I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything
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Quick question with ICF 5X5 do you add 5 lbs to compound movements just like SL until you need to deload? What about the accessory exercises how often to you increase the weight?0
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Keep up the good work man.0
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I am absolutely clueless about lifting weights. I find it intimidating. It hurts and I am worried about hurting myself.
How do I incorporate weight lifting or resistance training into my exercise routine? Do you have any advice? Running was so much easier. I just followed Hal Higdon's program and that was that.0 -
Quick question with ICF 5X5 do you add 5 lbs to compound movements just like SL until you need to deload? What about the accessory exercises how often to you increase the weight?
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Running_In_Circles wrote: »I am absolutely clueless about lifting weights. I find it intimidating. It hurts and I am worried about hurting myself.
How do I incorporate weight lifting or resistance training into my exercise routine? Do you have any advice? Running was so much easier. I just followed Hal Higdon's program and that was that.
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You look amazing! Congratulations!0
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Hi,
Your transformation is really inspiring! Just wanted to know if alcohol can be included in the diet or does one completely need to refrain? Also, were you following mfp's recommendation for calories and carbs?0 -
Hi. I'm 5'6 and weigh 210. I'm supposed to be around 130 pounds for my height. I had a baby in December of 2013. So I have the annoying pouch. What were the ab workouts that worked best for you?0
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If you had stretchmarks from being obese, did they fade significantly after you lost weight and got into better shape?
I know it's a weird question, but my boyfriend's stats are similar to yours pre-weightloss and this is something he's hoping will happen so I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.0 -
ive just spent 2hrs reading this thread of yours and i must say .. what a transformation and what a great guy you are for replying to so many peoples questions. This is what i thought mfp would be about .. people helping others and taking the time out to alleviate confusion.
Unfortunately the real world dictates that some folk who have the knowledge dont want to part with it without money changing hands or making it "their way is the only way".
Congrats on breaking the mold, and inspiring so many of us members.0 -
You look great, I started at 315 too, and now at 300 in about 6 weeks. I work with a trainers, and do cardio twice at week. I run for 2 mins, and walk for 1 min on the treadmill. This combo is done for 15 min max, then I hit the weights. My question for you is on IF - Intermittent Fasting. I read up about it and want to try the lean gains. 18 hours fasted, and 6 hours eating window. Did you consider this when you were loosing weight? Thanks0
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Bumping to save all this great information. Thank You, Vismal!0
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Hi,
Your transformation is really inspiring! Just wanted to know if alcohol can be included in the diet or does one completely need to refrain? Also, were you following mfp's recommendation for calories and carbs?JazzFischer1989 wrote: »If you had stretchmarks from being obese, did they fade significantly after you lost weight and got into better shape?
I know it's a weird question, but my boyfriend's stats are similar to yours pre-weightloss and this is something he's hoping will happen so I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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KLKimberlyLaila wrote: »Congrats! Do you think good results can be achieved with up to a (total of) 30 pounds(dumbbells)? Gym membership isn't an option for me and currently 4 strength I only have like 3 barbie weights( one 2 pound and two 5 pound dumbbells). So I'd have to buy my weights, but 30 pound's the highest I can find at local stores. Buying online also isn't an option.0
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You look great, I started at 315 too, and now at 300 in about 6 weeks. I work with a trainers, and do cardio twice at week. I run for 2 mins, and walk for 1 min on the treadmill. This combo is done for 15 min max, then I hit the weights. My question for you is on IF - Intermittent Fasting. I read up about it and want to try the lean gains. 18 hours fasted, and 6 hours eating window. Did you consider this when you were loosing weight? Thanks
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vismal,
fastastic transformation and you are so helpful to many. I have successfully lost 40 lbs within the past year plus ran 1 marathon and 1 1/2 marathon. First ones ever... Now I would like to start adding some muscle, for the past few months I have been lifting and although I feel stronger I can't visually see any muscle gain. I had never heard of the 5X5 method until reading your story.
Can you explain the proper technique? Do I do 5 reps to fatigue each set? For 5 sets. How do I determine the amount of weight to use is not?
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vismal,
fastastic transformation and you are so helpful to many. I have successfully lost 40 lbs within the past year plus ran 1 marathon and 1 1/2 marathon. First ones ever... Now I would like to start adding some muscle, for the past few months I have been lifting and although I feel stronger I can't visually see any muscle gain. I had never heard of the 5X5 method until reading your story.
Can you explain the proper technique? Do I do 5 reps to fatigue each set? For 5 sets. How do I determine the amount of weight to use is not?
Thank you
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »I hate to disagree with OP, but a sufficient home setup doesn't *have* to cost a lot of money. A decent cage can be had for $350ish (http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92563.html) and a cheap bar and iron plates for a couple hundred. Add a flat bench for another hundred and you have a workable setup for $700 that will give you decades of use (or at least mine has...and yeah, that cage I linked is the one I bought ~20 years ago). Pick some of this up on craigslist, garage sales, or a secondhand store and it's even cheaper.
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Vismal, you look amazing, man! Congratulations! Having a visual of your success is very motivational to me. Keep the good work and thank you for posting.0
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Bumping so I can save the thread. Great info here. Thanks, vismal, for all the time you spend here answering questions!0
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