Metabolism help needed. $$$ money is on the line $$$
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JakeL1981
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Ok all of you health and fitness pros out there. I need to get the furnace fired up at a higher rate and maximize my calorie burn while staying under my calorie count. I started dieting on 1/1/17. My current amount of calories to stay under in 1949 per day. Im a almost 6'-2" so i rounded down to 6'-1" and started at 321 lbs. Ive made my way down to 306. Ive just switched to a calorie counting diet from low to no carbs because i was already getting burned out on only eating meats, eggs, cheeses and some vegies. After staying stuck at 307 for 2 weeks I have entered into a $100 wager with a colleague to become motivated to start and stick with working out.
We will have our weigh-in for the money in 2 months. Whoever loses the most weight takes all the cash. He started off around 320 and his made it down to 300 over a longer period of time than myself but we are pretty close for comparison.
This bet started 3 days ago on Wednesday. I am committed and determined that I'm not going to lose that $100.00. I will lose the most weight. I have access to a rowing machine and a stationary bike at my office that started using on Thursday and Friday. I am going to put at least 30 minutes of hard work in on those two machines every day before i head home Monday through Friday. Ill also do 30 minutes of cardio at home on Saturday and Sunday to keep the extra burn going. I am committed to this and will push harder the further along i get.
I am looking to maximize my efforts and fire up my metabolism. Any tips, advise, even coaching will be appreciated.
If you want to follow along on this $100.00 challenge feel free to add me.
We will have our weigh-in for the money in 2 months. Whoever loses the most weight takes all the cash. He started off around 320 and his made it down to 300 over a longer period of time than myself but we are pretty close for comparison.
This bet started 3 days ago on Wednesday. I am committed and determined that I'm not going to lose that $100.00. I will lose the most weight. I have access to a rowing machine and a stationary bike at my office that started using on Thursday and Friday. I am going to put at least 30 minutes of hard work in on those two machines every day before i head home Monday through Friday. Ill also do 30 minutes of cardio at home on Saturday and Sunday to keep the extra burn going. I am committed to this and will push harder the further along i get.
I am looking to maximize my efforts and fire up my metabolism. Any tips, advise, even coaching will be appreciated.
If you want to follow along on this $100.00 challenge feel free to add me.
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I feel like your health should be a much bigger driver than $100.16
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When the "man, had a long day, i just want to get home and relax. I can work out tomorrow" thought starts creeping in the $100.00 on the line is a reminder.
I'm not losing weight for $100 I'm doing this for my family and myself.11 -
When the "man, had a long day, i just want to get home and relax. I can work out tomorrow" thought starts creeping in the $100.00 on the line is a reminder.
I'm not losing weight for $100 I'm doing this for my family and myself.
yes but your health needs to come first too. what happens if you try losing it too fast and something happens to you? in 2 months a lot can happen if you try and go to extremes especially if you are under eating and overexercising. where will your family be then?2 -
Not looking for a product to use for metabolism rate increase looking to see if there are any techniques for men. What's foods help increase rate, how much water do i need to be consuming, is there a higher rate combo of when i should eat before working out or after, eat this kind of breakfast, do not eat anything after this time, general parameters or guidance for a better performing metabolism.1
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Not looking for a product to use for metabolism rate increase looking to see if there are any techniques for men. What's foods help increase rate, how much water do i need to be consuming, is there a higher rate combo of when i should eat before working out or after, eat this kind of breakfast, do not eat anything after this time, general parameters or guidance for a better performing metabolism.
There are no foods that increase metabolism(not enough to make a difference except in very high quantities that could be toxic levels),water they say is half your weight in oz with an extra glass or two if you are working out or sweating a lot. there is nothing that will really boost metabolism except more muscle,and exercise. but with more exercise comes the need for more calories.eating certain breakfasts,not eating after a certain time,etc has no effect of metabolism9 -
Look into OMAD,I love it. I'm sure others have their opinions, but do some research and see if it will work for you
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Hi Tracey,
Thanks for your comment. I really need to step up my water game if i need to be drinking 150 ounces plus. Im probably only drinking half that.
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Hi Tracey,
Thanks for your comment. I really need to step up my water game if i need to be drinking 150 ounces plus. Im probably only drinking half that.
just keep an eye on your urine and how you feel. if your urine gets too light back off a little on the water. if you get nauseated,dizzy ,etc it means you are also drinking too much and your electrolytes are off. I would probably drink 100 oz and go from there to see how you feel.
even too much water is not good.5 -
All good thoughts and ideas. I realize we are all individuals, everyone's body reacts differently, and it takes hard work for progress.1
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I think 100 ounces is very doable and a good starting point0
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Nothing legal will significantly speed up your metabolism, and anything that does speed it up that is legal does not speed it up significantly and while tiny speed up there is, will not last. The good news is for the vast majority of people their metabolism is just fine. The issue is far more likely that you are not logging your calories accurately enough.
If you want good losses, work at getting your food logging at accurate as you can. That is done by:
1) Using a food scale for all solids including those that are grated and ground. Do not use measuring cups and spoons for solids, especially for calorie dense solids like cheese, butter, peanut butter. Get a digital kitchen scale and weigh all your solids.
2) Verify your database entries. If needed make your own from places like usda information. Never use homemade/generic entries.
3) Lift weights! Ideally use free weights. A good beginners full body program is Stronglifts 5x5. If lifting weights is not an option, start a good bodyweight program such as You Are Your Own Gym by Mark Lauren or Convict Conditioning not sure on the author.
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I think your edge needs to come from accuracy in logging (as described above) and consistency. Don't let a wager push you to do anything unwise, like slashing calories to unhealthy levels or pushing yourself too hard in exercise. An injury would definitely slow your progress.
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To add. The reason that you cannot increase your metabolism is people's bodies do a very good job regulating metabolism. When something speeds up a person's metabolism, to protect their body's proper functioning, very quickly it adjusts to the stimulation to get back to normal. Usually such increases are from something causing irritation to the body, and as I said the body adapts to it quickly. More often than not, a speed up in ones metabolism from an external cause is seen as a disease condition, not a healthy thing. I am not sure why people think they need their metabolism to speed up, but it is not the issue and other than in people with diagnosed medical conditions, does not need to be fixed.1
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Everyone has already said something about putting your health first, so no more of that from me!
Try drinking green tea throughout the day and also drinking at least 8 full glasses of water everyday. Cut out all sodas! 1 -
I have access to a rowing machine and a stationary bike at my office that started using on Thursday and Friday. I am going to put at least 30 minutes of hard work in on those two machines every day before i head home Monday through Friday. Ill also do 30 minutes of cardio at home on Saturday and Sunday to keep the extra burn going. I am committed to this and will push harder the further along i get.
Do you have access to an outdoor bike? This will be controversial, but in my opinion they're better for weight loss than indoor bikes. The reason is that they're more fun, so you're more likely to use them. Weight loss is a tortoise and the hare kind of thing, it isn't one monumental effort, it's consistency over time. You might burn 200 kCal in a half hour on a stationary bike, but you might have a better time on an outdoor one and stay out a full hour or more.
I'd also suggest looking for hiking trails, canoe rental, etc. You still get calorie credit if you're having fun. 6
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