jim9097 Member

Work the lower body, lunges, squats, speed skaters, box step ups, and maybe even some abs.

4 is not suprising to me. What is suprising is that people do that for the sole effect of losing fat. I do it because I like the endorphen rush.

I have done it; and I lost 35lbs doing it; would I do it again.... NO. I guess if I wanted to lose weight and not actually become athletic this would be the way to go. However; I have decided to elevate my activity level to a point where you body just can't metabolize fat fast enough to perform at that level. So this is a…

This Low carb diets are a fad and they work right about until you stop doing them. But more importantly Carbs are the bodies preferred source of fuel. I wish we could get the market place out of the diet business. There is no such thing as a miracle cure or diet. You need to think about your "MEAL PLAN" as a way of life…

Do you exercise by yourself? Personally I go into battle everyday with friends! We make it fun and motivating for one another. We have awards for losing weight. Which is actually not a prize. But after every 15 lbs lost the person losing the weight must do the next conditioning workout wearing a 15 lb weighted vest. Just a…

Cruises are tough, I don't think I would go with a preconception that I would stick to a diet. It's OK to eat just try to be moderate, and have a great time.

It is possible to add lean muscle mass while in a calorie deficit. Quite frankly that is what you are really aiming for. You want to have your body turn to its fat stores for fuel. Now with that said, don't expect to put on any size in a calorie deficit. Personally, if it were me I would continue to maintain that deficit…

Have you thought about doing the P90 before doing the P90X, or some of the 10 minute trainer series. P90X is somewhat of a bear if you are not use to physical training. But here is the other thing I will say. Remember not trying to be mean!! Is the reason you can only do 15-20 minutes because that is when your mind says…

The thing that scares me about the ACA (ObamaCare), and the health and wellness program is that a bunch of government administrators will make the determination of what is fat. For example when I was in the Navy they used average circumferance as a way to determine body fat. I am currently 15% body fat but would be…

Of course they have, this was done on purpose. If you go read the affordable care act (aka obama care), and you read the recently released regulation on health and welness programs. You will find that they did that because you will be penalized for being fat under the affordable care act. They also authorize an award for…

spank me Amazing two chairs or couches can look like a butt

Great transformation, people like you inspire the rest of us to keep plugging away.

Congrats on taking the first step to a better you. I hope you guys find the support you need to meet your gaols. Best of luck Jim

Real men don't take minutes; we just remember everything as we want it.

Nothing, but then again I am married. When I was much younger and single; I was slightly intimidated by looks; but then one day it occurred to me that, the worst thing that could happen is someone could tell me no or go away.

Great job, and I like the fact that you still eat cake... Good luck on the next 25..

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This string gives me hope. I don't know how many times I say stop looking at the scale. Many women put way to much into what the scale says. I am so glad there are so many women on here that know and understand this and even better are saying it to other women. When my wife first stated to exercise with me; she was so…

Squats work but after a bit they stop putting pressure in the right place. I would also add hip buckets and kettle bell swings. I would also consider the Russian Dead Lift (RDL) which is essentially a squat. If you are wondering about the hip buckets; you will need something between 18-24 inches high; weight bench, box…

Congrats on the first 26. First, understand this is normal. Your body is adapting to the level of intake and output and therefore will level off. You need to shake up your routine a bit. Add some weight training, and other cardio, change you meals so that you eat smaller meals but eat them more often. In addition, play…

Variety is the key to life. While all of the things you listed are great; I would encourage anyone to try new things. Specifically, instead of just running on a treadmil; do sprint training on it once or twice a week. Add some more exercises to the lifting routine. Add some body weight work; such as, pushups, pullups,…

Also worth noting I do agree with hexahedra, you do need to look at your BMR and TDEE. Many people often make the mistake of going down to far on their calories. The body is very adaptable and if you starve it; it will go into a storage mode (for lack of a better term). On the face this does not make sense to people; but…

You don't really need to print, just write down the names and go to youtube, you can find someone who demonstrates them.

Now moving away from the shoulders to the arms. Many women have a problem with the wings on the back of the arms; I assume that is what you are talking about. You probably want and are talking about working the triceps. if that is the case then you can do anything where you go from a bent arm to a straight arm, as long as…

You can do any number of exercises, just remember that to keep them from bulking do light weight and high repitition. If you go your max weight for 8-10 reps you will add bulk. Alternating shoulder press, or shoulder press both at the same time. Palms facing forward push weights over your head. Another variation which is…

And this is exactly what I am talking about. This guy gets it and is doing it for the right reason. He decided it was for his health not for vanity or just for the sake of hitting a number on the scale.

What makes the difference is when you decide that it is no longer for a superficial reason. Most people want a number on the scale or to look better. Study after study show that people who do it for that reason tend to start getting comfortable as they get close and fall offt the wagon. Then they start to think it is a…

Statistics prove that if you are in it for a number or a look you will fail!! You are either doing it as a lifestyle change or you want to feel better. Otherwise expect failure...

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Congrats, and 31 minutes is a 6 MPH pace, That is pretty impressive for someone who has never done it before.