Question about strength, weight, exercise, etc.

DAD_FISTER · 2014-07-12T03:59:41+00:00

I'm gonna tell you about my life and where I'm at now, and why you need to stop this thought process right now.

Do not try to lose weight without lifting. You will fuck yourself over big time. Take it from me.

Sure, I mean, if you want to, you could easily go on a caloric deficit for a few months and drop a ton of weight. It's actually really easy, trust me, I did this. I lost 55 pounds.

However, when you finally get your ass into the gym like you should have in the first place, you will be a weak little bitch. You will have lost a fuck ton of muscle mass.

After my caloric deficit, I'd estimate that I had the strength of a twelve year old boy. I wasn't able to squat more than 65 pounds and all my other lifts sucked ass.

After working my ass of for five weeks, today I hit my first plate on squat (135). This was a big deal for me but if I would have never been stupid, I probably could have started here right away. This is about where most people are able to start. I was basically degrading my body.

You will not look good after just a straight caloric deficit either. You will carry an almost sickly appearance. Literally the hardest part about working out is the very first day, The hardest part is going to the gym the first time. After that, it's easily turned into a routine, like taking a shower.

mordanus · 2014-07-13T00:40:24+00:00

exercise - calories + time = weight loss. There's no magic formula here man. If you need to drop weight you need to think of yourself as a boat that has gone off course for a while. In order to get back on course you need to redirect yourself and keep the new direction. You can't teleport there and crying about how long it is taking doesn't do any good. It's your fault it got off course in the first place.

Also remember in losing weight it is 80% diet and 20% exercise.

[deleted] · 2014-07-12T17:56:10+00:00

5x5 for strength training 3x per week. Cannot go wrong.

Sidenote: the deadlift is the king of lifts.

BCFtrip · 2014-07-12T15:00:16+00:00

Lose weight only with cardio and when you're done you'll look like an empty trash bag.

McRedMan · 2014-07-12T04:17:25+00:00

Keto.

Check out the good folks at /r/keto and you'll be set. I've lost 40#'s in the past 6 months eating bacon, eggs, steaks, pork chops, avocados, butter, heavy cream... It's one of the easiest diets to stick to.

DapperBeerSnobbery · 2014-07-12T06:55:13+00:00

As always, the best weight loss 'formula' is the one that works best for you. One that you can commit to. Try different things and see what works for you.

For me, I focussed on my diet first. Cut out sugar and salt and incorporated lots of veggies, fruits, high fiber and protein. Paleo is legit.

Cardio came second. Didn't work for me. Hate running and ellipticals so I started lifting. Lost weight, made tons of gains and it boosted my energy and confidence. Took me years to find the routine that worked for me. Good luck!

CaptainFalconer · 2014-07-12T13:42:48+00:00

According to a two year study that covered 16,000 peer reviewed science studies. Low Carb dieting is by far the most effective diet for weight loss. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/sweden-shifts-national-dietary-guidance-150000641.html;_ylt=A0SO8xtZQcFTQAoA85dx.9w4;_ylu=X3oDMTE0aGw1aWl1BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDNgRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA01PVVMxOTBfMQ--

Especially if you have any significant degree of insulin resistance, which 1 in 3 American adults do. http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/prediabetes.htm

But I'd still suggest lifting. If anything, to gain mass optimally, it's suggested you slim down first, since otherwise those calories you consume to bulk are more likely to go to additional fat, instead of additional muscle. (,I.e. nutrient partitioning)

johnbranflake · 2014-07-12T14:41:10+00:00

Like everyone here says, losing weight (check the r/fitness FAQ) without lifting will mean you lose lean mass. To compensate, i would recommend calisthenics like pushups and pullups and squats and when you can rep comfortably switch to the weighted variety (fill a backpack with books or something) building muscle combined with HIIT will boost your bodies energy usage so much that you will be able eat more and lose fat. you will still need to count calories, eat lots of protein (1g per lb of bodyweight) and weigh yourself regularly to adjust your calories as needed

higher-standards · 2014-07-12T21:56:04+00:00

Start lifting now, don't put it off

hohamocha · 2014-07-13T00:24:46+00:00

/r/leangains

And start lifting now. Strength training will help you burn fat and build muscle, overall making your appearance better.

weag5l · 2014-07-13T00:38:36+00:00

To slim down:

Stop eating anything with refined sugar in it. More specifically fructose. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM If you really have balls, also stop eating things containing white flour and potatoes.
Eat more animal products, including meat eggs butter whole milk
Learn how to cook. Do not eat shit that comes out of a factory.
exercise is good for your health but irrelevant as far as your weight goes.

I lost 10 lbs. the first month.

seiken287 · 2014-07-12T04:48:35+00:00

Start lifting then supplement the rest of the things you listed. Diet and lifting weights will yield the highest rewards. You can do any kind of cardio you find pleasure in but find 3-4 days and work on your compound movements; even if you have to start with just the bar. Youtube has all the knowledge you will need. Here, I'll start you off: Canditofitness, Omar Isaf, Physiques of Greatness

dsade · 2014-07-12T04:59:31+00:00

There's no way around strength training, if you want to look like anything other than "skinny",

To speed up your results, incorporate keto of carb cycling and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) cardio.

HobKing · 2014-07-12T05:55:53+00:00

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