Who's on a Diet?
02-23-2005, 12:07 AM
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02-23-2005, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JesusJuice
Lets all get on a diet and get to looking like this. LOL I saw this on a body building site...Jesus CHRIST!
This is a chop.
02-23-2005, 03:58 AM
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I'm on a diet of a minimum of 5 meals per day. My body tends to burn energy very fast, and if I want to make it to my goal of 175lbs, I need to EAT! I'm 5'9" and 153 right now, so its a LONG haul.
02-23-2005, 04:58 AM
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I think thats called being fit. Too many men out there think they are big just because they have alot of mass....doesn't mean your fit.
Originally Posted by CLpower
5'11" 160 seems like you must be a little skinny twerp 
02-23-2005, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tmk70
6'2"
200 would be perfect for me. My tits are a bit too supple right now.
tmk70, who needs to purchase a Bro
200 would be perfect for me. My tits are a bit too supple right now.
tmk70, who needs to purchase a Bro
02-23-2005, 07:30 AM
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I'm 6'-1" and 195lbs.
I diet to cut body fat. I used to alot but don't seem to lose much weight anymore.
I try to cut fat mainly before my competitions. No need for the extra weight.
I diet to cut body fat. I used to alot but don't seem to lose much weight anymore.
I try to cut fat mainly before my competitions. No need for the extra weight.
02-23-2005, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by GoDucksCLSPride
is that his lats? or the shadow from the pillow behind him. Those things are like 6 inches tall 
02-23-2005, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
ALthough I dont understand your program yet (hence my questions), plus I have no info on overload and mostly intensity of these workouts, it is probable from the above, that you are overtraining.
02-23-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Tell that to the SEALs on Hell Week.
02-23-2005, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GoDucksCLSPride
I'm 5'10 235 but not fat. I dont see where i can lose 50 pounds and still be alive. Some of you dudes are crazy skinny guess we are all built different, i'm 6'1 230 right now, I could lose about 15-20 more lbs, but no more then that. But I have a very big wide stature.
02-23-2005, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I'm replacing flab with muscle so it's all good.
Nope, your not. Thats impossible.
Your actually losing fat, and builing muscle, fat cannot turn into muscle, but in the end, i guess it dosent really matter, now does it?
02-23-2005, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ABreece
No offense to mitch, but he's not in the same kinda shape that the SEAL trainees are in. Not to mention Hell Week is not about getting in shape.
No offense taken, I've only lost 3.5lbs in the past week. The week before that was probably all water weight. I don't have time to go to the gym everyday, so I try to do as much as I can while I'm there. I've only been doing cardio, but I'm thinking about throwing an Erg into the mix (rowing machine). In a couple of weeks I will start with the weights, I'm just trying to condition myself to not die. I'd like to get to lean mass before I start building, which is the only reason I'm not doing weights now.
02-23-2005, 09:23 AM
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Trying to actually pay attention to what I eat. Funny to write it down then add it up.
I still think for my size (6'3 250) my metabolism is that of a sloth. I only eat about 2k-2500 calories a day and work out 4-5 days a week and I still don't lose weight unless i starve myself.
Whatever, am trying to get into running so we will see where that takes me.
I still think for my size (6'3 250) my metabolism is that of a sloth. I only eat about 2k-2500 calories a day and work out 4-5 days a week and I still don't lose weight unless i starve myself.
Whatever, am trying to get into running so we will see where that takes me.
02-23-2005, 09:39 AM
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This site:
http://www.johnstonefitness.com/
proves that all you need is a sensible diet and excercise and you can lose weight no problem. This guy lost the bulk of his weight in 6 months time and is now very fit.
http://www.johnstonefitness.com/
proves that all you need is a sensible diet and excercise and you can lose weight no problem. This guy lost the bulk of his weight in 6 months time and is now very fit.
02-23-2005, 09:55 AM
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Another great site with tons of tips and a nice little 12-week fat loss program is www.leanbodyclub.com
It is Lee Labrada's web site, which is nicely done IMO. They have all the past email newsletter tips archived, so you can find info on just about anything fitness related.
A key to losing FAT, rather than just weight, is to combine diet, cardio and lifting all into one complete routine. It's not easy, that's for sure. But the results from doing a consistent 12-week program can be more than worth the effort put into it.
I posted in another thread about this 12-week program I am on - I am at 250 lbs and would like to be at 232 or so. That would put me around 8% bf, which would be a good number. I have been told by a friend that this program is almost fail-safe as long as you stick to it.
The key is eating frequent meals, slowly dropping calories over the course of the program, slowly increasing cardio (both frequency AND duration) and lifting with intensity 3-4 times per week. Now this sounds insane and for some people it might be overkill. So you can adjust it to your needs. But in order to lose FAT, you have to burn more calories than you consume - plain and simple. The way to do this is to eat foods that require more energy to break down, eat small meals more frequently throughout the day and exercise in a way that burns fat for energy, i.e. high intensity exercise. So the stroll down the street or doing a few bicep curls won't cut it most of the time.
It is Lee Labrada's web site, which is nicely done IMO. They have all the past email newsletter tips archived, so you can find info on just about anything fitness related.
A key to losing FAT, rather than just weight, is to combine diet, cardio and lifting all into one complete routine. It's not easy, that's for sure. But the results from doing a consistent 12-week program can be more than worth the effort put into it.
I posted in another thread about this 12-week program I am on - I am at 250 lbs and would like to be at 232 or so. That would put me around 8% bf, which would be a good number. I have been told by a friend that this program is almost fail-safe as long as you stick to it.
The key is eating frequent meals, slowly dropping calories over the course of the program, slowly increasing cardio (both frequency AND duration) and lifting with intensity 3-4 times per week. Now this sounds insane and for some people it might be overkill. So you can adjust it to your needs. But in order to lose FAT, you have to burn more calories than you consume - plain and simple. The way to do this is to eat foods that require more energy to break down, eat small meals more frequently throughout the day and exercise in a way that burns fat for energy, i.e. high intensity exercise. So the stroll down the street or doing a few bicep curls won't cut it most of the time.
02-23-2005, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
This site:
http://www.johnstonefitness.com/
proves that all you need is a sensible diet and excercise and you can lose weight no problem. This guy lost the bulk of his weight in 6 months time and is now very fit.
http://www.johnstonefitness.com/
proves that all you need is a sensible diet and excercise and you can lose weight no problem. This guy lost the bulk of his weight in 6 months time and is now very fit.
02-23-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam_Schwartz
Wanted to comment on this - you make an indirect point by showing if someone is patient and consistent, then they will achieve their goals. We live in a NOW society where we want instant gratification and true results are not gained overnight. It takes time - all those beautiful people you see on TV and billboards did not get that way overnight. They most likely worked very hard or have awesome genetics, or both, to look like they do. Not saying everyone has to be ripped to be healthy, because I am not, but people see that and get depressed when they don't look that way after a few weeks of training and diet.
people are impatient. Celebrities have personal trainers and dieticians, and the whole day to work out. People don't see this. I'm just sayin for the Acurazine people, with time, the right food and exercise, you can reach your weight goal.cTLgo, who lost 50 lbs over the course of 1.5 yrs
02-23-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
people are impatient. Celebrities have personal trainers and dieticians, and the whole day to work out. People don't see this. I'm just sayin for the Acurazine people, with time, the right food and exercise, you can reach your weight goal.cTLgo, who lost 50 lbs over the course of 1.5 yrs
I am impatient..........it gets hard sometimes, but I know every time I work out or pass up that McDonald's I'm working towards the right goal.........
Lets go 250lbs by summer
02-23-2005, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Minch00
I am impatient..........it gets hard sometimes, but I know every time I work out or pass up that McDonald's I'm working towards the right goal.........Lets go 250lbs by summer
if you can handle low carb, go for it, I lost 20 of my 50lbs on low carb. It was hard at first, but I got use to getting burgers without buns, I ate chicken caesar salads which I like, ate low carb chocolate, chewed on sugar free gum, drank lots of water and if I need somethign sweet, had some diet coke. One you see a difference its easier to stick with it.
02-23-2005, 10:14 AM
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time for lunch. Double Bacon Cheese Burger anyone???
02-23-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by youngTL
I'm on a diet of a minimum of 5 meals per day. My body tends to burn energy very fast, and if I want to make it to my goal of 175lbs, I need to EAT! I'm 5'9" and 153 right now, so its a LONG haul.
I am about 3 months into wieght training, and 1 month into a more aggressive and outlined regimen. 5 meals a day whenever I can, loads of calories as healthy as I can make them. I've seen some strength gains, and I get more swollen and puffy when Im done at the gym than I did in the beginning, but I havent seen any new lb's really. I have to be patient because I know it will take time/work more time and more work!
02-23-2005, 10:16 AM
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Pit Stop?
Originally Posted by cTLgo
if you can handle low carb, go for it, I lost 20 of my 50lbs on low carb. It was hard at first, but I got use to getting burgers without buns, I ate chicken caesar salads which I like, ate low carb chocolate, chewed on sugar free gum, drank lots of water and if I need somethign sweet, had some diet coke. One you see a difference its easier to stick with it.
I'm not doing low carb....the world is obsessed with it and I don't think it's right for me. I just work on watching fat content, calories, sodium, etc. Along with exersicing more than I eat. Having a Subway on campus is great
02-23-2005, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
time for lunch. Double Bacon Cheese Burger anyone???
After a while, you stop desiring foods you used to think you could never give up in the past. I think it's because I realize I'd have to work about an hour just to work off the one burger, and I'm inherently lazy.
02-23-2005, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Minch00
I'm not doing low carb....the world is obsessed with it and I don't think it's right for me. I just work on watching fat content, calories, sodium, etc. Along with exersicing more than I eat. Having a Subway on campus is great
[Subway]Jared is on the diet
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02-23-2005, 10:22 AM
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Update!!! Lost 22 LBS since January 1st. Going to an all inclusive resort Friday...... 
02-23-2005, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by wsklar
Update!!! Lost 22 LBS since January 1st. Going to an all inclusive resort Friday......
Better bring the butter so you can fit in the plane seat on the way home, fatty!!!
02-23-2005, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tmk70
Better bring the butter so you can fit in the plane seat on the way home, fatty!!!
You should bring butter too so your boyfriend can avoid chaffing....
02-23-2005, 10:30 AM
#119
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Originally Posted by Minch00
I'm not doing low carb....the world is obsessed with it and I don't think it's right for me. I just work on watching fat content, calories, sodium, etc. Along with exersicing more than I eat. Having a Subway on campus is great
02-23-2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Minch00
No offense taken, I've only lost 3.5lbs in the past week. The week before that was probably all water weight. I don't have time to go to the gym everyday, so I try to do as much as I can while I'm there. I've only been doing cardio, but I'm thinking about throwing an Erg into the mix (rowing machine). In a couple of weeks I will start with the weights, I'm just trying to condition myself to not die. I'd like to get to lean mass before I start building, which is the only reason I'm not doing weights now.
