Yeah I've had to put in several new notches to my belt too, but I too am broad in the shoulders - there's now a definite tapering from my armpits to my waist, but still work to do
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Yeah I've had to put in several new notches to my belt too, but I too am broad in the shoulders - there's now a definite tapering from my armpits to my waist, but still work to do
Just been on the scales today for the first time in a few weeks. Down to 16 stone, from the 18 i was at new year, not even been dieting tbh, it just seems to have fallen off of its own accord. I dont have as many takeaways so i suppose thats the difference.
A few little tips/pointers from me that have helped my (slow and gradual) weight loss:
Aerobic exercise can be as little as 3 times a week, provided you train for upwards of 45 minutes at a constant pace. Everything up to the 30 minute mark of continual is only burning off your sugar stores, everything after that is fat burning.
Breakfast is a must, 3 meals a day are important as you are letting your body know that it is definitely being fed at set periods every day and it doesn't need to worry about excess fat production/storage to fuel your body for periods of no food.
I need to cut out the snacks in the evening still and my monthly takeaway allowance is still in the moderate to high area. I need to stop it! Also, for toning muscles etc, why not try the 100 club? I've not done it myself but I've seen it work wonders on other people. Basic idea is to do 100 situps and 100 pushups over the course of the day. You can alternate doing this on the days you aren't doing aerobic exercises.
My weight loss over the last year has amounted to a paltry 10Kg. I've gone from 110Kg to 100/101kg. My main source of Phys is running, its the only kind I'm enjoying at present, however a recent infliction of shin-splints and an achilles injury has put me out of action. So spinning and X-Trainer are my current aerobic exercises.
Aerobic exercise can be as little as 3 times a week, provided you train for upwards of 45 minutes at a constant pace. Everything up to the 30 minute mark of continual is only burning off your sugar stores, everything after that is fat burning.
Breakfast is a must, 3 meals a day are important as you are letting your body know that it is definitely being fed at set periods every day and it doesn't need to worry about excess fat production/storage to fuel your body for periods of no food.
I need to cut out the snacks in the evening still and my monthly takeaway allowance is still in the moderate to high area. I need to stop it! Also, for toning muscles etc, why not try the 100 club? I've not done it myself but I've seen it work wonders on other people. Basic idea is to do 100 situps and 100 pushups over the course of the day. You can alternate doing this on the days you aren't doing aerobic exercises.
My weight loss over the last year has amounted to a paltry 10Kg. I've gone from 110Kg to 100/101kg. My main source of Phys is running, its the only kind I'm enjoying at present, however a recent infliction of shin-splints and an achilles injury has put me out of action. So spinning and X-Trainer are my current aerobic exercises.
Do you run on the road/pavement? This is really bad for you as a general rule. Running cross country both reduces lower leg injuries and uses a lot more muscles than running on flat even ground, therefore burning more energy and building you up a lot better. Cycling is better than running due to less impact and jarring on bone and muscles, its also much easier to keep it up for longer. Swimming is even better.
Cycling is better than running due to less impact and jarring on bone and muscles, its also much easier to keep it up for longer. Swimming is even better. Do you run on the road/pavement? This is really bad for you as a general rule. Running cross country both reduces lower leg injuries and uses a lot more muscles than running on flat even ground, therefore burning more energy and building you up a lot better.
There are a lot of farmers tracks etc surrounding the area I live. Most of my running is on the dirt tracks around their land, however there is the odd bit of tarmac that needs to be run on to get from one track to the next. My shin splints actually stemmed from running on tarmac whilst I was on a course over at Cosford near Wolverhampton.
Do you run on the road/pavement? This is really bad for you as a general rule. Running cross country both reduces lower leg injuries and uses a lot more muscles than running on flat even ground, therefore burning more energy and building you up a lot better.
I agree road running can cause all sorts of injuries especially if you overtrain and are first starting out..
You can mitigate a lot of injury risks inherent in running on the road by getting a decent pair of running shoes and getting a decent fitting from a specialist shoe shop. They can check your gait and if you pronate / supinate etc and suggest a shoe to help with that... The days of tabbing around in issue Reeboks are long gone. I was using a pair of Hitec's for a while and I was getting a really sore lower back wearing those..
Agree on the cycling very good for cardio as you say you can get your HR up and maintain that for a good while plus its a really nice way to get about...
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The issue hi tec silver shaows are very good running shoes, but only if our an absolutly avarage human build. And used to running. I'd you et pains in tour legs, back, shoulders while running go see your doc, you 'may' get a free foot fall and gait assessment which you can to get the right shoes for tour hobbit feet.
Issue Hi tecs... Bah kids these days.... The ones that were knackering me were Hitec 712's IIRC nice shoe and quite light even in a yeti sized 47 just knack all support in the sole for me... I now have some Brook's and they are very good....
I've got silver shadows but they are rotting in a cupboard somewhere. My shoe of choice (due to bad arches) are Asics. Very comfy shoes for running in. Have been tempted to save up and invest in some Vibram 5 fingers.
I'd be staying off of running on hard surfaces in those.. Save some cash and do a Zola Budd....
For the first time in many years, I'm under 17 stone (just, but it it still counts!)
Not been doing anything special, just small changes to diet. Need to get out on the bike more though as my fitness is appalling!
KP
Not been doing anything special, just small changes to diet. Need to get out on the bike more though as my fitness is appalling!
KP
Aye, same here. It was only 8 years ago i was running double marathons for fun, i'd struggle with a mile now i reckon.
Im stumped, basically my clothes are loser,i look like ive lost weight, but ive just had a chance to weigh myself this morning and im only about 5 lb's lighter after 7 week's of complete healthy eating strict control of the amount etc?
My google foo tells me that 1lbs of fat has a volume of about 2 cups so that would mean youve lost 14cups volume.
