A year to get fit and less fat

Marshy77 said:
I'm struggling!!! Achilles is bad at the moment so not been to the gym since I got weighed but went on Tuesday. Cut down on the booze during the week and have been eating healthier and are back on my slim fast shakes again (I know, not for everyone but worked for me before). Did 40 minutes of bike, cross trainer and then dumb bells/medicine ball but my achilles is killing again. Going to get weighed at the end of next week but can't see me losing much or anything at all.

Bloody hard work this losing weight!
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Slimfast shakes? Just buy some milk and sugar.

If you achillies is bad you can still go the gym and train upper body. type "upper body cardio" into youtube and you'll be up and running! Or sitting in your case
 
hovis said:
Slimfast shakes? Just buy some milk and sugar.

If you achillies is bad you can still go the gym and train upper body. type "upper body cardio" into youtube and you'll be up and running! Or sitting in your case
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That's what I did.

Plenty of protien in them and I lost 2 stone on them 2 year ago so it worked for me. I know it's not everyone's thing but it works while I'm at work. I use the powder not the ready made shakes.
 
Marshy77 said:
That's what I did.

Plenty of protien in them and I lost 2 stone on them 2 year ago so it worked for me. I know it's not everyone's thing but it works while I'm at work. I use the powder not the ready made shakes.
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Would you drink a pint of milk and then a can of coke? That's the same "nutrition /sugar wise"

For the same price or maybe a little more i think you should consider myoplex meal replacements. Much better quality of protien Only 1 gram of sugar and really fills the gap

Look at the first two main ingredients on the Slimfast. I'll be certain it says milk powder and sugar
 
I didn't start training on the 1st Nov, but ate quite healthy, started the weights again on Monday my chest arms are sore, the DOMS are brutal, but I had a sneeky weigh in this morning and I've lost 2kg in weight, but the good thing is that is 0.8% off my bodyfat total, which I'm well chuffed with.
 
hovis said:
Would you drink a pint of milk and then a can of coke? That's the same "nutrition /sugar wise"

For the same price or maybe a little more i think you should consider myoplex meal replacements. Much better quality of protien Only 1 gram of sugar and really fills the gap

Look at the first two main ingredients on the Slimfast. I'll be certain it says milk powder and sugar
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I'll stick with what I've done in the past but cheers for the advice.
 
Khamelion said:
I didn't start training on the 1st Nov, but ate quite healthy, started the weights again on Monday my chest arms are sore, the DOMS are brutal, but I had a sneeky weigh in this morning and I've lost 2kg in weight, but the good thing is that is 0.8% off my bodyfat total, which I'm well chuffed with.
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The doms become less and less with time. Keep up the good work
 
pokerjoke said:
If someone is starting to try and lose weight like some doing this test I would absolutely recommend staying away from "intermitting fasting.
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Currently watching doctor in the house on channel one. Even the doctor says intermittent fasting has massive health benefits
 
Have taken to some basic strength work also, following one of the "30 days" programs on squats (no weights), started off with 30 ish, most days now are 90+. Trying to get 100 press ups a day in, doing reps of 15x (slow and solid) and finally when i make a cuppa tea/coffee plank while the kettle is boiling! Follow the rest days that the squats app suggests. Add in my 15k running minimum a week, i will be at the Olympics in 2018! (well i might watch some on the TV!)

Eating very lean and high protein, avoiding the bad stuff. Just wish i could cut back on the booze a little, but its one of my only vices!!

How is everyone else getting on?
 
hovis said:
Currently watching doctor in the house on channel one. Even the doctor says intermittent fasting has massive health benefits
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Sorry mate just seen your post.

What did he say the benefits were.

Imo and of course its only my opinion IF is for the more experienced not for people just starting out.
As long as you are in a calorie deficit you will lose weight so doing IF is just a more extreme version and maybe for someone who wants a really low body fat.

Im certainly no expert on IF but having watched hours of info on it I believe its for the more serious.
As I said in a previous post a guy in the gym that I work out next to in the gym 5 days a week is on it.
He has lost 5 inches off his waist lost loads of bulk and is actually looking gaunt but is ripped.
However he has said he is taking lots of supplements to keep his weight down and the hunger pangs away.
One thing he mentioned last week was Apple cider vinegar.
Of course everones different and I suppose its what suits each individual best.

Im in the process of bulking slightly and looking to put on muscle before losing weight after January.
 
Rooter said:
Have taken to some basic strength work also, following one of the "30 days" programs on squats (no weights), started off with 30 ish, most days now are 90+. Trying to get 100 press ups a day in, doing reps of 15x (slow and solid) and finally when i make a cuppa tea/coffee plank while the kettle is boiling! Follow the rest days that the squats app suggests. Add in my 15k running minimum a week, i will be at the Olympics in 2018! (well i might watch some on the TV!)

Eating very lean and high protein, avoiding the bad stuff. Just wish i could cut back on the booze a little, but its one of my only vices!!

How is everyone else getting on?
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Good to see your taking it seriously keep up the good work.

Im actually looking to put on weight in the form of muscle atm so have started to eat slightly more and have upped the weight im lifting in the gym slightly and doing a few less reps.
Im 14st 4 so have put on 2lb since Nov the 1st and am looking to get to 15st by the end of January then down to 14st 2 by the end of April but having more muscle than I have now.
Its a slow process whatever we are looking to achieve and it takes commitment beyond what most people believe.
 
pokerjoke said:
Sorry mate just seen your post.

What did he say the benefits were.

Imo and of course its only my opinion IF is for the more experienced not for people just starting out.
As long as you are in a calorie deficit you will lose weight so doing IF is just a more extreme version and maybe for someone who wants a really low body fat.

Im certainly no expert on IF but having watched hours of info on it I believe its for the more serious.
As I said in a previous post a guy in the gym that I work out next to in the gym 5 days a week is on it.
He has lost 5 inches off his waist lost loads of bulk and is actually looking gaunt but is ripped.
However he has said he is taking lots of supplements to keep his weight down and the hunger pangs away.
One thing he mentioned last week was Apple cider vinegar.
Of course everones different and I suppose its what suits each individual best.

Im in the process of bulking slightly and looking to put on muscle before losing weight after January.
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Without boring myself and sending you all to sleep he basically said if you only eat durring an 6 to 8 hour window you body does what it can to stop your body turning excess calories from a meal into fat as your body is anticipating a fast.

Its all to do with insulin efficiency. Your body crams more glycogen into your liver and muscles.


Theres a few youtube clips on it but you have to sift though the crap muscle bound knobs attempting to explain it.

I've just finished my intermittent fasting and surpassed my goals by a long way. Just about to try it for bulking. "apparently " its also Very good for lean gains. However, i am sceptical. Cant hurt to try

Don't be put off by it being an experienced persons diet. I have put over 7 men on it and they have all been jaw dropped by the results

Your observations of your friend are correct. When working out i certainly do feel fatigued and not up to my usual performance but then any calorific deficit does that. And it is difficult to fight the hunger until your first meal but once your into week two its all down hill
 
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Rooter said:
Have taken to some basic strength work also, following one of the "30 days" programs on squats (no weights), started off with 30 ish, most days now are 90+. Trying to get 100 press ups a day in, doing reps of 15x (slow and solid) and finally when i make a cuppa tea/coffee plank while the kettle is boiling! Follow the rest days that the squats app suggests. Add in my 15k running minimum a week, i will be at the Olympics in 2018! (well i might watch some on the TV!)

Eating very lean and high protein, avoiding the bad stuff. Just wish i could cut back on the booze a little, but its one of my only vices!!

How is everyone else getting on?
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Lost about 5 pounds so far this month, but had lots of binge days. Like going out for rugby and some hockey socials. So pretty happy with that. Looking to get to the gym 3 times a week doing 2 hours of low impact cardio.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
I have lost about 4lbs over the last 6weeks. Hmmm. Diet change does not seem to be the complete answer. I think I need to do a bit of exercise.
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Thats pretty good if all you have done is adjust your diet! Imagine if you burnt just an extra 250 calories per day! Park the car further away (or leave the car at home if you can!), take the stairs rather than the escalator or lift, get off one tube station early and walk, run up the stairs rather than walk. just tiny little changes like that and your on target!

Do you have an iphone Hugh? there is a free app called "pacer" it counts your steps, target is 10,000 per day. Its easier than you think!!
 
Rooter said:
Thats pretty good if all you have done is adjust your diet! Imagine if you burnt just an extra 250 calories per day! Park the car further away (or leave the car at home if you can!), take the stairs rather than the escalator or lift, get off one tube station early and walk, run up the stairs rather than walk. just tiny little changes like that and your on target!

Do you have an iphone Hugh? there is a free app called "pacer" it counts your steps, target is 10,000 per day. Its easier than you think!!
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Will see if I can download pacer...
 
One thing to mention for the morning golfers is the body burns upto 8 times more fat in the morning on an empty stomach when you exercise. A round of golf could loose some pounds if you can resist temptation
 
hovis said:
One thing to mention for the morning golfers is the body burns upto 8 times more fat in the morning on an empty stomach when you exercise. A round of golf could loose some pounds if you can resist temptation
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8 times?! Do you have any research you can share to back that up?
 
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