That's cool, just it sounded like you had it all wrong. But it's a pretty basic formula, especially if you just want to "get bigger" and not necessarily be a body-builder or make a drastic change to your physique. Eat more (proteins and carbs) and workout on a set schedule at least 3 times a week. Just realize it takes months of this to see real gains, maybe get a workout partner, and learn to enjoy it as a lifestyle change instead of a chore.Originally Posted by UChessmaster
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
I went for a DEXA scan today, and it clocked me in at 19.6% body fat.
My lean body mass is 52kgs.
Stupid scales... should have spent the hundred bucks on headphones instead.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
I recently started doing my cardio that I've been delaying for the last several years or so due to laziness... I'm clocking in at 210 lbs right now, but I'm losing 600-700 calories an hour daily just through the elliptical. I'm hoping to lose a pound a week until I reach a target ~170 lbs and then start weightlifting.
The only problem is trying to weightlift on my own... has anyone had any problems or experiences with this? (I'm hoping I can dumbbell or use gym machines for the most part).
I've calculated that I can lose like... another 7kgs in practice. Nice to see that going for you Enkou. I had to stop running because of a foot injury, and was asked to get better shoes. I spent 180 dollars on this pair (after getting some instructions from a podiatrist), but they irritated and rubbed against the outside of my foot. I returned them during the 30-day period for this next pair. I used them for two days but got right knee pain soon afterwards (misalignment when I put my weight down?)
So right now I'm using my old shoes to see if I can alleviate the problem (knee pain apparently comes quickly, but subsides slowly), then try the new shoes again to see if I could reproduce it. Meanwhile, the window for returning the shoes keep counting down...
I also found this video online that was pretty informative. I'm a little confused about his thoughts on burning fat though. He seems to suggest that low intensity workouts are better than HIIT for weight loss.. (from what he said, he doesn't think ketogenic diets work either)
I thought HIIT was better for like... everything. Anyway, here's the link if you're interested. 30min in length total.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cm...articleid=1145
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
As has been said, the home scales are best for establishing an approximate level and to gauge progress. The DEXA is far more accurate (valid?) but at the price it's not something you can check weekly. Besides the first reading you posted of 12.5%, what has the scale been reading the past couple of weeks?
I workout on my own. Every workout partner I've ever had has dropped out, they just didn't have the motivation to keep the program going, even though they saw definite gains in the time we worked out together.
You can do everything using free weights, which has the benefit of working your other body parts for stabilization. It would be nice to have someone spot you and help talk you through those last few reps when you want to quit, but it's better to have the motivation within yourself.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
It's still around there Ani, anywhere from 11.5 to even 14-15%. It's supposed to be a good way of tracking progress as you've said, but I have my doubts since it relies on hydration and puting you foot in the exact position each time. Choice mag supposedly thought mine was a pretty accurate model so I had expected it to be more precise than it is right now.
I also learned that the electricity only passes from one leg to the other since mine doesn't have handles (which are required to measure trunk resistance), so that one large part of fat that goes unmeasured (perhaps only projected from measuring my thighs and hip). Funnily enough, the closest result to the dexa scan was thigh/waist measurements (circumference, not calipers).
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
I recently started doing my cardio that I've been delaying for the last several years or so due to laziness... I'm clocking in at 210 lbs right now, but I'm losing 600-700 calories an hour daily just through the elliptical. I'm hoping to lose a pound a week until I reach a target ~170 lbs and then start weightlifting.
The only problem is trying to weightlift on my own... has anyone had any problems or experiences with this? (I'm hoping I can dumbbell or use gym machines for the most part).
I lost weight by just dieting until I hit 180, then went back to the gym. I'm currently at 168ish. I sometimes do 30 minutes of moderate cardio or 15 minutes of HIIT. And another hour or so of just lifting.
And yeah, I lift alone. There's no problem alone especially on machines. But ideally free weights are just better. And for the heavier weights if you're at a gym with friendly people they should have no problems if you go up to one of them and ask if they could spot you for a quick set.
My feeling is that if you can't lift it on your own, you're probably lifting too heavy. Of course, gym workouts are most about isolation exercises, do that kind of defeats my argument. But still, in general I think you should lift whatever you can safely lift on your own.
My DEXA measurement (27%) was a bit higher than the home scale (22-24%) too, probably also owing to the lack of upper body measurement on the home scale. DEXA scans cost $75 at uni here, $40 for students, free if you're registered for a phys ed class (which costs around $1k per semester).
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
Would like to try these for fun
I think I know precisely what I mean
when I say it's a schpadoinkle day
Those will rape your core so badly.
Dude needs to work on his lower body.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
I'd start weightlifting while trying to reach your goal bro. I'm not talking about heavy lifting, however, but it's a good idea to start incorporating weightlifting into your daily workout for a few reasons:
I recently started doing my cardio that I've been delaying for the last several years or so due to laziness... I'm clocking in at 210 lbs right now, but I'm losing 600-700 calories an hour daily just through the elliptical. I'm hoping to lose a pound a week until I reach a target ~170 lbs and then start weightlifting.
The only problem is trying to weightlift on my own... has anyone had any problems or experiences with this? (I'm hoping I can dumbbell or use gym machines for the most part).
1. You can start using light free weights now to help build your stabilizer muscles. This will allow you to put more strength into a better excercise as you shift for a primarily weightlifting workout.
2. The weightlifting promotes protein synthesis, and assuming you are also sticking to a diet that limits(not negates) your carb intake and keeps your glucose from going out of control, your body will be forced to burn fat to rebuild muscle.
3. You can start working light weight now and figure out a lifting routine that works for you.
4. You won't feel like death after the first day of heavy lifting if you ease into it.
I'd really like to do that... I've looked around and I'm pretty sure that's the best way to go, but I'm just lacking a lot of time (especially when school starts), so I thought I'd concentrate on one goal first and work on the other after. Otherwise, I'll be in the gym longer than 1.5 hours...
Ordered this recently; http://ie.bodybuilding.com/store/bea...re-powder.html
Hope it shows some good results
You'll have the same results if you had simply bought micronized creatine monohydrate at half the price.
You can get that for €12-€13? With 60 or more servings?
Got mine for 9 euros with 90 servings.
Must remember that if I decide to get another creatine. Thanks for the info
Archy is correct, micronized creatine monohydrate is all you need. And I hope you know how to cycle it too.
I think I know precisely what I mean
when I say it's a schpadoinkle day
Have an idea, but how would you recommend cycling it?
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