I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything
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There is so much great info here. Great job! Thank you for letting us benefit from your experiences and success!!!0
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I have a question: I've heard that when you work out first thing in the morning (light cardio warm-up then moderate weight routine), it's better to work out on an empty stomach to tap into your fat reserves. What is your opinion? Also, do you have your max carb meal prior to your weightlifting or does it really matter?0
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Congratulations! You are an inspiration and seem to have a very logical reasonable approach.
How long did it take for your mind to accept your weight loss and/or change in physical condition. I've just started maintenance and I often "forget" that I'm not the size I used to be.0 -
You look awesome wow fantastic job!0
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Erm... Hottie! That is all.0
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Um - you are ridiculously good looking. Good work!0
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Working out fasted does not cause increased fat loss. This is a debunked fitness myth. It's fine to do it if you want, it just won't cause any additional fat loss above and beyond the calories burned doing the activity.I have a question: I've heard that when you work out first thing in the morning (light cardio warm-up then moderate weight routine), it's better to work out on an empty stomach to tap into your fat reserves. What is your opinion? Also, do you have your max carb meal prior to your weightlifting or does it really matter?
Gaining muscle effectively requires 3 things: Enough calories to build new lean tissue, adequate daily protein intake, and progressive tension overload. For calories, you will want to be in a small caloric surplus. For women, gaining about 1 lb a month is usually optimal for gaining muscle while keeping fat gains to a minimum. For protein, around 0.8 grams per lb if you are relatively lean is probably fine. Progressive tension overload means lifting weights in a manner that causes you to lift more reps or heavier weights over the coarse of time. You should always be trying to lift more over time. Sometimes you cannot simply grab the next size dumbbells or add 5 lbs to the bar. This is when you try to increase the reps. Most quality beginner lifting programs have the progressive tension overload built in. Check in to a good 5x5 routine like the ICF 5x5 (you can google it). While I can't guarantee you'll get Carrie Underwood's legs, you can certainly make you own legs look as best as they possibly canOmg this is amazing I need your help lol!! I went from 162 to 115 I am 5ft. I want to gain muscle
I was the opposite. I had/have much more trouble remembering that I used to be obese. I see old pictures and simply don't identify that as me. I tell myself that is because I wasn't meant to live my life that way!Congratulations! You are an inspiration and seem to have a very logical reasonable approach.
How long did it take for your mind to accept your weight loss and/or change in physical condition. I've just started maintenance and I often "forget" that I'm not the size I used to be.
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TonyaVanan1976 wrote: »You look awesome wow fantastic job!rainbowzebra25 wrote: »Erm... Hottie! That is all.
Why thank you ladies!Um - you are ridiculously good looking. Good work!
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Amazing! Great job! How did you cut off bad foods at the start of your journey?0
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moya_rargh wrote: »Congrats, sir
My question:
Going from photo 2 to photo 3 (both @195) what has been your training/lifting routine?
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I never fully cut foods out. I learned to simply eat them in moderation. I do not believe that individual foods can be classified as good or bad. You have to look at a person's diet in a whole, not the individual foods. You can pretty much make any food work in moderation.ghenaghena wrote: »Amazing! Great job! How did you cut off bad foods at the start of your journey?
For the first half of that time period I believe I was doing a legs/push/pull routine until I injured my lower back. I then did a modified 5x5 of my own creation while I was recovering.chasingweights wrote: »moya_rargh wrote: »Congrats, sir
My question:
Going from photo 2 to photo 3 (both @195) what has been your training/lifting routine?
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How many calories were u taking in at the beging and then how much where u buring incomparison0
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No idea. I never track calories burned. If I'm losing weight, I know I'm burning more than I'm taking in. If I'm not losing weight, I know I need to reduce calories.traxxasslash2904 wrote: »How many calories were u taking in at the beging and then how much where u buring incomparison
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No idea. I never track calories burned. If I'm losing weight, I know I'm burning more than I'm taking in. If I'm not losing weight, I know I need to reduce calories.traxxasslash2904 wrote: »How many calories were u taking in at the beging and then how much where u buring incomparison
first off - thanks for the great example and insights. also, if you are entering in calories...aren't you tracking? anyways...trying to enter in food on MFP so that I can be more mindful.
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rocket_ace wrote: »
first off - thanks for the great example and insights. also, if you are entering in calories...aren't you tracking? anyways...trying to enter in food on MFP so that I can be more mindful.
He was just talking about his calories burned. He till tracks his calorie intake but none of the workout he makes 0 -
thisgiannigreco83 wrote: »rocket_ace wrote: »
first off - thanks for the great example and insights. also, if you are entering in calories...aren't you tracking? anyways...trying to enter in food on MFP so that I can be more mindful.
He was just talking about his calories burned. He till tracks his calorie intake but none of the workout he makes
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When you decided to lose weight did you jump into a workout plan or started walking?0
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So I'm fairly new to this, after decades of making excuses I finally decided it was now or never...I've been going to the gym 3-4 times weekly since August, started doing some of the weight machines in January, and started counting my calories in March. So far the weight is coming off very well, which I'm ecstatic about. My SW in March was 283, and I'm down to 270, but I still have another 120+ lbs to go. My concern is that I seem to be getting weaker, not stronger. The weights I was doing on the machines I seem to be struggling more with than when I started (needless to say increasing them isn't happening), and even my cardio it feels like it is tougher to get through it. My gym routine is one day of cardio, one day leg machines, one day arm machines (lifting scares me because I don't know anything about it and would end up hurting myself). I also feel more tired and have been fighting headaches, but it's also the start of allergy season so that could definitely be a contributing or sole factor for that. What is your recommendation? Do I switch to straight cardio? Lower the weight I'm using on the machines? Up my calories, even though I'm losing at a good rate for my weight?0
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Which scale do you prefer digital or dial for accuracy0
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I will quickly put my two cents in on this one. I've had 3 digital ones now and am just about to throw the latest out. Dial all the way for my next one cause I'm fed upmegganjeninngs69 wrote: »Which scale do you prefer digital or dial for accuracy
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Well done You have inspired me to get to the gym and do some weights... I've had lots of success on the calorie counting thru mfp and it's obviously time for me to get back there 0
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Wow, congrats!!!!!
My question is, how often did you "treat yourself" when it came to eating? I am about a month into my workout/healthy eating regimen and usually take one day off a week0 -
I herniated a disc between l5 and s1. I couldn't walk, it hurt to sit, it hurt to lay down. It was pure hell. It happened because I let my ego take over in the weight room. I will probably never be able to heavy deadlift again due to the injury though I am slowly trying to rework the movement. It set me back big time and I learned a very valuable lesson the hard way. It took a full calendar year for the pain to go away. I mostly had to do workaround exercises for anything that put tension on my lower back.
Vismal, you look fantastic and should be proud of your accomplishment. Kudos! I'm new here and found your thread and have read all the way to page 10 so far. I'm learning a lot, so thank you from another reader for a great thread.
One thing caught my eye was when you mentioned you had to do workaround exercises for anything that put tension on your lower back. I'd be great if you could share some of those exercises here - or point me to where you discuss this elsewhere. Thanks!0 -
So I'm fairly new to this, after decades of making excuses I finally decided it was now or never...I've been going to the gym 3-4 times weekly since August, started doing some of the weight machines in January, and started counting my calories in March. So far the weight is coming off very well, which I'm ecstatic about. My SW in March was 283, and I'm down to 270, but I still have another 120+ lbs to go. My concern is that I seem to be getting weaker, not stronger. The weights I was doing on the machines I seem to be struggling more with than when I started (needless to say increasing them isn't happening), and even my cardio it feels like it is tougher to get through it. My gym routine is one day of cardio, one day leg machines, one day arm machines (lifting scares me because I don't know anything about it and would end up hurting myself). I also feel more tired and have been fighting headaches, but it's also the start of allergy season so that could definitely be a contributing or sole factor for that. What is your recommendation? Do I switch to straight cardio? Lower the weight I'm using on the machines? Up my calories, even though I'm losing at a good rate for my weight?
My friend went threw this you should probly go to doc nd have a check up heart etc. Take care 0 -
orangbatak wrote: »For the first 3 months, how many calories were you consuming a day?
During the same time for fitness, did you focus more on cardio or resistance?
Any issue with loose skin? Did you get surgery done?
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I started doing the c25k program as well as some random workouts at the YMCA.87Starting13Over wrote: »When you decided to lose weight did you jump into a workout plan or started walking?
You really shouldn't be seeing decreases in strength at this point. The headaches are worth talking to your doctor about. I'd ask them about getting a full workup if you haven't recently had one (blood work, stress test, etc). See what they say and then make a plan based off of that information. As for the weights, try switching to total body 3x a week rather than splitting the body parts.So I'm fairly new to this, after decades of making excuses I finally decided it was now or never...I've been going to the gym 3-4 times weekly since August, started doing some of the weight machines in January, and started counting my calories in March. So far the weight is coming off very well, which I'm ecstatic about. My SW in March was 283, and I'm down to 270, but I still have another 120+ lbs to go. My concern is that I seem to be getting weaker, not stronger. The weights I was doing on the machines I seem to be struggling more with than when I started (needless to say increasing them isn't happening), and even my cardio it feels like it is tougher to get through it. My gym routine is one day of cardio, one day leg machines, one day arm machines (lifting scares me because I don't know anything about it and would end up hurting myself). I also feel more tired and have been fighting headaches, but it's also the start of allergy season so that could definitely be a contributing or sole factor for that. What is your recommendation? Do I switch to straight cardio? Lower the weight I'm using on the machines? Up my calories, even though I'm losing at a good rate for my weight?
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For weighing food, digital. The dial are to hard to get down to the gram. For weighing myself, it doesn't matter much. I don't worry about accuracy with my own weights, consistency and reliability is much more important.megganjeninngs69 wrote: »Which scale do you prefer digital or dial for accuracy
Basically on holidays, vacation, and my birthday I don't track and eat what I want. For the rest of the time, I just make what I want to eat fit my calorie and macro nutrient goals.Wow, congrats!!!!!
My question is, how often did you "treat yourself" when it came to eating? I am about a month into my workout/healthy eating regimen and usually take one day off a week
There is a 3 part video series on this on my YouTube page, www.youtube.com/feedingfitness.I herniated a disc between l5 and s1. I couldn't walk, it hurt to sit, it hurt to lay down. It was pure hell. It happened because I let my ego take over in the weight room. I will probably never be able to heavy deadlift again due to the injury though I am slowly trying to rework the movement. It set me back big time and I learned a very valuable lesson the hard way. It took a full calendar year for the pain to go away. I mostly had to do workaround exercises for anything that put tension on my lower back.
Vismal, you look fantastic and should be proud of your accomplishment. Kudos! I'm new here and found your thread and have read all the way to page 10 so far. I'm learning a lot, so thank you from another reader for a great thread.
One thing caught my eye was when you mentioned you had to do workaround exercises for anything that put tension on your lower back. I'd be great if you could share some of those exercises here - or point me to where you discuss this elsewhere. Thanks!
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