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 Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:54 pm
Okay, so, I am to put it simply, obese. I am 240-ish lbs and I'm 5'8"-ish. I eat okay, smaller portions, lots of fresh fruit/vegetables, no fast food, etc. Well, I'm not a very good runner. I don't have much stamina at all, and even if I did, I live in Florida so it feels like it's 105 outside, so I don't really want to go running. I need some good indoor exercises that I can do in the comfort of my own room. Once fall comes hopefully I'll have lost a bit and can start running then, or if I get gym again, I'll obviously need to run for that, which will be no problem. I'm aiming at losing 110-120lbs. My legs are pretty muscular as it is, but I have little to no upper body strength. I can do about 100 sit-ups and 10 push-ups, but, I have little stamina.. And, I don't really like doing them, so I really need something new to do.
Any suggestions would highly be appreciated. Please don't say 'get off your a** instead of being on the computer all day' or something. 'Cause it didn't take me all day to write this, so yeah, obviously I'm not on all day, I get on for half an hour, if that.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:24 pm
just do as much pushups as you can non-stop. If you want to spend some money then I suggest you go out and get a good jump rope to build up some stamina. Don't focus on just one part of your body. Do crunches and reverse crunches to not think of the burns in your arms.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:45 pm
If you can afford it, I strongly suggest getting a Wii and Wii fit. I'm not what you would call large, but it certainly toned me up, quite a bit. You won't regret the purchase.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:08 pm
You are the apple...
100 situps at one time? I cant even do 30... xd sweatdrop
My usual workout routine consists of 20-30 situps, then 10 pushups, alternating for an hour. Something to try, i suppose?
and I am your core. sweatdrop
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:14 pm
gonk This is why I want a health and fitness subforum. blaugh I would so run that so well! rolleyes Weight loss and stamina gain are my specialty. I used to weigh 240 in high school(class of 07), and was about 5'8'' to 5'9'' (depending on how straight I stood.). I, like you wasn't very athletic. After I moved out on my own, with roommates, I'm sure I gained about ten more pounds. Two years after that I moved in a place by myself and started eating less than I did, I was a pig, and dropped to about 215/220. A year later I got obsessed with weightlifting. and maintained my eight while burning lots of fat. I got huge, but kept a lot of the shape I didn't want. Needless to say I gave up after six months. After all that muscle I built faded, so did my size. I had dropped from the 210 area to about 190. Back in...March (?) I had been asking my boss, aka my personal trainer, about all these exercises and stuff and he gave me a site to look them up and see how they were done. This site! . I also eat five to six small meals through out the day. My total proteins and carbs are spread out evenly throughout my day. 3nodding I also take vitamins to supplement what I can't eat in a day. Eating like such boosts your metabolism and makes it work faster to burn off the calories you intake, which in turn makes your muscles burn off fat. Your muscles are constantly burning fat. The more muscle you have, the faster it burns it off. At the current state I'm in I weigh 175 and lost a few notches in my belts. gonk There I go rambling and being vain and arrogant again. wink But I'm sure you want to know about working out and losing excess fat. CARDIO! Lots and lots of CARDIO! As mentioned before, being as its too hot out for you to run (for now) a jump rope is almost your best bet. If you are also looking to muscle growth...well that site can tell you lots of good exercises for that. But don't just stick to push ups for your all around work out. Push ups work mainly your triceps and chest. The more you work your chest the more its going to pull your shoulders forward and give you a hard time standing straight. sweatdrop I'm sort of in the process of fixing this for myself. blaugh Medicine balls! stare "Haha, Tina, said 'balls'!" Medicine balls are the most amazing piece of work out equipment you can own and you can do it by your self. Its simple, just throw it up as high as you can. Assume a squat position and throw it up and the catch it and squat back down. Not only will this work on toning your legs, but it can work your lower back, biceps, chest and heart. Its very good cardio and fun do to do with two people. sweatdrop I'm writing a book huh? Well, all this should get you started. Should you have any more questions that you feel that site couldn't answer, feel free to PM me. If I don't know it, I know my boss does.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:17 pm
Rock4ourRock You are the apple...
100 situps at one time? I cant even do 30... xd sweatdrop
My usual workout routine consists of 20-30 situps, then 10 pushups, alternating for an hour. Something to try, i suppose?
and I am your core. sweatdrop Sets of sit ups work better. I do 5 sets of 30 sit ups with no more than a one minute bread in between each set. Same for those push ups. Try 4 sets of 20 push ups. 3nodding no pain no gain!
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:53 pm
Some exercises I like to do when I feel a need to do something are planks, squats or jumping squats(?) You squat down place your fingers on the floor and jump up trying to touch the ceiling. I usually do it for a minute before taking a break (wii fit is also awesome, it has planks, lunges, push ups balance stuff but I can't buy it)
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:58 pm
Mephistopheles says:
If you're gonna get the Wii Fit, get Wii Fit Plus, as it has more activities and lets you weigh pets too
Don't worry~she's always like that
Lady Kitalpha Hart
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:41 pm
Are we talking situps or crunches? Anyway, if you're looking to lose weight, do some weight training with light weights non stop alternating between different muscles for at least 90 minutes with a 5 minute break somewhere in between. The secret to losing weight is not only to burn calories and gain muscle, but also to increase your metabolism. To do this, you need to work out a lot (every day) and for extended periods of time. If you're only looking to build muscle, lift heavy and take 2-5 minute breaks between different muscles. You can get a full workout done in 45 minutes if you lift heavy enough.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:27 pm
You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep...
This is a quick way to lose weight fast without taking any drastic, difficult, painful, or expensive measures to do so.
1. Change your diet to eating more healthy food.
Healthy food does not mean zero calorie soft drinks. It also doesn't mean foul-tasting tofu. What it means is eating food that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and has a good amount of calories, and anything unprocessed. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and grains. The main thing is simply to stay away from fast food and eat a good variety of food you know to be healthy. However, I can easily get away with a Big Mac each week as long as I work out hard. Just make sure that you work out more than you're consuming calories.
2. Begin eating lots of food.
People who eat smaller portions, limit their calories, and even go as far as starving themselves don't understand why these harmful techniques don't actually help you lose weight. The reason is simple: your body adapts to what it gets. When you eat less food, your digestion and metabolism slow drastically in order to burn the energy it gets slowly. When this happens, not only do your fat cells expand, making you appear bloated, but when you do eat, the fat content is reserved tenfold. On the other hand, if you eat lots of food, your body adjusts its metabolism so that it digests food faster. Make sure that you work out more for the more food you eat.
3. Begin a daily workout regimen.
Don't bother wasting money on a gym membership. All you need to know how to do is pushups, pull-ups, dips, planks, Superman, sit-ups, squats, and deadlifts. They work out the entire body and don't require any fancy equipment or a membership at a gym. Mix a few different workouts in your routine and do it for about an hour. If you decide to work out more often or for longer periods of time, make sure you eat food before and after working out. Allow for one hour buffer times, as food still in the stomach can give you acid reflux if you start working out.
4. Drink lots of water.
Staying hydrated keeps your brain functions working smoothly, reduces acne breakouts, helps your kidneys get rid of impurities, and helps you to work out longer. Lots of water means a 16 oz bottle every hour, and double that amount when you are working out. Just make sure you stop to pee often.
If you maintain these four steps, you will begin to lose weight. I promise you.
...because reality is finally better than your dreams...
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:19 pm
Matasoga If you can afford it, I strongly suggest getting a Wii and Wii fit. I'm not what you would call large, but it certainly toned me up, quite a bit. You won't regret the purchase. I wish I could afford one, but I can't. sad
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:21 pm
Rock4ourRock You are the apple...
100 situps at one time? I cant even do 30... xd sweatdrop
My usual workout routine consists of 20-30 situps, then 10 pushups, alternating for an hour. Something to try, i suppose?
and I am your core. sweatdrop I can try, but to be honest, I get bored very easily so I doubt I could keep at it for an hour.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:23 pm
maui boy no ka oi Are we talking situps or crunches? Anyway, if you're looking to lose weight, do some weight training with light weights non stop alternating between different muscles for at least 90 minutes with a 5 minute break somewhere in between. The secret to losing weight is not only to burn calories and gain muscle, but also to increase your metabolism. To do this, you need to work out a lot (every day) and for extended periods of time. If you're only looking to build muscle, lift heavy and take 2-5 minute breaks between different muscles. You can get a full workout done in 45 minutes if you lift heavy enough. I don't have money or a ride to a gym, so I can't lift weights, unfortunately.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:27 pm
Umbrae Ac Silentium You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep...
This is a quick way to lose weight fast without taking any drastic, difficult, painful, or expensive measures to do so.
1. Change your diet to eating more healthy food.
Healthy food does not mean zero calorie soft drinks. It also doesn't mean foul-tasting tofu. What it means is eating food that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and has a good amount of calories, and anything unprocessed. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and grains. The main thing is simply to stay away from fast food and eat a good variety of food you know to be healthy. However, I can easily get away with a Big Mac each week as long as I work out hard. Just make sure that you work out more than you're consuming calories.
2. Begin eating lots of food.
People who eat smaller portions, limit their calories, and even go as far as starving themselves don't understand why these harmful techniques don't actually help you lose weight. The reason is simple: your body adapts to what it gets. When you eat less food, your digestion and metabolism slow drastically in order to burn the energy it gets slowly. When this happens, not only do your fat cells expand, making you appear bloated, but when you do eat, the fat content is reserved tenfold. On the other hand, if you eat lots of food, your body adjusts its metabolism so that it digests food faster. Make sure that you work out more for the more food you eat.
3. Begin a daily workout regimen.
Don't bother wasting money on a gym membership. All you need to know how to do is pushups, pull-ups, dips, planks, Superman, sit-ups, squats, and deadlifts. They work out the entire body and don't require any fancy equipment or a membership at a gym. Mix a few different workouts in your routine and do it for about an hour. If you decide to work out more often or for longer periods of time, make sure you eat food before and after working out. Allow for one hour buffer times, as food still in the stomach can give you acid reflux if you start working out.
4. Drink lots of water.
Staying hydrated keeps your brain functions working smoothly, reduces acne breakouts, helps your kidneys get rid of impurities, and helps you to work out longer. Lots of water means a 16 oz bottle every hour, and double that amount when you are working out. Just make sure you stop to pee often.
If you maintain these four steps, you will begin to lose weight. I promise you.
...because reality is finally better than your dreams... I'm sorry if this makes me sound like a b***h or anything, I don't mean to.. did you read the whole OP? I said I don't eat fast food, and also said I eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, when I say 'smaller portions' I mean healthy sized portions, not really a 100 calorie meal 3 times a day. I just eat what my body needs, which is smaller than what most Americans eat since they over eat most of the time. I do appreciate your advice, though. I didn't know water helps you work out longer, so that helps.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:40 pm
Stretching before and after a workout is pretty good. I didn't see anyone mention that, and it's pretty important. It can help you to be not as, or, less, sore after a good workout the next day. I'm a fitness/yoga instructor, and I'm going to college for this kind of stuff so I do know at least some things.
Some good stretches to do is the trunk lift(go on your stomach, toes touching the floor, and arch back), toe touches, and even to just lie on your back and outstretch your arms/back/leg muscles. Drinking water before, during, and after working out is very important, too, it can help you to not get cramps. I suggest you don't drink Gatorade or Powerade, because they have a lot of salt so you get cramps easier.
Some good workouts is to take 10-15 different things and do one repetition of each, then when you're done with all of them start over. You don't need much room, so you can do it in your room. Some good things would ******** I can't remember the name) well it's like a sit-up but you would take your right elbow and touch your left knee, then do left elbow to right knee on the way up.
bear crawl
jog in place for 5 seconds then drop to the floor as quickly as you can, get up, repeat
lunges
plank
squats
bridge(butt lift)
leg lift
a normal sleep pattern also does wonders.
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