Are you fat? Do you think you're fat?

[nwgull]

I've bought a set of weights from Argos last year, and I try and incorporate strength training into my daily exercise regime, but I'm not really seeing any gains from it. Motivation in the long-run really is what I lack with increasing muscle mass.

I'm guessing you're not lifting heavy enough with home weights; you shouldn't be able to complete more than about 8-10 reps in each set. Also, you should only need to do a fully body weight workout 2-3 times a week for optimum results (unless you do split body part workouts).

Most blokes should see noticeable gains after only 4-5 weeks when they first start weight training, if they're doing the right type of training. Best thing would be to join a gym with a load of good equipment and knowledgeable staff. And there is loads of information out there on the web!

 

[Seagull kimchi]

no, i'm not fat. I eat well without eating processed shit...it's that simple.

 

[Bob!]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9816596/Interactive-calculator-do-you-win-or-lose-with-the-new-BMI.html

Try this new chart vs old.

22.9 New v 24.0 Old according to that

 

[dazzer6666]

Isn't it strange that everyone over the normal BMI range thinks the index is rubbish. What were they saying about denial?

Not what I said......

 

[JCL666]

I've bought a set of weights from Argos last year, and I try and incorporate strength training into my daily exercise regime, but I'm not really seeing any gains from it. Motivation in the long-run really is what I lack with increasing muscle mass.

You'll get gains by lifting heavy (as per the previous reply). You also need to consider whether which muscle groups you're hitting and the type of exercise to use, such as compound or isolated movements.

PLUS if you want mass, you'll need to increase your calorie intake. e.g eat lots of chicken, but not sugar.

If you don't want to shell out on a PT, then you could do worse than "liking' or following pages like Mens Health on Facebook. You could even have a look at their website. They have some decent routines/schedules that may help you.


http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/workout-program-0

 

[TheJasperCo]

I'm guessing you're not lifting heavy enough with home weights; you shouldn't be able to complete more than about 8-10 reps in each set. Also, you should only need to do a fully body weight workout 2-3 times a week for optimum results (unless you do split body part workouts).

Most blokes should see noticeable gains after only 4-5 weeks when they first start weight training, if they're doing the right type of training. Best thing would be to join a gym with a load of good equipment and knowledgeable staff. And there is loads of information out there on the web!

You'll get gains by lifting heavy (as per the previous reply). You also need to consider whether which muscle groups you're hitting and the type of exercise to use, such as compound or isolated movements.

PLUS if you want mass, you'll need to increase your calorie intake. e.g eat lots of chicken, but not sugar.

If you don't want to shell out on a PT, then you could do worse than "liking' or following pages like Mens Health on Facebook. You could even have a look at their website. They have some decent routines/schedules that may help you.


http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/workout-program-0

Some great tips there, thanks guys

 

[banjo]

22.9 New v 24.0 Old according to that

Happy days.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Retired pie tester for Ginsters

 

[Questions]

28...... That's bad. I'm 6ft 4in and weigh 16 stone 8 pounds. I'm always saying I must go on a diet and people always say, " but your not fat"
Well I am cos I got wobbly bosoms now. Going to shift a stone starting next week. I love beer so that will have to be cut down with somewhat. I do plenty of physical stuff at work so no way am I going to a gym. Maybe some cycling though.
15 stone here we come.

 

[Questions]

Sprint training is better than hours of boring running btw for anyone who wants to lose some calories and is relatively young.

 

[Goring-by-Seagull]

6'5", 11st 2lb = 18.4

Just slipping into the "under weight" by 0.1. I've been the same weight since I was about 15 despite eating everything I lay my eyes on. Can never spend less that twenty quid in KFC!

 

[Postman Pat]

30+ BMI, Obese, but I run 3-4 miles 4 times a week before work and do 5m+ one evening and at the weekend, I don't smoke but I do eat more than I should and I am a classic binge drinker i.e. nothing for a couple of weeks and then lots in one evening.

Lost 5 stone in the last 3 years.

I have completed a couple of 1/2 marathons in the last couple of years and Great South Run. My weight has plateaued, but I am pretty happy with the way I am at the moment, because of my build I will never be a stick insect. Wouldn't mind losing a little more and moving into the overweight category.

 

[Carles]

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[Phat Baz 68]

No I have a " gland " problem and I'm big boned

 

[Chinman3000]

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So you're saying there's no hope and nobody who can help?

 

[Bob!]

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SPAM is always good!

 

[Stumpy Tim]

I've been on the 5-2 diet from three months. I lost a stone (from 14 to 13) in the first two months, hit a plateau for 3-4 weeks, but just started dropping again. It was tough to start with but I'm pretty much used to it now

 

[dazzer6666]

I had a full medical (requirement at work every two years for the, ahem, (well) over 40s) recently. Was told my 'ideal' weight was 75kg - I'm currently about 82kg (just under 13st), so was officially catergorised as overweight with a BMI of about 26.5. I ran several marathons/ultramarathons last year so wouldn't say I was unfit relative to my peer group (looking around my office anyway !) but I'd say the target weight and BMI measurement are pretty correct - I would like to lose a stone, but I'm not sufficiently bothered. Problem is I like wine and nice food, and use exercise as a means to be able to indulge when I feel like it, trying to keep a reasonable balance. I was 18 stone before I started running with a 46 in waist, weight has been pretty much unchanged for the last 10 years now though

Carbs (not just potatoes, pasta and bread, but including sugar in all it's forms) are the complete enemy of anyone wanting to lose weight, not (good) fat. We're simply not designed to process all the carbs we eat (and they're not needed for long distance running either)

 

[Billy the Fish]

Carbs (not just potatoes, pasta and bread, but including sugar in all it's forms) are the complete enemy of anyone wanting to lose weight, not (good) fat. We're simply not designed to process all the carbs we eat (and they're not needed for long distance running either)

Agreed. I didn't need to lose any weight but I was a bit of a skinny fat person with a normal BMI but 18% bodyfat. That is now more like 10% and I've done it by cutting out all sugar, bread, rice, pasta and potatoes and using good fats as my main energy source + a high protien diet.

You can't do it forever but for getting yourself to a target it really does work (with excercise) and I managed to put a few kilos on in the gym. Once you're there you can then incorporate the carbs back in because they're nice , but you're better placed to do it in a way that doesn't turn you into a porker!

There's many different ways to skin a cat when it comes to getting healthy and every man and his dog will tell you you're doing it wrong because they prefer the way they did it. It's all about finding what works for you.

 

[Birdie Boy]

I've been on the 5-2 diet from three months. I lost a stone (from 14 to 13) in the first two months, hit a plateau for 3-4 weeks, but just started dropping again. It was tough to start with but I'm pretty much used to it now

I tried this the last two weeks and not lost a single pound! I know i am not going to lose 1/2 a stone in a fortnight but a pound would have been nice! What do you eat/drink on the 5 days? Do you still watch what you eat/drink?

Edit: I did no real exercise, road bike to work a couple of days but I have done my medial knee ligament in, so cannot run etc. This may have been a big factor in not losing any weight in those two weeks.