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To get down to 140 lb or 63.5kg Dead lift 100kg, current 1 rep max is 90, but getting a lot stronger this strength cycle, so think I'll hit by end of summer, or sooner. Squat 90kg. Similarly, previous 1rep Max was 86.5kg Sore shoulder at the moment so lots of time to deadlift and squat
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Simple, up to now losing weight has helped me get rid of headaches. But I'm still on blood pressure medication. So huge reason to lose the last bit and keep it off. The more I train though I've additional performance metrics I want to hit. Dead lift of 2x body weight, 500 meters row<1:50, etc..... I could keep eating, but…
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At our park runs people would often say something to someone who's clearly putting a lot of effort in. I think it's completely normal for another runner to say something to you.
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Okay, so gluten, mainly dairy free and a short list of veg that you can't eat. So beans/meat fish/coconut / quinoa are all good with lots and lots of veg? Green beans, mange touted, squash in all its lovely forms ( you may not be okay here if you struggle with courgettes), lots of root veg like turnip, celariac, etc... I'm…
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I'm in two gyms Local garage type gym Pros - train in class environment, always someone to spot you or encourage you, friendly competition at conditioning sessions. - Specific training advice if I want to focus on power lifting, endurance or general help on what ever my goals are. - Body company measurements with calipers…
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When you're told you need blood pressure medication was, not final straw, but definite push to do better. When nieces/nephews tell you, you've a baby in your tummy. When you split you're trousers, granted kinda falling in to a car (but really my size can't have helped). There have been so many over the years!
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You did great! Good for you.
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I'm 5 foot 1.5, weigh just over 150lb or 70kg. I guess I'm trying to get down to 60kg/ 130lb or there abouts, but will see how I feel. I've been maintaining the last few months while training for an event, but to lose I eat about 1700 calories. I also have PCOS, hypothyroid, high blood pressure. I'm told PCOS and…
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Fab! When you've clothes on you that fit you people will notice ;) Bet you as your wardrobe changes you get lots of complements!
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@TmacMMM ah, thanks. You're half way there ;) If you wanted to do you you could do it easily. Having said that, a half Marathon is a real achievement and you should be proud of yourself!
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I decided to do something hard, something I didn't think I could complete and did it. I rowed a marathon distance on the ergometer, 42195 meters, taking me just over 3 hours 50 minutes. I'm back on the weight loss band wagon, I was eating far greater quantities while I was training to fuel workouts. The real victory in…
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I did a 10 minute test on the Assault bike (bike from hell) back in December, and got 78 calories. Retested on friday after seriously increasing my conditioning....105 calories!!! Delighted!
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This in essence. In addition, anything that increases activity levels, so I walk to work, walk to the gym, walk to my mothers,.....you get the picture. Strength work has helped me hugely. In short, for me, highish protein 120gm+, 100-150gm carb, high fat. Strength work, as much conditioning as I can handle, lots of low…
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Good for you. Add me if you want, I'm training for a half marathon row on erg (rowing machine) in May. It's a challenge just cause I think it's good to do something that's scary big every so often that you think you can't do!
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Perfectly normal, particularly as a female as changing hormones over the month can cause huge fluctuations in weight, mainly water weight. Stick with it.
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Sorry meant to say, 5 foot 1.5
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Hi, I'm 42. Starting weight 200 ish, lost about 50lb in 2013. I put a bunch back on, but have lost about 30 in the last 6 months. So currently at 155, want to get down to 135 to start with and will work out next steps then. I work in a dear job, but train, mainly strength, 5 days a week and make a point of walking in/out…
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Pcos & hypo thyroid. I started seeing a trainer in 2013 for strength work. I was lifting about 4 times a week and a bit of cardio on top, hiit to finish off. I was also walking most days for about an hour. He told me to focus on whole foods, increase my protein and fat- another poster had given rough calculator which…
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I feel your pain, I'm a stress eater too. You can't change what someone else say or does to you, but you can control your response. I've been trying meditation recently and I think it helps. There are a bunch of apps out there. I do ensure I have replacement foods when I'm out and about or at work, so I eat them before…
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Moving, large recliner couch with Hubbie and a friend. I, all 5 foot 1.5 of me, was on one end and the two them tried the other. They couldn't get up from the squat position with the couch in their hands. I needed to flip it on its end and between us got it in to the truck. Pointed out that I squat regularly with a good…
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I don't use a fit bit, but I walk in/out of work / gym so 1-2 hours a day. Do strength or conditioning most days for about an hour. My cals average over the last month about 1700 and have lost 1-1.5 lb a week. I'm 5 foot 1.5 and about 155+ lb and aged 40+. I was at 1500 but was too hungry. I find I need to fuel my work…
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Feel free to add me, but most of my foods are fruit / vegetables / eggs / meat / fish. If I'm guesstimating something from a restaurant or work canter I do just that, pick something that based on cooking looks right. By the way, the bar code tool works quite well, there's the odd thing it hasn't picked up, but for the main…
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I'm 43, 5foot 1.5, 157 lb, clothes less, first thing in the morning on my wonky scale at home, quite a bit more in the gym - I think 76kg. For now need to drop about 20lb more or doctor is threatening me with blood pressure medication. Longer term it's probably more like 30 lb, but I'd be more concerned with body fat% than…
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+1 for silicone, they pop out no problems. I don't need to greese them at all. Perfect. Use them all the time - for egg/frittatas, rarely for baking :D
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If you find it too expensive or can't go to the gym try body weight exercises instead of lifting - google is your friend. Another alternative is Trx, I have a trx (or his cheaper brother) set up at home so I can always do strength work. I wouldn't avoid pilates or cardio if you enjoy them, just lift as well. If you find…
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Sorry this is long, but hopefully will give you food for thought. Don't worry too much about losing weight for now, but focus on getting better. The weight will follow in time if you track your food and eat at a deficit. I'd a really upset hormonal system for many years. In hind sight, when it started it was stress…
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No one else has posted link, so here you go...how to get you started on your path to sexypants. I go back to this on a regular basis. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
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Spare set of clothes and shoes in work. Especially shoes/socks if you're walking in. Nothing worse than getting caught in the rain. Do you have lockers in work - you could change there after walking in your gym gear in to work? Food - get your breakfasts made at the weekend and have them packed and ready to go and your…
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Snap!! Okay, I'm a bit older :( Age 40 Height - 5'2 (in small shoes, I'm probably 5' 1 and a bit" SW: 200+ (can't remember the +) CW: 156 GW: 130ish (body fat 20-25% + strong, what ever weight that leaves me at!) Office job, though in a hospital, lifting 2-4 times a week, running (training for a half marathon) - will…
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Everyday without fail. Objective for me is something with protein. Often left over dinner. This am egg / veggies / meat cooked in cupcake cases - grabbed two of them before heading to the gym. After my shake / apple / coffee. On a bad / lazy morning - all bran. If I don't have any or just fruit I tend to cave and have a…
