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Cmike2780 · 06-18-2012, 12:43 PM

I'm not trying to put down your results OP. I commend you on taking the first step by making an effort. It's not an easy thing and it will test your self control. The think I would just caution you with the high amount of saturated fat and cholesterol associated with eating stuff like bacon. At the end of the day, it still comes down to calories, plain and simple. If you burn more than you take in, you lose weight. Carbs pack a lot of calories, so one of the effects of going with any low carb diet, is a drop in caloric intake. I know because I've done it. It does work in dropping pounds, but after getting blood work done, my cholesterol levels were just as high and I needed to take in more of the missing essential vitamins. You basically have to persuade yourself in to liking more fruits, vegetables, lean meats, high protein and whole grains. Portion control is also a key factor.

Diet and exercise are both equally important....and both are equally challenging to stay on track with. One of the best things you can do is join a gym. Places like Planet Fitness is like $10 a month. Home gyms don't work. It's about motivation...and being around other people trying just as hard is motivating in itself. I'm not saying it's not effective or impossible if you put in the amount of time at home, but for most people there are just too many distractions. Just remember that hot chicks love working out. If that isn't motivation enough to go, I don't know what is. I'm truly saying all this stuff to encourage you guys. I'm 5'8 and was over 210 lbs at one point. That was about two years ago and now I'm about 175lbs. I still want to be a bit leaner, but I gotta say I feel and look a lot better than I did 2 years ago. It took a lot of hard work and it's one of the hardest thing I've ever done, but I don't regret a minute of it.

Z34Driver · 06-18-2012, 01:21 PM

Yeah, I'm definitely adding a lot more exercise starting today. I do incorporate lots of greens, veggies, some fruit and nuts in my diet on most days. I don't always have bacon for breakfast, but if it's available I usually do. This is just the breakfast that I stole from my friend, as he lost 70lbs eating it every day, and it's really easy to make.

I have not checked my bloodwork though. I will say after gaining the weight that I basically just lost, I went to the doc. This was the first and only time that my blood pressure has not been right in the 120 / 80 range, it was really high for me this time, I think like 150 / 138 or something like that. Which scared me because of my family history.

I'm just not certain that I'm burning more calories than I'm taking in, considering I have only really exercised 1 time in this 32 day period. Many days I do not even leave my apartment, so the only physical activity is literally walking from room to room throughout the day, and the small dog walks periodically. I also have no clue how many calories are burned daily, walking from room to room...so I very well could be...

shadoquad · 06-18-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Home gyms don't work. It's about motivation...and being around other people trying just as hard is motivating in itself. I'm not saying it's not effective or impossible if you put in the amount of time at home, but for most people there are just too many distractions.

This is going to work better. Gyms dissuade me from exercise unless they are extremely convenient (at work or at home). They're full of dirty people. The plan I've hatched will work because I am properly using distraction. The television with netflix ensures that I will be glued to something while exercising. The time will pass enjoyably. It is literally on my way to bed. It will be impossible to ignore. And it is not in a room where I regularly put laundry or whatnot to clutter things up.

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Just remember that hot chicks love working out. If that isn't motivation enough to go, I don't know what is. .

Men like working out around women, women do not like working out around men lol.

Beautiful women don't drive me to exercise at gyms. They're pretty repulsed by me. Even if I lost 100 lbs at this point, they would still be disgusted by me. I know, I've been there before.

Z34Driver · 06-18-2012, 01:30 PM

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Cmike2780 · 06-18-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

This is going to work better. Gyms dissuade me from exercise unless they are extremely convenient (at work or at home). They're full of dirty people. The plan I've hatched will work because I am properly using distraction. The television with netflix ensures that I will be glued to something while exercising. The time will pass enjoyably. It is literally on my way to bed. It will be impossible to ignore. And it is not in a room where I regularly put laundry or whatnot to clutter things up.

I hope that works out for you, but I'm telling you as I would to a friend that working out takes more effort than you could imagine.... and isn't done out of convenience. If going to the gym by yourself is tough, try bringing a friend with you. As with anything else, it's easier with someone else next to you. It all sounds like excuses I use to make...and they are excuses. You just gotta look at yourself & man the f*ck up. You have to approach every aspect of your life with the same effort. It means cutting out all aspects of being lazy, which got you in this shape in the first place. Working out is hard work. It's not fun some days, but I do it anyways. Your chances of quiting are greater if you just work out at home. You might be able to sustain it for a few weeks...maybe even months...but could you imagine yourself being motivated to do it the rest of your life? Being in a gym gets you in the state of mind and purpose. You might still quit, but your chances of succeeding will double....and it doesn't neccessarily have to be a formal type of gym either. It just has to be outside your comfort zone (running/biking/kayaking etc.).

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Men like working out around women, women do not like working out around men lol.

Beautiful women don't drive me to exercise at gyms. They're pretty repulsed by me. Even if I lost 100 lbs at this point, they would still be disgusted by me. I know, I've been there before.

lol, I'm not saying you stare at them. Women like seeing guys work out just as much as we like seeing them work out. It's a mixed bag, but for the most part, neither really care. It's all about attitude, all you have to do, is not act like a creep. You can't put yourself down like that. It gets you no where to think negatively. You have to realize beautiful women, any woman, only care about one thing when it comes to appearance...and it isn't how the guy looks. It's themselves. They aren't repulsed or disgusted by you...they want to know they look good. A lot of the myth that say women don't like working out with guys comes from people thinking they feel uncomfortable being stared at. The fact is, they're just as insecure about their bodies as you are...if not more so. Five extra pounds to an attractive skinny girl is how you would feel with thirty extra pounds. So pretty much talk about something else besides working out if you want to approach a girl at the gym.

shadoquad · 06-18-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I hope that works out for you, but I'm telling you as I would to a friend that working out takes more effort than you could imagine.... and isn't done out of convenience. If going to the gym by yourself is tough, try bringing a friend with you. As with anything else, it's easier with someone else next to you. It all sounds like excuses I use to make...and they are excuses. You just gotta look at yourself & man the f*ck up. You have to approach every aspect of your life with the same effort. It means cutting out all aspects of being lazy, which got you in this shape in the first place. Working out is hard work. It's not fun some days, but I do it anyways. Your chances of quiting are greater if you just work out at home. You might be able to sustain it for a few weeks...maybe even months...but could you imagine yourself being motivated to do it the rest of your life? Being in a gym gets you in the state of mind and purpose. You might still quit, but your chances of succeeding will double....and it doesn't neccessarily have to be a formal type of gym either. It just has to be outside your comfort zone (running/biking/kayaking etc.).

lol, I'm not saying you stare at them. Women like seeing guys work out just as much as we like seeing them work out. It's a mixed bag, but for the most part, neither really care. It's all about attitude, all you have to do, is not act like a creep. You can't put yourself down like that. It gets you no where to think negatively. You have to realize beautiful women, any woman, only care about one thing when it comes to appearance...and it isn't how the guy looks. It's themselves. They aren't repulsed or disgusted by you...they want to know they look good. A lot of the myth that say women don't like working out with guys comes from people thinking they feel uncomfortable being stared at. The fact is, they're just as insecure about their bodies as you are...if not more so. Five extra pounds to an attractive skinny girl is how you would feel with thirty extra pounds. So pretty much talk about something else besides working out if you want to approach a girl at the gym.

All I can say is, while your intent is in the right place, you don't know me and are presuming a lot which is inaccurate.

If you got to know me, walked a mile in my shoes, you might understand.

Also, it is a fact that women don't like working out around men as much. This is why female-only gyms are very popular, and male-only gyms close within weeks. Some women go to the gym to work out and not get hit on all the time.

Cmike2780 · 06-18-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

All I can say is, while your intent is in the right place, you don't know me and are presuming a lot which is inaccurate.

If you got to know me, walked a mile in my shoes, you might understand.

Also, it is a fact that women don't like working out around men as much. This is why female-only gyms are very popular, and male-only gyms close within weeks. Some women go to the gym to work out and not get hit on all the time.

Sorry bro, I wasn't trying to put you down or anything. Just wanted to help if I could. It just sounded like something I experienced myself. You're right, I don't know you or have walked in your shoes. You don't have to believe or take any of my advice. I say all I have said without malice towards you and I do apologize if it read that way.

...and it's kind of a silly arguement, but I don't go there to hit on women...just talk to them

. I'm just saying you can't do that at home.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-18-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Diet and exercise are both equally important....and both are equally challenging to stay on track with. One of the best things you can do is join a gym. Places like Planet Fitness is like $10 a month.

Completely agree. I just joined Planet Fitness like 2.5 months ago and I joined with 2 of my cousins. Our motivation was to get in shape and look good for one of our other cousin's wedding so we made a little competition out of it between us. One pretty much dropped out after the first day because he was busy with work/school and the other went with me for like 2 weeks or so. I started getting used to going and then got into the habit of going by myself.

I didn't really change up my diet too much. Just tried to avoid as much unnecessary/unhealthy foods (cut out sodas, juices, fast food) as I could and try to eat a little more healthy (whole grain bread instead of white, more fruits). Eating like this and going to the gym like 3 days a week I lost a good 4-5 lbs after a month. I usually give myself the weekends as cheat days since I tend to go out to eat with friends.

At this point I talked to some friends/family who have been working out for a while about what my goals were and ended up completely changing everything. Went from weight loss as my main goal to building muscle as my main goal. I wasn't too far overweight to begin with, maybe like 30 lbs, but I was way out of shape. I started taking protein supplements and focusing my workouts more on lifting than cardio. 1.5 months into this new diet and exercise plan I've put on a good 3-4 lbs of muscle and went down 2 belt notches around my waist.

I ended up completely changing my whole lifestyle because of this and I'm so glad I did. I feel way better now than I did before, have a lot more energy, and am tired less often. I've gotten to the point where I feel like crap if I haven't been to the gym in a while, which helps motivate me to keep going back. Dieting is definitely a good first step, but you definitely need exercise to go along with it. You don't necessarily need a super strict diet or a really intense workout schedule to get into shape, just a nice balance of the two. The most important thing is to find ways to keep yourself motivated and keep at it.

Z34Driver · 06-18-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Completely agree. I just joined Planet Fitness like 2.5 months ago and I joined with 2 of my cousins. Our motivation was to get in shape and look good for one of our other cousin's wedding so we made a little competition out of it between us. One pretty much dropped out after the first day because he was busy with work/school and the other went with me for like 2 weeks or so. I started getting used to going and then got into the habit of going by myself.

I didn't really change up my diet too much. Just tried to avoid as much unnecessary/unhealthy foods (cut out sodas, juices, fast food) as I could and try to eat a little more healthy (whole grain bread instead of white, more fruits). Eating like this and going to the gym like 3 days a week I lost a good 4-5 lbs after a month. I usually give myself the weekends as cheat days since I tend to go out to eat with friends.

At this point I talked to some friends/family who have been working out for a while about what my goals were and ended up completely changing everything. Went from weight loss as my main goal to building muscle as my main goal. I wasn't too far overweight to begin with, maybe like 30 lbs, but I was way out of shape. I started taking protein supplements and focusing my workouts more on lifting than cardio. 1.5 months into this new diet and exercise plan I've put on a good 3-4 lbs of muscle and went down 2 belt notches around my waist.

I ended up completely changing my whole lifestyle because of this and I'm so glad I did. I feel way better now than I did before, have a lot more energy, and am tired less often. I've gotten to the point where I feel like crap if I haven't been to the gym in a while, which helps motivate me to keep going back. Dieting is definitely a good first step, but you definitely need exercise to go along with it. You don't necessarily need a super strict diet or a really intense workout schedule to get into shape, just a nice balance of the two. The most important thing is to find ways to keep yourself motivated and keep at it.

You are right, motivation is key. I have done a similar workout / diet if you want to call it that in the past. I cut out sugary drinks, drank protein shakes with breakfast lunch, and post workout, along with other supplements. I just tried to be overall healthier, with a half body builders approach to eating. At this time I was eating high amounts of protein, but also carbo loading...the opposite of what I am doing now. This was on the tail-end of a breakup, so motivation was extremely high to get back into good shape. I also had a friend who went with me without fail, every day, and this helped tremendously with staying motivated. After a solid 3 months of working out, I went from 240 (my heaviest weight at the time, down to 200, and then back up to around 225 once muscle mass started building). I should have never stopped, but I fell of then, until now...with Primal...

and finally, I know I'm going to catch some crap for saying this, but from what my sister has told me (personal trainer) and from reading the Primal Blueprint, losing weight / getting into shape is 80% what you eat, and 20% exercise. Don't get me wrong, I know both are very imporant, and after having this experience I can say that I have lost over 30lbs of what I will go ahead and consider non-muscle both ways : being more concerned with exercise than diet, and vice versa.

Because of this, I can't wait to see the results after the next month, when I will be working out much more than I have been lately.

06-18-2012, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I'm not trying to put down your results OP. I commend you on taking the first step by making an effort. It's not an easy thing and it will test your self control. The think I would just caution you with the high amount of saturated fat and cholesterol associated with eating stuff like bacon. At the end of the day, it still comes down to calories, plain and simple. If you burn more than you take in, you lose weight. Carbs pack a lot of calories, so one of the effects of going with any low carb diet, is a drop in caloric intake. I know because I've done it. It does work in dropping pounds, but after getting blood work done, my cholesterol levels were just as high and I needed to take in more of the missing essential vitamins. You basically have to persuade yourself in to liking more fruits, vegetables, lean meats, high protein and whole grains. Portion control is also a key factor. Diet and exercise are both equally important....and both are equally challenging to stay on track with. One of the best things you can do is join a gym. Places like Planet Fitness is like $10 a month. Home gyms don't work. It's about motivation...and being around other people trying just as hard is motivating in itself. I'm not saying it's not effective or impossible if you put in the amount of time at home, but for most people there are just too many distractions. Just remember that hot chicks love working out. If that isn't motivation enough to go, I don't know what is. I'm truly saying all this stuff to encourage you guys. I'm 5'8 and was over 210 lbs at one point. That was about two years ago and now I'm about 175lbs. I still want to be a bit leaner, but I gotta say I feel and look a lot better than I did 2 years ago. It took a lot of hard work and it's one of the hardest thing I've ever done, but I don't regret a minute of it. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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