Yo, I’m with you on the Cokes. Lately I’ve replaced them with a sparkling water called La Croix. It has zero calories and is actually pretty refreshing with an assortment of flavors. I’ll admit that it took a little while to adjust, but it definitely helps with the Coke cravings. Might want to give them a shot.
There’s something called ice water, carbonated water, with flavoring of fruit x. It’s not bad, but I’ve learned to like water a lot. the thing is thoug, certain food, I really crave coke, and think that coke is a must. I’ll check that out though.
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[details=Spoiler]Height: 5’1
Weight: 120-125 (scale is broken) but last time I was at the doc I was hovering around in between
Age: 26
Goal: lose a couple of pounds and try for that six pack, also get stronger. Not to sure how to explain it but would like to regain some of the energy I used to have around 5-6 years ago where I just wouldn’t get exhausted as quickly as I do now.
Weakness: Problem is when I eat I don’t limit myself I kind of go overboard and consume way more than I should. Not too crazy on sweets just from time to time I’ll have one. Also must make the sacrifice of cutting out coca cola (my biggest weakness)I drink it just about all the time.
Story: Well back in my high school days I used to be on the wrestling team and was around 103-108 at most the least I ever weight was 99 sadly could never get the 6-pack back then neither :(. Even though I never really did lifting i was pretty fit and could train for a while without being overly exhausted. Since those years are long gone I’ve attempted to do little things like sets of push-ups and sit-ups at night but the problem is I don’t stick with it. I hope to get on track and stick with it.
Plan: Start jogging (we have a small park right across the street in my apt. complex) so I can hopefully get on pace to running. Restart my night sets again, as well as try to cut down my coca cola consumption. As for eating I’ve somewhat started to limit myself from going crazy the last few days and have stuck to only drinking water after my lunch for the rest of the day when I need it. I do need to research a bit for food I might get some granola from the bulk section at work (Whole Foods) and look more into fruit and veggies.[/details]
They do have sign ups for a soccer team at work might join that.
fixed it for you
For guys trying to lose weight
Lift, get on the eliptical, do yoga, start running/walking out doors, don’t skip leg day,
But i mostly recommend start in something like cardio kick boxing, zumba, aerobics, bjj, wrestling, judo, muay thai, crossfit
Anything where you pay and have to move your body in ways that uses your core and forcing you to fight.
Combine that with a diet with kale shakes, an active lifestyle, and most of all just not focusing on losing weight, but living healthy.
Weight and inches don’t come down in 2 weeks, but if you just make it your new mindset to be a healthier happier person it helps.
You guys really need to lift. I recomend starting strength
grimm cant see the picture, last minute reminder…cant say I didnt warn anyone
Not participating but I really wanted to give props to those that entered for really wanting to make the difference in themselves be it gain or loss. Good on you gentlemen, good on you.
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**Height: **6’3
Weight: 210
Age: 23
Goals: I really don’t have anything specific in mind. I just want to get in better shape in general.
Weakness: Fast food, soda, laziness.
**Story: **So I came back from winter break weighing in at 230. When I was younger no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t move past 185 but that’s definitely not the case any more. To give me a little more incentive, my brother decided to give me a little extra motivation by telling me if I could get back in shape next time I see him he would actually fund my trip to Evo.
**Plan: **I’ve been doing decent so far but I really need to make more time to hit the gym after work/school and also cheat less on my diet. [/details]
This is a great thread. I won’t be posting up pics and stuff but I’ll be in there in spirit with you guys.
I will be doing a lot of bodyweight stuff and biking to start the first few weeks. I am not sure what I will do with weights, my shoulder is probably still busted up and I don’t see myself going to a doctor. Weights don’t give much functional strength but I think they might give the best fat reduction and definitely size gains, useless size but size nonetheless.
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[details=Spoiler]Height: 6’0"
Weight: 140 lbs
Age: 18
Weakness: Bread, soda, laziness, bread, cereal, fast food, treats, & did I mention bread?
Goals: Lose at least 10 or 15 lbs (fat from my gut and my love-handles) and gain some pounds back in muscle (getting a 6-pack and my upper body toned). Also to improve my cardio, above all else, I want to have good cardio! :mad:
Background: I have gain and lost weight for about 6 years. I was 140 lbs when I join wrestling my Freshmen year and I was able to get down to 132-130 lbs my Sophomore year. I left wrestling after the season ended and gain back those pounds like nothing (been stuck at 140 lbs since then). I believe my weaknesses are keeping me from losing weight. Also, I found out that my blood pleasure was a little bit over (Systolic was over by 8; 128) and it may be cause by my lack of exercise and too many sweets (drinking soda mostly everyday while barely drinking any water, almost everyday).
Plan: I normally walk or ride my bike to anywhere I go too (the places I go to are usually a mile or more away from me & also with it being Spring, I will sweat a lot). I’m enrolled in a weight lifting class in school already, that’s about 40 minutes of lifting (got 2 more months before I bounce out of school) and I’m going to start waking up early during the weekends (and when I ever get some free time) to do little jogs to warm up before running like a manic! A friend said he sign up for the new gym in our area and he can take a guest with him (guess who’s going). As for food; drop sodas & sweets, eat less bread, drink more water, skip fast food and eat Subway only (may cheat by eating fast food with friends only; it’s an rare event).[/details]
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[details=Spoiler] Weight: 194 ~17% fat
Height: 6’2
Age: 22
Goal: lose 10-15 pounds fat, gain 6-12 pounds muscle
Weakness: I eat alot of junk food on campus and around my house just because its so convenient. my exercise routine isn’t very well rounded i just do whatever is open on the weights or cardio machine for about 50min
Story: i was pretty chubby for alot of my adolescent years and been gradually slimming down since i was 17. my college has a really nice gym but i only go like once or twice a week. i would like to get into a better exercise regime and diet. i’ve noticed that when i work out my complexion is much better and my overall mood improves as well.
Plan: it’s going to take alot of work but i plan to start going to the gym very early in the morning around 6am, there aren’t as many people and i could hit all the muscle groups i want and shower before class. as far as my diet goes i plan to drink more water and eat alot more fish. my food portions over the past few months have been alot larger than they need to be, i plan to cut those down too. [/details]
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[details=Spoiler] Weight: 221
Height: 5’9
Age: 32
Goal: To lose 20 or more pounds
Weakness: Fast food. I east it almost every day.
Background: I just want to be under 200 pounds. Ideally 170 or so but under 200 I would be happy with. I’d dropped a bunch of weight a few years ago but I’ve been slacking off hard on working out for a couple of years and have gained a lot of the weight back.
Plan: Just to try and workout on a regular basis and eat less junk food. Jogging was my primary method of weightloss so I’m trying to get myself back into jogging/walking 3-4 times a week.[/details]
My entire week has been a cheat week, said goodbye to fried chicken, pizza, curry, cheesy chips, ice cream and chocolate cake.
Monday will see the start of a new beginning.
I found this program which I’ll be sticking to for the next 3 months. https://www.onnit.com/blog/climbing-the-hill-the-ultimate-calisthenics-transformation :tup:
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[details=Spoiler]Weight: 197
Height: 5’11
Age: 30
Goal: lose 15-20 lbs
Weakness (food or habit that is hurting you or you could do better on)
The weekends… I tend to drink on the weekends or spoil myself too much on my cheat days
Story (something that you would want to share)
I use to weigh around 270. Now been stuck between 190-200 for a while now. I want to lose 15-20 more lbs and also my belly/love handles.
Plan (what you are going to start doing)
Cut out my drinking/splurging on the weekend, and add more running to my regiment.
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ima up the stakes to motivate my ass further, ill post every day about what I did, and all other nonsense.
that way, obvious change is obvious come end game, and I won’t bullshit myself into believing that I actually did more when I did less during the whole 3 months
Had my last fast food meal an hour ago, gonna go full raw dog with this. Went running sat, feels good. Gonna run on the weekends and eat the healthiest shit possible, no soda/juice/fast food or any of that shit. Lets rock.
Found out, that even though I switched sodas for tea a year ago, the sweat ones are almost as bad as soda, so now I’m wondering if I should avoid tea or just the ones with sugar in it. Going to stop smoking this week and pick up a bicycle. Let’s get physical.
Had my last cheat meal yesterday, some BBQ I cried manly tears knowing I won’t be eating that for a while.
I cut my soda intake awhile back with tea, but I don’t by bottled tea, just make it at home. You can replace sugar with squeezed lemon juice, tastes great hot or cold. Plus its a great boost for your immunity strength.