IGottaAdmitImAFan
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Post after post on here inspired me to get off my fat ass and start working out again. I want to be able to run a mile in 4 and a half minutes like I could in high school.
Any advice on how to improve my diet and exercise would be appreciated. So far I've cut out all caffeine and am trying to cut out the sugar.
Wish me luck :)
I might take a before pic today and post again in a month. I haven't decided yet.
exer31337
Weight loss is 90% diet, if you enjoy meat check out low carb, otherwise try my fitness pal, and don't lie to yourself
justlivinthedream
NOBODY TOLD ME THERE'D BE MATH.
cakeresurfacer
I really like the couch to 5k apps. They made a huge difference for me and I'm planning on starting up again in the spring with them
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Android? Or is it IOS only?
cakeresurfacer
Not sure, but if imagine it's available on both.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
I found it. What would a warmup be? Just stretching? Or something else?
Grimstead
When you go out, run/walk. Don't worry about anyone else just run longer than you did the last time. "You can do it!"
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Lol I try that. I just worry about making it home when I do that.
LeftCollectionBlueBird
http://imgur.com/iIskydo
Grimstead
Thank you!
twhaxy
Try following a diabetic diet. I've lost 7 kg in 3 weeks, and I'm not even trying to lose weight.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Damn lol.
twhaxy
Only wholewheat bread and pasta, no fat meat, no sugar and cut carbohydrates to 1/3. Limited amount of fruit, but as many veggies as I want.
LeftCollectionBlueBird
http://imgur.com/iIskydo
IGottaAdmitImAFan
You must be high.
LeftCollectionBlueBird
What gave it away?
Blastergv9
Just eat cleaner and you won't have to diet as much. Veggies/fruits, lean meats, whole grains. After a few weeks you won't crave the bad (1)
Blastergv9
stuff as much
AidenT92
Good. I wanna see you in the next speed walking olympics
NQA1
Thought maybe you had cut off the "ball and chain".
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Lol nope. Never married. Single for a couple years.
josethemailman
Try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Mostly vegan diets don't require much calorie counting.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
I would love to go all Steve Jobs and eat nothing but fruit but...I can't go that far lol
josethemailman
Well, Steve Jobs is dead so maybe not a good person to pick. Swap out read meat for chicken. Eead every label. High fructose is everywhere
josethemailman
Try to avoid prepackaged foods. Make a point to cook. Cook one meal in a large portion to save on time.
BrynRedbeard2
Keep up the activitie. If you want a quick weight loss boost do low carb for 4-6 weeks. No longer though.
TheRealScotchie
If you're trying to lose weight, cut carbs. You won't have to totally starve yourself to burn fat.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
What foods would that be? For example? Like...breads and shit?
TheRealScotchie
Foods that are high in carbs include grains, pasta, bread. Highly processed food is your enemy. Think an atkin's diet. (1/2)
TheRealScotchie
(2/2) Doing this, I was able to cut 10lb in 4 weeks, while being at a high fitness level. (Strongman). Also, beer. Sucks, but very carby.
LoNeSt4r
I think my fastest mile was a little under 9 minutes in high school.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
I took JROTC and in order to get into Air Force camp I was required to get under 4:45 and females were required 5:15 I think. I managed 4:43
IGottaAdmitImAFan
On top of the other requirements like pull ups, pushups, squats etc.
RobSacamano
I don't mean to sound mean or insensitive, but did it take you an hour to walk 1300 meters? Congrats on your subsequent success though.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
No no no no no. That's how it was a month ago. Now I can walk 2 miles in that hour. Idk how much that is in meters.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
3,216.69 meters according to Google.
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
Cut out un-natural sugars and sugary drinks. When your body is flooded by tonnes of sugar, it produces insulin like crazy. Insulin will>
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
Regulate your blood sugar by turning excess sugar into fat directly. 180 calories in a can of coke will turn straight to fat. 180 calories >
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
In peanuts or almonds will be processed much slower, and the energy is used by your body for whatever you are actually doing. Excersize is>
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
Very important of course, but these days the sentiment is if you work out you can eat whatever you want. That simply isnt true.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Today is my first day of cutting all sugar from my diet. The past few weeks tjat I've been doing this I've been drinking more water but
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Haven't changed my diet much. Someone mentioned a cheat day though. What about that?
ButtFumbles
Get headphones and be in your own world without judgments of others. (Even though they prolly envious of your drive and ambition)
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Oh I don't leave the house without my headphones. I don't think I'd have made it this far without them
Jarmander08
Slow and steady improvement. I started walking home from work this spring 3.5 miles @ 1.5 hours. Now I can do it in under an hour.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
I want to get to where you are. Right now I could probably walk the 2.7 miles to my job no problem...I'm just worried about getting home.
Jarmander08
I was lucky enough to have a coworker that was willing to carpool/give me a ride to work. That way I only need to walk home.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
I'm hoping I can get something like that soon. I don't want to have to walk home in the rain lol
RaRaRaChihuahua
Just keep walking. Explore the neighborhood, take diff. paths, walk with purpose, work on posture. It's got me down 40lbs the last 3 mos.
LongDickMcgee
Congrats man..I do the same thing but also changed my diet severely and went from 220 down to 200 in the past 27 days
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Awesome! I'm trying to do just that but my willpower is shit so...
RaRaRaChihuahua
267 to 224 right now. Got another 40 to go. Diet def helps
IGottaAdmitImAFan
I might go right next time just for fun. My usual path takes me up a bunch of hills. And then the return trip...ugh
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IGottaAdmitImAFan
The only hill I have to do every time is the one on my road but I can start going other ways. Thanks for the advice :)
upvotehypnotoad
As much as I hate treadmills, the great part is no return trip :)
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Haha my parents have one of those bikes with the things that let you walk that they want to give me. Idk the name of this equipment lol
upvotehypnotoad
I really like ellipticals. Dont give you the weird feeling of treadmills, and kinda allows for some pseudo stair climbing effect.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Ahhhhhhh that's what they are. Thanks. Dad suggested using it on my off days.
DrSaurus
Count calories and you need a cheat day.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Another guy said 1500 calories so what would a cheat day be?
DrSaurus
A cheat day is just consuming the same amount of calories, but you give yourself a treat. Pick one thing like a cupcake or duck fat fries.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Oh lol.
DrSaurus
You learn as you go. I recommend using myfitnesspal, it's helped me for the last 5 years. So long as you're honest w/ your input it works.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
Is that like an app or something?
Justforthedirtystuff
Sorry but, going from what seems like a serious physical problem to coming within 15 sec of the women's world record? dont set up to fail
IGottaAdmitImAFan
When I did it in high school that was a light jog so...
Justforthedirtystuff
if you are a female, you would have been competing in the Olympics with times like that at a light jog.
IGottaAdmitImAFan
No I'm a dude and that time was required for males in order to get into Air Force camp when I was a freshman. The fastest I've ever run was
IGottaAdmitImAFan
4:43. I just barely made it. I wouldn't have set that as my goal if I hadn't done it before.
yoseph26
If that's your goal-how much time has passed since you last ran that time? The body guarantees to let you down the older you get...
LongDickMcgee
I think what you're doing is great and keep up the hard work but I just have to say..nobody can light jog a 4:40 mile..are you 20 ft tall?
Justforthedirtystuff
well good luck on your goal.