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Hey,

So I am new here and really horrible with these intros. But here we go.

So as you guessed I am from Canada, just outside of Toronto:canadaf:. I joined these forums for some motivation and you can never have enough knowledge when it comes to training.

A bit about me. I am a life long hockey player, who enjoys pretty much any sport, but preferably team sports. I am a university student at UOIT (Currently changing its name to University of Eastern Ontario) I am a Marketing Major (I know everyone does that), and will hopefully be moving out west next summer when I am done classes.

My personal fitness goal is to drop 15lbs, I am hoping to do it by December, thats only 5 per month, I think I can do it. The reason I want to achieve this is 2 fold. 1 - I want to improve my game (hockey) and pick up some speed on the ice. 2 - I was at the gym the other day and just couldnt stand the way I looked anymore. I have put on a bunch of weight since last summer and it isn;t sitting os well with me.

I am not new when it comes to training, I have been in the gym since I was 16, I am 24 now. I tend to go really hard for a few months then back off alot, so I would like to avoid that in the future.

I guess I have blabbered on enough, I guess it is time to check out some of the forum.

Hi everyone. I'm 17 years old and basically my goal right now is to lose weight i have an 18% bodyfat... really want to get to 10% before i start bulking.

Now I'm having problems with my left shoulder. It's fine when i let it rest but as soon as i start to do something like military press or any intense shoulder exercise, my left shoulder begins to hurt really bad after about 2 reps while my right shoulder is completely fine. Its sort of a sharp pain and then as it worsens it feels as if its going to pop out or something.

I really don't remember what i did wrong to start getting this problem, but i believe it was from lifting weights, i just don't remember clearly.

I was thinking about taking a month off and letting it completely rest and hopefully heal. However I'm scared I will lose a lot of muscle especially since i'v lowered my calorie intake in order to lose weight.

Would you guys suggest i take the month off and continue to lose weight with just cardio + diet. Or should I lift weight but with light weights and see if it heals.

- Thanks =] :cool:

Ex: You have a raw 5oz turkey burger that has 270 calories (44g protein, 1g carbs, 10g fat). When cooked, it will probably be more like 4oz. Does that mean that the calories go down to 4oz numbers like 33g protein, 0-1g carbs, and 8g fat? Or is the weight just lower but the calories and macros are the same?

hi everyone im new to this! I really want to lose weight, i weigh about 266 lbs at the mo and its really getting me down, the problem is i cant seem to get the motivation to do it, i suffer with health anxiety too which doesn't help i don't think, i really need a kick up the arse. So im really hoping someone here maybe able to help me to change my life.

Thank you
Jo
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What is the best strategy to build up running endurance?

I am learning to run. I want to run! However, my personal best time is only 5 minutes at 5.5 mph. How can I increase endurance? Obviously the answer is to "keep doing it", but am I better off training at a faster walk or a higher incline while on the treadmill to increase my endurance? Or, is there some other way?

I have been doing HIIT training for several months, and it is going well. I do sprints at 8.3 mph (or so) for 30 seconds, then a 90 second cooldown period. The number of reps varies, anywhere from 4-8 depending on time constraints, other training that day, etc.

I'm sure that part of the problem is that I am still fat...just under 200 lbs. Running has been a good fat burner for me, and I'd like to do more of it. I'd like to think that I could enter a competition someday, but not if I can't run more!!!

Hello all, I am really strugling with this so I thought I would post on here to see what people think.

-I work at an estate agents.
-I have been with the company worked in the same office (lets call it office A) for just over a year.
-They have now told me to work at another office (office B) for a month, which I have done.
-Now the month is up I have spoke to management and they have said there isn't a position at office A for me to go back to.

So I am stuck at office B with people that I don't get on with and also unhappy about the location because I have a 10 mile (approx 16km) trip to the gym. (office A was less than a mile to the gym I have signed up to). There are no other good gyms near office B as it is in a rural area.

Am I being treated unfairly? (office A and B are the same distance from my home, just in different directions)

I have not had any extra reimbursment/compensation/money for going to office B.

Can anyone recommend a great fitness magazine? There are just so many on the market. I am interested in weight training and cardio to get the leanest, buffest body, yet I'm not interested in bodybuilding comps or figure comps, but just getting that lean, buff look, the right nutrition, the whole works. I've been working out for some time but want to get to that next level.

What would you recommend ?

Thanks ahead of time!

Hi,

I have been working out for about a year and have gained quite alot of muscle and am naturally always VERY lean (before I started working out I was one of those tall, skinny guys).

Now that summer is done I want to go on a huge bulk. Previously when I did this I simply ate meat, cheese and drank milk to increase my calorie intake to 4500.

This worked but was difficult. Am I missing out on easier weight gain by getting most of calories from fatty foods? Do I need to eat lots of carbs too?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

hey guys i'm new here. i'm also not in the greatest shape, i'm 17, about 5'8 and weigh 195 so obviously i'm what you'd call over-weight, but i'm committed to losing weight i just need some help getting started. at the moment i do have a diet planned out as well as an exercise routine, but i'm looking to see what you guys think and hopefully get some good advice.

as far as the diet goes, it's basically 6 meals a day with about a 2-3 hour waiting period in between each one.
1) bowl of cereal (right now it's special k) with 1 % fat milk
2) 3 egg whites with 2 slices of turkey ham
3) snack- granola bar
4) snack- fruit
5) chicken breast sandwich with lettuce and mayo, on wheat bread

at around 7:00 pm i start doing exercise and an hour after i'm done working out i have a yogurt. i also try to drink a lot of water throughout the day and saturday and sunday are my 'cheat days'. it's not a specific diet out of a magazine or anything, more like something a friend helped me put together since it's so simple and doesn't require a lot of cooking. what do you guys think? i think it's about 1500 calories, somewhere in that range i'm guessing.

as far as my exercise routine, thats where i need a bit more help i think. right now i'm doing hiit on a treadmill (i know it's not the best option for doing hiit but i have to work with what i have, far too hot to be outside running in 120 degree weather). basically it looks something like this

5 minute warm-up at 2.0 mph (treadmill speed)
and then i do 1 minute at 4.8 (this being my max) and 2 minutes at 2.5 (rest period). i do 6 sets of those and then finish off with a 5 minute cool-off at 2.0 again.

i can't really do a 10 mph sprint as my max since i'm not in shape, but from what i've read i can always adjust my hiit routine later on. the total exercise time for that routine is 28 minutes. thoughts?

i also wanted to incorporate some arm and ab exercises into my routine. any recommendations on ab exercises? i want to start working on losing some of that gut if possible.

i also want to start working on my arms. i'm not looking to be body-builder buff but right now they're just flaps of fat. i have 5 pound weights from years back and even though they're extremely light i think i should have some sort of arm routine (or knowledge at least) before i go out and buy new ones.

i know this is a lot to take in, sorry if the post is really long-winded i just wanted to provide as much information as i could. thanks in advance guys.

In high school I was powerlifter and no longer powerlift now I want to lose weight. I want to be lean, I like doing full body workouts and tend to focus more on legs. I weigh 194.3lbs Im 5ft 6in I would like to get down to 180-175lbs. I try to maintain a 2000 calorie diet. But as you can tell not to successful. Here is one pic I can get the other to load.
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I had a diet evaluation yesterday and found a few interesting things, and now have questions. I have worked hard to get my daily intake to come from 40% carbs and protein, 20% fat, or very close, eating real foods--no shakes or supplements or anything. Just changing my ways while cooking for my family which includes 3 kids!

"Don't drink your calories" is an adage that I have stuck to. Therefore, I have had precious little milk in my diet, and am at risk for a calcium deficiency. My family drinks 2%, so I could certainly buy skim for myself and they will all just poke fun at me, but I'm OK with that. Are there any other options for significant calcium? I do eat fat free yogurt regularly, and have a few slices of cheese per week. I think broccoli might also have lots of calcium, can't remember, though! Suggestions here?

Also, the analysis says that I am dangerously low on vitamin E intake. Where do I get that from? I thought fish...? I eat probably 4-6 cans of tuna per week. I don't think the evaluation form really asked me that...so am I OK here or what else could I try?

I'm not sure if he still visits, but Conan has an account on this site. Anyway, an hour ago a mensa magazine was put through my door and he was the cover story. I've got to offer my congratulations to the dubbed 'world's biggest bright guy.'

hi guys

Yesterday i clocked 34 mins 34 seconds for my 5K race. I must admit that this is so far my best. What are your timings. I dont have any particular strategy to run 5k. i just mix running and speed walking.

I am 30 years old and a smoker for a decade. I run indoors in treadmill. Been running very short distances (2 kms) for around 2-3 months. Started running 5k for the last two weeks.

any suggestions will be appreciated. wotz ur take on my 5k timings...what should i do to run it in sub 30 mins.

Regards

Barry

Hi,

I am new to this forum and this is my first post. Let me tell a little about myself and my workouts and then I will ask my question. Well, I started my weight loss plan in february. Since then I have lost 60 pound and I am really excited about it. But I still have a long ways to go. I am now 5'10" and 250 pounds and I want to get below 200. I know I can do it but I think I have officially hit a snag.

For the last month I have not lost a pound. I have weighed the same thing day in and day out and I will be honest, I am getting a bit frustrated. I work out 4-5 days a week with weight training and different cardio exercises( I have read that it is good to mix it up and not get used to a routine). I am even training to do my first 5K marathon(for me that is a big deal and I am pumped about it). I definitely workout harder than ever because I have gotten into better shape since losing the weight and I count my calories everyday. According to a calorie intake calculator that I used I am supposed to eat between 1700 - 2000 calories a day and I meet that mark pretty much everyday. I never go past that but sometimes I do fall below the mark. I have also read several books and magazines about eating properly and have made a life change towards being healthy. No fast food or junk, just good proteins, whole grains, and vegetables. So, with all that being said, what do you think could be the problem? How can I get passed this plateau? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Hey guys,

I am currently cutting and following a very basic weekly weights routine in order to minimize muscle loss and be time effective. Have the exercises I have selected been placed in the most effective order? I obviously start each workout with the most taxing exercises but was wondering whether the combination of exercises could be grouped more effectively.

A
Squat
Step-up
pull-up
Military Press

B
Deadlift
Split Squat
Bent-over row
Dumbbell bench

I generally alternate between 4x6, 4x8, and 3x10 rep/set schemes. Upper body exercises are supersetted.

Thanks for any advice!

Alright my ribs are like sticking out! My ribs look identical to this other dude in the forum go to training.fitness.com/body-image/sticking-out-ribs-25334.html

I always feel self concious about this and never really take off my shirt in public at the beach ect

What can I do? Does anyone have a specific name for this? Help!!!

Note:don't hate just don't post if your gonna say something hurtful.

I was given this workout schedule and I was wondering what you guys think of it.

I want to tone and lose weight, but not gain too much muscle.

I was thinking of adding another two exercises to each session but I wasnt sure which ones would work well with the others.

Basically, just tell me overall what you guys think of it and how I can improve it to really come up with a great plan to follow.

Thanks everyone.
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I can sprint faster at night than during the day for example. When its cool out, I can run faster and have more energy to do things. When its warm, I do not have as much energy at all and don't feel like doing anything. I also get tired faster during the day and more fatique feeling. Does this mean I am out of shape for endurance and speed endurance? This affects me when I play softball during the day and I want it to stop! I want to run my full speed and have all my energy. I want to perform the same way I do at night playing. I am really good when playing at night slowpitch softball fielding and baserunning), but during the day when I play fastpitch games in the summer or tryouts for my college team or even back when I was in high school and also even when playing soccer, same thing happens.

I want to know how I can fix this, so it won't matter what time or day it is. Soccer Players and baseball/fastpitch softball players all play during the day most of the time and they are speedy fast and can do everything. I want to be that person. I don't want weather to affect me anymore.

I would appreciate your thoughts regarding my workout routine as it relates to my diet. I have a lot of weight to lose and I have been following my South Beach diet very well. When I first started this routine 3 months ago I was losing some good weight but for the last month I have stopped and I am wondering if my routine is the culprit. I am not gaining but I am not losing anything either.

I work out 5 days a week for an hour each day. I start off by doing 15 minutes on the Elliptical machine and then spend the rest of the hour working out the 8 various stack machines that are in my community’s gym. I do not recall the names of each but in total; they work all of the major muscles. I do 3 sets of 12 reps on each machine and I keep the weight so that by the last couple of reps in the last set, I am struggling. I have noticed some good results with muscular tone and I feel great and in this short time I have had to increase the weight on many of the machines.

I know that I could be doing more cardio to lose weight and that I might be replacing fat with muscle but I have also stopped noticing any reducing in size. While I feel great, I am starting to get frustrated. I don't feel that I could keep to a cardio only routine for an hour each day.

Any input on if this routine could be my problem? Any input on how I could tweak this for better results>

Alright everyone the time has come to start my journal. Actually its more like I actually have a few minutes to do it.

Ok so I weighed myself and according to my gf's scale I am 195. That's a bit better than I thought. My initial guess was 205 lbs. so 195 is a great news.

I've already started eating healthy and made my commitment to keep doing so. It's tough due to my schedule and I occasionally have to miss a meal (usually dinner) due to lack of time between work ending and EMT class.

Ok so here are my meals thus far this week. I take 1 multivitamin, 1 fish oil, 1 flax seed oil, 1 b-complex and 1 vitamin C.

Monday
3 eggs w/1/4 cup of mozz
1 Activia
1 bowl Raisin Bran w/milk
OJ w/ vitamins
2 Banana's
1 Gala apple
Multigrain chips (w/flax oil) and in fresh guacamole
1 more yogurt
Some sort of Healthy heart meal courtesy of my gf

Tuesday
Rushed
2 handfuls of raisin bran w/blueberries (kashi)
OJ w/ vitamins
2 eggs w/cheese on wheat w/ ketchup
2 yogurts
2 bananas
Tuna sandwich made with olive oil mayo on whole wheat
Guac with chips
Gala Apple
3 musketeers for dinner :rolleyes:

Wednesday
1 bowl of Kashi cereal
OJ w/vitamins
Coffee with milk
2 bananas
1 apple
2 yogurts
fat free turkey on wheat bread w/olive oil mayo
grilled salmon, grilled red peppers, rice

Drinking plenty fo water. Haven't worked out yet...baby steps...

Oh and some current pics of my spare tire...nevermind my farmers tan.
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