Losing weight and how much?

orcot
orcot Posts: 10 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all

Im 5 foot 7 male and weighing my heaviest at 13 stone.

I am aiming to get back to atleast 10st. My weight gain is due to eating loads of takeaways ( atleast 5 a week ) and a heavy drinker of coca cola.

So i have changed my diet so no i am only drinking water and eating stuff like weetabix, eggs, toast.

how much water is good to drink a day for me?

Can anyone give me an insight as what healthy eating you do on a daily basis?

Just so i dont get bored of same things everyday.

Im looking to loose weight but also what to tone up a little as well. At the minute i just started the c25k run so am doing minimum of 30 minutes a day running also work full time which also involves walking.

Any feedback or suggestions would be great.

Thanks
Steve

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  • nosebag1212
    nosebag1212 Posts: 621 Member
    Drink to thirst and start lifting
  • paulwatts747
    paulwatts747 Posts: 60 Member
    13 stone, that's 83kg, and a BMI of around 29. Not too serious, but you can't let it get out of hand.

    I'd look at cutting out the Coke. If there are other things high in sugar in your diet you might like to curtail those as well. Don't change to fruit juice because it's just as bad. This may well be all you need to do.
  • orcot
    orcot Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks for your replys guys.

    So like i said i run for 30 mins a day ( this will get more as i get further into the training program im using ).

    Other than this though how would i get rid of the belly a little bit as well as toning my belly and arms up.

    At the minute i cant go to gym as i am so unfit thats why i started running but is there owt else that will help that i could possibly do without gym?

    Thanks
    Steve
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    orcot wrote: »
    Thanks for your replys guys.

    So like i said i run for 30 mins a day ( this will get more as i get further into the training program im using ).

    Other than this though how would i get rid of the belly a little bit as well as toning my belly and arms up.

    At the minute i cant go to gym as i am so unfit thats why i started running but is there owt else that will help that i could possibly do without gym?

    Thanks
    Steve

    Not going to the gym because you're unfit makes no sense... go to the gym to GET fit.....
  • 2wise4u
    2wise4u Posts: 229 Member
    I agree with the previous poster. Go to the gym to get fit. Unless it's a gym that charges ridiculous fees to people who want to walk around being cute, you will see results if you want to try a gym. Some don't do gym's but I like mine because it's close and convenient to work. I go to the YMCA and it's not glamorous but I love it because we all have a common goal.

    Good luck.
  • orcot
    orcot Posts: 10 Member
    When i said i cant go to gym cos im unfit i mean because i dont wanna look stupid getting out of breath too quick. Also at the minute my work schedule doesnt allow me to get to gym.

    Other than gym what can i do besides running that will help.
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,103 Member
    orcot wrote: »
    When i said i cant go to gym cos im unfit i mean because i dont wanna look stupid getting out of breath too quick. Also at the minute my work schedule doesnt allow me to get to gym.

    Other than gym what can i do besides running that will help
    .

    Bodyweight resistance exercises.
  • merekins
    merekins Posts: 228 Member
    You just started C25K and are already running 30 min??? I kinda hate you. I have week 5 day 3 tomorrow and am so nervous to attempt 20 min of straight running for the first time.
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    orcot wrote: »
    When i said i cant go to gym cos im unfit i mean because i dont wanna look stupid getting out of breath too quick. Also at the minute my work schedule doesnt allow me to get to gym.

    Other than gym what can i do besides running that will help.

    Nobody at the gym cares and some will wish they had your body composition because they are far heavier. I am 5'9" and was 22.9 stones when I got back in the gym. Nobody cared. I am now 12.7 stones with abs and a 30" waist and nobody cares.

    Cardio is great for your health and for burning calories but weight lifting is king for body composition and you need to start now or you will, without question, start losing some of the muscle you have now. The time to start lifting was yesterday.
  • Luna3386
    Luna3386 Posts: 888 Member
    Yeah, no one at the gym cares. And if they do, who cares?

    Get in the gym and lift!

    Or start at home with push-ups, sit-ups, pull ups (prison style workouts).

    Eat a balanced diet of whatever you want without going over your calories.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited June 2017
    orcot wrote: »
    When i said i cant go to gym cos im unfit i mean because i dont wanna look stupid getting out of breath too quick. Also at the minute my work schedule doesnt allow me to get to gym.

    Other than gym what can i do besides running that will help.

    Pffft, I'm female and went from 230 pounds to 200 pounds at the gym in the swimming pool. In a hideous bathing suit. Talk about self conscious! But I got over it and so can you :)

    I recommend you do join a gym and take a few sessions with a personal trainer who can get you going with a progressive overload weight lifting program and help you with proper form.

    But if you must do it at home, look into bodyweight program like 'Convict Conditioning' or 'You are Your Own Gym.'
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