Hey, about exercising..

secret_barber · 2015-01-23T15:14:56+00:00

You should start lifting heavy weight. Look into StrongLifts 5x5.

Is 10 hours normal? ...who cares. Set an alarm and get up earlier. Dad is telling you to make money? Get a job or work more/harder.

nineandathird · 2015-01-23T15:19:08+00:00

Stop running and start lifting. Avoid cardio and focus on muscle growth.

TheRedPillHawk · 2015-01-24T02:00:22+00:00

Step on me and tell me the truth

don't give me the blue pill treatment where they tell you everything is all right and that you're normal and people should accept you for who you are

~~Sorry~~ I can't find much to get you down for but I'll try.

I typically average around 4 min 40 sec to 5 min 30 sec per kilometre, which I've been told repeatedly is shit timing.

Do you run for the approval of others ^^like ^^a ^^bitch or for yourself? The question is not how good you are at exercising but what you gain from it. As long as you keep improving just focus on what you will become instead of being insecure about what you are now. It's a paradox logic to give up on improving because you think are not good enough.

My obese father is also unhappy that I spend more time exercising than earning money.

Look at this guy. Look at how he has lived his life. Ask yourself: (None of these are rhetorical)

-What is he regretting?

-Might he be disguising his envy for people who are good at what he sucks at by acting like he looks down on them?

-Is he a wise man who has lived his life unafraid of experiencing and improving?

-Is he the kind of person that you will let take charge of your life? (Is anyone but yourself?)

-Do you want him to be proud of you, and if so, is it worth the effort?

Is it normal for the body to want 10 hours of sleep post exercise?

It's normal that you need more sleep when you get older, but you shouldn't care if it is.

Look, I don't know what to think. I feel like shit right now.

Learn to express yourself more clearly. Are you questioning your success so far? Does your ego rely on fulfilling other people's expectations? Because that's a bad base to build your ego on, you will always disappoint someone, you will never be respected by everyone. Your goal should be to gain your own respect instead, find out how. Want to be successful? How do you define a successful man? How do you become this definition?

I am skinnyfat.

I need to know where I stand with regards to the rest of the world before I go running again tomorrow morning

Again, express yourself clearly. Do you want to look good or run fast? Because these two might not be as related as you think.

Hope you can turn that input into positive energy to improve with.

theproudbanana · 2015-01-23T19:40:26+00:00

Dont run lol, lift or do mma. It looks like eating is your problem. Try sleeping 7 hours min. Eat pre and post workout

uppermostless · 2015-01-23T19:48:21+00:00

If you need 10 hours of sleep, take them. You'll wake up in a better mood. Most likely, you'll be motivated to be productive that day.

To make physical progress, you need to commit to three things : nutrition, training and sleep. If one of those is not on par and you're not on steroids, it's gon be a long grind.

When it comes to sleep, take a nap and go to bed when you body tells you to. Try to wake up without an alarm and without the sun waking you up.

Concerning nutrition, don't concern yourself with macros or micros or whatever details there are. Take you body mass in pound and multiply it by 15 and try to at least aim for that amount of calories. At start, it doesn't matter if your macros are evenly distributed. If you can't even reach the amount of calories, what's the fuckin point?

When it comes to training, do exercise that involves as much muscle groups as possible. You don't even need a lot of them. That's just me, but the top 6 exercise would be dips / pullups / chest press / squat / deadlift / shoulder press. Follow a guide such as stronglifts, starting strength or even jim wendler 5/3/1.

Cheers!

Nodeal_reddit · 2015-01-23T21:40:33+00:00

Nothing makes me feel better than when I'm lifting heavy (5x5), eating decent, and getting good sleep. My energy goes up, i feel more confident, i get better boners, last longer in the sack, etc.

10 hours of sleep is great. That still leaves 14 hours to work and workout. Lots of people get good sleep, work 50 hrs a week and still have time for exercise, dating, & friends. I bet your problem is a lack of discipline in going to bed on time. Do you stay up late on the Internet or playing video games? If so, then stop that shit.

Also, your dad is right. If he's bitching, then I assume he's still paying your bills. Work more and make your own way in the world. At least be working toward that goal.

tepper2 · 2015-01-24T01:55:06+00:00

Unfuck your diet. Sounds like you don't eat as clean as you could. It absolutely matters.

zenRP · 2015-01-24T02:50:35+00:00

Nutrition is key.

Eat more food and drink more water. Make sure you're getting enough electrolytes. Start taking a multivitamin if you don't already.

Shoot for 6-8 hours of sleep a night and try to keep the time you sleep consistent.

gran_helvetia · 2015-01-24T04:25:15+00:00

You're sleeping a lot because you're spending a lot of energy and need time to recover. Run less, you can sleep a little less. My advice would be to adjust your schedule so you can get all the sleep you need, you will be feeling great from exercising a lot + being well rested. Don't browse Reddit or BS around just go to bed early. If you are still having a hard time, go to a doctor that is specialised in sports' medicine.

TRPdating · 2015-01-23T17:07:37+00:00

When you're a teenager, your body has a surplus of energy. Think about it, your body is making you, and having to deal with all the things a teenager puts it through. During this period you have a shit load of energy, and eat a whole lot, and not need much sleep. When you are done growing vertically, this tapers off and your metabolism begins it's descent. This is why you need more rest now. You can expect to need 7-10 hours of sleep for the rest of your life.

I'm also assuming that you're maintaining a physically active lifestyle. Cardio doesn't kill gains, but it will mean you have to eat a shitload more carbs to also gain muscle if you're running and lifting as part of your routine. I personally think cardio is amazing because of how it gives you core strength and breathing stability while moving. Reading between the lines: cardio makes you a thrusting machine in the sack.

I suggest 5x8, or 3x12 with weight that is light enough for you to complete all repetitions, but not so light that you feel like you can do more repetitions. Google "hypertrophy" and read up on what you should focus on when doing your lifts. I suggest hypertrophy BEFORE strength (aka 5x5), because you should build a good foundation of muscle for the first year, so that you don't get injured trying to lift heavy without the experience and muscle fiber to assist you.

Source: I'm 32, 5'9", 175lb, been barbell training twice a week for a year and a half, freestyle swim twice a week, deadlifting 300 and squatting 170, never injured.

tymet · 2015-01-24T04:26:03+00:00

In my experience, running is a waste of time. One hour a week in the gym is better than 10 hours a week of running. Now that I have some decent leg muscle from squats, calf raises, etc. I'm actually a better runner than I was when I used to run every day

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