Getting into shape.
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Grats. That gives me hope. I did this quick little 20 minute thing of the Ab Ripper X and was surprised how much I felt the burn of it, although when you take into account how out of shape I am in I would bet that would happen.
Unfortunately had about 2000 calories today. Day before grocery day so the only thing to eat was some pasta in cream of mushroom soup. Although it is less than what I used to eat so maybe that is good enough.
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Another rest day. Everything between my stomach and my thighs hurt a great deal, barely got any sleep from the discomfort. Oh well, tomorrow will be cleaning out the garage so I will get plenty of exercise tomorrow.
Cant be asked to red all these comments, but from my experience people can usually eat whatever and however much they want as long -men especially since we don't store fat as much as women- as we burn off the calories. If you are looking to loose weight the best way is to do cardio workouts, the best being running and swimming laps. Swimming is especially good because you exert more energy and you don't feel as exhausted because the water is there to cool you down.So just start going to the pool and adapt a good swimming for to get started, and you can always alternate with going running.
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Definitely good advice. I need to find a pool I can swim up and down for an hour or two and hopefully not feel too self conscious about others seeing me with my shirt off. I remember that is how I stayed so thin as a kid, went swimming for hours almost every weekend during the summer.
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Biked 7 miles, but I think the cold made my muscles stiff. I took one small break for some water and as soon as I got back on my bike my muscles were surprisingly sore. Definitely needs to be a little warmer. Also I hate the wind being at a constant 10 mph for half of my route. Maybe I will do my core exercises, I have my first day of work tomorrow and I definitely don't need to be sore there.
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No biking today because of rain, but I did some core exercises. First day of work today so I am sure I will get some exercise there.
Yesterday I am sure I only had around 1500-1700 calories and I made sure more fruits were picked up during the weekend so it is a bowl of cereal, 2 oranges, and an apple for breakfast.
Yesterday I am sure I only had around 1500-1700 calories and I made sure more fruits were picked up during the weekend so it is a bowl of cereal, 2 oranges, and an apple for breakfast.
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1.5 miles of biking and about a mile of walking today. Picked myself some green tea. Definitely had less than 2000 calories yesterday and worked off a lot for my first day of work. I really need to weigh myself to have a baseline and see how I am progressing, but it feels like things are moving forward at a nice pace.
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Going to have to get used to work. I will keep up with the core exercises as much as possible while I get used to work. Have to wait for the temperature over here to come up to where it should be, supposed to be 15 degrees colder than normal plus plenty of rain.
Looks like I will have to set my exercise calender back some, but oh well.
Things were quite busy and I never stopped moving. I am pretty sure I walked around 4-5 miles which is usually when my feet get tired. Should put in better soles so my feet don't get too tired.
One question. I made a heat pad for both PE and after exercising. What is the best way for the heat pad to help relieve my muscles? (On top, underneath, wrapped around)
Looks like I will have to set my exercise calender back some, but oh well.
Things were quite busy and I never stopped moving. I am pretty sure I walked around 4-5 miles which is usually when my feet get tired. Should put in better soles so my feet don't get too tired.
One question. I made a heat pad for both PE and after exercising. What is the best way for the heat pad to help relieve my muscles? (On top, underneath, wrapped around)
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Absolutely nothing for today as it wasn't exactly what you would call calm. Really going to have to try and make a worthwhile schedule that allows me to work on exercising, PE, work, WoW, and soon to be school without messing something up.
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That's what I thought. You and I have very similar measurements even NBP, I'm a big guy too. Trust me man, ditch the WoW. I was a GM for 3 years and played since launch. I understand the draw to the game better than anyone, but leave while you can. Your life will be far more fulfilling. Cut WoW out of your schedule and you'll find the time for everything else that's important.
Edit: Though this is still one of my favorite moments in all of WoW. Far better than Pals for Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHJVolaC8pw
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It doesn't take to much time out of my week and it really is the only place I get any social interaction. Yes, that is sad, but unfortunately it is true, plus I am pretty sure I wouldn't be able to fill that time with anything fully. If I didn't have that all of my hobbies would be out of the window and I really wouldn't have anything to enjoy or pass the time every now and then. I am definitely not addicted, I can go without for days, but raiding is something I enjoy doing 2-3 nights a week.
I will just have to create a new schedule for everything. My new job is my biggest obstacle for creating a schedule as I just started it a few days ago and the times are random and I am not used to it yet so once I know I can stand the soreness from 8 hours of lifting, standing, walking, and constantly moving I should be able to get back into doing exercises, I definitely don't want to be too sore into the job.
I will just have to create a new schedule for everything. My new job is my biggest obstacle for creating a schedule as I just started it a few days ago and the times are random and I am not used to it yet so once I know I can stand the soreness from 8 hours of lifting, standing, walking, and constantly moving I should be able to get back into doing exercises, I definitely don't want to be too sore into the job.
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I hear ya man. Good luck with the new job and scheduling - do some google searches for Time Management to help you out.
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A health question. With my new job I found myself working 6-8 hours the last few times with no break, barely any water, and only ate before working. This morning it wasn't great, only got 3 hours of sleep while trying to get about 5-6 (yay for tossing and turning), and anything I ate just didn't want to stay inside me for long, plus I was tired from yesterday. I had a cold sweat, definitely wasn't thinking straight, and all of those classic aches and pains. I took a break today and got some Subway and I felt alright for the last hour or so of work.
I can't imagine this to be all that healthy. Only getting about half the calories I need and then burn most of it off. How much damage could I be doing?
I can't imagine this to be all that healthy. Only getting about half the calories I need and then burn most of it off. How much damage could I be doing?
its not terrible damage, but starving yourself is never good. it changes what hormones are in you, which affect your mood, metabolism, and general wellbeing. every day pack a piece of fruit and a snack bar (kashi, fiber 1, etc etc) so that at the very minimum you can keep enough fuel in you for the day.
