mizfit Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Another 4Lb off, now at a stone 8Lb off in total in about 6 weeks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomo Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Has anyone used Crossfit classes or carried out the Crosfit programme? If so would you recommend it? I did crossfit classes for a little bit. I stopped as to be honest I didn't like the whole lifestyle thing. I think a lot of it depends where you go to do it but the place I went to seemed to be about assimilating your whole life into it and was bragging about how you'd want to give up all other hobbies and just do cross-fit. They were also big into clean eating (the full spiralised courgette works) which also seemed a step too far.To be fair though, that kind of stuff suits some people and they thrive on the competitive aspect of it so it's maybe one of those things that you have to try and see how it goes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Crossfit is a pile of utter cock. The guys running the gyms/classes have poor qualifications and aren't going to teach you good form. It also attracts the biggest bunch of douches to it. The type that instragrams their paleo diet and has a top knot. Can view plenty of stuff on Infinite Elgintensity's YouTube channel ripping Crossfit too shreds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 49 minutes ago, mrcat1990 said: douches You occasionally see people trying to sneak Americanisms into the modern day vernacular, but this example is simply unacceptable. Utterly sickening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Down from 22St 10Lb to 20St 4Lb.As sad as it sounds, I can fit into the Scotland Supporters club top now. Giving me extra motivation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 2 stone 6lbs in 9 weeks is pretty good going, keep it up. Not sad at all, IMO. I found having small objectives all the way down to be a great way of keeping the incentive while also having a sense of achievement each time I met one of them. When it all comes down to it, it's about whatever works for you motivation-wise though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 It's weather like this that really shows how disgustingly out of shape I am. Sweating buckets. Not weighed in forever, probably 22+ ST too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsjfc Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Been taking steps last few months to start getting healthier again. Used family issues and holidays as an excuse to stop over winter ("start again Monday") and got close to 14st again. Started using myfitness pal again and have decided to keep using it regardless as means I'm not kidding myself as to what I'm eating. Lost 8lbs again since new year and hoping to get back below 13st. Weather will hopefully encourage a bit more exercise now too. I played 45 minutes at right mid a couple of weeks ago and thought I was going to die. Would echo Spain's sentiments above about giving yourself that feeling of achievement when starting out. I'd also suggest being honest about what you can change and stick to long term. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Bang on one year until I get married and I'm weighing 14 stone 8. Target is to basically shift the excess fat and get rid of my moobs before the big day. Been going to the gym this week for the first time and fairly enjoying it so far. Mainly treadmill and rowing machine so far with a bit of cross trainer as well. My biggest failing is crisps. I'm sitting at work just now craving a bag of crisps! Thankfully I made the decision to leave my wallet at home and bring an orange with me instead... I've literally no idea if I'm doing a good job at the gym. Tend to only be there for about an hour a night so mix what I'm doing every 15/20 minutes. This a good idea? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Last set best set lads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 5 hours ago, The Minertaur said: Bang on one year until I get married and I'm weighing 14 stone 8. Target is to basically shift the excess fat and get rid of my moobs before the big day. Been going to the gym this week for the first time and fairly enjoying it so far. Mainly treadmill and rowing machine so far with a bit of cross trainer as well. My biggest failing is crisps. I'm sitting at work just now craving a bag of crisps! Thankfully I made the decision to leave my wallet at home and bring an orange with me instead... I've literally no idea if I'm doing a good job at the gym. Tend to only be there for about an hour a night so mix what I'm doing every 15/20 minutes. This a good idea? 80% diet, 20% gym You can hammer the gym all you want but if you're not eating relevant to your gym program you won't see the differences you want or as quickly as you want. There are loads of programs online or get a PT down the gym to sort you out. FWIW, I left it to the last minute before getting into shape before my wedding. I basically starved myself and trained hard for the month before it. Good results but not recommended. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsjfc Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 For the first time in my life, I went out for a run today. Lasted 20 minutes, did 3km and think I might now be on death's door. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, nelsjfc said: For the first time in my life, I went out for a run today. Lasted 20 minutes, did 3km and think I might now be on death's door. Best cancel everything on Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 This is my gym program for the next 4 weeks. One body area per day with a rest on 4th day. Too easy. Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsjfc Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Best cancel everything on Saturday. I'm working over the weekend so should be able to find a quiet corner of the office to sob quietly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Went swimming tonight for the first time in years. Managed 1500m, felt good for it and might start aiming for a couple of swims a week from now on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Good distance even for a regular swimmer, that's almost a mile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigOutYourSoul Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Had been off the gym since July 2015 when I started a new job. Before that I was in decent shape and had been working out for about 18 months on and off. In January I decided enough was enough at 14 stone 4 and I got myself back into the gym. Done 4 weeks of 4 days full body workouts in January to get myself back into the swing of things. in February I started a 4 days split: back/bis, chest/tris, legs, shoulders - with rest days wed, sat, sun (golf on Saturday counts as rest). Planning on doing this programme until the end of April, as I'm seeing some decent results. Lifts getting heavier and maintaining form. A friend asked me to film my deadlifts and even I was surprised at the form - just need to sink my hips a little lower. Then I'm going to start jim stoppani shortcut to shred from the second week in May to July (going on holiday on the 1st). Will struggle to stick strictly to the diet in that programme but will give it my best shot - struggle at work on low carb days. Going to split it over 7 weeks as I think I'll struggle to make the gym 6 days a week so will take the total 36 workouts and split them over 7 weeks. Currently trying to get around 230g of protein a day to help build muscle, 2 tins of tuna at lunch helps a long way. But needing to split my meals out into having 2 lunches rather than all at once - again not always possible with meetings etc.Feel like I'm getting there but enjoy my weekends too much, which does halt progress a little. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Been overdoing it lately tbh. Been going to gym almost every day for the last 3 weeks doing cardio ( mainly Wattbike) and low weights with high reps, plus all my cycling. Despite being given advice to do so , not been taking enough rest days to let my body recover, so feel totally fucked now . Lesson learnt ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 11 hours ago, DigOutYourSoul said: Had been off the gym since July 2015 when I started a new job. Before that I was in decent shape and had been working out for about 18 months on and off. In January I decided enough was enough at 14 stone 4 and I got myself back into the gym. Done 4 weeks of 4 days full body workouts in January to get myself back into the swing of things. in February I started a 4 days split: back/bis, chest/tris, legs, shoulders - with rest days wed, sat, sun (golf on Saturday counts as rest). Planning on doing this programme until the end of April, as I'm seeing some decent results. Lifts getting heavier and maintaining form. A friend asked me to film my deadlifts and even I was surprised at the form - just need to sink my hips a little lower. Then I'm going to start jim stoppani shortcut to shred from the second week in May to July (going on holiday on the 1st). Will struggle to stick strictly to the diet in that programme but will give it my best shot - struggle at work on low carb days. Going to split it over 7 weeks as I think I'll struggle to make the gym 6 days a week so will take the total 36 workouts and split them over 7 weeks. Currently trying to get around 230g of protein a day to help build muscle, 2 tins of tuna at lunch helps a long way. But needing to split my meals out into having 2 lunches rather than all at once - again not always possible with meetings etc. Feel like I'm getting there but enjoy my weekends too much, which does halt progress a little. Don't worry about number of meals a day it's the overall daily macro intake that's important. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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