The Official Health and Fitness Thread
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Sgt said:
Goal setting is great - I find it extremely motivating. When I was losing weight, I posted my results in the "old" version of this thread every week. It was amazing how much it helped push me when I felt weak and ready to give up. Now, I use 5K races to keep me motivated. If I don't run, I will end up with a crap time - and I am very competitive!
I try and at least book one race in the spring and one in the fall (The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5K race is coming up in October - I'm booked for it) and try and sign up for fun-runs or charity runs in the summer.
Two pounds per week is great - I pushed for 3 pounds a week and I was successful, but I would not recommend it. It really is too hard on your body - I found myself getting extremely irritable after a few months of watching every calorie I ate and walking/running/working out just about every day. Moderation is better - as usual.
Also, don't be upset if you miss a target on a given week, sometimes you "plateau" at a certain weight for a week or so, then off goes the weight again the following week.
Good luck folks!
TheMightyOdin
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So nice to see this thread going strong!
Hey Rick... I suggest you try walking first thing in the morning. It won't take a lot of time and effort and I think it will give you good results.
Basically goes like this:
Wake up, do what you got to do in the bathroom, get dressed, drink a glass of water and be out your front door walking within 5 to 10 minutes of waking up.
Just walk normally for 15 to 20 minutes and then have a good breakfast immediately after your walk. Then just go about your regular daily routine.
That's it... Easy exercise, gets the blood flowing, gets the metabolism kick started for the day and all for just a 20minute time commitment.
I think it's also easier to make healthy food choices and avoid temptations when you've already committed some time and energy to exercise that day.
Plus if you want to incorporate some other exercise into your routine in the afternoon or evening then great. The short walk in the am is so low in impact and intensity that it won't effect other workouts.
Take it from a former a fat guy... You can do it!
Good luck Rick
Hey Rick... I suggest you try walking first thing in the morning. It won't take a lot of time and effort and I think it will give you good results.
Basically goes like this:
Wake up, do what you got to do in the bathroom, get dressed, drink a glass of water and be out your front door walking within 5 to 10 minutes of waking up.
Just walk normally for 15 to 20 minutes and then have a good breakfast immediately after your walk. Then just go about your regular daily routine.
That's it... Easy exercise, gets the blood flowing, gets the metabolism kick started for the day and all for just a 20minute time commitment.
I think it's also easier to make healthy food choices and avoid temptations when you've already committed some time and energy to exercise that day.
Plus if you want to incorporate some other exercise into your routine in the afternoon or evening then great. The short walk in the am is so low in impact and intensity that it won't effect other workouts.
Take it from a former a fat guy... You can do it!
Good luck Rick
maplesyrup
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4th Liner said:Sgt said:
Goal setting is great - I find it extremely motivating. When I was losing weight, I posted my results in the "old" version of this thread every week. It was amazing how much it helped push me when I felt weak and ready to give up. Now, I use 5K races to keep me motivated. If I don't run, I will end up with a crap time - and I am very competitive!
I try and at least book one race in the spring and one in the fall (The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5K race is coming up in October - I'm booked for it) and try and sign up for fun-runs or charity runs in the summer.
Two pounds per week is great - I pushed for 3 pounds a week and I was successful, but I would not recommend it. It really is too hard on your body - I found myself getting extremely irritable after a few months of watching every calorie I ate and walking/running/working out just about every day. Moderation is better - as usual.
Also, don't be upset if you miss a target on a given week, sometimes you "plateau" at a certain weight for a week or so, then off goes the weight again the following week.
Good luck folks!
I've done a couple of races and while I'm probably in the best shape I've been since high school (apart from apparent issues with my ticker :-\) I found them to be rather disheartening. I try to tell myself that it's only been a short time since I've changed my lifestyle and to pay little attention to the much older people (or kids for that matter) blowing past me but it still gets to me and I lose focus. I find I'm a much better runner when I'm on my own.
All that being said, the Scotiabank is the ideal venue to attempt my first half marathon (it's very flat.) If I decide to give it a go, I'll let you know.
moon111 said:
This is a really good point. If you think about how your awake for about 16 hours per day, which is 112 hours per week, if you only have planned exercise for say 4 hours per week it leave a lot of sedentary time. Simple things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking to the store can really increase the amount of physical activity in your day and its relatively easy on the body. And this physical activity combined with planned exercise can increase your results significantly.
Corn Flake
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Rick said:
Count me in Rick for 10 lbs I gained over the summer ... juuuuust a few too many beers. 8)
AlmosGirl
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I managed to not gain any weight back over the summer! yay!
It took almost a year but I lost 30lbs (baby weight gone). It's really really hard to keep at it and I'd love to lose another 10 or 20 but I admit, with 3 kids, working full-time, it's not on my high list of priorities right now.
Rick, I started easy with just my stationary bike, in my bedroom, reading a book or watching tv. Cutting back on the fat, junk, etc... Bought a Foreman grill, which has been awesome, more veggies, things like that. Hubby cut out his wine and we drink tons more water.
After a few months, I moved to the treadmill in the basement. At first, just walking, then a few minutes here and there of running with my music and incorporating a few things with arms, etc... I now do at least 5 days a week of 30 mins on the treadmill. I do the first or 2nd program, which burns 300 to 500 calories, depending on how I feel that day. I do a few light weights in my room. Right now, I'm not losing but I'm not gaining either.
It's hard Rick but you can do it!
It took almost a year but I lost 30lbs (baby weight gone). It's really really hard to keep at it and I'd love to lose another 10 or 20 but I admit, with 3 kids, working full-time, it's not on my high list of priorities right now.
Rick, I started easy with just my stationary bike, in my bedroom, reading a book or watching tv. Cutting back on the fat, junk, etc... Bought a Foreman grill, which has been awesome, more veggies, things like that. Hubby cut out his wine and we drink tons more water.
After a few months, I moved to the treadmill in the basement. At first, just walking, then a few minutes here and there of running with my music and incorporating a few things with arms, etc... I now do at least 5 days a week of 30 mins on the treadmill. I do the first or 2nd program, which burns 300 to 500 calories, depending on how I feel that day. I do a few light weights in my room. Right now, I'm not losing but I'm not gaining either.
It's hard Rick but you can do it!
maplesyrup
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Gained a few pounds while away for just few days. How easy they come back when you stop eating reasonably and exercising :-\ My run today felt like I had a piano tied to my ass.
Corn Flake
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Sgt said:
Hey! That explains where my piano went!
Leafaholic99
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One thing I don't really eat enough of, is fruits/veggies. I was at booster juice the other day and noticed they have bags of fruit/veggies already measured out and stored in baggies in the freezer, pull out what drink is ordered and add a few more things and then throw it in the blender. What a good idea to do at home to have almost ready to go smoothies that are healthy. I am going to start doing this in the next day or two, just need to find some good recipes.
I have tried several times to like kale but it doesn't work. Usually adding ginger, garlic, or garam masala makes things at least palatable to my taste buds. Nothing works for kale! Maybe it's the texture or aftertaste?
Luckily there are lots of other healthy foods I eat so no more beating myself up over the lack of kale.
Luckily there are lots of other healthy foods I eat so no more beating myself up over the lack of kale.
hockeyfan1
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From: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/43eaab68?page=18#/43eaab68/18
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient that does not absorb well on an empty stomach or with a small meal.
A study evaluated a small group of people who took Vitamin D on an empty stomach or with a light meal. When these people were instructed instead to take their Vitamin D with their largest meal of the day, there was a remarkable 56.7% increase in serum blood (25-hydroxyvitamin D) levels after two to three months.
This study, conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Bone Clinic demonstrates how much better fat-soluble nutrients absorb when taken with a meal that contains some fat, which is usually the heaviest meal of the day.
It helps explain why people who take a higher dose of Vitamin D
sometimes fail to achieve optimal blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (over 50 ng/ml).
Nutrients that should be taken with heaviest meal of the day include fish oil, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, gamma tocopherol,
astaxanthin, and of course, Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient that does not absorb well on an empty stomach or with a small meal.
A study evaluated a small group of people who took Vitamin D on an empty stomach or with a light meal. When these people were instructed instead to take their Vitamin D with their largest meal of the day, there was a remarkable 56.7% increase in serum blood (25-hydroxyvitamin D) levels after two to three months.
This study, conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Bone Clinic demonstrates how much better fat-soluble nutrients absorb when taken with a meal that contains some fat, which is usually the heaviest meal of the day.
It helps explain why people who take a higher dose of Vitamin D
sometimes fail to achieve optimal blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (over 50 ng/ml).
Nutrients that should be taken with heaviest meal of the day include fish oil, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, gamma tocopherol,
astaxanthin, and of course, Vitamin D.
maplesyrup
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Bender said:
Yeah, I've only recently included lifting some weights into my routine and after a few months, I could tell I was getting stronger. Missing a week probably put me back a month or more. I was okay with where I was in the weight but I just couldn't do the reps.
As a side, I've already lost 5 of the 10 lbs I gained in those 10 days. - I'm guess there was just a lot of water there?
hockeyfan1
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Here's a link to the product's website:
http://www.livrelief.com/
Those of you who are working out may be interested in the LivSport line. Check it out.
Topical creams with the delivra transdermal delivery system that penetrates more deeply into the skin, be it for pain, wound healing, as well as pre and pro sports workouts. The entire line is formulated of natural ingredients, compounded to deliver maximum benefits. Nerve pain, inflammatory pain, any type of pain just about will be diminished. A better alternative than oral medications, without side effects.
Developed by neuropharmacologist Dr. Joseph Gabriele, with the company based in Burlington, ON, clinical trials and testing had been ongoing for the past 14 years of research into this unique product. Endorsed by Bobby Orr and a score of testimonials from individuals.
I'm going to try it soon and see if it helps my inflammatory pain. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Here's a link to the product's website:
http://www.livrelief.com/
Those of you who are working out may be interested in the LivSport line. Check it out.
TheMightyOdin
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Was trying on a shirt at a shop on the weekend. When I walked out of the fitting room the sales girl said something like " that looks nice... Shows off your muscles...". Then I said : "Yeah, but it kind of makes me feel douchey..."
I thought it looked good too but I felt like I was showing off. Part of me says that I've worked hard to look the way I do and should wear things like this... but it just doesnt feel like me.
Still weirds me out sometimes when I get comments or compliments like this. It's been years but inside I still feel like a fat guy.
There are people in my life who are obese and knew me when I was obese. Some are good friends, some are co-workers and some are just acquaintances. Some avoid the subject of getting healthy like the plague but most bring it up almost everytime we are together.
Anytime I meet or see an obese person I have so much empathy for them. I would like to tell them that I understand but I don't tell them about my weight loss unless they bring the subject up.
I really want to help but I know that the choice isn't mine. The individual has to step up and make the decision for themselves. Advice and encouragement directed at me fell on deaf ears until I decided enough was enough....
This is a weird post... Kind of rambling... No real direction... Just stuff rattling around in my head I guess.
Keep improving people!
I thought it looked good too but I felt like I was showing off. Part of me says that I've worked hard to look the way I do and should wear things like this... but it just doesnt feel like me.
Still weirds me out sometimes when I get comments or compliments like this. It's been years but inside I still feel like a fat guy.
There are people in my life who are obese and knew me when I was obese. Some are good friends, some are co-workers and some are just acquaintances. Some avoid the subject of getting healthy like the plague but most bring it up almost everytime we are together.
Anytime I meet or see an obese person I have so much empathy for them. I would like to tell them that I understand but I don't tell them about my weight loss unless they bring the subject up.
I really want to help but I know that the choice isn't mine. The individual has to step up and make the decision for themselves. Advice and encouragement directed at me fell on deaf ears until I decided enough was enough....
This is a weird post... Kind of rambling... No real direction... Just stuff rattling around in my head I guess.
Keep improving people!
maplesyrup
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I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe the women here can speak to this but after being with my wife for almost 20 years (married for 11) she's still trying to convince me I'm a medium and not a large as far as shirts go. It drives her nuts when (in her opinion) my cloths are too baggy and feels they should be rather form fitting. Most of my shirts are obviously like that now ??? but I guess it's just the kind of thing women take notice of.
Edit: and good for you... Nothing wrong with some pride. Also, keep in mind there's tight and and just silly tight. There's a difference I think... Now I'm rambling on. :-\
Edit: and good for you... Nothing wrong with some pride. Also, keep in mind there's tight and and just silly tight. There's a difference I think... Now I'm rambling on. :-\