbs these past 12 days, so well on my way to my goal. I know these first pounds are going to be the easiest, but seeing the weight drop off like it has is very encouraging.
I brought my bike out to the job site, so I'll be able to ride once I'm off shift. Having that out here will be a big help for me, especially since there's nothing else to do out here.
The hardest part for you right now is going to be motivation. If you ever need any motivation, I have some great sources that have worked for me. Once you get into the groove of things you'll plateau, which is probably the most frustrating part of weight management for people. Once that happens, check back in here and I'll show you some great plateau-busting workouts and ideas.
For sure. Someone mentioned a page or so ago, that the hardest part about exercising is just putting your shoes on and getting out the door. That is definitely true for me. Once I commit and do it, it's not so bad. It's just taking that initial first step.
I'll definitely be back to pick your brain, you can be sure of that
Regarding proper metabolism, any links you have off hand for some reading? Thanks!
Pinterest really can be great, but I'd google everything before I believe it. A lot of "bro science" get's accepted as common knowledge on that website. My ex picked up a lot of bad habits from random Pinterest posts.
like I said, some of the info is bullshizz. once you realize what bits of info recur a lot, you can pick up a lot what's best. and obviously taking the source of the information into consideration. it just helped me pick up a lot of habits and keep exercises & food selection interesting.
It's an AMAZING source for recipes. But even some of the reoccurring stuff is complete garbage, and is just really unnecessary and usually just leads to you being miserable. I just hate seeing the girls who starve themselves and run on the treadmill for 2 hours every day knowing they're only destroying their metabolism, which will eventually cause them to gain all that weight back plus more, so I just try to warn people to take all that stuff with a grain of salt unless it's from an actual scientific journal/scientist.
like I said, some of the info is bullshizz. once you realize what bits of info recur a lot, you can pick up a lot what's best. and obviously taking the source of the information into consideration. it just helped me pick up a lot of habits and keep exercises & food selection interesting.
It's an AMAZING source for recipes. But even some of the reoccurring stuff is complete garbage, and is just really unnecessary and usually just leads to you being miserable. I just hate seeing the girls who starve themselves and run on the treadmill for 2 hours every day knowing they're only destroying their metabolism, which will eventually cause them to gain all that weight back plus more, so I just try to warn people to take all that stuff with a grain of salt unless it's from an actual scientific journal/scientist.
How's that new gym membership going?
hahaha don't worry - I'm not that big of an idiot.
it's good! I've actually only skipped like 4 days since I started back 2 weeks ago - and most of those skip days were only due to the fact that I needed more time for GRE bullshizz, which is now done. I'm just focusing first on getting back into basic shape before I focus on specific muscle groups & toning and shizz. I've already gone from struggling to do just over 10 minutes on the elliptical to to over 25 minutes + higher difficulty levels - so just feeling more capable is helping my motivation. and my insomnia seems to be improving, too!
The hardest part for you right now is going to be motivation. If you ever need any motivation, I have some great sources that have worked for me. Once you get into the groove of things you'll plateau, which is probably the most frustrating part of weight management for people. Once that happens, check back in here and I'll show you some great plateau-busting workouts and ideas.
For sure. Someone mentioned a page or so ago, that the hardest part about exercising is just putting your shoes on and getting out the door. That is definitely true for me. Once I commit and do it, it's not so bad. It's just taking that initial first step.
I'll definitely be back to pick your brain, you can be sure of that
Regarding proper metabolism, any links you have off hand for some reading? Thanks!
It's a shame I don't have my old work computer, because that had thousands of pages of information saved on it, but Dr. Layne Norton is a terrific young scientist who specializes in the metabolism. For now though, in the beginning, the most important things are exercising properly and pumping your mind/body with the proper nutrients. Exercise in different ways that you enjoy, drink tons of water, and stay away from fat and simple carbs as much as possible. In a sentence, this is how you burn fat and right the ship.
Here's a quick link with some good/basic information that should help you get on the right track: link
I also recommend joining a gym. It gives you a "space" to stay focused, surrounds you with role models, gives you variety, and burns a hole in your pocket if you don't go .
For sure. Someone mentioned a page or so ago, that the hardest part about exercising is just putting your shoes on and getting out the door. That is definitely true for me. Once I commit and do it, it's not so bad. It's just taking that initial first step.
I'll definitely be back to pick your brain, you can be sure of that
Regarding proper metabolism, any links you have off hand for some reading? Thanks!
It's a shame I don't have my old work computer, because that had thousands of pages of information saved on it, but Dr. Layne Norton is a terrific young scientist who specializes in the metabolism. For now though, in the beginning, the most important things are exercising properly and pumping your mind/body with the proper nutrients. Exercise in different ways that you enjoy, drink tons of water, and stay away from fat and simple carbs as much as possible. In a sentence, this is how you burn fat and right the ship.
Here's a quick link with some good/basic information that should help you get on the right track: link
I also recommend joining a gym. It gives you a "space" to stay focused, surrounds you with role models, gives you variety, and burns a hole in your pocket if you don't go .
Sweet, thanks. Will definitely start researching it some.
When you say "pump your mind/body with the proper nutrients", do you mean via vitamins/supplements?
Anyone have a favorite multivitamin? I'm using Alive! right now, but honestly don't know how great they are. I like the things I see on the label, but my knowledge in the area is near zero.
It's an AMAZING source for recipes. But even some of the reoccurring stuff is complete garbage, and is just really unnecessary and usually just leads to you being miserable. I just hate seeing the girls who starve themselves and run on the treadmill for 2 hours every day knowing they're only destroying their metabolism, which will eventually cause them to gain all that weight back plus more, so I just try to warn people to take all that stuff with a grain of salt unless it's from an actual scientific journal/scientist.
How's that new gym membership going?
hahaha don't worry - I'm not that big of an idiot.
it's good! I've actually only skipped like 4 days since I started back 2 weeks ago - and most of those skip days were only due to the fact that I needed more time for GRE bullshizz, which is now done. I'm just focusing first on getting back into basic shape before I focus on specific muscle groups & toning and shizz. I've already gone from struggling to do just over 10 minutes on the elliptical to to over 25 minutes + higher difficulty levels - so just feeling more capable is helping my motivation. and my insomnia seems to be improving, too!
Nice, way to go! You need skip days anyway in the beginning so that your body can heal and adjust to the madness. Sometimes the healthiest thing to do is not work out haha.
Fun fact: You can't target fat in any one area. You can target muscles, which will get bigger, and create the illusion of less fat in an area, but the body prioritizes fat loss on it's own. This is something I thought I could do for a long time haha.
Exercise is easily the best cure for insomnia that I've ever found. I used to have big problems with sleep, but after a good workout, I usually pass out on the couch.
It's a shame I don't have my old work computer, because that had thousands of pages of information saved on it, but Dr. Layne Norton is a terrific young scientist who specializes in the metabolism. For now though, in the beginning, the most important things are exercising properly and pumping your mind/body with the proper nutrients. Exercise in different ways that you enjoy, drink tons of water, and stay away from fat and simple carbs as much as possible. In a sentence, this is how you burn fat and right the ship.
Here's a quick link with some good/basic information that should help you get on the right track: link
I also recommend joining a gym. It gives you a "space" to stay focused, surrounds you with role models, gives you variety, and burns a hole in your pocket if you don't go .
Sweet, thanks. Will definitely start researching it some.
When you say "pump your mind/body with the proper nutrients", do you mean via vitamins/supplements?
Anyone have a favorite multivitamin? I'm using Alive! right now, but honestly don't know how great they are. I like the things I see on the label, but my knowledge in the area is near zero.
I just mean in general. I try to consume all of my nutrients through food because the results are much better, but it's almost impossible in this day and age, so I highly recommend vitamins. I take a bodybuilding supplement that has a lot of extra stuff in it, but that's not really necessary unless you've plateaued multiple times. Otherwise, I just take a Mens Once Daily. The most important thing is eating different sources of protein, the proper carbohydrates (they aren't all evil!), the right fat, plenty of fiber, and a wide variety of fruits and veggies.
But the king is water. Every single bodily function is more efficient with water, and the key to weight loss is really maximizing efficiency. There are a laundry list of benefits that go along with drinking more water, so I'd look into it if it's something you aren't too familiar with. I drink about a gallon of water per day, but it takes a little while to adjust.
Sweet, thanks. Will definitely start researching it some.
When you say "pump your mind/body with the proper nutrients", do you mean via vitamins/supplements?
Anyone have a favorite multivitamin? I'm using Alive! right now, but honestly don't know how great they are. I like the things I see on the label, but my knowledge in the area is near zero.
I just mean in general. I try to consume all of my nutrients through food because the results are much better, but it's almost impossible in this day and age, so I highly recommend vitamins. I take a bodybuilding supplement that has a lot of extra stuff in it, but that's not really necessary unless you've plateaued multiple times. Otherwise, I just take a Mens Once Daily. The most important thing is eating different sources of protein, the proper carbohydrates (they aren't all evil!), the right fat, plenty of fiber, and a wide variety of fruits and veggies.
But the king is water. Every single bodily function is more efficient with water, and the key to weight loss is really maximizing efficiency. There are a laundry list of benefits that go along with drinking more water, so I'd look into it if it's something you aren't too familiar with. I drink about a gallon of water per day, but it takes a little while to adjust.
Cool. Thankfully drinking water is one area where I excel! Always been a big water drinker, by far the main thing I drink everyday. Never kept track of exactly how much water I drink a day, but AT LEAST half a gallon, probably closer to 3/4. I've essentially cut sodas out of my diet, with maybe an exception once every week or two.
I just mean in general. I try to consume all of my nutrients through food because the results are much better, but it's almost impossible in this day and age, so I highly recommend vitamins. I take a bodybuilding supplement that has a lot of extra stuff in it, but that's not really necessary unless you've plateaued multiple times. Otherwise, I just take a Mens Once Daily. The most important thing is eating different sources of protein, the proper carbohydrates (they aren't all evil!), the right fat, plenty of fiber, and a wide variety of fruits and veggies.
But the king is water. Every single bodily function is more efficient with water, and the key to weight loss is really maximizing efficiency. There are a laundry list of benefits that go along with drinking more water, so I'd look into it if it's something you aren't too familiar with. I drink about a gallon of water per day, but it takes a little while to adjust.
Cool. Thankfully drinking water is one area where I excel! Always been a big water drinker, by far the main thing I drink everyday. Never kept track of exactly how much water I drink a day, but AT LEAST half a gallon, probably closer to 3/4. I've essentially cut sodas out of my diet, with maybe an exception once every week or two.
Post by warpedfan11 on Feb 12, 2015 16:48:56 GMT -5
bansheebeat another good word of advice for marathons: yeah your legs will hurt and you're going to feel a "new kind" of tiredness that you haven't really felt before if you haven't ran that far....this may lead to having to walk some, but honestly in races I've done only the best of the best and fastest of the fastest actually run the whole thing..some of the best advice I've got about running long is while you're running "eat before you're hungry, drink before you're thirsty, and walk before you're tired."
Just wanted to pop my head in and say that foam rolling is amazing - I have TriggerPoint rollers as well and they've done wonders for my legs (and I'm hoping they'll do the same for my upper body since I have tight pecs).
Yes, Run the Jewels is the absolute best thing to lift to.
Good luck to everyone here finding the motivation to get back in the gym/stay on your training regimen, etc. I'm hoping to get a new pair of running sneaks and work on my distance during the summer; we'll see. Last time I started building my mileage up I started getting shin splints for the first time in my life, and that is an experience I never want to repeat (however, that's also likely due to running in my hilly, pavemented town in old shoes).
Black Dynamite I'm glad to see I'm not the only one on hear trying to gain! I've gained about 15 since August/September, which isn't too bad. Some days I just find it so difficult to eat so much - it gets expensive too. Where did you read about it being optimal to eat protein right after a workout? It's my understanding that what really matters is consistent high protein consumption (1g/lb BW), but that the slight advantage of eating protein right after a workout really only matters to elite competitors who need every possible edge. I've actually read that it's better to focus on eating complex Edit: simple carbs after a workout because of the insulin spike and subsequent increased protein synthesis. I nerd out over this sort of thing lol.
I've finally hit a groove with going to the gym - I was thrown way off at the beginning of the semester because all of the college kids coming back meant that the gym was PACKED (I'm talking twenty minute waits for the squat rack), which I'm not down with. Then I got the flu and that set me back considerably both in terms of strength and weight. But I've gained back my losses and I'm finally finding time slots that work for me. It just means that I stay up later, but oh well.
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i'm heading back to that yoga class in the garden this morning, and i convinced a few friends to join me this week! it's -3 outside right now so those heated floors are going to feel extra nice when we first get inside. i got a new mat since last week (i've been using the same one since i was in high school. i'm 27) and i'm excited to try it out.
I ran 10 miles yesterday (my birthday!) and spent the rest of the night getting sick. Why am I training for a marathon?!
You can do it! I had never run long distances before (runs longer than 3 miles) in my entire life. I lift weights on a normal basis but primarily spent my time getting drunk after coming home from work and on weekends. I cut the booze out on November 1st last year, ran a 12K December 20th in 54:54 and trained for a half marathon that I just ran this Saturday in 1:39:55. Set a goal, put your mind to it, and it'll happen.
Holy crap! That is a great pace. Even in my best runs a couple years ago I was peaking at an 11 minute mile. I'm seriously starting to reconsider my marathon, I'm worried I won't be able to keep up with the minimum pace :/
Post by bansheebeat on Feb 15, 2015 19:22:45 GMT -5
15 miler yesterday. This time I actually brought some gels to eat DURING the run and it actually helped quite a bit, my pace felt comfortable and though I still feel dead today, it's not near as bad as it has been in the past. Thanks for the advice all.
Post by Paroxysm714 on Feb 15, 2015 19:41:14 GMT -5
I too am trying to gain a little. Ran 22 miles today and continued my weight loss down to 140 from my usual 147 or so. After my marathon in 3 weeks I wanna actually get motivated to lift some and gain a few pounds. I'm not really a fan of lifting weights but I guess I should just try to find a rhythm. Maybe I just need Run the Jewels. "You're Dead!" by Flying Lotus is excellent for exercise bike I've found.
You can do it! I had never run long distances before (runs longer than 3 miles) in my entire life. I lift weights on a normal basis but primarily spent my time getting drunk after coming home from work and on weekends. I cut the booze out on November 1st last year, ran a 12K December 20th in 54:54 and trained for a half marathon that I just ran this Saturday in 1:39:55. Set a goal, put your mind to it, and it'll happen.
Holy crap! That is a great pace. Even in my best runs a couple years ago I was peaking at an 11 minute mile. I'm seriously starting to reconsider my marathon, I'm worried I won't be able to keep up with the minimum pace :/
11:00 miles is fine for a marathon. You'll do just fine.
Just by starting, you'll do more than most ever try, so don't give up before getting to the starting line.
Post by Black Dynamite on Feb 16, 2015 10:03:29 GMT -5
For those of you trying to gain, I've always considered myself a bit of a "hard gainer", so here are some of my tricks:
- A long time ago I learned about carb backloading. Now I don't recommend it as a normal way of life, but doing it for a month or two can have great results. - Protein shakes. If you aren't gaining, add another 2 protein shakes to your regimen. - Carbs. You runners probably have excellent metabolisms, so don't be afraid of carbs. Even simple ones in the beginning are useful. You just have to eat more. - Count macro's for a week or two. You need to eat more calories than you burn, so start associating numbers with your progress. - Try and get an idea of how many calories you're burning per day. - Lift PROPERLY. Slow, good form, and light weight. The key to increasing intensity is pace. Lift slowly, and then go right to your next exercise. It's commonly referred to as HIIT. - Sleep. Very overlooked for muscle repair.
Post by gardenfresh on Feb 21, 2015 10:09:00 GMT -5
Hi friends. I would like to lose weight AND get fit before Bonnaroo! I'm tired of being fat and this year ALOT is motivating me to start getting with the program.
I posted my first progress update to /r/loseit, here is a link if you want to read more about what I'm doing and how it's been working over the six or so weeks I've been working on this so far.
The tl;dr on that is--I am losing weight rapidly and loving the new me so far! As of right now, I have lost 28 pounds!!! I still have a ways to go before I hit my goal weight, but this is huge for me as for the first time I feel motivated enough to stop being a fatass.
Everyone here is so spportive! I am trying to surround myself with enough positive thinking as possible so really I should have been popping in this thread ages ago.
Here's some charts from MyFitness Pal that show my loss and my daily calorie intake:
28 lbs down, 60 more to go! I look forward to enjoying the journey with you.
PS-- personal goal is to do the Roo Run this year-- who's with me?
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