Art, did he have to be naked? I'm going to have nightmares tonight! I'm finally getting back to proper fitness. I managed a full hour of 7-a-side without stopping on Thursday (managing to cope with an opposition far fitter and quicker than I supposedly am, and still having enough in the tank to score 2 late, late goals in a 12-10 win), and my running time is improving for my mile and a half route. It doesn't hurt as much as it did a few weeks ago, either. Night off tonight, but for the press-ups and sit-ups. All in all, I'm doing OK.
He, old boy? I must confess that, because of the unusually mild weather and my rather vigorous heating system, it's been a touch hot in the house of late and I've rather favoured the sans clothes route. Congrats on the sure progress.
Oh my god, that picture...wow. I read an article in 5 on 5 magazine last night about a roller derby league who competed in a tournament. They brought 11 girls initially, six of them were injured by their third game. Rather than forfeit, their remaining 5 skaters skated the entire bout. Made me feel a little horrible, because I usually end up needing to sit out a jam or two for every jam I skate in, especially if I'm the jammer. I need to work on my cardio. :/ That being said, I've lost almost 20 pounds. So at least I'm doing something right.
Decidedly too much double cream and chocolate lately. Once over this cold, I will get back to the proper walking and/ or running business.
I've been sick, too. But after Christmas, I'm going to start training for a 5k in February. My league got a group together to run it, so it should be pretty fun.
Don't drop below half your recommended calorie intake. Do cut out fatty foods and focus a lot on lean meat, egg whites, vegetables, fish. Drink at least one cup of water with every meal, to a total of two litres a day. Oh, and don't eat after 8pm. Sources: I've been there
Walking works. I lost 20 lbs two summers ago, with that being my only exercise. Now Christmas is over, I'm going to ease myself back into running - at least - short spurts.
I keep saying I'll start up running but I never do. But I am totally going to do the couch to 5k thing when I'm back at uni. Or at least that's the plan. Just got to decide which podcasts to use, was going to use the NHS ones but I've heard that Robert Ullrey's are good.
My exercise is limited to a daily walk/stroll around town, preferably after dark. (well, it's almost dark when i wake up) Once I was really obsessed with exercising but the obsession didn't do me good. Now I'm more moderate, both with food and with exercise. Balance is the key.
I was 190 and in shape at the beginning of last summer, but I got very sick and have had surgery since and got knocked down to 165. On my 3rd week back to the gym and really been going hard. I'm already back up to 175ish. My program currently is... Day 1: Barbell Squats Bench Press Deadlift Day 2: Barbell Squats Military Press Bent Row Rotate days and preform 3 times a week. The program is focused around gaining overall strength. So far my Squat has rose 30 lbs and Deadlift has rose 40 lbs!!
^Looks like you're making good progress! I'm 2.2 pounds away from my goal weight, and I've lost roughly an inch from my hips, stomach, and waist...it seems weird to differentiate between the three. Just started 5k training, and I made my first 1.5 mile run in 17 minutes and 44 seconds...kind of slow, but not bad for my first time! Also, we're starting a derby challenge on the 9th, and my goal is to be able to complete 32 laps in 5 minutes by the end of it. I got this.
3km in 11 minutes every morning, trying to get it down to 10 minutes that would be awesome. i do pushups and situps almost every day, 100 pushups spread out in 20s throughout the day cant wait to turn 18 so I can go to gym! until then three times a week, 12.5 kg dumbells.
Edit: Nvm, I'm blind. Might as well make use for this post now. This is the year when I get fit. I can't afford to be lethargic since I really have to keep up with writing too, so hoping that exercise will keep me motivated and happy. It's also damn good fun.
Yes! I do this. I do it at about five point four and the max I've been on it is half an hour. It's an incredibly convenient way to burn loads of calories (about five hundred) and isn't too tiring if you work out a good pace and have a drink available. Also helps to listen to some power ballads or something to help keep that pace. I'm trying to get fit for New Year. I'm not unfit - 10st 11lb and 5''7', which is apparently slap-bang where I'm meant to be. I just look like I'm carrying extra weight than I should be, and, when you're surrounded by a load of ultra-skinny people who think that their weight is normal, that's not a good thing. Pec machine: 10 x 25 8 x 35 6 x 45 10 x 25 Triceps machine: 10 x 20 8 x 25 6 x 30 10 x 20 Biceps machine: 10 x 35 8 x 40 6 x 45 10 x 35 Leg push-up: 10 x 35 8 x 45 6 x 55 10 x 35 Then I burn three hundred calories (dinner) on the treadmill or whatever other cardio machine takes my fancy, and do the whole thing again. I'm eating 2 grams of protein for every kilogram of weight, which I'm told (by an absolute tank who has the biggest arm muscles I've ever seen - all natural) is the right amount and equates to 142 grams. If anyone out there does weights or knows people who do, could you take a look at that routine and tell me if my strength is average or below (I find it quite hard work)? Thanks
Got off my lazy arse today and went to the swimming pool. Feels great. Got a bit to go though. I'm about half a stone heavier than I'd like to be and my fitness is generally terrible. Can't wait to get back into the routine of playing football, week-in week-out again. I'm aiming to get fit before I go back to college and I'm starting the gym again tomorrow but I need to stick at it if I want to get anywhere
Way to go Heather! I'm so proud of you, way to set a goal and hit it! Don't get caught up on strength vs other people. You are where you are right now, and that's all that matters. When I started lifting I was squatting 135lbs next to guys who were squatting over 350lbs. When I stopped lifting I was at 275. Right now I'd probably be squatting somewhere around 185lbs. Your program isn't the greatest, to be honest. I highly recommend the "Strong Lifts 5x5" program. I saw my fastest and greatest results there, it's free, and comes with a dietary guide too. Google them and give it a try. Keep a logbook, and only worry about your lifts versus your old lifts. As for myself: I've fallen off the wagon pretty hard. I was taking some measurements the other day and was amazed to find that I'm now a 34" waist! I've had a 30" waist for my entire adult life. My weight is the same as it had been, but I know I'm just swapping muscle for fat. My problem is that I've just been so damned tired recently. There is so much to do right now and so little time. But I'm just going to have to buck up and do it; set a good example for my twins.
If you physically can, I've found that a GREAT workout is to sprint as hard as you possibly can for one minute, then walk for a minute to rest, then sprint hard again, etc. It requires a lot of discipline, because if you're just starting out, it's temping to wear out easily and want to walk the whole time. But if you're honest-to-God doing hardcore sprinting every other minute for the full minute, then you can burn a lot. Like 1,000 calories per workout. Even though half of it is speedwalking, the sprints burn a lot of calories, and overall the workout is way more effective than doing half-assed really slow jogging for the same amount of time. You can also burn 700-800 calories in an hour on an elliptical machine, if it's the kind where you use your arms as well as your legs, and if you set the incline and resistance both to the maximum levels. You'll probably look slower than other people around you, but you're doing far more work. People who go extremely fast but then have the resistance on level 1 aren't doing much.
I understand your wife recently returned home after years away. The mind boggles. Great advice, Mallory. Fartleks (hehe) : exactly the sort of thing I would do if a) I could be bothered and b) my knee would stand it.
