Quote from: Obsessed? on October 16, 2009, 08:45:39 AM
PRT this morning.

2 minutes max sit-ups: 70

2 minutes mas push ups: 52

Mile and a half run: 10m 52s!

Fastest I've ever run it for score.

Not bad! Keep it up! Winter is my favorite time to train. Are you keeping track of your improvements so that you can actually see the results? I find that doing something like that (like my graph) helps me see that all of my effort is really making a difference.

Quote from: dropstharockalot on October 16, 2009, 07:58:25 AM
If I survive that I may brave a scale for the first time in a month, and I'm sure that won't be pretty.  Thank goodness I'm not slated to fight any time soon.

Sorry to hear that you got so ill, go back gradually or you could find yourself over doing it and sick again.   

So I never go to the doctor, but I needed a physical for some UN work I'm doing.  I'm a big guy - 6'4", 275.  BMI says I am obese.  I disagree.  BMI says I need to be under 205 to be normal.  There is no make the beast with two backsing way that is right.  At my peak of fitness I got down to 225.  I am a muscular dude, although right now it is beer muscle.  I also have high blood pressure for the first time in my life (I'm 38).  Doctor gave me an earful.......I'm guessing my blood work is going to come back ugly.

So enough ranting.  I want some rather specific advice.  I don't diet - it is not in me.  That said, I eat pretty healthy, at least balance wise. I got too many other vices that require my full will power.  I lead a fairly active life, but have been slacking.  I do yoga every week at studio and just graduated to yoga 2 which is currently kicking my ass.  I just started getting back on the cardio routine this week - 30-60 minutes of heavy cardio, either running or on my stairmaster, each day, 5-7 days a week.  

I would like to add one structured strength training program to routine once a week.  I don't have the space in my house for a full weight set, but could probably carve out room for a weight bench and some barbells.  I've been thinking of some sort of class or something.  Maybe boxing or mixed martial arts.  Maybe something else. Any ideas, particularly ones in the DC metro?

Quote from: angler on October 16, 2009, 08:59:52 AM
So I never go to the doctor, but I needed a physical for some UN work I'm doing.  I'm a big guy - 6'4", 275.  BMI says I am obese.  I disagree.  BMI says I need to be under 205 to be normal.  There is no make the beast with two backsing way that is right.  At my peak of fitness I got down to 225.  I am a muscular dude, although right now it is beer muscle.  I also have high blood pressure for the first time in my life (I'm 38).  Doctor gave me an earful.......I'm guessing my blood work is going to come back ugly.

So enough ranting.  I want some rather specific advice.  I don't diet - it is not in me.  That said, I eat pretty healthy, at least balance wise. I got too many other vices that require my full will power.  I lead a fairly active life, but have been slacking.  I do yoga every week at studio and just graduated to yoga 2 which is currently kicking my ass.  I just started getting back on the cardio routine this week - 30-60 minutes of heavy cardio, either running or on my stairmaster, each day, 5-7 days a week.  

I would like to add one structured strength training program to routine once a week.  I don't have the space in my house for a full weight set, but could probably carve out room for a weight bench and some barbells.  I've been thinking of some sort of class or something.  Maybe boxing or mixed martial arts.  Maybe something else. Any ideas, particularly ones in the DC metro?

First off, props to you for taking your doctor seriously. Everyone has vices, otherwise there'd be no balance point for virtues. I'd stick with what you've got laid out at the moment before you try adding much more to your routine - you don't want to burn yourself out. If you find yourself tired of running, switch to an elliptical machine where there's no impact on your knees. If you're doing cardio at a gym, look there for classes - out here in AZ, the gyms seem offer a good variety of classes to keep you interested.

Good Luck!

Well back to the gym after a three week vacation. I am taking advantage of the jetlag and going to the gym at 6:30 in the morning. Going to try and make a regular habit of it, just feel like i get more time out of the day and never miss a woukout because of some other social obligation after work. We'll see how long this lasts.

If you want to add on a strenght exercise, you could just do free n clears ( I think thts the name, I just do them lol)..  where you get a long bar. Some weight on the ends start by doing a bent leg deadlift then snap the weight up to your chest then push it above your head.. like the olympics competition.. just start with light weights..  this hit about 85% of your muscles..  if you want part of your legs in it, try doing them striaght leged to hit the hammys..  with tht same bar you can also do shoulder shrugs..

Quote from: cokey on October 17, 2009, 11:31:57 AM
If you want to add on a strenght exercise, you could just do free n clears ( I think thts the name, I just do them lol)..  where you get a long bar. Some weight on the ends start by doing a bent leg deadlift then snap the weight up to your chest then push it above your head.. like the olympics competition.. just start with light weights..  this hit about 85% of your muscles..  if you want part of your legs in it, try doing them striaght leged to hit the hammys..  with tht same bar you can also do shoulder shrugs..

Free & Clear


Clean & Jerk

yea that's what it was.. lol i couldn't think of the name for the life of me.. thanks..

So I started working out July 1st after many many many years of sitting on my Ass.

I started to eat more healthy and try to hit the Gym 4 to 5 times a week. I have been working out on the Elliptical about a hour a day which burns anywhere from 600 to 800 calories for me. I also added Hiking and Biking to my routine one to twice a week.

As of Today I am down from 202 pounds to 155 Pounds.  I am 5-4 and I have a large frame body so I a thinking of a target weight of about 140 to 145. I prob will start hitting a plateau soon so I will see how it goes =)

I know BMI is just a rough calculation and does not take all things into considering but I am over weight in till I hit 146 which is borderline normal =(

Quote from: ROBsS4R on October 18, 2009, 08:08:36 PMAs of Today I am down from 202 pounds to 155 Pounds. 

that's fantastic 

Awesome work Rob.      

So due to some politics and drama at work, I am no longer working out at lunch time but switched my workout to 5am.

I love that I get done with my workout but by the time 2 or so comes around, I am running out of gas fast. My diet is still the same...tons of fuel and my measurements are still heading in the direction I want them to (belly gained some back on me because of 2 breaks due to injury and surgery). But I need to figure out how to keep my enery level up all day...

I also have had several people making comments about how much thinner I look. My weight is down a little but then my upper body is growing, my legs are incredibly low fat-wise and when I do things like go for walks or bike rides or jogs, I don't get tired.

But the daily office grind is killing me.

Quote from: somegirl on October 18, 2009, 08:14:29 PM

Absolultly! 

Quote from: ZLTFUL on October 19, 2009, 05:49:55 AM
But the daily office grind is killing me.

I've often found that fitness is a great way to release stress from work - it's a very healthy means of managing daily stresses. Good job!!

Quote from: ZLTFUL on October 19, 2009, 05:49:55 AMI also have had several people making comments about how much thinner I look. My weight is down a little but then my upper body is growing, my legs are incredibly low fat-wise and when I do things like go for walks or bike rides or jogs, I don't get tired.

Great job!

Quote from: ZLTFUL on October 19, 2009, 05:49:55 AMI love that I get done with my workout but by the time 2 or so comes around, I am running out of gas fast. My diet is still the same...tons of fuel and my measurements are still heading in the direction I want them to (belly gained some back on me because of 2 breaks due to injury and surgery). But I need to figure out how to keep my enery level up all day...

When it is time for a break, how about taking a short walk for some fresh air, that might help re-energize you?
Are you eating snacks in between meals?

Not snacks persay as much as they are my actual meals...5 or 6 smaller meals throughout the day depending if I worked out that day or not.

Like right now...didn't have a big lunch...mixed greens salad, some grilled chicken on it with a tablespoon f dressing tossed in, some almonds and skim milk to drink...
But I am feeling completely outof gas...