Blonde will make thin ....Here we go again !

[kinboshi]

@Pie

Can you recommend a super simple full body weights routine? I get bored of weights really easily (like cardio) and I only tend to stick to compound exercises.

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats?

Was talking to Matt about this at the weekend.  I'm going to be embarking on something similar soon, and looking at push-ups (used to be good at them) and chin-up/pull-ups for starters as part of an overall routine - but have no idea about weights, etc.  Might need another thread for this?

[DaveShoelace]

@Pie

Can you recommend a super simple full body weights routine? I get bored of weights really easily (like cardio) and I only tend to stick to compound exercises.

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats?

Was talking to Matt about this at the weekend.  I'm going to be embarking on something similar soon, and looking at push-ups (used to be good at them) and chin-up/pull-ups for starters as part of an overall routine - but have no idea about weights, etc.  Might need another thread for this?

Nah keep it here, you can help me out.

[MANTIS01]

@Pie

Can you recommend a super simple full body weights routine? I get bored of weights really easily (like cardio) and I only tend to stick to compound exercises.

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats?

Body Pump - Do the class at your local gym or load up on the lappie and do it in your front room. One hour full body routine with weights.

[Marky147]

@Pie

Can you recommend a super simple full body weights routine? I get bored of weights really easily (like cardio) and I only tend to stick to compound exercises.

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats?

Was talking to Matt about this at the weekend.  I'm going to be embarking on something similar soon, and looking at push-ups (used to be good at them) and chin-up/pull-ups for starters as part of an overall routine - but have no idea about weights, etc.  Might need another thread for this?

http://stronglifts.com/

[Marky147]

Morning Marky.

How does all that (highlighted) work?

How can I find my own BMR?

I just keep it very simple & "count calories", as most people did until the science of dieting was invented 20 or 30 years ago.

Do I really need to worry my little head with all those protein & fat calculations?

I can tell you my daily Kcal intake within plus or minus 1%, I count every bloody one, but carbs & fat, nope, I know nothing of these things.

A guy who was a member at a bodybuilding/training website I'm a member of and used to frequent when I was training sent me an excel program which is really easy to use. You enter your details into it and it gives you your BMR, I have one for cutting/dieting and another for bulking, they're both excellent. If you pm me your e-mail, I'll send you a copy over to have a play with, it really is very clever.

In turn the boxes are populated with the required calories to maintain if you have a sedentary/semi-active/active/highly active lifestyle and the calories required to maintain at these levels.

Then once you have your number which is applicable to your lifestye, you lop off 500 a day to lose 1lb a week, 200 for 2lb etc.

I wouldn't worry about being as pedantic as I am about things, it's more of a game to me and necessary because I can't have too many carbs. I've got a document with the macros of most things which I eat, I just add them up at the start of the day to make sure I'm somewhere close and off I go

A standard ratio for most people I think is an even split of protein/carbs and the rest made up of fats 40/40/20. Lots of people worry about fats, but it's the carbs which get you imo. They're a necessary evil obviously, someone like Dan who is doing untold miles every week has to smash loads home, people like me who are sat behind a desk 12hours a day not so much,

It's also ensuring the cleanliness of the carbs as Guy/Dan/Matt alluded to earlier in the thread. Biscuits, chocolates are all full of carbs like pasta and rice, but unfortunately one isn't as good as the other and we all know which

You've got a routine that works magically every year, so I wouldn't go fixing something that isn't broken, just to crunch some more numbers!

[kinboshi]

@Pie

Can you recommend a super simple full body weights routine? I get bored of weights really easily (like cardio) and I only tend to stick to compound exercises.

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats?

Was talking to Matt about this at the weekend.  I'm going to be embarking on something similar soon, and looking at push-ups (used to be good at them) and chin-up/pull-ups for starters as part of an overall routine - but have no idea about weights, etc.  Might need another thread for this?

http://stronglifts.com/

Thanks, will have a look at that.  Is it suitable for a 12½ stone weakling?

Edit: (First few minutes of the video has answered that question, and loving this bloke's attitude )

[Marky147]

@Pie

Can you recommend a super simple full body weights routine? I get bored of weights really easily (like cardio) and I only tend to stick to compound exercises.

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats?

Was talking to Matt about this at the weekend.  I'm going to be embarking on something similar soon, and looking at push-ups (used to be good at them) and chin-up/pull-ups for starters as part of an overall routine - but have no idea about weights, etc.  Might need another thread for this?

http://stronglifts.com/

Thanks, will have a look at that.  Is it suitable for a 12½ stone weakling?

Suitable for anyone I think, it's just compound exercises and you start with the weights that are comfortable for you.

[tikay]

Starting weight; 14st 0.5lb, February 1st

Target - 12 stone.



WEEK ONE loss =  7.5lbs.

Week Two Loss = 2lbs.

Week Three;

16th Feb - 13st 4lbs

17th Feb - 13st 4lbs

18th Feb - 13st 4lbs

19th Feb - 13st 3lbs (thought I was stuck forever, happy days).

TOTAL loss so far, after 18days, = 11.5lbs.

Yesterday's Intake;

1 x latte.

8 x Ryvita with Phili-Lite & sliced fresh toms.

Grilled chicken breast, with 1 poached egg, half tin chopped tomatoes & an oxo cube.

1 x LF Yogy

Fresh fruit salad (giant bowl) comprising grapes, pineapple, & strawberries.

Week Three Target - 3lbs loss

Week 4 target - 2lbs Loss

Month One Target - 1 stone loss.

[Leatherman]

Starting weight 14st 13 3/4lb
Current weight 13st 7 3/4ib
Loss this week 3 1/4lb
total loss 1st  6lb

Better week, finding the cross trainer easier. Drinking 2ltr water a day.

Current weight 13st  6 3/4lb
loss this week 1lb (sigh)
Total loss 1st 7lb

Current weight 13st 2 3/4lb
Loss this week 4lb
Total loss 1st 11lb

Not sure how because I've had ManFlu since Saturday night and have what can only be called as comfort eating, surprised I'd not put on..

[tikay]

Starting weight 14st 13 3/4lb
Current weight 13st 7 3/4ib
Loss this week 3 1/4lb
total loss 1st  6lb

Better week, finding the cross trainer easier. Drinking 2ltr water a day.

Current weight 13st  6 3/4lb
loss this week 1lb (sigh)
Total loss 1st 7lb

Current weight 13st 2 3/4lb
Loss this week 4lb

Total loss 1st 11lb

Not sure how because I've had ManFlu since Saturday night and have what can only be called as comfort eating, surprised I'd not put on..

Awesome! Get flu more often, imo.

[tikay]

Starting weight; 14st 0.5lb, February 1st

Target - 12 stone.



WEEK ONE loss =  7.5lbs.

Week Two Loss = 2lbs.

Week Three;

16th Feb - 13st 4lbs

17th Feb - 13st 4lbs

18th Feb - 13st 4lbs

19th Feb - 13st 3lbs (thought I was stuck forever, happy days).

20th Feb - 13st 2lbs

TOTAL loss so far, after 19 days, = 12.5lbs.

Yesterday's Intake;

2 x latte.

4 x Ryvita with Phili-Lite & sliced fresh toms.

2 x Ryvita with piccalilli & beetroot.

Grilled chicken breast, with 2 poached eggs, half tin chopped tomatoes & an oxo cube.

1 x LF Yogy

Fresh fruit salad (giant bowl) comprising grapes, pineapple, strawberries & blueberries.

Week Three Target - 3lbs loss

Week 4 target - 2lbs Loss

Month One Target - 1 stone loss.

[RED-DOG]

Yesterday's food.

Breakfast.
Eggs on toast.

Lunch.
Nothing.

Dinner.
Roast beef with taters & veg.

Sundries.
4 x squares plain choc
Chicken drumstick.

Total calories. 1300.

Starting weight. 14st 7 1/2lb
Target weight 13st.
Today's weight. 13st. 11lb.

[Marky147]

Much the same as yesterday, but I was famished and had an extra protein cookie...

19/02

MRP
Sport Kitchen Chilli
Pro 50
Satay Chicken x6
Peanut Sauce
MP Cookie x2
Espresso Barista x2



Protein:240g
Carbs:  115g
Fats:      52g

Cals:   1911

[EvilPie]

20th December 2011 25kg x 16, 40kg x 8, 50kg x 4,

.........

15th January 2013 20kg x 10, 25kg x 8, 25kg x 8, 25kg x 8,

22nd January 2013 22.5kg x 8, 25kg x 7, 27.5kg x 6, 30kg x 5,

29th January 2013 25kg x 10, 27.5kg x 8, 27.5kg x 8, 27.5kg x 7,

5th February 2013 25kg x 8, 30kg x 8, 35kg x 6, 40kg x 5,

12th February 2013 25kg x 8, 30kg x 8, 35kg x 6, 40kg x 5,

19th February 2013 25kg x 8, 30kg x 8, 35kg x 6, 40kg x 6,

Still no progress but I don't mind as my shoulder is still in a mess. It's now spread to my back as well so really need to sort it. Booked in for physio on Wednesday so hopefully it'll be all good pretty soon after that.

Once I'm fixed I'm going to have a real good go at the whole diet and training thing to give this a push to get the 50s sorted by the GSOP in April.

Are you in Marky?

[Marky147]

Yes mate definitely.

My neurologist and the head consultant at QC London decided in their wisdom I should have a play with my spasticity meds. In fairness it is my biggest problem, so something needed to be done. The upside is my MS induced spasticity seem to have dissipated to a degree, but the new problem is that at times I now look like I have Parkinsons

I've spoken to my nurse and to one of the consultants about altering the dose again. Once it's stabilised a little I'll get going and aim for some 35s before the end of April or somewhere near that after I've gauged my strength or lack of...

All being well I might have a longer term goal of 100kg on the bar as I mentioned before!