The Gym/Losing Weight thread

[Passa]

Ehh I've been skinny/underweight my entire life, weigh about 55kg at the moment. Will get to the whole gaining weight thing after the HSC, seeing your heart palpitations through your chest is not cool.

Probably the fault of my diet as well though. No breakfast (if I have time then it's 3 weetbix or so with peanut butter, strawberry jam and nutella on top heh), a sandwich and a few biscuits for lunch, normally don't finish whatever's for dinner. I don't like food.

Also props to you Itachi for sticking to the diet (as well as taking the first step). Just keep thinking of your goal and how great it'll be to finally get there and keep us updated on your progress.
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[Jim Dash]

I don't eat breakfast either Pas, but up until a year ago I always did. Never lost weight when I stopped. Honestly though I don't have any fat on my body. Which is cool considering I never worked for the results.

And the whole weed thing? No. I smoked the crap for 3-4 years (don't remember, fuzzy times, havn't for 2 years) and never gained or lost weight as a result. But I must admit, I did eat more.

[JunkInTheBox]

[Cro]

[ZeroX03]

Good work Itachi, with the stuff you're doing now, who needs 'The Biggest Loser'?? Hope you accomplish your goal dude!
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[mattstep]

I've always been pretty skinny. I currently weigh ~80kgs but as I'm just over 6ft tall I'm pretty happy with it's distribution.

I've been going to the gym 3 times a week for about a year or so now, mainly heavy weight sessions as I'm keen to build muscle, not lose weight. However I do do 10mins of intense cardio as a warm up before each session. I am by no means a "tank" but its nice to see the results of my hard work.

I've been really getting stuck into the protein shakes lately too, which seems to be speeding up my muscle gain.

It's great to see so many other fellow forumers getting into healthy living. It's very inspirational!

EDIT: Oh, and I recommend everyone should take a multivitamin supplement daily, I really found it helps my energy levels etc. And drink water. Lots, and lots of water.
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[admeister]

[kaerlis]

[rimram]

Good luck to everyone trying to lose weight!

PS - Itachi you couldn't have just bumped the 'I'm losing weight' thread you posted last year?

[Sinthesys]

[Jarrod]

I really need to loose some weight so maybe this thread will be some motivation. I’ve promised myself I would on numerous occasions, but I literally end up forgetting due to not being used to an exercising habit.

I walk a lot more now, which can only be good. Really, it’s thanks to moving. While my diet and the like was fine living with my folks, I also lived 1.5 hours away from friends and there was nothing to do nearby. Walking was always just for the sake of walking, which usually bored me, so I ended up doing bugger all. Living in Hawthorn allows me to walk around a lot more without thinking about it, especially in the city. I’m one of those guys who will not catch a single tram if out in the city; I’ll walk from one side to the other if I have to. Melbourne is pretty small.

Diet needs to improve. Base meals are hardly bad; well cooked, rarely over fattening, and plenty of variety in terms of meats, vegetables, and salads. It’s all the stuff in between. Addiction to Coke, random snacks, and living 2 minutes walking distance from a milkbar, and 6 minutes from a 24 hour service station, does not bode well.

I think I’ll nearly cut down Coke consumption entirely, and if I AM drinking it stick to a small bottle. If I buy a big bottle I just end up grinding through the whole thing, drinking for the sake of drinking. I drink a heap of water as it is, I just need to drink more and cut out all the sugars.

Walking a bit more would be a good thing too. I’m unemployed, so I might as well make the most of my time and get some fitness going.

FINGERS CROSSED.
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[nadslaing]

[lapzod]

So I didn't bother going in this morning, I decided to sleep in.

I think it was for the best.

[Kurupt]

I been going to the gym for almost 2 years now. Used to weigh 110kgs, now I'm down to 83kg. I want to lose another 10kg r so of fat, then I'll really start baulking up in muscle.

I go 4 days a week. Each day I do between 1 and 2 hours of weights, then half an hour of cardio.


And for those men that are still after motivation to do it, I can give you the best motivation. For every 15kgs of weight you lose, your penis grows an inch, as there's less fat around that area.


WIN/WIN

[Gizmocreative]

my diet sucks, im the fussiest eater ever, but i havent put on much because my diet is so erractic. most days consist of missing breakfast, a decent lunch on weekdays, maybe lunch on the weekend and a decent dinner most nights. I just only really eat when i feel the need, I can't just eat because its the right time of the day or because im interested in food because im not.

I havent been to the gym in years but have been keen to get back I was sitting on 64 kg for years since about grade 10 and then 6 years ago i did 2 years of gym work every second day. If i missed a day i would go 2 days in a row afterwards. Also on most of those days i would eat a pizza for lunch.

There was a very noticable difference in the results i got from the gym, i put on 10kg and ended up lifting up 4 times the original free-weights i started on. I havent been back since then and I havent lost any of the weight either, so i kinda plateaued on 74 kg and im relatively happy with it. It would be nice to get some f the bulk back and it wouldnt take too long as my muscle has good memory from the 9 years of gymnastics during my school years

Im really keen to get back to the gym as soon as I can afford such a luxury. it keeps you fitter, happier and you generally feel a heap better about yourself.
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[Dane Oss]

[mikezilla2]

[Island_Wolf]

The gym membership itself cost a fortune for me and because of that, I found an alternative that helped me lose weight.

But the good thing is my alternative to gym worked well for me but I guess its only because of being a female and know I can resist buying stuff and mum kicking me out of the house everyday, I do window shopping often for many hours (from 11am to 2.30pm usually) and often public transport does force me to walk more, lol.

Lately, I do skip a lot of breakfast from oversleeping and so I do find it hard to believe skipping breakfast makes you more fat from personal experience. Brunch ftw!


PS. Coke scares me. Who knows what chemical are placed in coke and since only the makers know and lack of research, I avoid drinking it. Apparently its used to remove blood stains on road or something O.O
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[pixelatedgames]

Alright, well first of all I wish you all the VERY best in your weight loss (and in some cases weight gain). You have a challenge on your hands, but seriously, you CAN do it!

I know from personal experience what it's like to be over weight. I was always a nerd in school and was picked on alot. I never gave my parents ANY troubles (my siblings made up for that) and I was always the backbone to the family when things went wrong - making sure meals were made, house was cleaned etc so my parents didn't need that worry on top of what was going on at the time. So in turn I was always worrying about everyone else and not myself - deep down I was depressed and hated myself. I was over 100kg in school. By the time I was 23 my weight hit its peak of 130kg.

I pretended I was ok with things, when clearly I wasn't. "Nah, I dont want to go gokarting. The vibrations, they would be annoying" - inside I was crying, I was scared a) I wouldnt fit into the gokart and b) I wouldnt fit into the overalls. I wanted to gokart!! Same goes for paintball, going to the beach/pool parties etc... I didnt get my license in fear I wouldn't fit behind the steering wheel! I was affraid of doing anything because of my weight. There are seriously a MILLION experiences I missed out on from age 13 - 25 because I was overweight and affraid.

My lifestyle was disgusting. I would sit around, play games, eat alot of junk food, HUGE meals. It was terrible (and shameful looking back). I was in and out of jobs, just a complete mess. I felt disgusting inside and out every second of every day. I feel really sorry for my then partner. My weight and laziness put a massive strain on our relationship.

In late 2006 my mum passed away from cancer. I remember 2 days after I broke down crying and said "I fucking hate being fat! I HATE IT! I don't want to be fat anymore" and that was the turning point for me.

I realised my relationship had come to an end. I moved away and lived with my aunty. I had a new job. I would go for the occasional walk around the block. I would have a routine with my eating:

- breakfast would be cereal or toast
- lunch would be a sandwich or salad
- dinner would be lean beef or chicken and salad/veggies
- snacks would be fruit or a low fat muffin and I made sure I drank lots of water, no softdrinks and less coffee

I'm now 26. I weigh 86kg. I'm in a fantastic relationship. I have a good job. I have my license. I bought myself a car. I'm helping my wifey to renovate our house. I went to the beach for a swim and jumped on a trampoline for the first time in over 13yrs! (oh my god, the list goes on)

There is usually a reason why someone gains weight. I'm an emotional eater. I still eat badly when I'm happy, sad, depressed, excited. You name it! (Spoons of Nutella = evil) But it's all about self control and knowing you are better then that. And knowing why you are feeling the way you are feeling and addressing the issues, not to bottle them up or drown them in KFC.

I know I don't exercise atall. And I know I still need/want to lose some more weight and tone up AND get my fitness up. But reading everyone's posts has given me motivation

And you know, I NEVER believed the people on the weightloss commercials "If I can do it, you can too!" I always thought they were full of horse shit. But seriously, if I can do it, you can too!!

Oh gosh, I could keep going on and on, there's too much to share and talk about...

So live life to the fullest, have fun, smile! Sing and dance. Draw pictures, go to the beach. Play some games, play some sports. Have dinner with friends! Give your loved ones a hug, explore some rock pools, take the dog for a walk, get out there!

Oh and one of the best things ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Being able to walk into a 'normal shop' like JayJays or Jeans West and buy clothes!!! Oh my god, the joy
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[Itachi]

VERY VERY NICE POST Pixelatedgames thats sort of my life when i was young. Thats exactly why i am doing it i am sick of worrying about if i will fit in this chair or that chair and i hate to put people out... I am glad you achieved your goals!

I went to the gym today for an hour another 30 mins of walker + 30 mins on xtrainer and yeah it was hard but the mp3 player really helps + aircon.
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[MIkes]

I take care of myself but recently over the past year I kind've let myself go. I used to model when I was younger about 8 years ago so have been through the whole denying yourself anything fun to eat and to be honest I'm much happier where I am now at 6' tall and 82kg.

I went to the gym 3-4 times a week and broke up the rtuoines between heavy weights, light weights with high reps and cardio to avoid getting comfortable, but since I started krav maga I just stick to weights and 2-3 sessions a week with 2 KM sessions and I'm amazed at how much definition I'm getting through.

Although as I have a kid on the way the gym membership is going and I've put together a weight set for home, which I'm sure will impact on that.

As for eating I'm just careful what I eat. I avoid anything unessecary like buying full fat ice cream and butter for home and anything that could be smothered in cream or mayonaise in a restuarant and I've taken to drinking red wine at home rather than beer and that helps, but when I go out with mates I'm there for a good time, so beer it is

For anyone who's having trouble with losing weight/getting fit I definately recommend joining a team sport or martial art. Having a group of people used to you ebing there or relying on you helps avoid the excuses. I miss playing rugby but I just kept getting injured too many times.

And grats to all the guys who are making headway!

[Dane Oss]

[jodiechrist]

[Boredsilly]

To all you skinny fellas that can eat all you want without consequence, don't get too comfortable. If you push it too hard it will eventually give way.

I sat on about 65kg for ages and ages, once I got pretty comfortable money wise and could afford all the convenience foods, I ate them a lot. In fact an average week would see me have Mcdonalds at least 5 times, more if it wasnt just lunch breaks. I now sit on 83kg with a rather pot belly (rest of me is still fine) and an arse, which never seemed to exist before. Plus side is I look kinda broad in the shoulders and chest, but I feel like shit lol.

My metabolism gave up after a while so I'm toning my junk habits back, might actually try exercise again at some point!

[MIkes]

It's weird how the skinny gene thing works.

I have two mates who're brothers, both have the same lifestyle, work in semi-manual jobs, smoke, eat whatever they want and drink and don't do any other strenuous activity: one's well over 100kg at around 6' and the other does not have an ounce of fat on him