Weight loss

DrewChan said:
Hows everyone doing? Threads getting quiet... .hope you're not all losing motivation?
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Nope. Funny how understanding the role insulin plays in weight loss has made this journey easier. I wasn't really having a hard time with giving up all the carbs, but now it's so much easier to stay away from it...except for my weekly cheat meal. I'm not giving that up :D
 
DrewChan said:
Hows everyone doing? Threads getting quiet... .hope you're not all losing motivation?
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All good still... :D

Had some sticky barbecue spare ribs last night. They may throw me a wobbly, not sure yet. Anyway, effect should be done before next weigh-in.
 
Yeah - lack of any loss on the scales has knocked me a bit motivation wise - and BF measurement on scale doesn't show drop - but think I need a better measurement process as my scale seems to be really crap.
 
DrewChan said:
Yeah - lack of any loss on the scales has knocked me a bit motivation wise - and BF measurement on scale doesn't show drop - but think I need a better measurement process as my scale seems to be really crap.
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How are you working on your tummy tyre? Still having a hard time getting mine down.
 
DrewChan said:
Yeah - lack of any loss on the scales has knocked me a bit motivation wise - and BF measurement on scale doesn't show drop - but think I need a better measurement process as my scale seems to be really crap.
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It's inevitable that your weight and BF will plateau for a while, as your body starts adjusting to its new composition.
Get a measuring tape and start tracking measurements as well - you'll probably see differences in waist size even as your weight stays the same.

Just keep the faith and stick with the plan - you will start losing again!
 
Pho3nix said:
How are you working on your tummy tyre? Still having a hard time getting mine down.
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Its crazy my "body fat" feels like it fluctuates wildly - one day I'll look in the mirror and look ripped - then another day I'll look huge.

Think it has something to do with water - I generally look bigger at night.

I'm lifting fairly hard so battling to tell if my muscles are getting bigger or my fat is reducing :D

Scale hasn't shifted from 22% BF - I guess best measurement will be photos.
 
Sinbad said:
It's inevitable that your weight and BF will plateau for a while, as your body starts adjusting to its new composition.
Get a measuring tape and start tracking measurements as well - you'll probably see differences in waist size even as your weight stays the same.

Just keep the faith and stick with the plan - you will start losing again!
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Thanks there are some obvious changes (I can wear pants that I couldn't before)

Literally before starting weight loss I could fasten the button - now they sit comfortably - with a 2 finger spacing at the waist.

But think I have plateud at the moment.
 
DrewChan said:
Its crazy my "body fat" feels like it fluctuates wildly - one day I'll look in the mirror and look ripped - then another day I'll look huge.

Think it has something to do with water - I generally look bigger at night.

I'm lifting fairly hard so battling to tell if my muscles are getting bigger or my fat is reducing :D

Scale hasn't shifted from 22% BF - I guess best measurement will be photos.
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Just got back to an exercise regime of sorts. Run 5km and walk 5. 50 pull-ups and an extra 10 for everytime I pass my bedroom door :p
Need to strengthen my core a little bit more
 
Pho3nix said:
Just got back to an exercise regime of sorts. Run 5km and walk 5. 50 pull-ups and an extra 10 for everytime I pass my bedroom door :p
Need to strengthen my core a little bit more
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50 Pull Ups :wtf:

What grip are you using? Careful you dont overwork yourself with that many
How many can you do in a single set?

I also do a few each time I pass my door but do narrow underhand grip to target biceps and some lats.

Then benching 60kg 3 x 8
Deadlift 60kg 1 x 5
10 min abs

I only have 60kgs worth of weights lol - should buy more
 
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I have decided to join, and will post progress.

Many moons ago I weighed 83kg. Was extremely fit, then slowly picked up weight.

Last year I was in a serious motorcycle accident. I still can't walk, but over the past 11 months I have ballooned like a whale.

I can at least excercise now on a stationary bicycle. Will post updates...
 
requiem said:
I have decided to join, and will post progress.

Many moons ago I weighed 83kg. Was extremely fit, then slowly picked up weight.

Last year I was in a serious motorcycle accident. I still can't walk, but over the past 11 months I have ballooned like a whale.

I can at least excercise now on a stationary bicycle. Will post updates...
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Welcome :)


Update - the ribs seem to have been too sugary. I'm quite hungry now. :(
 
requiem said:
I have decided to join, and will post progress.

Many moons ago I weighed 83kg. Was extremely fit, then slowly picked up weight.

Last year I was in a serious motorcycle accident. I still can't walk, but over the past 11 months I have ballooned like a whale.

I can at least excercise now on a stationary bicycle. Will post updates...
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Welcome. The more the merrier :)
 
DrewChan said:
50 Pull Ups :wtf:

What grip are you using? Careful you dont overwork yourself with that many
How many can you do in a single set?

I also do a few each time I pass my door but do narrow underhand grip to target biceps and some lats.

Then benching 60kg 3 x 8
Deadlift 60kg 1 x 5
10 min abs

I only have 60kgs worth of weights lol - should buy more
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My usual set is 15-20-15. 1-2 minute breaks in-between. Wide over-hand. Is that a lot :confused: Do these more often as are helping with my back.
Using this grip I bought at Sportsmans Warehouse for R350. Accommodates for the arm-straps when you want to do stomach crunches as well.

No weights at my place. Not a big fan of them honestly.

How are you working your abs? Stomach crunches?
 
So I'm still waiting for an answer on what a good beginners set of weights is for a lady to use at home...
 
Pho3nix said:
My usual set is 15-20-15. 1-2 minute breaks in-between. Wide over-hand. Is that a lot :confused: Do these more often as are helping with my back.
Using this grip I bought at Sportsmans Warehouse for R350. Accommodates for the arm-straps when you want to do stomach crunches as well.

No weights at my place. Not a big fan of them honestly.

How are you working your abs? Stomach crunches?
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How can you not like weights :D in essence thats what you're using when you do a pull up, you're lifting a "weight".

That is a fairly high amount for pull ups but also depends on how you do them - I extend my arms fully down till in a lock position - then lift fully - repeat. I can only manage 3 sets of 7.

I suck at wide grip should actually do them for upper back

Abs: leg lifts/reverse crunches/ bicycle crunches etc etc.
 
DrewChan said:
How can you not like weights :D in essence thats what you're using when you do a pull up, you're lifting a "weight".

That is a fairly high amount for pull ups but also depends on how you do them - I extend my arms fully down till in a lock position - then lift fully - repeat. I can only manage 3 sets of 7.

I suck at wide grip should actually do them for upper back

Abs: leg lifts/reverse crunches/ bicycle crunches etc etc.
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:D:D Do them the same way fully down, lift and slowly descend. Weights are expensive lol and like you said I'm a walking weight myself :p
Will look into your ab routine, sounds awesome.

Random though, what do you do for forearm? Fapping no included :p
 
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