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Post by theryno665 on Sept 27, 2012 22:01:41 GMT -5
Enough is enough, and it's time for a change?
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Post by Dub H on Sept 27, 2012 22:04:50 GMT -5
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Post by y2j12 on Sept 27, 2012 22:30:11 GMT -5
Its all about maintaing a routine, I started working out myself about 11 weeks ago. Im 28 at the moment. When I started I was weighing 370lbs. I cut out sugar, pop, juice, and most processed foods, I started with just a 30 Minute walk. As the weeks have gone by Im now up to a Hour of walking, I go up and down the stairs a couple times and I do squats, sit ups and push ups (30 of each), when I weight myself earlier I have lost 49lbs, and Im feeling good
I hope the best for you, good luck
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 23:43:47 GMT -5
Much love, big timer. I was a card carrying fatass for the first 27 years of my life. You know what broke me? My car broke. I had next to nothing saved, so I walked and I walked and I walked and I started to see the gut slipping away a bit and thought "hell, this is cool" so I kept right on walking and started tweaking the diet.
It took a while to obtain healthy guy status. I've always been a fairly active dude, but I've also always been a glutton prone to bouts of laziness so it was a very see-sawey frustrating process. Just don't give in.
Every time you can stave off a shit food bash or make yourself work just a little harder than you really need to, point you. Expect relapses. Expect hiccups. Just don't don't throw it all down because you had a bad day. Get back to business.
It can be tough, but if you tinker with it enough you'll find that a few quality days can restore your faith.
You thought enough of it to post it. That says to me that you have the will to do it, you just have to find YOUR way. What that is, I can't say, but neither can anyone else either.
It's on you, brother Homer, brother. You don't want to be a big boy? Don't be one. Just understand it can get f***ing messy.
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 28, 2012 6:54:40 GMT -5
Starting in early 2010 I dropped around 50 pounds, and then put some back on as muscle. I'm not exactly where I want to be, but I'm more toned than I've probably ever been. I feel like I have a plateau with certain things concerning my body, but it's not the end of the world. The thing with weight loss is that it's very unique for every individual; what works for any number of people might not work for you. But there are a few guiding principles, some already stated here, that are pretty universal: - Diet is the keyMore than any other factor, what you eat dictates a lot about how you work, feel, and how much weight you stand to lose. Don't fall for fad diets...in fact, don't think of it as "dieting" at all, because the -ing at the end means present tense and implies that there's an end to it at some point. Rather, think of a long term diet that you can stick to. For me, that meant going pescatarian (no meat except seafood), but that's not true for everybody. Think about changes you can make and sustain (e.g. swapping whole wheat for white flour breads, a limit on sweets intake, etc.), but don't think it'll all work overnight. Changing long held eating habits takes time. And yes, teach yourself to enjoy more fruits and veggies. - Exercise, but vary it upWhen you build muscle, you also burn fat faster. Yes, it'll register as putting on weight, but it's better for you in the long run. Stick to the usual: 30-60 minutes of cardio when you get to do it, then look up different things to do with weights, machines at the gym, or simple push up/pull up/ab crunch combinations. A few days a week is fine, if you've altered your diet. - Don't get down on yourself, or do as best you canThis one's tough; I have days where I look at myself and think "Ugh, why haven't you worked harder? Why did you eat <whatever> last night? You don't look great today", but those thoughts have GOT to be fleeting. Negative reinforcement never, ever, ever works out in the long run. Consider that just making the decision to get healthier is a huge step, and that can provide a strong mental boost. - MOST IMPORTANT: Its about health, not weightWell, ok, it can be about weight if you're TOO overweight, but every body has different thresholds for where they can be healthy. Some people are tall but thin-framed, some are short and stocky, some visa versa on both, etc. For all you know you might never achieve a "perfect" body (whatever that is); you might never see six pack abs, you might never have huge biceps, you might never have really obvious pecs, etc. That's not a big problem, though; all the good stuff you do adds up, and will leave you feeling better. Just being more social often helps people be healthier, since they're out and moving around more. Once you've dropped the first X-number of pounds (whatever fits your needs best), focus on maintaining good health. thank you very much for all the advice. I do have to say this though, I do have full intention of not only losing weight but gaining muscle/getting ripped. my aim to have a spartan body, that is my aim. I know it wont be easy, I know it will be a LOT of work- but its my aim. I am currently 100 lbs overweight, I know I have my work cut out for me, but I also know I HAVE to do this. My dad is a diabetic, and had his first heart attack in his mid 30's, Im 26 and do not wanna go down that route.
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 28, 2012 6:56:53 GMT -5
you mentioned you work? can you save up for surgery? it will be expensive but totally worth it if it's what you really want, surgery can also remove the moobs and excess skin as well. yes I do have a job, I would be able to save up for surgery IF it is needed. But that is something well into the future , right now I hope to lose weight and not need surgery.
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 28, 2012 6:58:15 GMT -5
Its all about maintaing a routine, I started working out myself about 11 weeks ago. Im 28 at the moment. When I started I was weighing 370lbs. I cut out sugar, pop, juice, and most processed foods, I started with just a 30 Minute walk. As the weeks have gone by Im now up to a Hour of walking, I go up and down the stairs a couple times and I do squats, sit ups and push ups (30 of each), when I weight myself earlier I have lost 49lbs, and Im feeling good I hope the best for you, good luck thats amazing, congrats- its stuff like that keeps me going
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 28, 2012 7:02:34 GMT -5
Much love, big timer. I was a card carrying fatass for the first 27 years of my life. You know what broke me? My car broke. I had next to nothing saved, so I walked and I walked and I walked and I started to see the gut slipping away a bit and thought "hell, this is cool" so I kept right on walking and started tweaking the diet. It took a while to obtain healthy guy status. I've always been a fairly active dude, but I've also always been a glutton prone to bouts of laziness so it was a very see-sawey frustrating process. Just don't give in. Every time you can stave off a s*** food bash or make yourself work just a little harder than you really need to, point you. Expect relapses. Expect hiccups. Just don't don't throw it all down because you had a bad day. Get back to business. It can be tough, but if you tinker with it enough you'll find that a few quality days can restore your faith. You thought enough of it to post it. That says to me that you have the will to do it, you just have to find YOUR way. What that is, I can't say, but neither can anyone else either. It's on you, brother Homer, brother. You don't want to be a big boy? Don't be one. Just understand it can get f***ing messy. I understand, it wont be easy, but I also know, I CANNOT go on any longer this way. I must change now, and for good. that is a unique weight loss story,
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 28, 2012 7:09:04 GMT -5
You can do it - if I can drop 45 pounds, anyone can I don't go to the gym as much as I used to (work schedule, mostly) but here's some of the things I do to maintain: -portion controls/calories: I try to eat 4-5 times a day, protein heavy. Lots of veggies, whole grains, no fruit late in the day. LOTS of water. If you must have soda/caffeine, diet sodas only. Most meals rarely break the 400 calorie barrier. -It's ok to eat late - it's what you have that matters. I usually have a protein shake (>200 cal) about an hour before bed. Remember, your body is still going even when you're asleep - and 8 hours without food could cause some slowing in the metabolism. -I don't really have any absolute "cannot eat" foods on my list, but I look at my options when it comes to different foods. There is always a lower calorie alternative to even the worst foods for you. When you get something that might be "Bad" for you, halve the portion per the nutrition information. That alone can help. -I agree with varying your workouts. I would alternate days of cardio and weights, and sometimes do a day of both. For weight loss, more reps and less weight is ideal. -once you've quit smoking you might see your weight start to go back up - the nicotine likely sped up your heartbeat to help lose some of the weight. Try not to replace smoking with more eating. I've managed to stay in the 170s for a year with reasonable maintenance and sticking to my food choices that is awesome , thanks for sharing
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 28, 2012 7:20:47 GMT -5
ok heres my thing, I am currently in the process of heading to California for about a year or so. I have some classes to take at a school there, And am currently planning to leave New York in November. My plan is to return to NY for a week or so in April for Wrestlemania. I wanna return home, much much lighter. I want it to be like a before and after weight loss type of show. I don't have facebook, so my pictures are not on the web. People will only talk to me on the phone, I will not mention anything about weight loss. Just show up and shock the world. It dosent end there though, I have a friends wedding to attend in summer of 2014. I wanna be ripped by then, just in absolutely the best shape ever. this is my inspiration , I mean
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Post by lucas_lee on Sept 28, 2012 16:11:24 GMT -5
I understand how you feel bro, I put myself back into shape after ballooning up 3 pounds, I just recently lost the 30 through hard work and lifestyle changes, I hope all goes well for you.
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Post by Evil Homer on Oct 2, 2012 7:01:46 GMT -5
ok this may seem like complete BS, I tried weight loss hyno therapy yesterday, it was a audiobook which aims to work on your sub conscious. I never believed this type of this stuff in the past, but I gotta say- it actually works. I don't know if this was placebo effect, or if it was something that actually stuck in my head. This audio session really made me think, and i really believe it had an effect on me. Right before I have eaten anything in the last 24 hrs, I kept thinking to myself, if it was a good idea or not. Its weird to even be saying this, but this is working. Also, another thing is, I have quit smoking. This is day three smoke free. It is not really affecting me all that much, Im thinking less and less about it.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Oct 2, 2012 7:57:50 GMT -5
Well, weight loss could help, but keep in mind, muscle weighs more then fat, so one thing I heard was hit the weights and do a bit of cardio, but focus on weights.
However, I'm in decent shape and make shit loads of money, but I still have a hard time with confidence. So new jobs and the gym may help with confidence, but it won't be the be all/end all. Basically, it's a complete dramatic life change and habit change. The gym is just part of your life if you were to pursue it.
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Post by Phil Parent on Oct 2, 2012 12:01:04 GMT -5
Well, I used to weight 315 on a 5'11" frame.
Dropped to 279 with watching what I eat and gym 3 times a week with walks the other days.
Got a new girlfriend, got complacent.
Got back up to 300.
She told me I had gotten fat(ter).
Got back on the program, back down to 295.
If you ever get complacent, you'll yoyo.
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Post by vinnysimmo on Oct 2, 2012 13:24:06 GMT -5
you mentioned you work? can you save up for surgery? it will be expensive but totally worth it if it's what you really want, surgery can also remove the moobs and excess skin as well. I knw several people who have had surgery and they are in and out of hospital almost once a month because of gallstones and stomache pains and other stuff like that. And I know that if if I had a medical problem that could be solved without surgery I wouldn't want to put myself at risk unneccesserelly. PS. Keep up the good work Homer!
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Post by HMARK Center on Oct 2, 2012 13:41:11 GMT -5
Starting in early 2010 I dropped around 50 pounds, and then put some back on as muscle. I'm not exactly where I want to be, but I'm more toned than I've probably ever been. I feel like I have a plateau with certain things concerning my body, but it's not the end of the world. The thing with weight loss is that it's very unique for every individual; what works for any number of people might not work for you. But there are a few guiding principles, some already stated here, that are pretty universal: - Diet is the keyMore than any other factor, what you eat dictates a lot about how you work, feel, and how much weight you stand to lose. Don't fall for fad diets...in fact, don't think of it as "dieting" at all, because the -ing at the end means present tense and implies that there's an end to it at some point. Rather, think of a long term diet that you can stick to. For me, that meant going pescatarian (no meat except seafood), but that's not true for everybody. Think about changes you can make and sustain (e.g. swapping whole wheat for white flour breads, a limit on sweets intake, etc.), but don't think it'll all work overnight. Changing long held eating habits takes time. And yes, teach yourself to enjoy more fruits and veggies. - Exercise, but vary it upWhen you build muscle, you also burn fat faster. Yes, it'll register as putting on weight, but it's better for you in the long run. Stick to the usual: 30-60 minutes of cardio when you get to do it, then look up different things to do with weights, machines at the gym, or simple push up/pull up/ab crunch combinations. A few days a week is fine, if you've altered your diet. - Don't get down on yourself, or do as best you canThis one's tough; I have days where I look at myself and think "Ugh, why haven't you worked harder? Why did you eat <whatever> last night? You don't look great today", but those thoughts have GOT to be fleeting. Negative reinforcement never, ever, ever works out in the long run. Consider that just making the decision to get healthier is a huge step, and that can provide a strong mental boost. - MOST IMPORTANT: Its about health, not weightWell, ok, it can be about weight if you're TOO overweight, but every body has different thresholds for where they can be healthy. Some people are tall but thin-framed, some are short and stocky, some visa versa on both, etc. For all you know you might never achieve a "perfect" body (whatever that is); you might never see six pack abs, you might never have huge biceps, you might never have really obvious pecs, etc. That's not a big problem, though; all the good stuff you do adds up, and will leave you feeling better. Just being more social often helps people be healthier, since they're out and moving around more. Once you've dropped the first X-number of pounds (whatever fits your needs best), focus on maintaining good health. thank you very much for all the advice. I do have to say this though, I do have full intention of not only losing weight but gaining muscle/getting ripped. my aim to have a spartan body, that is my aim. I know it wont be easy, I know it will be a LOT of work- but its my aim. I am currently 100 lbs overweight, I know I have my work cut out for me, but I also know I HAVE to do this. My dad is a diabetic, and had his first heart attack in his mid 30's, Im 26 and do not wanna go down that route. A noble goal, to be sure; my point is simply that you shouldn't let yourself get discouraged if your genetics get in the way of you attaining the body you really want. When I was younger I was surrounded by skinny people; my little brother has been a drummer for a number of bands for years, and when we were teens/early college age the "look" in those bands was to be super skinny. It's not TOO much different now, though as people age they naturally get a bit broader. Still, it was a bit ridiculous back then. That really got to me, though; it was bad enough that I was overweight back then, I also had, and obviously still have, a pretty broad body. My shoulders are wide, my torso is a little "boxy", my thigh and calve muscles are naturally very big. I had it in my head that I could get thin the way some of those guys did. When I finally committed to losing weight/toning up, I realized I never would look like that. Took me awhile to deal with it. Then I noticed something: I was looking strong and healthier in my own way. Nowadays I kind of enjoy being a broader guy, feeling a little more muscular that way. So the simple point is that you might have a goal, but genetics can get in the way. Don't get discouraged, because if you're getting healthy or getting ripped, things have a way of working out fine.
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Post by Evil Homer on Oct 2, 2012 20:27:04 GMT -5
Well, I used to weight 315 on a 5'11" frame. Dropped to 279 with watching what I eat and gym 3 times a week with walks the other days. Got a new girlfriend, got complacent. Got back up to 300. She told me I had gotten fat(ter). Got back on the program, back down to 295. If you ever get complacent, you'll yoyo. I'm expecting that, I have dropped from 240 lbs to 205 lbs, then gained back 60 lbs. I know this is possible, but this time I feel Im in a desperate situation. I had always been in decent health, but as of the last year or so Im not feeling so good. Doctor has told me,my BP is high to the point, if I dont get my weight down by the next checkup- I will require medication. Also I've read that being obese puts a person at a much higher risk for cancer, that scares me more than anything else. An lastly, my insomnia has been pretty bad lately- my doctor suspects I have sleep apnea. The other thing that is really bugging lately , is that Im almost 27 years old, I've lived all my teen years overweight and my 20's obese. I've got a few years of youth still left, and I wanna be in the best shape possible. The time for me is now
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Post by lemonyellowson on Oct 3, 2012 6:45:16 GMT -5
good luck fella.
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Post by ButterFly Suplex on Oct 3, 2012 15:09:54 GMT -5
You'll get to where you want to be. You just have to want to get there. Hard work is good for everybody, especially hard work for your body. Exercising isn't just good for your body, but it's good for your mind. And nothing feels better than accomplishing your exercise goal for the day. And that sweet moment where all your hard work comes in when you step on that scale, and the number is lower than when you started. That my friend is the Ultimate pick me up, it shows progress. It might be a pound or two, but progress is progress, and weight loss takes time and patience. If you don't have patience, then this is going to be a hard road for you. I learned that the hard way. And it doesn't hurt to look at labels at the grocery store. I do it and look like a nut lol checking out 3 different kinds of microwave popcorn for calories, sodium, etc. And here's a quick woman getting tip, if you look at labels, with women around, one of them will be attracted or at least impressed, I'm telling you! lol At the end of your grocery trip as your waiting on line, look in your cart, or basket, you will be proud of your going to purchase. I am every time I go. Your going to be alright!!!! Be strong, enjoy yourself, and once the weight starts to drop, your confidence will be apparent!
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Post by Evil Homer on Oct 7, 2012 9:56:40 GMT -5
I havent smoked a single cigarette since Tuesday, I can honestly say I dont miss em. The habit is broken. Will be heading in to the gym a little later today. Also began properly dieting a few days ago. This is honestly going to be my last time attempting weight loss, I will succeed once and for all. My current plan is to work out on my own for the next 3 months, then start some program ( leaning towards cross fit), any suggestion would be helpful
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