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Caveman94
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I'm 41, 5-10, 210. Today I went to see a nutritionist. I've known her for a couple years (she came to me for my trade a few years back) but we never really "talked shop" about her work. Like most say to me, she said "you don't look like you need to lose weight. Even my mother has told me I "hide it well" even when I peaked at 235 4 years ago.
After that peak, I ate "less", I ate "better", and exercised. From May of 2013 to Dec I went from 235 to 190. Felt great (for my self) felt great getting the comments and compliments from friends. Never been a cocky guy, but looked in the mirror and thought "I look good". I was happy with what I saw.
Kids get older, they beg bigger, schedule gets busier, and with that, excuses for lack of time (and budget...for gym etc) get more abundant as well.
Well, here we are, 3 years after being happy with what I have, I'm back to 225. So, for new years, got my gym membership again. Went back to eating less and eating right. In my first 105 days of logging into MFP, I'm down 15 pounds and seeing development from the weight training. Last time, I would say I did a 60/40 cardio to weights. This time I would say it's more like 60/40 weights to cardio. (I live in CT and we got hammered with snow...so a late jump on running/hiking...should kick it up now)
Because of the weight training, I don't think I'll hit the 190 mark again. Prob 195-200...but less body fat. I'm at 27% now...the high edge of "average". My goal, for now, is to get under 20%. When I hit that I'll make a new goal.
Anyone on here that can give me support, ideas, etc would be great. If you're in CT and run, bike (road or MT) hike/backpack...I can use people to do that with as well.
well...thanks for listening to me ramble & and hope to hear from you!
Jay
After that peak, I ate "less", I ate "better", and exercised. From May of 2013 to Dec I went from 235 to 190. Felt great (for my self) felt great getting the comments and compliments from friends. Never been a cocky guy, but looked in the mirror and thought "I look good". I was happy with what I saw.
Kids get older, they beg bigger, schedule gets busier, and with that, excuses for lack of time (and budget...for gym etc) get more abundant as well.
Well, here we are, 3 years after being happy with what I have, I'm back to 225. So, for new years, got my gym membership again. Went back to eating less and eating right. In my first 105 days of logging into MFP, I'm down 15 pounds and seeing development from the weight training. Last time, I would say I did a 60/40 cardio to weights. This time I would say it's more like 60/40 weights to cardio. (I live in CT and we got hammered with snow...so a late jump on running/hiking...should kick it up now)
Because of the weight training, I don't think I'll hit the 190 mark again. Prob 195-200...but less body fat. I'm at 27% now...the high edge of "average". My goal, for now, is to get under 20%. When I hit that I'll make a new goal.
Anyone on here that can give me support, ideas, etc would be great. If you're in CT and run, bike (road or MT) hike/backpack...I can use people to do that with as well.
well...thanks for listening to me ramble & and hope to hear from you!
Jay
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Hi! Yeah...I'm feeling the late start with all the snow as well. I hike/horse back ride. I tried weight lifting but found it really did not motivate me. I still go if a friend wants to weight lift with a person/spotter, but I won't do it on my own. One thing I found helpful is getting up early to exercise. It is harder to make excuses if you wake up specifically to exercise than when you get to the end of the day and are tired. I have a very active job, and if I do not exercise before my day starts (beyond riding, which is part of working) I will not exercise during the work week.
Good luck! And if you head out for a hike and want company in the Northwest corner, I'm usually up for it.0 -
Wow! Looking at my post two and a half years later. I’ve made some progress!!!1
