The 30 years and older Blues!!
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Not sure if it is slower. I never really tried in my 20s. :P
I started in January, and I am down ~34 to date. The first 25 were way faster than this last 10 or so.
I'm with her - I never really gave it my all in my 20's, but I do remember it happening faster when I was in high school. Hmm.
I feel like I have to be smarter about my workouts now, more weight training for sure, and focus on better food choices. But I think that's because I know more now that I do and I'm okay with losing slower in order to not have to fight this battle again!0 -
i do strength training and pilates, cardio 3 x a week. Its much easier for guys than us galsSorry .... but you guys are still young .... too young to be slowing down. As you do get older ... your metabolic rate does slow down and you do begin losing muscle fiber .... working those muscles on a regular basis does keep those calories burning through out the day. As you do get older .... you may unconciously start slowing down and stop doing things you use to do that really kept you active and not sitting in front the tube and oversnacking. I feel much better in my early fifties that I did in my mid to late forties. Just hang in there and do not get in a rot of doing the same boring routine .... mix things up to confuse the body ... get involved in those routines that you hate or know will give you a run for your money ... it will pay off. I wish I was still in my thirties ... but I can't go back in time .... but you are there. Hang in there!0 -
I too am 32 yrs old and I am finding a little harder than it was ten years ago to loose the lbs. But I am determined to loose this weight that I had a hard time to get rid of after the birth of my two kids. I go to the gym every night and I cut my calories down to 1300 daily I have lost nearly 30lbs in a little over two months. I seem to go through little stals in the weight loss but I found if I change my routine a bit I seem to loose a few lbs that week. Keep at it and you'll get there! Good luck!!0
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31 and in the best shape of my life. Fasting increases growth hormone levels and other markers of youth by a factor of 10x or more (yay for science), so I actually have an easier time of it than I did when I was younger and hadn't discovered all the metabolic trickery I now know about. With age comes wisdom, with wisdom comes power.
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I'm 49 years old and I do believe it is harder to lose weight as you get older. My weight is creeping off a half pound at a time.0
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Completely wrong. Women's leptin levels are on average 3-7x those of men. Leptin is responsible for metabolism and appetite control. It is actually quite a bit easier for women to get in shape and stay in shape.i do strength training and pilates, cardio 3 x a week. Its much easier for guys than us gals
Men have an advantage at brute strength and muscle synthesis due to higher testosterone levels, but if you have ever seen a power lifter, you have seen all the good that does (hint: strong as hell, but 30% body fat).0 -
Not sure if it is slower. I never really tried in my 20s. :P
I started in January, and I am down ~34 to date. The first 25 were way faster than this last 10 or so.
I'm with her - I never really gave it my all in my 20's, but I do remember it happening faster when I was in high school. Hmm.
I feel like I have to be smarter about my workouts now, more weight training for sure, and focus on better food choices. But I think that's because I know more now that I do and I'm okay with losing slower in order to not have to fight this battle again!
@ 29 i decided to lose the 40 lbs I'd gained between age 25-29..so I went on a weight loss program and lost instantly.
Made the same decision in January and slowing losing
I'm not giving up..just wish i could push the accelerator button right now!
@ Tag--you are right...I will do it right this time so I NEVER have to go thru this again!0 -
I'm 34 with 4 kids and a fit husband. I'm about 40 lbs overweight, I've been trying so hard since January. I was using the Lose it app and lost 10 lbs until my friend told me about Myfitnesspal.
My doctor wants to put me on phentermine, but after reading about the side effects I'm afraid to try it. Anythign else out I can do or take?
Don't take phentermine. I used to take it and it made me depressed and I didn't even lose any weight.0 -
I too am 32 yrs old and I am finding a little harder than it was ten years ago to loose the lbs. But I am determined to loose this weight that I had a hard time to get rid of after the birth of my two kids. I go to the gym every night and I cut my calories down to 1300 daily I have lost nearly 30lbs in a little over two months. I seem to go through little stals in the weight loss but I found if I change my routine a bit I seem to loose a few lbs that week. Keep at it and you'll get there! Good luck!!
Good for you! I found that cycling my calories help me prevent a stall!0 -
I'm 32 and while I can't eat whatever I want like I did 10 years ago; I haven't noticed having more difficulty dropping weight quickly. I think if anything I pay more attention to what I do eat and make exercise a priority. I know now I have to be proactive about it and not let myself slip up again and use food as a emotional crutch the way I did the last 2 years.0
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31 and in the best shape of my life. Fasting increases growth hormone levels and other markers of youth by a factor of 10x or more (yay for science), so I actually have an easier time of it than I did when I was younger and hadn't discovered all the metabolic trickery I now know about. With age comes wisdom, with wisdom comes power.
#tooldforexcuses
Before...I didnt know anything about "metabolic trickery"...i just stopped eating junk and started exercising..
NOW i'm doing the exact same thing without the results..so i had to figure out what I was doing wrong...I switched to calorie cycling and reduced carb intake..now im making progress! True--aging = wisdom0 -
I was losing a half lb weekly for 2 weeks until I started tricking my body--Zig zagging calories works!I'm 49 years old and I do believe it is harder to lose weight as you get older. My weight is creeping off a half pound at a time.0 -
Depressed? i thought phentermine was a stimulantI'm 34 with 4 kids and a fit husband. I'm about 40 lbs overweight, I've been trying so hard since January. I was using the Lose it app and lost 10 lbs until my friend told me about Myfitnesspal.
My doctor wants to put me on phentermine, but after reading about the side effects I'm afraid to try it. Anythign else out I can do or take?
Don't take phentermine. I used to take it and it made me depressed and I didn't even lose any weight.0 -
Calorie cycling? Zig zagging? Could you explain more? I need to try something new for these last (at the moment) five lbs.0
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Calorie cycling? Zig zagging? Could you explain more? I need to try something new for these last (at the moment) five lbs.
Link to information
http://caloriecount.about.com/calorie-cycling-g2720 -
If you want a relatively easy regimen, in a nutshell:Calorie cycling? Zig zagging? Could you explain more? I need to try something new for these last (at the moment) five lbs.
Do (heavy) weights 3 days/week, every other day, with a 2 day weekend, e.g. MWF
You can do cardio on non-weight days if you want. I recommend low-intensity cardio if you do, as it burns more body fat, and won't ruin your recovery.
On weight days, eat TDEE+10%
On non-weight days, eat TDEE-25% (-35% is ok too if that works for you)
Make sure to get at least 2.5g/kg LBM in protein every day.
You should be able to drop body fat very quickly that way.
If you want to make it even more effective, start fasting 14 hours/day and eating for 10 (or 16/8 if you're a guy... the leptin thing again). After about 12 hours, all you energy expenditures come from body fat, which will give you an extra 1/4-1/2 lb. a week of fat loss for free. It will also increase growth-hormone levels, boost cellular repair, and reduce incidence of cancer and diseases of aging (magic!).
You do have to do weights... anaerobic exercise burns so many more calories than cardio (if you are lifting heavy, you will easily burn >1000 calories in the 72 hours following a 1 hour workout), and muscle synthesis will give you that nice 'toned' look AND increase your BMR. Cardio more or less just shifts your caloric balance around (it's awesome if you want to do conditioning work, but it's not terribly effective for weight loss unless you have a couple hours a day to do it).
I use a similar (a little bit more involved, but only because I am a terribly type-A perfectionist personality... extra stuff accounts for probably 10% better results)... I work out 3 hours a week, and am around 6-7% body fat right now (profile pic is around 12% if you want a point of reference). The aesthetic element of fitness is really 70% diet, 30% lifting weights, lol.0 -
Might try this. How do you think it would work with triathlon training though. Even on my strength days I still have to do some cardio for training, though generally shorter and lighter. Would the same idea still apply?0
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Ll be 32 in august and my loss is slow, but I think more healthy than ever before. There are pros and cons to this age thing.0
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I feel like EVERYTHING changed when I turned 30 and these ppunds are going much slower to get off and much easier to put on ...sigh0
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I'm 40. I've been trying to lose weight since October when I started working out for an hour 6 days a week. I gained 10. In the past I've always lost weight easily by not eating properly. But now that I'm eating properly I feel so much healthier and happier and I know the way I'm doing it now is the correct way to do it. It's harder as we age. But not impossible. I'm not giving up yet.0
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I wasn't sure if I was imagining it or not...but it definitely seems harder. In my 20's all I had to do was watch what I ate and exercise a little for a few days, and the pounds flew off. Now I'm 34 and it seems like it takes me a lot longer (and it seems a lot harder!) to lose a freaking pound!0
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I didn't need to diet at all until my 40's. I could lose 5lbs in my 30's just by thinking about it.0
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It should be fine, I normally just try to limit cardio to ensure recovery from weights goes well, but have done Insanity+weight training before and not died (although I was pretty damn tired!), so you should be fine. Just listen to your bodyMight try this. How do you think it would work with triathlon training though. Even on my strength days I still have to do some cardio for training, though generally shorter and lighter. Would the same idea still apply?
You may need more calories as well to prevent muscle loss (I normally recommend adding 100 calories/day and trying that for 3 weeks before adding more, but you should have a decent idea of the calories you burn). You should see noticeable (to you at least) results every week on this regimen. You may also want to limit your volume during weight training. When cutting, I do something like:
Day 1: Bench Press, Deadlift
Day 2: Weighted Chin-up, Military Press
Day 3: Weighted Dip, Squat
3 warm-up sets at 5xbar, 5x50%, 3x80% max weight
3 minute rest after warm-up
3 working sets, first set 6-8 reps at max weight, second set 8-10 at 85% max, third 10-12 reps at 70% max, 2 minute rest between sets
That gets you a ton of muscle mass worked without any extreme isolation, so recovery is pretty reasonable, and results are great. Also gives you plenty of time for lower back recovery from squats/deadlifts.
Weight routine can vary based upon preference... this is what I've found works best for me, but as long as you are lifting heavy and involving a lot of muscle mass (notice there are no curls or other isolation exercises on there, you'll get good results. 0 -
If you want a relatively easy regimen, in a nutshell:Calorie cycling? Zig zagging? Could you explain more? I need to try something new for these last (at the moment) five lbs.
Do (heavy) weights 3 days/week, every other day, with a 2 day weekend, e.g. MWF
You can do cardio on non-weight days if you want. I recommend low-intensity cardio if you do, as it burns more body fat, and won't ruin your recovery.
On weight days, eat TDEE+10%
On non-weight days, eat TDEE-25% (-35% is ok too if that works for you)
Make sure to get at least 2.5g/kg LBM in protein every day.
You should be able to drop body fat very quickly that way.
If you want to make it even more effective, start fasting 14 hours/day and eating for 10 (or 16/8 if you're a guy... the leptin thing again). After about 12 hours, all you energy expenditures come from body fat, which will give you an extra 1/4-1/2 lb. a week of fat loss for free. It will also increase growth-hormone levels, boost cellular repair, and reduce incidence of cancer and diseases of aging (magic!).
You do have to do weights... anaerobic exercise burns so many more calories than cardio (if you are lifting heavy, you will easily burn >1000 calories in the 72 hours following a 1 hour workout), and muscle synthesis will give you that nice 'toned' look AND increase your BMR. Cardio more or less just shifts your caloric balance around (it's awesome if you want to do conditioning work, but it's not terribly effective for weight loss unless you have a couple hours a day to do it).
I use a similar (a little bit more involved, but only because I am a terribly type-A perfectionist personality... extra stuff accounts for probably 10% better results)... I work out 3 hours a week, and am around 6-7% body fat right now (profile pic is around 12% if you want a point of reference). The aesthetic element of fitness is really 70% diet, 30% lifting weights, lol.
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Great advice! I'm currently with a trainer..this is my last week so I need to come up with a regimen quick!
Currently I do the following :
M-F= legs/lower body and core
Tue-Chest/Core
W-Back/core
Thurs-Arms/Plyometrics
Cardio on all the days
I eat anywhere from 1100-1600 daily..i cycle my calories..somedays I just dont have an appetite!
I've lost lbs since training with her and toned everywhere BUT MY ABS!! HELP0 -
That sounds like something worth trying if your current routine isn't producing results.0
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Great advice! I'm currently with a trainer..this is my last week so I need to come up with a regimen quick!
Currently I do the following :
M-F= legs/lower body and core
Tue-Chest/Core
W-Back/core
Thurs-Arms/Plyometrics
Cardio on all the days
I eat anywhere from 1100-1600 daily..i cycle my calories..somedays I just dont have an appetite!
I've lost lbs since training with her and toned everywhere BUT MY ABS!! HELP
Unfortunately, there is no way to do spot weight-loss. The only thing to do is to reduce body fat %. Working abs also doesn't help (it took me years to finally accept this... I no longer do anything to target abs, although they get worked in any heavy compound lift).
Your routine looks fine... you probably don't need a 4-day split, unless you are insanely well-trained already, but it won't hurt anything either, and is good if you want to do 4 days of weights.
Check out the routine I posted. Try it + the fasting, and you should get really good results (something like 0.5-1% body fat loss per week... enough that you should be able to notice progress week-on-week visually/by touch).
The abs thing sucks, but whatcha gonna do... it'll come off with time. Best thing to do is just find a routine that is sustainable and not too much of a hassle, build good diet/workout habits, and just watch the results occur with time 0
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