PremGandhi Member

I did not know that there is an open diary setting. You have a strange motivation source lol. I have been consistent for last 250 days. Lost about 30 lbs. Quite happy with that though. 25 years of bad decisions can be 90% reversed in 250 days of good action.

They kind of match in color with that of the nearby skin. I am a guy and I had stretch marks (lol) on my arms and tummy when I gained too much weight. It's been 7 -8 years since then, lost weight too and only I can spot them up close and not in the mirror, only direct close view with naked eyes. In fact I kinda like feel…

Look at it this way: you ask questions you appear stupid once, you don't ask questions you stay stupid forever. Choice is yours

Oh man, this must frustrating to gain it back after loosing. Good luck sir, I am in no position to advice you..

It is only you who can hold yourself accountable nobody else. But there are a lot of people that will you support here. Especially women, they form a lot of groups. Check them out. Good luck and don't be too hard on yourself

Welcome.

Haha. The post title brought me here. Nice to meet you . I am Prem. I had a professor Bowen who was also a funny man. Seems something with the name.

You are too hard on yourself ma'am. Work on yourself but have the heart to forgive yourself. We are all just humans. So what if we are not perfect, we are all trying our best. Good luck!

Everybody starting over when Christmas time comes, lol. There is gonna be second wave of "starting over" one month later too after new year haha. Good luck guys!

The one that I receive gives me as prepared and dry calories both. If it says as prepared, it should be that.

Hi ma'am, just for your information - there is no visceral fat in legs. It is by definition the fat around the organs in abdomen. My mom did this IF thing religiously (I mean literally she made a promise in front of God- haha) for about 15 months 3 times each in last10 years. She gains it back in an year when she stops and…

This is a lot to digest and incorporate. I will have to sit down and think about it. But your advice is 100%to the point for me. I will alter my routines. Thanks a lot heybales!

Just a piece of advice sir/ma'am - Don't try to be "lazy" with your food choices. be more proactive by cooking as much as you can. It will give you more control over your nutrition and flavors. Preprocessed foods for regular consumption have always been bad idea - living in America has just made these processed foods too…

Yes. I am aware of being consistent in your routine. I use the same 12 machines every time. I increase it regularly to see if I am pushing my limit (without affecting my ability to do work the next day ;)). I need to focus on my core strength - just too weak currently.

This turned out to be quite informative.

I know. I had done this by mistake and realized the next day. I don't know how to remove the post.

Understood sir. Currently it seems to me that weights are not the thing that I need. I just need to be more effective at the gym. Thanks for the advice.

Yep. I am now convinced there is no easy way. I have to put more effort at the gym. I sleep like a baby after workouts so "sucky lifting workout" are welcome.

I am trying to get stronger. If that entails muscle growth I will do that. Its been about 5 months now since I started weight training. My progress is slow because I am a very cautious individual. What progressive program should I follow in this situation? Thanks for the advice. I am now leaning towards not wearing them…

Thank you! I will let you know.

Oh that must be difficult for you to deal with this condition and weight loss together. I have seen a couple of girls who wear vest weights during their cardio session at my gym. They say it helps them. I do a 3.5 mile run almost everyday if it can help with running endurance it would be awesome. Which one do you use? I…

No ma'am I do go to the gym 4-5 times a week and also use the weight equipment but my progress is still slow and I want to do something to improve it a bit quicker. I am presuming that a smaller load for a longer duration will help me simulate what a greater weight would get me in the gym. It is something that I am…

That is very helpful. So your understanding says that it won't help me with strength improvement?

I am not 100%sure but I think effect of lifting x amount of pounds for 15 minutes can be simulated by having lesser weight for 8-10 hours a day. I do go to gym regularly and do some strength training but currently I am stuck in the 50-70 pound range.i want to improve a bit quicker. My measurement of improved strength would…

Okay. I was planning to wear ankle weights and vest weights under my office clothes so that I am exerting some strain on my body throughout the day instead of the 20 minutes of weights at the gym. So having a backpack is slightly impractical- haha. But I see your point. Every little helps. I am thinking now to just get…

Dude, just don't buy them in the first place.

Don't be fooled, these are two different persons- Haha. Congrats ma'am.

Hi ma'am, I think you are very aggressive with your weight loss journey. You have a lot too lose and it is going to take a long time. Choose a sustainable pace for weight loss. It took you 27 years to reach 320 lbs and you should not expect to get half of that gone in 50 weeks. Not everybody is tough as david goggins is.…

Thank you yirara for the analysis. I am not planning to use them for calories but for strength. But this calculation is really helpful because it really doesn't have much calorific effect against the risk of an injury to my already damaged ankles.

Couldn't agree more sir about the comment on eating less or skipping a meal. It is about will power and not biology for skipping a meal. However instead of egg, I go with apples and milk every morning. Eggs are cheaper though.