OT: How to get rid of the tire around your waist

[ocrenter]

[quote=flu][quote=Blogstar][quote=flu]Quick question… Is there anything wrong with lifting weights everyday? Some say one should go every other day to let your body recover. Others say it’s not a big deal. I figure 1/2 hr in the morning before work and then about 45 mins at night isn’t that much, especially since I’m not really lifting the maximum weights that I can right now…
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That’s actually quite a bit of time for weight lifting.[/quote]

That might explain why I am sore all over. Oops.[/quote]

every other day…

[cvmom]

Great thread, very inspiring, and congrats to those who have lost weight! I am working on doing the same, and am a big fan of this book http://www.amazon.com/Lean-Habits-Lifelong-Weight-Loss/dp/1624141129

Basically it says eat no more than 3-4 meals per day (no snacks), be hungry for 30-60 minutes before you eat, and don’t overeat at meals. I know, doesn’t sound revolutionary, but it’s definitely working for me.

[joec]

I used to lift weights about 4 times a week, but would work on different body sections…

Like 1 day would be upper body, one would be lower body, etc…Didn’t care to work out more than that honestly (and I was even single and younger then too). Also try to do quick crunches, etc…vs situps IMO since there is a lot of “resting” when you’re up with situps.

Like others have suggested, to burn the stomach fat, you need to burn everything else off. That would be lots of cardio. I used to run 2 miles and never could gain weigh…After I stopped and maxed the protein, weight went up with very limited cardio (I wanted to gain weight and bulk up more) since most people considered me “skinny”.

I started weight about 135 (very light) and bulked up to about 160 or so near the end of it. Still around that range more or less. I think at the highest, max bench was around 200 or so. Doubt I could do much more than the bar now.

Muscles would get tired after / next day so probably good to rest them.

Wish I could go swimming actually now.

[Coronita]

[quote=joec]

Wish I could go swimming actually now.[/quote]

Sigh…I have the opposite problem. I wish I was a strong enough swimmer so that I could take advantage of the ocen that is 10 minutes walking outside of work.

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Thanks for the suggestion of alternating different areas. I think I’ll alternate between upper and lower body every other day.

Dumb question. What’s the best way to shape up triceps? I think I’m spending way more effort on biceps and front, and less so on back, and I don’t want to end up lopsided.

I can almost fit in my old clothes I wore freshman year in college..which was (XX censored) years ago…

[Coronita]

…So…For lunch and dinner, I’ve been drinking a lot of water right before the meal….I guess it sort of helps me eat smaller portions because by the time I’m done with the water, I feel sort of bloated (kinda like when I was on chemo)…ha ha….Surprisingly, I think I was one of the few people that was able to gain weight while on chemo.

[FlyerInHi]

Drink coconut water. I buy them fresh by the cases at Zion’s.

[bearishgurl]

Try a Body Pump class for triceps/biceps. Works fast if you go 2-3x per week for a 55 min class which switches from muscle group to muscle group with music!

[Coronita]

[quote=FlyerInHi]Drink coconut water. I buy them fresh by the cases at Zion’s.[/quote]

We have those in the office. While it’s probably much better than sports drink and soda, it’s not exactly “healthy”. It’s not exactly a low calorie/low sugar drink. Each 11 ounce is like 45-65 calories (depending on brand) and 10g-17g of sugar.

[vizcaya]

I have had good results with this routine ,

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=160947761

[FlyerInHi]

I trust the bottled stuff much less (residue from bottle making process. If you wash Tupperware before using you should be wary of things in plastic or cartons) So I buy coconut water in the shell. Gives you smooth rosy heathy complexion. One glass of green juice and 1 coconut water.

Sometime I skip the juicing because it’s a pain to wash juicer.

I wish I had a personal chef 1/2 day everyday. You are what you eat. That’s why rich people look better.

[exsdgal]

[quote=flu][quote=FlyerInHi]Drink coconut water. I buy them fresh by the cases at Zion’s.[/quote]

We have those in the office. While it’s probably much better than sports drink and soda, it’s not exactly “healthy”. It’s not exactly a low calorie/low sugar drink. Each 11 ounce is like 45-65 calories (depending on brand) and 10g-17g of sugar.[/quote]

flu, I think FIH might be referring to the fresh young coconuts sold by the cases at Zion. Box of 9 is regularly ~ $15 and sometimes about $7. I agree the canned version of the coconut water such as zico though better than the soda does not compare to the fresh coconut water.

AFAIK the fresh water besides being an excellent hydrator w/ neutral pH has natural electrolytes and enzymes readily accessible by the human body. And the kernel is a yummy as well. It is a bit of a work de-shelling – a sturdy knife, hammer and straw comes in handy.

If you are considering to purchase look for fresh coconut w/ minimal brown-ness and check the bottom of the coconut is not cracked too much. In my experience the whiter the coconut husk sweeter/fresher is the water/kernel.

(no, I don’t work at zion 🙂 )

[exsdgal]

[quote=flu]…So…For lunch and dinner, I’ve been drinking a lot of water right before the meal….I guess it sort of helps me eat smaller portions because by the time I’m done with the water, I feel sort of bloated (kinda like when I was on chemo)…ha ha….Surprisingly, I think I was one of the few people that was able to gain weight while on chemo.[/quote]

Why did you choose to drink water just before a meal? I know the bloated feeling, and when that happens I have found it difficult to complete my meal. Growing up it was a no-no to drink water after meals. Of course it was not explained why! and my adult theory is drinking water after a meal ‘washes’ the saliva enzymes from effectively helping with digestion.

As for drinking water just before meals, though I can’t speak medically I would assume with a bloated tummy the body is probably in a hyperdrive with hydration to adequately absorb the nutrients from the meal. Just my two cents w/ no scientific backing. please take it fwiw.

[exsdgal]

[quote=flu]

That might explain why I am sore all over. Oops.[/quote]

You have just activated a long forgotten muscle? :-P. The soreness is the end result from sudden exertion and lack of sufficient oxygen during your activity. To avoid injury your body initiates a chemical reaction resulting in lactic acid. The quicker this lactic acid is dissipated your soreness reduces. The funny part is after a few repeated work outs your forgotten muscle gets a memory that it is a necessary activity and does not create as much soreness over time (until you push it to the next level).

Here are a couple of things I try when I find that ‘special’ muscle at the end of a hike – pop an extra fish oil pill (to reduce the body inflammation), breathe slowly in a relaxed manner so as to be aware of the air flow through the body (get the oxygen to the cells), and finally a baton to roll on the found muscle to break down the sore muscles (works easier on the lower body).

Inspiring to read about your weight loss, and keep it up.

[Jazzman]

[quote=CA renter]What’s the city planning argument?[/quote]
It’s just a reference to the video posted that shows alternative means of transportation ie more walker-friendly. While any exercise is good, 20 minutes on a treadmill only burns off an apple. For exercise alone to be effective in weight management, you need to workout hard for at least 2 hours everyday.

[Jazzman]

[quote=flu][quote=joec]

Wish I could go swimming actually now.[/quote]

Sigh…I have the opposite problem. I wish I was a strong enough swimmer so that I could take advantage of the ocen that is 10 minutes walking outside of work.

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Thanks for the suggestion of alternating different areas. I think I’ll alternate between upper and lower body every other day.

Dumb question. What’s the best way to shape up triceps? I think I’m spending way more effort on biceps and front, and less so on back, and I don’t want to end up lopsided.

I can almost fit in my old clothes I wore freshman year in college..which was (XX censored) years ago…[/quote]

For triceps, holding a comfortable (5lbs) weight raise you arm above your head, while supporting your elbow with the hand of your other arm. Lower the weight behind you head and them raise it slowly until your arm is straight again. Bench presses also work the triceps. If you want to attack your waistline, Pilates is the way to go. It focuses exclusively in building the “core” muscles around the center ie you tum. While it won’t get rid of fat, it will strengthen your mid-section and pull it in. Mat exercises are available in most gyms. I recommend these before progressing onto the full blown routine. I was an instructor many moons ago and worked in the weight loss industry.

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