Replies
-
Name: Shaky44 Start weight: 260 Goal weight: 240 Current BMI: 34.3 Goal BMI: 31.7
-
Agreed on starting it early. I started it day one (although not in the most efficient way possible) and it certainly helped. Also, thanks for sharing that link. Great stuff there.
-
Everything I've read indicates progressive overload strength training is the best method to increase lean body mass. Maintaining lean body mass is not mentioned as a benefit. In fact, several sources indicate that the problem with not using a progressive program is that all you will do is maintain your lean body mass. I…
-
I would approach this the other way: Priority #1: stay within your calorie intake goal Priority #2: eating "heart healthy" Meeting your calorie intake goal will help you lose weight. Losing weight will help you lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. I was in the same position as you when I started my journey. I was on…
-
I got involved in a similar program at my local YMCA five years ago. I didn't meet with an instructor 3//week, but I met with her every month or so and the program involved working out 3x/week (I wonder if that's what you're getting into here as having personalized attention 36 times over the course of three months sounds…
-
How about a "Goals" challenge? Each of us sets three goals per week - could be related to workouts, calorie intake, basically anything behavioral; and then reports back on how we do over the course of the week. My goals would probably be: 1) Burn 2500 calories on the elliptical machine 2) Lift heavy 3 days 3) Keep calorie…
-
I'm afraid I won't make this goal, although I will have lost 10+ lbs. My blood pressure has been low and so I eliminated the diuretic from my regimen (my doctor and I had discussed this at my last appointment - she wanted me to eliminate it at that time and I said I would keep an eye on my BP and take action if necessary).…
-
SW: 254 GW: 235 SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 5/23: 246 5/30: 244 6/6: 243 6/13: 241 6/20: 238 6/27: 239 I gained one this week after being down for five consecutive weeks. I'm probably going to fall a little short of my goal for this Challenge (as usual), but will give it my…
-
SW: 254 GW: 235 SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 5/23: 246 5/30: 244 6/6: 243 6/13: 241 6/20: 238 Two weeks and 3 lbs to go! I've got a shot at this.
-
Triple like!
-
Congrats to Schmu and others on their success! SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 5/23: 246 5/30: 244 6/6: 243 6/13: 241 Three weeks and 6 lbs to go!
-
What is your average percentage calories from carbs, protein, fat?
-
SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 5/23: 246 5/30: 244 6/6: 243 Four weeks and 8 lbs to go! i'm going to lower my calorie intake by 200/day to try to make goal.
-
SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 5/23: 246 5/31: 244 Five weeks and 9 lbs to go!
-
I think it should be "Weird in" from now on! SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 5/23: 246 Six weeks and 11 lbs to go!
-
Awesome!
-
We are all a reflection of the choices we have made, not the choices we will make. By your own evaluation, you've made bad choices. That doesn't mean you will continue to make bad choices. You're only 29, so you have a lot of time left. I think it would help you to think about this - just for a few minutes - from his…
-
SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 5/16: 248 I was due for a bounce-back and I got it. I still have 7 weeks to get 13 lbs, which is doable.
-
Three days of strength/cardio plus three days of cardio worked for me for a long time. Nothing wrong with it. If you can't do a really tiring cardio workout after lifting, just try walking. I've recently switched to a four day strength training program: heavy lifting Mon and Thurs, lighter lifting Tues and Fri. So far I…
-
The last calculator is using the formula for "Extremely Active" exercise (1.9x BMR). The others are using light exercise (1.375x BMR). Here are the factors used: Sedentary: 1.2x BMR Light: 1.375 x BMR Moderate: 1.55x BMR Very Active: 1.725x BMR Extremely Active: 1.9x BMR http://www.superskinnyme.com/calculate-tdee.html
-
I did OK this weekend. I was active and my eating was fine, although my calories from fat on Mother's Day was ridiculous. I still gained a few lbs, but I've lost 12 lbs in the last two weeks, so some bounce back was inevitable. Maybe I can get back to no change by Friday.
-
Getting to an ideal weight is a milestone, but it's not the end. Maintenance is as difficult as losing. I personally know of no one who has continued to log food during maintenance who has gained it all back.
-
Nicely done!
-
SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 5/9: 245 I have the strangest weight fluctuations. I know I was a bit bloated a few weeks ago coming off Easter celebrations, but it's a little ridiculous to be down that much in a few weeks. I've been eating right at my calorie goal and my exercise has been less than…
-
Great thread with some before/after pics of women who had success with Stronglifts: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1204440-ladies-success-stories-pics-using-stronglifts Go heavy lifting!
-
Rate of speed figures into this. Doing 135 strides per minute at a resistance of 5 would be less challenging than walking 3.5 on a treadmill, whereas 270 strides per minute at the same resistance would be far more challenging.
-
+1 It may seem to defy logic, but you need to be lifting heavy weights with squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, and rows; not doing "arm exercises" and certainly not working with light weights.
-
Science = scientific method. Controlled experiments. Knowledgeable doctors creating standards and protocols based on the best information available. Pseudo-science = a guy selling a book that claims that mainstream medicine ignores nutritional ways of dealing with diabetes. Nothing could be further from the truth.
