What to prioritize? Working and going to college full time.

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  • DarthScabrous
    DarthScabrous Posts: 25 Member
    I used to do the Stronglift 5x5, and saw good results, I think I'm going to try that. Less than 30 minutes, and I can treadmill at the end to end up with an hour. I'd only be in there 3 days a week, so that helps. BUT! Definitely going to get everything else straight before I start going to the gym constantly. Thank you all for the advice and encouragement, this is definitely a different feeling group compared to reddit. I really need to spend less time on there. Already got rid of Facebook, might as well let that be next.
  • DarthScabrous
    DarthScabrous Posts: 25 Member
    Also, I added myself to The Biggest Loser Monthly Challenge. That way, I have a team around me, and I'll be much more inclined to help them win. I'm a bit competitive.
  • madelinecamille
    madelinecamille Posts: 1,131 Member
    Like most have said, focus on reducing caloric intake and make sure you're getting enough sleep. You can add exercise to your routine once you have more time on your hands and have become adept at counting calories.

    *kitten* r/fitness. Head over to r/loseit instead. They have a lot of great tips in their sidebar and FAQ section, and there's no lack of supportive people.
  • DarthScabrous
    DarthScabrous Posts: 25 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    As others have mentioned, reducing calorie intake is the key for weight loss. Formal exercise would be a great addition but a bit difficult with your schedule.

    What sort of factory job do you have? Some tend to be pretty physical, while others aren't much more active than an office job. You may be getting a fair amount of exercise from the job and can get by without formal exercise for now.

    Best of luck.

    Factory job is I run machines assembling roller bearings for cars. I have to constantly fill the machine with shells, needles, and cages, as well as moving the finished boxes. Boxes range anywhere from 25lb to 75lb. There are some 100lb, but I will always use the lift with those, as I'm not comfortable lifting them since a back strain. Now, I'm not constantly on my feet, I do have to wait for the boxes to fill, but I would estimate that for an 8 hour shift, I am on my feet for at least 5, and at least 3 are moving boxes, or filling the machine.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    DarthScabrous wrote: »
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    As others have mentioned, reducing calorie intake is the key for weight loss. Formal exercise would be a great addition but a bit difficult with your schedule.

    What sort of factory job do you have? Some tend to be pretty physical, while others aren't much more active than an office job. You may be getting a fair amount of exercise from the job and can get by without formal exercise for now.

    Best of luck.

    Factory job is I run machines assembling roller bearings for cars. I have to constantly fill the machine with shells, needles, and cages, as well as moving the finished boxes. Boxes range anywhere from 25lb to 75lb. There are some 100lb, but I will always use the lift with those, as I'm not comfortable lifting them since a back strain. Now, I'm not constantly on my feet, I do have to wait for the boxes to fill, but I would estimate that for an 8 hour shift, I am on my feet for at least 5, and at least 3 are moving boxes, or filling the machine.

    While your job is not super active, it involves more movement than most jobs in the US, which is good. I would suggest concentrating on your diet as for weight loss, doing well in school and getting enough sleep. If you can swing some extra exercise, great but probably a bit further down the list right now. If you exercise I would try and get some weight work in to maintain muscle, Stronglifts or a similar program that emphasizes compound movements will give you the best bang for your buck.
  • DarthScabrous
    DarthScabrous Posts: 25 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    DarthScabrous wrote: »
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    As others have mentioned, reducing calorie intake is the key for weight loss. Formal exercise would be a great addition but a bit difficult with your schedule.

    What sort of factory job do you have? Some tend to be pretty physical, while others aren't much more active than an office job. You may be getting a fair amount of exercise from the job and can get by without formal exercise for now.

    Best of luck.

    Factory job is I run machines assembling roller bearings for cars. I have to constantly fill the machine with shells, needles, and cages, as well as moving the finished boxes. Boxes range anywhere from 25lb to 75lb. There are some 100lb, but I will always use the lift with those, as I'm not comfortable lifting them since a back strain. Now, I'm not constantly on my feet, I do have to wait for the boxes to fill, but I would estimate that for an 8 hour shift, I am on my feet for at least 5, and at least 3 are moving boxes, or filling the machine.

    While your job is not super active, it involves more movement than most jobs in the US, which is good. I would suggest concentrating on your diet as for weight loss, doing well in school and getting enough sleep. If you can swing some extra exercise, great but probably a bit further down the list right now. If you exercise I would try and get some weight work in to maintain muscle, Stronglifts or a similar program that emphasizes compound movements will give you the best bang for your buck.

    Yeah, I was gonna go back onto the Stronglift 5x5. Would work out pretty well. I use to be pretty built. I still am strong obviously from lifting all the weight I have, plus work. But it would be great to get back to my high school numbers.
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