The Getting Back/In Shape Thread

[kizphilly]

went for a run for like hour and half earlier took my dog wit me and just ran till i couldn't do it anymore kinda surprised myself didn't think i could go that long

 

[Winter Woman]

I just had ice cream, I guess I'll start tomorrow.

Edit: Actually I was going to start free weights again. I hate cardio.

 

[cannabineer]

I just had ice cream, I guess I'll start tomorrow.

Edit: Actually I was going to start free weights again. I hate cardio.

I asked the counterperson at the sporting goods store for the premium free weights. I got a funny look at no extra charge. cn

 

[Padawanbater2]

ran for about an hour again tonight. took last night off which i didn't want to do but i just had to watch the hockey game. felt pretty good though today. i intend on going for another in the morning. i hope i can get myself into a morning 1 hour run routine.

Yeah exactly man, that's all it takes, one hour a day of moderate physical activity. In one hour, I usually do 4 miles, that's walking/jogging, not just jogging. 4 x 7 = 28 miles a week

How many days have you been on a program?


Another update

Day 8 - May 24, 2012

Distance: 2.85 mi
Duration: 46:38
Calories burned: 250
Average speed: 3 mi/h
Pace: 16:22 min/mi

45 push ups
30 sit ups

Notice slight increase in strength, nothing substantial. The muscles right in between and above my shoulder blades have been aching when I get back, I think it's because I hold my phone in one hand and a water in the other.. Never had that happen before..

Had a hard boiled egg and a banana this morning for breakfast. The eggs are much worse tasting than I remember.. lol, so I'll probably be sticking with oatmeal or the peanut butter on wheat bread for beakfasts

This is what I had after I ran today, I've been trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet. Tons of spinach and green beans, even been trying to throw tomatoes in things here and there, and I don't really like tomatoes. Anybody know any other foods that would be good for the body? Saw this boooomb ass chicken salad this sexy Italian woman made on the food network today, shit looked fantastic!

Anyway, Fajitas, pretty fuckin' good;



I'm gonna make that chicken salad next week...

 

[abe supercro]

secret fix for hard boiled eggs- add tobacco sauce, perhaps salt n pepper too. your shoulders may be adjusting to the push ups, just a thought..

 

[Padawanbater2]

Idk, could be too many days in a row, I'm going to skip tomorrow and see if that helps a bit.

 

[dannyboy602]

I'm more motivated than ever, especially with the weather being so damn great. Sunshine for a good 14 hours. I hate running in the winter, shit's too cold, I just end up hibernating and not staying active

i am a skinny dude that comes from a skinny family of skinny dudes.. but they all smoked cigs and half are gone. parents, uncles, brother...
i never smoked and i think thats why i'm in good health. and the genetics accounts for my 150lbs...but my point was i think aerobic training, in any form, where you get your heart rate up..is essential. and i think swimming is a better way to do it for anyone with joint/arthritis problems, chronic pain like me, obesity or inclement weather. you are buoyant and the extra weight is less strain to move. and excercize IS addictive. the dopamine levels in your brain shoot up during AND after excercize making pada better at everything don't stop running bro until you get there...you can do it if you think it first.

 

[chrishydro]

Bananas are the best for recovery, fresh bananas. Ive been working out for years and eat them anytime I over do it.

 

[WeedKillsBrainCells]

i brought out the weights partly because of this thread.. just been doing a bit of minor lifting, curls etc. overdid it though my left arm couldnt open out properly. ouch

 

[futureprospects]

If I am not mistaken but does it say you burned 250 calories after a 46min run? If your goal is to shed weight and gain muscle your best bet is to look into short distance sprints and interval training. Your body does not fully optimize its potential caloric expenditure in a 46 min run/walk. In order for your body to lose weight you need to do short 10-15 sec explosive sprints with short rest and high repetition you will burn more calories in 10 minutes if you lift your intensity to its peak! Just my 2 cents....

Yeah exactly man, that's all it takes, one hour a day of moderate physical activity. In one hour, I usually do 4 miles, that's walking/jogging, not just jogging. 4 x 7 = 28 miles a week

How many days have you been on a program?


Another update

Day 8 - May 24, 2012

Distance: 2.85 mi
Duration: 46:38
Calories burned: 250
Average speed: 3 mi/h
Pace: 16:22 min/mi

45 push ups
30 sit ups

Notice slight increase in strength, nothing substantial. The muscles right in between and above my shoulder blades have been aching when I get back, I think it's because I hold my phone in one hand and a water in the other.. Never had that happen before..

Had a hard boiled egg and a banana this morning for breakfast. The eggs are much worse tasting than I remember.. lol, so I'll probably be sticking with oatmeal or the peanut butter on wheat bread for beakfasts

This is what I had after I ran today, I've been trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet. Tons of spinach and green beans, even been trying to throw tomatoes in things here and there, and I don't really like tomatoes. Anybody know any other foods that would be good for the body? Saw this boooomb ass chicken salad this sexy Italian woman made on the food network today, shit looked fantastic!

Anyway, Fajitas, pretty fuckin' good;

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I'm gonna make that chicken salad next week...

 

[WeedKillsBrainCells]

Fajitas are fucking tasty. im not big on peppers or mexican food but damn good stuff

 

[Padawanbater2]

If I am not mistaken but does it say you burned 250 calories after a 46min run? If your goal is to shed weight and gain muscle your best bet is to look into short distance sprints and interval training. Your body does not fully optimize its potential caloric expenditure in a 46 min run/walk. In order for your body to lose weight you need to do short 10-15 sec explosive sprints with short rest and high repetition you will burn more calories in 10 minutes if you lift your intensity to its peak! Just my 2 cents....

Yeah I know what you mean, that's also solid advice. This last week was my first week back into getting my body prepared to exercise so I didn't want to overdo it. The first few days my lungs were actually sore from not being used to working so much. I'm planning on increasing everything as the weeks progress, that's the only way I know how to build stamina and endurance, one of my main goals. The first week I did a little over 16 miles, this week I'm going to hopefully do 18, next week I'm going to shoot for 20-22... I also have a '7 weeks to 50 pull ups' & '7 weeks to 100 push ups' programs that I'm considering after I get down to weight (which will hopefully be sometime mid July).

 

[drive]

He has only been hitting it for 8 days you really need to build a base before intensity

 

[RyanTheRhino]

go get some adderall you will drop 5 pounds a week by doing nothing

 

[Perfextionist420]

Its funny to see this thread because I actually just started exercising again. I am 5'11 155 but I have been out of shape for a long time now, yes it is entirely possible to be skinny and still out of shape. Poor diet horrible sleeping patterns and smoking led to my state of bleghhh and a minor stomach bulge and lack of definition. Four days ago I decided to do something about it and started getting to work on my fat. My idea right now is to run quite a bit and eat lean to cut away any unnecessary body fat before moving into lifting and targeted exercises to sculpt individual areas or add muscle.

So far I have switched my diet by cutting out soda entirely and sugar drinks. I am not drinking anything with artificial sweeteners or HFCS and now have either water or natural non caffeine no sugar added mint tea. I am fighting my war with the late night munchies as thats when I normally enjoy my daily joint but so far I have done well enough. I have been substituting ramen and hot pockets and such for 0 fat foods and lean meats chicken fish and vegetables.

My goal for this whole thing is a generally more healthy lifestyle and feeling, I want my damn 6 pack back and a little bit of torso building and toning would be cool

 

[Padawanbater2]

I've been slacking a little bit lately..

Day 9 - May 25, 2012

Skipped

Day 10 - May 26, 2012

Distance: 0.95 mi
Duration: 11:33
Calories burned: 102
Average speed: 4 mi/h
Pace: 12 min/mi

I was in the middle of the run and the muscle on the front side of my left leg, right above the knee, spazzed the fuck out and I had to cut it short, that was disappointing..

Day 11 - May 27, 2012

Skipped

Day 12 - May 28, 2012

Distance: 4.33 mi
Duration: 59:37
Calories burned: 420
Average speed: 4 mi/h
Pace: 13:46 min/mi

45 push ups
30 sit ups

Man, just looking at the numbers is already a little disappointing. It looks to be pretty unlikely I'll do more this week than I did last week as I've already skipped 2 days from lack of energy and had to cut one day short..

Whatever, moving forward.


Note: the banana + wheat bread with peanut butter seems to be a pretty good light breakfast before the run, I've tried that 3 or 4 times now.

 

[Perfextionist420]

Last two days have been 3.1 miles 34 minutes on the first day and 32:11 yesterday. Running the same route again today and going for under 30 as a goal, the route is roughly a 5k and burns 400-425 cal according to the app

I just started adding push ups and weight lifting to my regiment yesterday, I have to motivate myself to do it each day but I feel great and sexy

Stick with it pada your not the only one in the mix

 

[Dr. Greenhorn]

Note: the banana + wheat bread with peanut butter seems to be a pretty good light breakfast before the run, I've tried that 3 or 4 times now.

after you mentioned the wheat bread PB sandwiches, I went out and bought a loaf of bread and some skippys PB. sounded like a good idea. I'm gonna start eating that an hour or so before I work out. the banana sounds like a good idea too.

 

[RyanTheRhino]

If you really want to know what a good pre workout snack is i would have to say a sandwich bag 1/2-3/4full of kashi ceral.

• 13g Protein
• 10g fiber
• Low in Fat—1g
• 8g of whole grains

less then 150 calories

I used to be a work out freak until i broke my knee. Its always important to eat protein with every calorie intake when you want to loose weight, It increases muscular activity increasing metabolism.

 

[Padawanbater2]

Fuck, man, I've got a box of that brand in my pantry it's soooo awful!


Day 13 - May 29, 2012

Distance: 4.89 mi
Duration: 59:07
Calories burned: 525
Average speed: 4 mi/h
Pace: 12:50 min/mi


Today is the last day of week 2, as of today, I'd have to go 3.94 miles to equal what I did last week, and almost 6 to accomplish the goal I made after week 1. Not bad considering I skipped 2 days and had a shitty half day. I think that's pretty good evidence that my stamina and endurance is increasing, sloooow as hell but it's creeping along.

Haven't eaten fast food at all, substantially reduced my soft drink intake (as well as caffeine).

Visually I can see slightly more definition on my arms and each day I get a tiny bit tanner.

6 more weeks then it should be smooth sailing