Through a combination of limiting my calories (1200-1300 per day), cardio (45 mins of walking during the 3 days I lift, 50 mins on the 2 days I don't), and lifting weights (Mo, We and Fri). I went from being 5'11 239 lbs to 5'11 179. February 24 to October 18.
Congrats man. You want to somehow give me that lost weight? I'm 6'1", 145 lbs. I eat like crazy but don't get much weight gain. Sucks. I gotta buy some weights and start lifting.
In the morning, 30-minutes before and after your workout. If you want, also at night. Drink: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Double-Chocolate/dp/B000QSNYGI"]Amazon.com: Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound: Health & Personal Care[/ame] or you can always go the Muscle Milk route (tastes great) [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Milk-Collegiate-Cookies-Creme/dp/B000VU9QT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287523042&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Muscle Milk Collegiate Cookies 'n Creme 5.29 lbs: Health & Personal Care[/ame] You can also snack on Peanut butter (ton of good protein). PB&J Sandwiches are the shiznit. And lift like the wind. You can lift all you want but if you're not feeding your body right, it's all for naught.
Are you really just 18? If so, give it some time. Or at least wait until your freshman year (infamous freshman-15).
Give it time. I was like 160 for 8 years. Then senior year of college. BAM. 200. And I'm 6'1" too (now back to 180 tho)
You can lift and mix in the occasional protein shake but really that boils down to metabolism. Regardless of how hard you try you likely will not add weight unless you eat excessively (not recommended), lift like crazy (not recommended unless youre trying to make the NFL) or just wait for your metabolism to naturally slow down which will probably happen in your late 20's/early 30's. Go with a good diet and weightlifting but really adding weight is not all its cracked up to be because its harder to lose later on in life. Too much protein isnt a good idea either. Too much of it will store in your kidneys, harden and could eventually become kidney stones. 1) Free Weights 2) Free Weights 3) Good diet 4) Protein shake 2-3x a week is more then enough unless hes training to be a bodybuilder or the NFL.
awesome bro, feels good eh? i was 293. i am now a very light and happy 220. Its awesome, congrats! I still plan to get to around 205
Just keep in mind beer usually has protein in it. Granted its not high quality but its more then hard liquor. hard liquor is less likely to add inches to the waistline which is where you do not want to add weight. You can actually measure your lifespan by your waistline...the more inches around your waist the more likely you are to die early.
You're right; what I meant to do was get Alen thinking in the right direction, rather than get him to over-supplement. Given the typical American diet, especially for teenagers, carbs (and fat) are in abundance but protein is usually lacking. I suggest - for hard training with free weights - a small portion, about 10 grams, of good, lean protein 1+ hour before a workout, and a full helping - about 30-35 grams, within 1/2 hour after the workout. Aside from lean meat, an excellent source for a quick hit is Naked's protein drink. It has the right amount of good protein for not too much money. When you have the time to mix your own, use 1% or 2% milk (organic or at least non-rBST-treated) and Twinlab's powders. They're good quality. I just joined the local Y and started working out again; rough going at first, like I expected; except that age and knee replacements make it that much harder.
Ya, just wait for your metabolism to start slowing down and you'll have no prob. I was like 150 at 17, 210 at 19. Started lifting at like 15, never really made any drastic changes. All natural, just took my metabolism to slow down a little and mass started to build up.
Well, congrats Abide, that is quite an accomplishment! Hmm..1,300 calories per day BMR for a day is what 2200 for the average adult male? 900 calorie deficit, 3500-4000 calories in a pound 4 days=1 pd 60 pds 9 months or 7pds a month? Interesting, was 1,300 calories a general guideline?
And how'd that work out towelie...ummm i mean Lucky? Less posting and more running/lifting is the guideline Mr 50,000 + posts
My fingers are powerful strong.. Well, what I've found for myself is if I limit Fat Calories to 50 grams per day the weight comes right off and I was curious whether Abide was seriously sticking to that 1,300 calories per day diet. Do lift, 5 sets of shoulder presses/shrugs/stiff legged dead lifts every other day.
True story Sick, vs the pats I did not have a single beer during the first half, at half time cracked one open and watch the meltdown. Vs the Packers..Green Tea..we won. Have to go with the streak..
You'd absolutely want to have 'healthy' weight put on as opposed to booze and junk food but since you're young and your metabolism isn't set yet, I wouldn't worry about it quite yet. Lift weights, do your cardio, watch what you eat on occasion. You'll be fine. Be happy you're not the opposite where at a young age you're in need of losing weight.
It's awesome man. I haven't been to this low point (weight) for at least 5 years. It drives me nuts mentally b/c I'm always thinking it'll all gain back on me in a matter of a few unhealthy meals but that's where I have to be mentally strong.
Before this I always stuck to a 2,000 calorie limit. I never consulted a doctor as to what plan or idea I should stick to, this was all on my own. It was actually the second time I've had to lose weight (the first was 6 or so years ago when I went from 227 lbs to 165 lbs over a 9-month span). In both instances, I've averaged losing anywhere from 7-9 lbs a month. I know it's recommended for one to lose 1-2 lbs a week so I was right there in that range.
Yeah I was seriously sticking to it, why would I fudge the truth? The first time I lost weight I concerned myself with total fat grams. This time it was ALL about caloric intake.
Im not lying stoopid, just giving outdated advice that was used for the polish Olympic team in the early 1600's !
Question I have a question regarding losing weight vs. maintaining your weight. Now that I'm at the weight I want to be, I want to find out from you all (opinions) as to how one goes about maintaining the weight they're at. A few posts up I described what I did to drop 60 lbs. Now my question is, how do I maintain where I'm at? If I keep doing the same routine that got me to this point, won't I still lose weight? I know there's such a thing as a 'plateau'. I just haven't gotten there yet. I've been steadily dropping the lbs since February. I'm not suggesting I stop working out or doing cardio but I am curious as to what anyone's thoughts are regarding the maintaining of one's current weight.
another sure way to gain weight - have children. when you're stuck eating their leftover pizza and mac and cheese everday combined with the reduction in physical activity - just watch the weight start increasing.
wow that awesome..i wish i had your motivation. i need to lose weight badly. so what do you usually eat for the day? Are you getting this from a book? how you keep track of your calories?
