Support for the men & dads on the forum. RE; For the 30 som

Newfiedan

bump

rileysowner

bumping again.

WeightLossTrek

I posted this in the exercise forum and didn't get any feedback, so I thought I would see if anyone on this thread had any feedback about my new exercise routine.

All feedback is welcome

Thanks!

http://weightlosstrek.blogspot.com/2011/05/workout-routine-2.html

Dan112358

Bumping up an old one for males new to mfp.

DaddyofMEA

Good Morning Everybody,

I feel I may be reviving a dead beast here but I'm hoping to find a group of guys to talk exercise and nutrition with instead of all of the lady-folk on the site.

I've been trying to eat better for a few months because the Dr told me that the transplant I received 13 years ago is starting to fail. Typically they last 8-12 years so I'm told so I've done well I feel. Anyway the Dr told me I need to lose some massive weight either by lap band or exercise or they won't be able to transplant again, so here I am.

I initially lost 30 lbs then gained about 10 back just before New Years. The wife and I decided to get a gym membership and to commit to a trainer for the first 3 months. The gym had a special running when we got there for 99/month for 6 workouts with a trainer so we doubled that jumped on the fitness bandwagon.

Surprisingly enough I'm sore in places and have worked my butt off more than I ever have before but I have found that it's not that debilitating soreness that I always created for myself before. I'm sure you all know the type I'm talking about, can't wash your hair because your arms won't reach, trying to sit or stand and you break out in a sweat because your legs are sore or my favorite, your buddies poke you in the pecs because they know you had a chest workout the previous day. I now feel worked out but not to the point I want to quit, I want more of this! 2 weeks in and I feel more alive than I have in years!

Stamina is the hardest part for me (just ask my wife). I started out with a 30 minute mile and have worked my way into a 24 minute mile increases my speed by a tenth of a mile a day and even sprinting (walking really fast for me) on occasion during my workout.

Anyway, like I said, looking for a good group to join and if it starts with a men's thread cool.

Have a good one guys, look forward to hearing from you. Friend me if you like and we can help each other that was as well.

DaddyofMea aka Chris

Dan112358

Welcom aboard. There's a mens group as well. I'll send a friend request.

rileysowner

Welcome, but a better place to go is here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/907-man-cave

DaddyofMEA

Thanks Dan, appreciate it.

Headed there now Riley, thx!

Dan112358

Burp. Oops, I mean Bump (hey, it's a guys thread!)

DaddyofMEA

Alright, got a couple of questions for you guys.

Yesterday was the day that I revert to old habits and don't sweat it. No exercise, sat on my *kitten* and ate chips while watching the tube. At first it was Sun Chips, still healthy right? Then switched to spicy pork rinds and had Mexican Taco Salad for desert with a couple of Red Stripe beers to wash it all down. Continued to sit on my derriere and enjoyed a touch of whiskey, neat, while watching the Walking Dead. Went to bed late and woke up at 6 this morning feeling like I was totally trashed. Not hung-over necessarily but lethargic and not the least bit hungry, didn't eat anything until noon and that was oatmeal but craving water like I was dehydrated. Keep in mind that my water intake yesterday was over a gallon still This was a typical light day for me prior to trying to lose weight and I would eat like that 7 days a week.

I guess my questions are in 4 weeks could my body be this unforgiving to the good, umm, I mean bad things in life? Am I so used to eating healthy and exercising that one day off like that and my goes into shock? Are there ways that you guys enjoy your days off that won't impact you so harshly the next day? Do you even take a day off from a rigid diet?

Dan112358

I find that my body is now very sensitive to eating large amounts of sodium. I take cheat days whenever they present themselves. For example, watched the Super Bowl last week, ate whatever was there. Went out with friends on Saturday night & ate a full order of nachos with all of the toppings by myself. I know when I do this, I'll retain water for a few days (and typically pick up 3-5 lbs on the scale) but its usually gone pretty quickly because I clean things up. I haven't "given up" any foods but now those meals are the exception and not the rule. I look at the big picture and one day here & there will not derail anything. As a matter of fact, I find my best weight loss comes in the days following the "cheat day" as my metabolism cranks up to deal with the sudden influx of calories. Your body reacts to what you put in it. If you go overboard on the cals or sodium on any given day then the results are pretty predictable. Just remember, that crappy feeling you had is a sign that your body is getting used to having good things in it. Listen to your body and make it feel good again!

rileysowner

I have to go pretty far off in my eating to feel crappy. Having said that, I have read a lot of people here who have this happen, so that could be it. Usually when I go off and have a cheat day, I eat whatever. Like Dan, when I do that the extra sodium will cause water retention and a gain of about 5 pounds, sometimes more. That goes away once I start eating well in a matter of days usually. I would suggest you moderate the crap and mix in some healthy food as well when you do this.

escam02g

Hey fellows,

Great thread! I ran a 10k yesterday and beat my time by seven minutes from prior year. I ran the 10k in 52 minutes and 35 seconds.... We have to push ourselves and set goals. I'm going to try a sprint triathlon this spring, just finish is my goal! Good luck all.

rileysowner

Hey fellows,

Great thread! I ran a 10k yesterday and beat my time by seven minutes from prior year. I ran the 10k in 52 minutes and 35 seconds.... We have to push ourselves and set goals. I'm going to try a sprint triathlon this spring, just finish is my goal! Good luck all.

Don't forget the man cave http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/907-man-cave

DaddyofMEA

Welcome escam02g, I agree with setting small goals with a larger end goal in mind as well. Congrats on beating your best from last year!

Thanks Dan & Riley. I appreciate the feedback. Have you ever noticed that your HR is elevated the next day due to your sodium intake?

rileysowner

Welcome escam02g, I agree with setting small goals with a larger end goal in mind as well. Congrats on beating your best from last year!

Thanks Dan & Riley. I appreciate the feedback. Have you ever noticed that your HR is elevated the next day due to your sodium intake?

I find my HR at this point is more connected with my exercise than how much sodium I eat. If you have high blood pressure, you may be extra sensitive to sodium as well which could cause that sort of effect. Usually for me high sodium means lots of water retention so I drink lots of water and try to eat some foods high in potassium.