The Do You Work Out Zone

Andrew, Jr. · 12-10-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi All,

I just found this thread and am glad I did. I am a heavy guy, and am working on loosing weight. I have lost a bit of weight, and am still working on it. It is a daily struggle for me.

I have Diabetes, and & other major health issues so I'm concerned about my weight. I have started walking when I golf, and walk up and down the stairs, and walk Dino Martini, my mini pin dog.

Rather he has been walking me with this cold weather moving in.

Andrew

hottprof · 12-11-2009, 03:46 PM

Day of REST: so to speak...

Long arse day at work... and now I rest

and you should too

and nachos and

enjoyable fun night of who knows what.. but no gym... ya need a break once and a while

So do not worry about

just do not get too

and life will be good.

Peace and Smiles

Zimmeh · 12-11-2009, 04:32 PM

I seond this! After working over 50 hours this week, my body cannot do anymore.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by hottprof

Day of REST: so to speak...

Long arse day at work... and now I rest

and you should too

and nachos and

enjoyable fun night of who knows what.. but no gym... ya need a break once and a while

So do not worry about

just do not get too

and life will be good.

Peace and Smiles

Andrew, Jr. · 12-11-2009, 05:47 PM

I no longer drink soda's, but I do drink ice tea. I use Splenda or Equal. I drink in social situations. And the biggest change I have done is started drinking bottled water every day. Now, I do drink coffee in the morning, but for the remainder of the day, I am drinking water.

I try soy milk, and just cannot stand it. I tried to keep drinking it, but it made me so queezy. Any other suggestions for this? The only milk intake I have is with my coffee in the morning.

hottprof · 12-11-2009, 08:21 PM

I would say drink regular milk then... but like skim or 1% or even 2% and ween yourself down to skim...or cheese or yogurt or something to get your daily calcium intake.

I drink soy only because I can not digest milk anymore... milk is still the best thing for you to drink but alas my body says no...

if you are also lactose intollerant you can try rice milk, lactade, or almond milk... just a suggestion

Smiles

Andrew, Jr. · 12-11-2009, 08:34 PM

Thank you for the info., Hottprof.

hottprof · 12-13-2009, 11:54 AM

okay so like... what three days of rest and I am still tired... and I have a charlie horse in my leg... what the heck... back to the grind tomorrow... come on ya'll you can do it

hottprof · 12-19-2009, 10:33 PM

yeah SHAD you can do it...

I have a bit of a set back right now... pulled my hammie mid stride on friday night at the gym... I was going at a good clip too... oh well I will work it back to health... anyone know any good hammie stretches...

plus no gym today... spent 2 hours digging out my car *best work out I could ask for* woot... I love to shovel just not when the plow comes back through.. anyway I digresss...

Yeah working out... next up eating better

smiles

hottprof · 12-20-2009, 08:06 AM

in reply to my shoveling for two hours...

ouch

Smiles

weatherboi · 12-20-2009, 09:37 AM

Hey fellow workout peeps. I thought I would come in and start joing in on the discussions. I have always been into working out through aerobic exercise and some weight lifting. It wasn't until I spoke with my personal physician about preparing my body for transitional surgeries that I had to start really bulking up on weights and proteins. He wants me to try and get down to below 10% BMI. I am at 23% now. Sheesh!! I am guessing about a year and a half to reach that goal realistically and without killing myself. Right now I am running about 4-5 miles per day indoors. If I run outdoors I can't seem to go as far, maybe 3-4 if i am lucky. I spend probably an hour per day lifting weights focused on chest, arms, shoulders, back and legs. I end my day with aerobics, light cardio and stretching. If I don't do the last part i wake up like a pretzel!!

hottprof · 12-20-2009, 11:23 AM

wow weatherboi... welcome to the thread... I hope you will join us more often

I can not wait to be able to run... though I am working on it... is it safe to realistically be at a 10% BMI... I mean I am sure your dr knows whats best but isn't that like way under weight just asking maybe I read it wrong...good luck with your work out endevors

As for my work out today... 2 more hours of shoveling... though I did find 3 more cars and a svu... woot lol...

Smiles

weatherboi · 12-20-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hottprof

yeah SHAD you can do it...

I have a bit of a set back right now... pulled my hammie mid stride on friday night at the gym... I was going at a good clip too... oh well I will work it back to health... anyone know any good hammie stretches...

plus no gym today... spent 2 hours digging out my car *best work out I could ask for* woot... I love to shovel just not when the plow comes back through.. anyway I digresss...

Yeah working out... next up eating better

smiles

http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/...ingstretch.htm

http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Stretch.htm

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cy...gstretches.php

hottprof · 12-20-2009, 10:57 PM

thank you so much weather...

I do most of those stretches as it is... I guess I will have to get deeper in to them... I am a bit over flexible due to 16 years of dancing... so I will work on the ones you posted.. my hammies were always the hardest to stretch.. thanks a bunch for the suggestions

Smiles

shadows papa · 12-20-2009, 11:28 PM

Hi weather,welcome to the thread! A quick question? Does your doctor want your bodyfat that low to speed your healing after surgery? 10% isn't unhealthy if you are maintaining your muscle mass,I'm just curious.Kat,I hope the stretches help with the hamstring issue,that is a nagging muscle to pull for sure! Yesterday I did a fast 3 mile or so run around my mama's neighborhood and did my long run today.I have never broken 1 hour for six miles and today I ALMOST did it.Finished in 1hr,1 minute. But had the damnedest coughing fit I've ever seen because I forgot to wear my balaclava and it was sub-freezing temps! DOH!But it felt good to maintain almost 10 minute miles which is blazing fast for my big slow butt! Happy Weekend everyone! Shad

Zimmeh · 12-11-2009, 04:31 PM

Welcome to the thread Andrew!

What helped me with losing weight is that I quit drinking soda and added more water in its place. I also stopped drinking regular whole milk and went to Chocolate SoyMilk.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Hi All,

I just found this thread and am glad I did. I am a heavy guy, and am working on loosing weight. I have lost a bit of weight, and am still working on it. It is a daily struggle for me.

I have Diabetes, and & other major health issues so I'm concerned about my weight. I have started walking when I golf, and walk up and down the stairs, and walk Dino Martini, my mini pin dog.

Rather he has been walking me with this cold weather moving in.

Andrew

12-20-2009, 11:28 PM	#14
shadows papa Member How Do You Identify?: With a Warning Label Preferred Pronoun?: Her Bastard Relationship Status: Peaceful Easy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Back Where I Come From Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 1,643 Times in 484 Posts Rep Power: 3193789	Hi weather,welcome to the thread! A quick question? Does your doctor want your bodyfat that low to speed your healing after surgery? 10% isn't unhealthy if you are maintaining your muscle mass,I'm just curious.Kat,I hope the stretches help with the hamstring issue,that is a nagging muscle to pull for sure! Yesterday I did a fast 3 mile or so run around my mama's neighborhood and did my long run today.I have never broken 1 hour for six miles and today I ALMOST did it.Finished in 1hr,1 minute. But had the damnedest coughing fit I've ever seen because I forgot to wear my balaclava and it was sub-freezing temps! DOH!But it felt good to maintain almost 10 minute miles which is blazing fast for my big slow butt! Happy Weekend everyone! Shad __________________ "Cry,cuss,sling snot, whatever. Just KEEP PEDALING!!" Shad

12-10-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
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12-11-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
hottprof Member How Do You Identify?: female Preferred Pronoun?: Miss to you... for hym... Relationship Status: Crashes One Femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 180 Thanked 549 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 4984838	Day of REST: so to speak... Long arse day at work... and now I rest and you should too and nachos and enjoyable fun night of who knows what.. but no gym... ya need a break once and a while So do not worry about just do not get too and life will be good. Peace and Smiles

12-11-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
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12-11-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
hottprof Member How Do You Identify?: female Preferred Pronoun?: Miss to you... for hym... Relationship Status: Crashes One Femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 180 Thanked 549 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 4984838	I would say drink regular milk then... but like skim or 1% or even 2% and ween yourself down to skim...or cheese or yogurt or something to get your daily calcium intake. I drink soy only because I can not digest milk anymore... milk is still the best thing for you to drink but alas my body says no... if you are also lactose intollerant you can try rice milk, lactade, or almond milk... just a suggestion Smiles

12-11-2009, 08:34 PM	#6
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12-13-2009, 11:54 AM	#7
hottprof Member How Do You Identify?: female Preferred Pronoun?: Miss to you... for hym... Relationship Status: Crashes One Femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 180 Thanked 549 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 4984838	okay so like... what three days of rest and I am still tired... and I have a charlie horse in my leg... what the heck... back to the grind tomorrow... come on ya'll you can do it

12-19-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
hottprof Member How Do You Identify?: female Preferred Pronoun?: Miss to you... for hym... Relationship Status: Crashes One Femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 180 Thanked 549 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 4984838	yeah SHAD you can do it... I have a bit of a set back right now... pulled my hammie mid stride on friday night at the gym... I was going at a good clip too... oh well I will work it back to health... anyone know any good hammie stretches... plus no gym today... spent 2 hours digging out my car best work out I could ask for woot... I love to shovel just not when the plow comes back through.. anyway I digresss... Yeah working out... next up eating better smiles

12-20-2009, 08:06 AM	#9
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12-20-2009, 09:37 AM	#10
weatherboi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Owned boy Preferred Pronoun?: Hey boy!!! Relationship Status: counting freckles slowly under Her direction!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: i have 2 sets of geographic coordinates!!! Posts: 6,097 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,797 Thanked 12,549 Times in 2,993 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Hey fellow workout peeps. I thought I would come in and start joing in on the discussions. I have always been into working out through aerobic exercise and some weight lifting. It wasn't until I spoke with my personal physician about preparing my body for transitional surgeries that I had to start really bulking up on weights and proteins. He wants me to try and get down to below 10% BMI. I am at 23% now. Sheesh!! I am guessing about a year and a half to reach that goal realistically and without killing myself. Right now I am running about 4-5 miles per day indoors. If I run outdoors I can't seem to go as far, maybe 3-4 if i am lucky. I spend probably an hour per day lifting weights focused on chest, arms, shoulders, back and legs. I end my day with aerobics, light cardio and stretching. If I don't do the last part i wake up like a pretzel!!

12-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#11
hottprof Member How Do You Identify?: female Preferred Pronoun?: Miss to you... for hym... Relationship Status: Crashes One Femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 180 Thanked 549 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 4984838	wow weatherboi... welcome to the thread... I hope you will join us more often I can not wait to be able to run... though I am working on it... is it safe to realistically be at a 10% BMI... I mean I am sure your dr knows whats best but isn't that like way under weight just asking maybe I read it wrong...good luck with your work out endevors As for my work out today... 2 more hours of shoveling... though I did find 3 more cars and a svu... woot lol... Smiles

12-20-2009, 10:57 PM	#13
hottprof Member How Do You Identify?: female Preferred Pronoun?: Miss to you... for hym... Relationship Status: Crashes One Femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 180 Thanked 549 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 4984838	thank you so much weather... I do most of those stretches as it is... I guess I will have to get deeper in to them... I am a bit over flexible due to 16 years of dancing... so I will work on the ones you posted.. my hammies were always the hardest to stretch.. thanks a bunch for the suggestions Smiles