NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD

[Nexus6]

Originally Posted by CFD

Just for general info regardless of one side being stronger(true for most people) it is recomended to use the same weight/resps for both sides.

The problem I have with a lot of supliments/drinks is that when they have a lot of ingredients the quantities may not be enough to get the full benefit of the nutrients. Regardless of if it is for weight loss or muscle buiding it is always better to get your nutrients from whole foods, you must EAT, you must eat right for your goals, the proper ratios and variety of carbs, proteins and fats. The human body is designed to digest food and is necessary for proper body functions and general health. Digesting solid food in itself is thermogenic, requiring calorie burn just for digesting, not so much for liquids. Drinks, shakes, vitamins and supliments are just that supliments, they are used to "supliment" a good healthy diet not replace it. Eat and eat right..........

I agree with everything you said.The only reason i wanted the dumbells is because i have heard with a barbell,your strong arm will work more to compensate for the weaker.I use the same weight and reps for both sides.And the shake is only once a day,it's not a total meal replacement,as in all 3 "main" meals,It's only replacing one of those.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Nexus6

This video makes a lot of sense,about having hunger urges,which is one of my main problems.I have had them under control since last august,but I'm constantly fighting them.I also have no desire to get huge muscles,I just want to get physically fit.

http://mealreplacementshake.us/

I'm gonna repeat this on this site untill they throw me off. You must eat. The best way to control hunger is to eat, if you plan your meals, eat the right combinations of foods and the right portion size and eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hrs you will not have time to get hungry 'cause you will always be eating. If your not looking to gain big muscle you still eat just adjust your calorie intake for your goals. Really it is that simple. no short cuts no excuses just eat right for your goals.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Nexus6

I agree with everything you said.The only reason i wanted the dumbells is because i have heard with a barbell,your strong arm will work more to compensate for the weaker.I use the same weight and reps for both sides.And the shake is only once a day,it's not a total meal replacement,as in all 3 "main" meals,It's only replacing one of those.

I understand what you're saying. As a meal replacement once or even twice a day is not a problem as long as you do eat.

Using dumbells is very productive and in some exercises produce better results than barbells. The thing is the theory that one arm will compensate for the weaker is not really accurate. Lets say just for example your benching with a barbell 150 lbs. If, in your case the left arm works harder than your right the barbell will tip to the weak side and you will drop the weights, your weak side is forced to stabilize and lift equally untill it catches up, if you cannot lift the weights with proper form, use less weight untill it catches up or you will always have an inbalance.

[sugar'n'spice]

I lost a few extra lbs because I was ill the past few days. Not exactly what I wanted to happen.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

I lost a few extra lbs because I was ill the past few days. Not exactly what I wanted to happen.

Hope your feelin' better. You know what they say "a win's a win"

[sugar'n'spice]

Originally Posted by CFD

Hope your feelin' better. You know what they say "a win's a win"

Yes, but at my age, I don't want to be too low in weight, either! lol !
And, yes, I am feeling much better...thank you!

[Speedy1975]

I was changing clothes after work and am liking what I'm seeing.

Watch out ladies LMAO!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Pics or it ain't true!!!!

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Pics or it ain't true!!!!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

Yes, but at my age, I don't want to be too low in weight, either! lol !
And, yes, I am feeling much better...thank you!

Glad you are feeling better JoAnne! ***HUGS***

[sugar'n'spice]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Glad you are feeling better JoAnne! ***HUGS***

AAWW!!! Thank you, Donna !!!! So sweet of you !!!!!

[SSMOKINHOT]

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[Cbrenthus]

What the heck, checking in - lost 10 lbs since New years. I'm M, 5'8, 33yo, started at 188, now at 178. I did body for life for a bit, which I have had good results on. M-F I do the normal meals, with shakes for the midmorning and midafternoon snacks. I also take ripped fuel 5x, CLA, and a Vitamin shoppe multi vitamin.

I plan to get below 160, and was doing great there with about an average of 2 lbs a week being lost. However, I had to travel a bit and that knocked me off it, but I tried to keep watching what I eat and not drink too much, and I've held steady. I'm ready to get going again next week though!

I've also found the while BFL works well, I add some things to it excersise wise. I do the normal BFL workouts, but I also walk a brisk 2 miles at lunch as well every day at about 3.5 average mph. I think that really helps provide the kick.

And as for the above, with the fasting cardio, I will say that I have tried both, and noticed no difference between fasting and non fasting cardio workouts. In fact, I usually do my BFL workouts after work, often times as late as 9pm, then I eat a snack and go to bed, and still have good results. I hate getting up early and that just never works for me.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Cbrenthus

What the heck, checking in - lost 10 lbs since New years. I'm M, 5'8, 33yo, started at 188, now at 178. I did body for life for a bit, which I have had good results on. M-F I do the normal meals, with shakes for the midmorning and midafternoon snacks. I also take ripped fuel 5x, CLA, and a Vitamin shoppe multi vitamin.

I plan to get below 160, and was doing great there with about an average of 2 lbs a week being lost. However, I had to travel a bit and that knocked me off it, but I tried to keep watching what I eat and not drink too much, and I've held steady. I'm ready to get going again next week though!

I've also found the while BFL works well, I add some things to it excersise wise. I do the normal BFL workouts, but I also walk a brisk 2 miles at lunch as well every day at about 3.5 average mph. I think that really helps provide the kick.

And as for the above, with the fasting cardio, I will say that I have tried both, and noticed no difference between fasting and non fasting cardio workouts. In fact, I usually do my BFL workouts after work, often times as late as 9pm, then I eat a snack and go to bed, and still have good results. I hate getting up early and that just never works for me.

I am not a fan of fasted cardio, there are many studies similar to the one I posted and all have the same conclusion. In some instances the difference between fasting cardio and non fasting cardio have very little difference as far as fat loss goes and usually non fasting cardio, if done intensly, such as HIIT, yields greater results. The biggest problem associated with fasted cardio is muscle loss, or at least it is detrimental to muscle growth. I beleive that preserving muscle is priority, who wants to loose fat/weight and be scrawny! Why starve yourself, get up early for an inferior workout and sacrafice muscle when you can have better results doing the opposite. The only time I do early morning cardio (not fasted by the way) is when I want to cut quickly, this way I can do cardio early and weight lifting mid day without the cardio draining energy from my workouts or the opposite plus doing two routines a day along with proper nutrition really cranks up your metabolism.