Padawanbater2
Well-Known Member
At first I thought this would be better suited for a journal type thing, but I figured there are probably more people in the same shoes as me who'd like to get back in shape too. I think it would be a cool idea to keep each other motivated and comment on each other's progress. I'll probably be updating it similar to this post a few times a week, I find the more you keep track of your statistics the easier it is to keep consistent.
Anyway, I have a really useful app on my phone I use when I run, it keeps track of distance, speed, calories burned, all kinds of useful shit! It might be free, but I think I paid $.99 for it, it's called MapMyRUN
Pictures are always a plus to help see the progress. I'm chubby right now but fuck it, I won't be by July, so I'll get some pics of my fat ass self up here as the thread progresses.
Share helpful tips on healthy foods too, maybe something you came across that gives you a lot of energy, a good recipe for some healthy chicken dinner, whatever.
My pro tips for becoming healthy are as follows, this is stuff I've personally observed to work well;
1. Water! Drink NOTHING but water.
2. Chicken and fish are the best sources of protein with the least amount of fat, great pre-workout foods
3. Always eat breakfast
4. Don't excessively snack throughout the day
5. Leafy greens are excellent for your body, the darker the better
6. Fresh > Frozen > Canned
7. KEEP CONSISTENT, if you have a regular workout schedule and you miss ONE day, you're statistically 75% more likely to skip the next one!
8. Don't exercise everyday, give your body time to recover
9. Don't feel guilty for indulging in something every once in a while, like a piece of cake for someones birthday
10. Wear sunblock! One bad sunburn increases your risk of getting skin cancer by 50%
11. Change up your workouts to keep yourself interested, one day jog a couple miles, the next day go cycle, swim, etc.
12. MUSIC is a huge motivator, get an MP3 player and listen to it while you workout!
So for me, today is day one. I just got back from a really short, moderately intense (because of the fat) workout, here are the results of that and my current status;
Day 1 - May 17, 2012
Distance: 1.56 miles
Duration: 24:52
Calories burned: 98
Average speed: 3 mi/h
Pace: 15:44 min/mile
Current weight: *190lbs (6'2")
*estimate
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Day 2 - May 18, 2012
Distance: 3.95 miles
Duration: 101:44
Calories burned: 260
Average speed: 3 mi/h
Pace: 15:34 min/mile
After today I feel sore as hell!
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The distance helps out a LOT. The beginning is always the toughest part, but I know once the current distance reaches somewhere around 15-20 miles, my body will have much more stamina, it's kind of like a snowball effect. The more you do it, the more you can do.
So hopefully more people join in on this, perfect time to get your summer beach body and get rid of those love handles!
Anyway, I have a really useful app on my phone I use when I run, it keeps track of distance, speed, calories burned, all kinds of useful shit! It might be free, but I think I paid $.99 for it, it's called MapMyRUN
Pictures are always a plus to help see the progress. I'm chubby right now but fuck it, I won't be by July, so I'll get some pics of my fat ass self up here as the thread progresses.
Share helpful tips on healthy foods too, maybe something you came across that gives you a lot of energy, a good recipe for some healthy chicken dinner, whatever.
My pro tips for becoming healthy are as follows, this is stuff I've personally observed to work well;
1. Water! Drink NOTHING but water.
2. Chicken and fish are the best sources of protein with the least amount of fat, great pre-workout foods
3. Always eat breakfast
4. Don't excessively snack throughout the day
5. Leafy greens are excellent for your body, the darker the better
6. Fresh > Frozen > Canned
7. KEEP CONSISTENT, if you have a regular workout schedule and you miss ONE day, you're statistically 75% more likely to skip the next one!
8. Don't exercise everyday, give your body time to recover
9. Don't feel guilty for indulging in something every once in a while, like a piece of cake for someones birthday
10. Wear sunblock! One bad sunburn increases your risk of getting skin cancer by 50%
11. Change up your workouts to keep yourself interested, one day jog a couple miles, the next day go cycle, swim, etc.
12. MUSIC is a huge motivator, get an MP3 player and listen to it while you workout!
So for me, today is day one. I just got back from a really short, moderately intense (because of the fat) workout, here are the results of that and my current status;
Day 1 - May 17, 2012
Distance: 1.56 miles
Duration: 24:52
Calories burned: 98
Average speed: 3 mi/h
Pace: 15:44 min/mile
Current weight: *190lbs (6'2")
*estimate
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Day 2 - May 18, 2012
Distance: 3.95 miles
Duration: 101:44
Calories burned: 260
Average speed: 3 mi/h
Pace: 15:34 min/mile
After today I feel sore as hell!
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The distance helps out a LOT. The beginning is always the toughest part, but I know once the current distance reaches somewhere around 15-20 miles, my body will have much more stamina, it's kind of like a snowball effect. The more you do it, the more you can do.
So hopefully more people join in on this, perfect time to get your summer beach body and get rid of those love handles!
.. sadly I've been losing involuntary weight due to lack of food.. SOMEBODY BRING PIZZA!!!! all I have is ramen 
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