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Posted on 10/1/13 at 12:09 pm to Doldil
Haha. Ok, with hair I'm 6'3"
Posted on 10/1/13 at 12:56 pm to LE610N
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I'm 6' 2 3/4". Still trying to figure out my optimal weight.
My end goal is 220.. was 250 but I hit that (then put some back on obviously.. and have struggled since..). I'll get there eventually
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:26 pm to Hulkklogan
I know I can for sure get to 250. I was expecting 225 but a few people say that may be too low for my build. I'd be happy at 240ish but when I get a check up with my DR I'll see what he suggests.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:38 pm to LE610N
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too low for my build
With all due respect, that is bullshite. Most people would tell you that for "my build" I could lose 20 lbs...which would still be 30 lbs heavier than my fighting weight in college.
Right now your "build" is fat and that's just what people are used to. There is no such thing as big boned.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:42 pm to pooponsaban
Good point. Skinny peeps feeling threatened by my "gains" (losses too). Gotta brush off the haters.
ETA: I think when I get to 275 I'll be beyond satisfied bc that's what I was at all through out high school and college. Everything after that will be icing on the cake to me bc I've never been below 275 since my body stopped growing.
ETA: I think when I get to 275 I'll be beyond satisfied bc that's what I was at all through out high school and college. Everything after that will be icing on the cake to me bc I've never been below 275 since my body stopped growing.
This post was edited on 10/1/13 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:48 pm to pooponsaban
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With all due respect, that is bullshite. Most people would tell you that for "my build" I could lose 20 lbs...which would still be 30 lbs heavier than my fighting weight in college.
Right now your "build" is fat and that's just what people are used to. There is no such thing as big boned.
Had someone in the cafeteria the other day say, "If you lose another 50 pounds you'll be too small!" That was after I had just told them I'd lost 50 pounds and was half way to my goal.
Whenever people say shite like that I want to punch them in the face and explain to them that I don't give two fricks what they think. I think they just don't want to see another fat person get less fat and make them feel terrible about themselves because someone else succeeded where they failed.
/rant off 
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:49 pm to LE610N
Yeah, reading my comment I might have come across a little harsh. My only point is my build now is vastly different than my build 15 years ago...because I'm built with a lot of fat now!
You seem to be doing it for the right reasons. Just get healthy and everything else will fall into place.
You seem to be doing it for the right reasons. Just get healthy and everything else will fall into place.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:58 pm to pooponsaban
I didn't take it harsh at all. Former tubbies gotta stick together.
Mainly doing it bc family is predisposed to heart disease and my BP was crazy high for a 25 y/o male. And I'd also like to live beyond 50 and not drop dead from my heart exploding in my chest. And live and long life with the Mrs., pop out a few Legion Jrs along the way while loving a nice quiet life reading and living by the good book. Also video games. Video games in the future are gonna be amazing. I'd hate to miss all the innovations introduced to Call of Duty.
Mainly doing it bc family is predisposed to heart disease and my BP was crazy high for a 25 y/o male. And I'd also like to live beyond 50 and not drop dead from my heart exploding in my chest. And live and long life with the Mrs., pop out a few Legion Jrs along the way while loving a nice quiet life reading and living by the good book. Also video games. Video games in the future are gonna be amazing. I'd hate to miss all the innovations introduced to Call of Duty.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 2:59 pm to LE610N
Don't listen to other people, there is no way 240 is a healthy weight for a guy that's 6'2 unless he's in the NFL.. and then he's all muscle. Actually 200 is really the sweet spot for someone our height, assuming you put on some muscle from workouts. That's just my opinion, though.
Yep mine too. My father had 2 heart attacks at 40 and 42, 6'0 200 lbs.. my grandpa has had a triple bypass, his dad died from a heart attack, diabetes is pretty rampant through my mom's side of my family, etc etc. The medical reasons weren't what motivated me initially but now I use that to help keep me going. I love when I go to the doctor and my BP is 115/75, and heart rate at rest is 62. I don't like the number on the scale still but that's a life journey.
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family is predisposed to heart disease
Yep mine too. My father had 2 heart attacks at 40 and 42, 6'0 200 lbs.. my grandpa has had a triple bypass, his dad died from a heart attack, diabetes is pretty rampant through my mom's side of my family, etc etc. The medical reasons weren't what motivated me initially but now I use that to help keep me going. I love when I go to the doctor and my BP is 115/75, and heart rate at rest is 62. I don't like the number on the scale still but that's a life journey.
This post was edited on 10/1/13 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:03 pm to Hulkklogan
I've been lifting weights about 3 days a week since I started almost months ago. I notice a difference already and so does the Mrs. 10 minutes of jump rope a day helps a lot too along with healthier eating habits.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:06 pm to LE610N
Let me let you in on an exercise that will surprise the shite out of you at how much it will wear you out:
sprints.
My entire core burned after 5 or 6 rounds of sprinting for 30 seconds, and my core was sore for 3 days. Sprints are also great for burning fat.. I'm doing them once a week right now but I may change that.
sprints.
My entire core burned after 5 or 6 rounds of sprinting for 30 seconds, and my core was sore for 3 days. Sprints are also great for burning fat.. I'm doing them once a week right now but I may change that.
This post was edited on 10/1/13 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:06 pm to Hulkklogan
Strange thing was when I went to the doc last month after losing 15 pounds my BP was like 150/80
I was like wtf! I know it's diff from person to person but 150/80 after losing 15 pounds? Checking with him next month to follow up but he sounded pleased with my progress.
I was like wtf! I know it's diff from person to person but 150/80 after losing 15 pounds? Checking with him next month to follow up but he sounded pleased with my progress.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:07 pm to LE610N
Takes time. Mine was routinely 135-140/80-90 until I lose about 80 pounds and really ramped up exercise.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:08 pm to LE610N
If you are lifting 3 days a week I suggest you look into one of the 5x5 programs like Stronglifts. Lots of squats, bench, row, overhead press and the mother of all lifts...dead lifts. It is a good linear program that is great for beginners and will definitely put on some muscle and build some pure strength.
ETA: Jumping rope is about as old school and straight up effective as cardio gets.
ETA: Jumping rope is about as old school and straight up effective as cardio gets.
This post was edited on 10/1/13 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:09 pm to Hulkklogan
I'll probably do sprints when I get tired of jumping rope. Jump rope is very low impact on my joints and I'm sweating like a mofo when I'm done. First time I did it my core was burning too. Completely didn't know I was using my core at all jumping rope. It was a deep burn!
This post was edited on 10/1/13 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:11 pm to LE610N
Yeah jump rope is good. My heart rate shoots through the roof when I jump rope.
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:12 pm to pooponsaban
Yes Stronglifts is good
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:17 pm to pooponsaban
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Stronglifts
Got back on it last week after taking a few months off due to a wrist injury. I was sore as shite for a few days but now I'm back at it and feeling great!!
Posted on 10/1/13 at 3:19 pm to Trout Bandit
It's amazing just how tired you get from only a handful of lifts.. but when you do it right, that shite wears you out
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