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thespian86 · 07-04-2009, 07:52 AM

I have a problem with my wieght; it tends to fluctuate between 210 (stage weight) to 270 (jobless and depressed weight). I can say that when I get back on my work out program which is a lot of light but lengthy stationary bike work, plus simple but excrucitating lifting that focuses mainly on my core/upper body (my legs are jacked from playing football my whole life), I tend to lose a lot at once. like 40 pounds within a month. it's that last 20 pounds that's a fucker... sorry, back on topic.

I don't think it's odd that a man of your size would lose that much with a shock to their body. I will say you're not getting enough calories and should throw in a couple of small snacks in between those meals (a cereal bar and an apple let's say). If you are running low of calories and want this to be an extended effort and not a three and out (ie: what I like to call my 'fat guy spurt'; two weeks of hardcore before my body makes me give up and I revert back into laziness) you'll never make it. Calories are like gas. Essentially you're attempting to get everywhere running on empty which will take it's tole on your body.

The best thing someone can do in your position is:

1) replace foods. If you were eating burgers at McDonalds then buy ground lamb/chicken and make some at home. If you're buying white bread, replace it with a whole grain, etc. It makes a big difference and it won't shock your body into wanting to shut down.

2) Reduce your intake slowly. The body is a creature of habit. If you cut sugar out, you're gonna feel sick and tired. If you drink tons of coffee and you cut it out, you're going to feel the pain. Don't go from 2500 (a normal intake for a guy your size/my size about a month and a half ago; school was fucking terrible for my weight) to 800. That's dangerous and could be the cause of the big dip.

3) Introduce more exercise into your life, but make it a habit to "shock" your body with workouts. Routine workouts are for people who are maintaining a weight (ie: the old "three days of cardio, three days of circuit training on every second day, sundays off"). For dramatic change you kind of need to feel shitty for a while. Break up what you are doing. Rest lots, or relative to what you need. Take days off and then do it again. Everytime will be a test of will but that's a good thing.

Seriously, that lack of calories is going to bite you in the ass when you're body demands more. You'll just gain it all back. The truth is there is no way to "instantly" lose weight, and then keep it off in the long term.

Good luck man.

EDIT: yeah, what Baraka said.

07-04-2009, 07:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
thespian86 change is hard. Location: the green room.	I have a problem with my wieght; it tends to fluctuate between 210 (stage weight) to 270 (jobless and depressed weight). I can say that when I get back on my work out program which is a lot of light but lengthy stationary bike work, plus simple but excrucitating lifting that focuses mainly on my core/upper body (my legs are jacked from playing football my whole life), I tend to lose a lot at once. like 40 pounds within a month. it's that last 20 pounds that's a fucker... sorry, back on topic. I don't think it's odd that a man of your size would lose that much with a shock to their body. I will say you're not getting enough calories and should throw in a couple of small snacks in between those meals (a cereal bar and an apple let's say). If you are running low of calories and want this to be an extended effort and not a three and out (ie: what I like to call my 'fat guy spurt'; two weeks of hardcore before my body makes me give up and I revert back into laziness) you'll never make it. Calories are like gas. Essentially you're attempting to get everywhere running on empty which will take it's tole on your body. The best thing someone can do in your position is: 1) replace foods. If you were eating burgers at McDonalds then buy ground lamb/chicken and make some at home. If you're buying white bread, replace it with a whole grain, etc. It makes a big difference and it won't shock your body into wanting to shut down. 2) Reduce your intake slowly. The body is a creature of habit. If you cut sugar out, you're gonna feel sick and tired. If you drink tons of coffee and you cut it out, you're going to feel the pain. Don't go from 2500 (a normal intake for a guy your size/my size about a month and a half ago; school was fucking terrible for my weight) to 800. That's dangerous and could be the cause of the big dip. 3) Introduce more exercise into your life, but make it a habit to "shock" your body with workouts. Routine workouts are for people who are maintaining a weight (ie: the old "three days of cardio, three days of circuit training on every second day, sundays off"). For dramatic change you kind of need to feel shitty for a while. Break up what you are doing. Rest lots, or relative to what you need. Take days off and then do it again. Everytime will be a test of will but that's a good thing. Seriously, that lack of calories is going to bite you in the ass when you're body demands more. You'll just gain it all back. The truth is there is no way to "instantly" lose weight, and then keep it off in the long term. Good luck man. EDIT: yeah, what Baraka said. __________________ EX: Whats new? ME: I officially love coffee more then you now. EX: uh... ME: So, not much.