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[ngsm13]

Welp. Here it is.

I've finally decided to change my lifestyle, I'm already over 2 weeks in, and this time I'm sticking to it. Decided to eat healthier, monitor my calories, and get in some physical activity everday.

I've been using:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

I'm running a 500 calorie deficit daily, for a goal of 2 pounds loss per week. So far I'm down ~7 pounds.

I'll poast in here occasionally to update my progress. kthnxbi.

[Captain Ahab]

GL bro. If you have made it 2 weeks already, you got this. Gets easier as things become more and more routine. I <3 MFP.

[bluecar]

MFP makes me sad because I never eat enough calories. I could trade plans with you can destroy it.

[ngsm13]

Sup bros.


Been hitting the Rec Center up everyday while on campus. Hopefully in addition to my calorie monitoring, after a couple weeks I will begin to notice results. Focusing mainly on cardio, as at the moment I'm trying to lose weight. I've been pretty consistent on my calorie monitoring, plan to weigh-in tomorrow.

:brrr:

[IamDeMan]

Derp

[Jeremy M]

do work son

[UCP]

Pnt?

[Porch Monkey]

he's pint size

[ngsm13]

Pnt?
Personal Nutrition Thread.

[ngsm13]

12 pounds down... :fyi:

[tapout]

My bro

[bluecar]

You may want to add a day dedicated to strictly stretch. Maybe a yoga day? You can find the p90x yoga or plyo vids and they provide a nice instruction to work your core muscles a lot better (at least for me) that traditional weighted exercises. If you don't do enough stretching and core-strengthening the other exercises start to hurt after a while.

[John3000]

You may want to add a day dedicated to strictly stretch. Maybe a yoga day? You can find the p90x yoga or plyo vids and they provide a nice instruction to work your core muscles a lot better (at least for me) that traditional weighted exercises. If you don't do enough stretching and core-strengthening the other exercises start to hurt after a while.


I don't recommend just jumping in on either of these videos, p90x yoga is a sob and gave me new found respect for people that can actually do yoga. Plyometrics will kick your ass the first few times. Start a small workout routine then do yoga and plyo, trust me you will hurt less if you do.

[bluecar]

I don't recommend just jumping in on either of these videos, p90x yoga is a sob and gave me new found respect for people that can actually do yoga. Plyometrics will kick your ass the first few times. Start a small workout routine then do yoga and plyo, trust me you will hurt less if you do.

p90x yoga is the hardest exercise routine I have ever done...without a doubt. With that said, I do not know of a video-led stretch routine that's as comprehensive as the p90x one. If there was a 1/2 difficulty version, it would be much better.

[John3000]

p90x yoga is the hardest exercise routine I have ever done...without a doubt. With that said, I do not know of a video-led stretch routine that's as comprehensive as the p90x one. If there was a 1/2 difficulty version, it would be much better.


I hear ya bro, Hell I still suck at the yoga portion. I actually hate that day with a passion because its 90 minutes long. I wish there was a half difficulty version as well, that shit is not for beginners in any way.

[ngsm13]

I stretch pre and post workout, right now I'm doing mainly elliptical in level 6 random/interval setting (this varies from max to lowest resistance). Then on Tuesday-Thursday, I concentrate on my core.

Always do a cooldown, then a couple walking laps around afterwards. Again, my primary goal ATM is weightloss.

[bluecar]

I understand your goal being weightloss. What I am saying is that you will start to get very sore if you don't make a consciencous effort to make hella time for core strengthening and stretching. The eaiest thing to hurt using the elliptical is the hop flexor. You will notice in several months when your leg bone pops in and out of place.

If you were just to add a couple stretches, I'd add the hip flexor stretch. Since I have started, the pain post run has dimished quite a bit. I admit, it is hard to stretch that muscle group.

[UCP]

Don't worry bb, I'll stretch your muscle group.

[Captain Ahab]

Get on dem weights. Then you can be burning calories while you are out of the gym also.

[Spider Monkey]

Because calories are calories bro.

[Captain Ahab]

Nothing like raising that BMR!

[jip]

12 pounds down... :fyi:

Nice! Keep it up.

You may want to add a day dedicated to strictly stretch. Maybe a yoga day? You can find the p90x yoga or plyo vids and they provide a nice instruction to work your core muscles a lot better (at least for me) that traditional weighted exercises. If you don't do enough stretching and core-strengthening the other exercises start to hurt after a while.

Excellent advice. Yoga is a fantastic way to increase core strength and flexibility and those two things are helpful in all aspects of your life.

I don't recommend just jumping in on either of these videos, p90x yoga is a sob and gave me new found respect for people that can actually do yoga. Plyometrics will kick your ass the first few times. Start a small workout routine then do yoga and plyo, trust me you will hurt less if you do.

Starting with yoga is fine but perhaps it would be wise to start with an easier routine. There are lots of beginner yoga videos out there and you can work your way up in intensity.

I stretch pre and post workout, right now I'm doing mainly elliptical in level 6 random/interval setting (this varies from max to lowest resistance). Then on Tuesday-Thursday, I concentrate on my core.

Always do a cooldown, then a couple walking laps around afterwards. Again, my primary goal ATM is weightloss.

If you injure yourself, your weight loss routine will come to a crashing halt.

Remember, fitness and health are holistic. It is one of those annoying hippy buzzwords, I know, but in this case it is true: you have to take care of the entire machine. I know that you want to focus on things that actively promote weight loss, but you also have to do things that will allow you to continue those other activities.

[ngsm13]

I understand your goal being weightloss. What I am saying is that you will start to get very sore if you don't make a consciencous effort to make hella time for core strengthening and stretching. The eaiest thing to hurt using the elliptical is the hop flexor. You will notice in several months when your leg bone pops in and out of place.

If you were just to add a couple stretches, I'd add the hip flexor stretch. Since I have started, the pain post run has dimished quite a bit. I admit, it is hard to stretch that muscle group.
Care elaborate specifically on core strengthening, etc...

I understand you're on the lookout for me, but I'm not convinced it isn't something I'm already do.
Don't worry bb, I'll stretch your muscle group.
:like:
Get on dem weights. Then you can be burning calories while you are out of the gym also.
Werd, was considering a couple weeks of cardio. Then work in the weights also?
Nice! Keep it up.

If you injure yourself, your weight loss routine will come to a crashing halt.

Remember, fitness and health are holistic. It is one of those annoying hippy buzzwords, I know, but in this case it is true: you have to take care of the entire machine. I know that you want to focus on things that actively promote weight loss, but you also have to do things that will allow you to continue those other activities.
Who says I'm not doing those things?

Maybe I'm not, but if you care to elaborate specifically, I'm always open to advice on improvement.

kthnx.

[bluecar]

I cannot comment specifically because I am guessing and trying things myself. What I am saying is that I am starting to take a specific workout period dedicated to core work and stretching. It's to prevent injury. You get hurt and then you quit doing anything and get fat.

Search Drew Brees Workout. It's on menshealth or something like that.

I mostly do body-weight core work, which is lunges and many many modifications of them.

[bluecar]

Just did the p90x stretch vid....Here is an easy test. Put yourself in push up position (plank) for 2 minutes. If this is hard, then the vid may be too hard.

I can do that part easy, stretching my hamstrings is tough.

[Captain Ahab]

Werd, was considering a couple weeks of cardio. Then work in the weights also?




Yup. Resistance training will have you burning calories while you work out and then also while your muscles are repairing. Several studies show greater bodyfat loss when resistance training is coupled with cardio (given same time spent exercising).

[ngsm13]

Sup bros.

Still keeping up with the calorie monitoring, and hitting the rec center everyday M-F for a bit over an hour.

2 pounds down since last week, 14 pounds down total.

[Captain Ahab]

long as your losing a pound a week, your doing great! Keep it up bro.

[UCP]

When you're down to 180 let me know so I can get started.

[jip]

long as your losing a pound a week, your doing great! Keep it up bro.

Truths!

Keep up the good work.

[ngsm13]

Down to 183 this week.

Feel like I'm noticeably losing inches, at least I can easily tell in my clothes. Didn't take any measurements beforehand for comparison, do have pics though for a before/after 3months.

After this week, it will put me at a full month of working out, and I feel GREAT.

[ngsm13]

Down to 178 as of this morning.

Weigh in next Friday!

[bluecar]

Sounds like you are improving well. Have you noticed any positive changes in your life, such as it being easier to climb stairs or hussel to get somewhere?

Glad to hear things are still going well. You'll probably need new clothes soon but that is a good thing.

[ngsm13]

Sounds like you are improving well. Have you noticed any positive changes in your life, such as it being easier to climb stairs or hussel to get somewhere?

Glad to hear things are still going well. You'll probably need new clothes soon but that is a good thing.

Yeah, I've noticed that my resting heart rate is lower. Also noticed that my heart rate while working out averages lower, and during my cool down it lowers back to resting more quickly.

I've definitely noticed being able to push myself harder/longer on cardio, and yeah unless it's right after my workout... stairs are quite easy (lots of stairs on campus). I notice myself getting ahead of friends that I walk with...

[bluecar]

Yeah, I've noticed that my resting heart rate is lower. Also noticed that my heart rate while working out averages lower, and during my cool down it lowers back to resting more quickly.

I've definitely noticed being able to push myself harder/longer on cardio, and yeah unless it's right after my workout... stairs are quite easy (lots of stairs on campus). I notice myself getting ahead of friends that I walk with...

Good, good.

One thing I have noticed with my runs is that once you hit a certain speed, it's very difficult to get faster and the only avenue for improvement is duration.

[Captain Ahab]

Keep it up bro!

I imagine you are feeling better daily all around, amirite? increased energy, not tired near as often, better moods?

[ngsm13]

Keep it up bro!

I imagine you are feeling better daily all around, amirite? increased energy, not tired near as often, better moods?
Yes, usually. I mean, I'm tired at night early sometimes... but that's understandable haha.

[ngsm13]

Oh, btw started this @198... had been up to 202... so since I started this, 20 pounds lost total! :)

[ngsm13]

176.8 is my final weigh in on my mini-competition based on percentage body weight lost.

21.2 pounds lost, and I won by .3% :)

[ngsm13]

I'll be continuing with the working out, and calorie deficit until around Thanksgiving and see where I stand. Then more than likely I'll switch my daily calories to maintain instead of deficit, and will continue the workout!

After first of the year, I may try my first bulk and hit the weights heavy. I'll definitely need some advice then.

[bluecar]

Good job!

[ngsm13]

My main goal was weight loss, didn't concentrate on weight lifting. Natural pose, I feel great now a days!




Pics:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/ngsm13/IMG_20111112_092229.jpg


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/ngsm13/NoahWeightLoss.jpg

[tapout]

my bro. You look fanfuckingtastic.

[Captain Ahab]

i'd fuck tha shit outta u bro

[soraiden]

My main goal was weight loss, didn't concentrate on weight lifting. Natural pose, I feel great now a days!




Pics:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/ngsm13/IMG_20111112_092229.jpg


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/ngsm13/NoahWeightLoss.jpg

Great job!!

[ngsm13]

Thanks people!

Can't wait for my winner's dinner, hehe...

[ngsm13]

Down to 173.6, from a max of 202.

Over 28 pounds lost!!!!

[ngsm13]

Sneak pic of this quarter's progress... lols

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/ngsm13/Me_edit.jpg

[bluecar]

oh shit wow

[Spider Monkey]

Gettin them shoulders up.

[UCP]

Dem nipples.

[ngsm13]

I know how you like to puffy ones...

[Spider Monkey]

It is too bad that you didn't get any before 'flex-on' pix. If you're seeing the results I am, your arms are like WHAO bigger.

[ngsm13]

Alright. Update from 12 weeks of StrongLifts 5x5 only, regular diet (I ate whatever I want). As you can tell, I need to lose some fat still, and that's what I'm going to try to concentrate on this spring quarter, as well as continuing StrongLifts!

Oh, and I'm not a professional picture taker, I had to use the timer and didn't know how to 'pose'. :laugh:





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[Spider Monkey]

Most importantly, what does the SO think?

[ngsm13]

Most importantly, what does the SO think?
She commented on how big my legs are in the shower haha. Other than that she doesn't say much :shrug:

[Spider Monkey]

She commented on how big my legs are in the shower haha. Other than that she doesn't say much :shrug:

Well at least she is looking in the right area. ;)

[bluecar]

1 hour until my first 5x5 workout.

[Captain Ahab]

Did you have decent sized quads before? Or was it all gained from you working out? Definitely noticed the quads.

[mrogowski]

great job losing the weight noah. such an improvement.

in a previous life i loved working the legs. got to a point where all i could wear was sweat pants, nothing else would fit.

these days i work my liver out.

[ngsm13]

Did you have decent sized quads before? Or was it all gained from you working out? Definitely noticed the quads.
I mean, in highschool I was sprinter and had decent quads...

My upper upper body though, I had little to no strength. I started from scratch, and that's where I noticed the bit of gains I had.
great job losing the weight noah. such an improvement.

in a previous life i loved working the legs. got to a point where all i could wear was sweat pants, nothing else would fit.

these days i work my liver out.
:hi5:

[UCP]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/ngsm13/DSC00830.jpg

I know someone that has mad love for this pose.

































































































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[pl8er]

I know someone that has mad love for this pose.









http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/UndercoverPunker/ThisGUY.jpg

:hahaha:

[dcmcki]

http://honda-tech.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=250756&d=1326422551

[Spider Monkey]

LMAO!