Epic workout quest of epicness to no longer be a fatty.

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: February 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Noob: as for lat exercises, do some pull-ups if you can. What's the stack on the machine? The one I use goes up to 220, so your body weight exercises would probably provide more resistance than the stack.
I came down with a bad cold last week, so today is the first time I'm going to work out since last Wed. I also missed cardio -- mainly because I get a runny nose when I do that, and I didn't want to compound my already running nose. But I went to the Chicago Auto Show on Saturday, so I got to walk around for five hours.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: February 21, 2012 at 01:46 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Last week was a bit weird for me, too - my ride home surprised me a couple times so I missed two workouts, and I misbehaved and had a cheesesteak on friday and some tortilla chips earlier in the week.
The real weird part is that I weighed myself on Saturday, and I was down 7 more pounds! 318lbs! LOL I was like holy s---! So I dunno what that means, but I'm gonna keep working at it
Closing in on 300 here! haha
As for pull ups uhhh... it could be a while XD The stack doesn't go too heavy, I think 180 or so.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Brick
Date: February 22, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

noobMMAfan said:
As for pull ups uhhh... it could be a while XD The stack doesn't go too heavy, I think 180 or so.
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Alternatives here are to use a real pull-up bar and use a chair, support your body weight with your legs and gradually do more work with your arms. If you are not ready for that, a great starter exercise is to use the resistance bands. You can actually sit in a chair, fix/wrap the bands around something (like a pull-up bar), and still basically do the exact same motion as a pull up by pulling down on the bands. You can simulate regular, chin-ups, wide front, close front, etc.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TheCanuck
Date: February 24, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Eh good on ya brother...I did the same thing about 4.5 years ago, cut 75lbs in a year and have tried to never look back. I am always pumped to hear others doing the same thing. You are obviously already realizing the impact it has on your life on so many different levels. These guys have covered most of the bases tips wise which is a great help.
I was going to f--- off on my workout tonight cause its friday, but after reading this i will go put in the time! I look forward to reading about your progress! Cheers again bud

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: February 27, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Haha that's awesome! If all I did was get someone to not miss a workout, posting this was worth it :lol:
I totally misbehaved this weekend and ate some crap I shouldn't have, but today it's back in the gym.
I'm seeing a pattern where I eat poorly on weekends, I need to get that handled since I'm afraid it could get away from me and become a real bad habit.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TheCanuck
Date: February 27, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

noobMMAfan said:
Haha that's awesome! If all I did was get someone to not miss a workout, posting this was worth it :lol:
I totally misbehaved this weekend and ate some crap I shouldn't have, but today it's back in the gym.
I'm seeing a pattern where I eat poorly on weekends, I need to get that handled since I'm afraid it could get away from me and become a real bad habit.
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My dietician had told me a cheat day or so was fine....but i had found that i was eating good enough through the week a cheat day made me feel extra shitty, so i started to eat continuously better with no real "day" off entirely,but maybe throw a snack or desert in whenever i wanted, as long as it wasnt too overboard and i was true to my training

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: February 29, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Yeah, totally! That's where I was kinda at, so eating crappy both days on the weekend made me feel like a total turd and I put back on a couple pounds.
I'm having some financial difficulties atm so I'm doing my best to not let it affect my workouts and diet, since I'm sure life will throw harder times than this at me eventually hehe. One cool thing, though, is I picked up some old clothes out of storage, and right now I'm wearing a pair of jeans that I hadn't (couldn't) put on since 2008! XD
They're a little uncomfortable, but that's more motivation to keep going! I'm feeling pretty good, though, I think I may start training BJJ sooner than I thought, probably around 300lbs.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: icemanfan4life
Date: March 15, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Still goin strong noobMMAfan?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: March 20, 2012 at 07:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Yup, still working at it. I'm down to 315, so that's the official 50lb mark. That was on Saturday, so I've probably lost a couple more. Hopefully, anyway. I went hiking with a buddy on Sunday up this suuuper gnarly hill, my legs were pretty sore yesterday, but I did my cardio workout anyway, and that... might have been a mistake LOL, I've been hobbling around the office, and going up/down stairs is a b----, I'm really really sore XD
That and I kinda tweaked one of my traps last week, so I'm probably gonna have to take it easy today so I don't just go hurt myself haha
I've been gaining a lot of muscle, though, I can tell a definite strength increase within the last month or so, I've gone up quite a bit of weight on most of the exercises I do, and a guy at work said it looks like I've lost way more than 50lbs, so that's a good sign.
My mom saw me for the first time in a month or so this weekend and was freaking out haha, she was pretty happy, to the point where she offered to pay for my BJJ when I decide to do it, which, while a little embarrassing at my age would still be pretty awesome haha

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: April 04, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

So, one of the benchmarks I've been using to measure my weight loss has been clothes that either used to fit, or never fit, and trying them on.
One of them was a Korean Zombie shirt I ordered that was smaller than my Chael "I Want YOU" shirt, and didn't fit when I initially hit 315. I was bummed when it arrived and it didn't even fit, since I was pumped to wear it!
I hurt something in my knee last week and had to switch to just walking for cardio since I was super paranoid about injuring it and being unable to do anything, and my weight has been holding still at around 315 still, and has been for a while, so I was starting to get discouraged.
Today, though, I said what the hell and tried on my Korean Zombie shirt and, much to my surprise, it fits and is actually a little baggy! So that was a big relief to me. I feel better than I did when I first hit 315 but it's difficult to measure my progress sometimes - although I can definitely say I've made pretty big strength gains, so I guess it sort of makes sense.
Anyway, just thought I'd share. I hope everyone's doing great!
Oh, and got the first double take in forever from a chick at the movie theater last week, that was pretty sweet! :lol:

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: April 05, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

For the first time -- I think EVER -- I ran for 1.5 miles straight w/o stopping, slowing down to walk or any of that. To think that a year ago, when I went on my "health kick" as my family and friends called it, I couldn't do more than .7 mi. without slowing down is pretty nuts.
Noob--I was gonna respond to your story about your mom, but I totally forgot...anyway, that's what I'm talking about!!! In my case, it was like, "health kick THIS!" :lol: And the fact that I'm still with it makes it all the better. On a similar note though, I've had three people come up to me at work and tell me that they started working out because they saw how much weight I lost. That's pretty cool, except now I don't have free reign over the weight room at work anymore.
Nah...it's cool to think that I motivated somebody.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: kingpeter
Date: April 08, 2012 at 01:53 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

grats on breaking the 1.5 mile mark. Only a matter of time until you hit 2!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MikeyHatTrick
Date: April 09, 2012 at 02:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

JW1978 said:
For the first time -- I think EVER -- I ran for 1.5 miles straight w/o stopping, slowing down to walk or any of that. To think that a year ago, when I went on my "health kick" as my family and friends called it, I couldn't do more than .7 mi. without slowing down is pretty nuts.
Noob--I was gonna respond to your story about your mom, but I totally forgot...anyway, that's what I'm talking about!!! In my case, it was like, "health kick THIS!" :lol: And the fact that I'm still with it makes it all the better. On a similar note though, I've had three people come up to me at work and tell me that they started working out because they saw how much weight I lost. That's pretty cool, except now I don't have free reign over the weight room at work anymore.
Nah...it's cool to think that I motivated somebody.
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What was your pace? Was it treadmill or on the road?
Jog at a slower pace and you will increase distance

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: April 09, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

MikeyHatTrick said:
JW1978 said:
For the first time -- I think EVER -- I ran for 1.5 miles straight w/o stopping, slowing down to walk or any of that. To think that a year ago, when I went on my "health kick" as my family and friends called it, I couldn't do more than .7 mi. without slowing down is pretty nuts.
Noob--I was gonna respond to your story about your mom, but I totally forgot...anyway, that's what I'm talking about!!! In my case, it was like, "health kick THIS!" :lol: And the fact that I'm still with it makes it all the better. On a similar note though, I've had three people come up to me at work and tell me that they started working out because they saw how much weight I lost. That's pretty cool, except now I don't have free reign over the weight room at work anymore.
Nah...it's cool to think that I motivated somebody.
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What was your pace? Was it treadmill or on the road?
Jog at a slower pace and you will increase distance
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I was on a treadmill. Did 0.15 walking (3.5-4.5 mph), then was between 5.5-7.2 mph for my running period, then did a cool down (In total, I did just over 2 miles).
I could feel that it was a lot easier to push out the distance as I reduced my pace, especially when I was coming down from 7mph (I had no plans to go past 1.25 miles, but I just kept pushing since I felt pretty good). I've never been a cardio machine, so while the distance might not sound like much, it's a huge achievement for me. Oddly enough, it wasn't even cardio that made me not push further--my lower legs were killing me. Then again, it was only the second or third time I was wearing new shoes too, so that might have had something to do with that too. Assuming my legs don't hurt like that this week, I hope to push it to 1.75 miles.
Even during my "best" years, I didn't really run over a mile at a time since I'd always throw it on after a lifting session, and by that point, I just wanted to hit the hot tub. :mrgreen:

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: deadendgeneration
Date: April 10, 2012 at 01:59 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

How are your knees? Would running outside be an option? Personally I find treadmills to be ridiculously boring and use them exclusively for interval training as it's easy to keep consistent pace. If I want to do a longer run, then it is less boring to just hold a steady pace if you have something to look at. I'd generally go out with a route in mind but add to or take from it depending on how I felt. Also the motivation to get home will keep you running rather than slowing down to walk.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: icemanfan4life
Date: April 10, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

I just bought some new running shoes myself, and my shins have been killing me. They are the Nike Dual Fusion. I swear im bout to go back to my old Nike Shocks. I ran for 53 minutes strait a few weeks ago (outdoors, not on a tredmill) and with these new shoes I can barely run for 20 minutes. I dont know if my legs need to adjust to them or what, but damn.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: April 10, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

deadendgeneration said:
How are your knees? Would running outside be an option? Personally I find treadmills to be ridiculously boring and use them exclusively for interval training as it's easy to keep consistent pace. If I want to do a longer run, then it is less boring to just hold a steady pace if you have something to look at. I'd generally go out with a route in mind but add to or take from it depending on how I felt.
Also the motivation to get home will keep you running rather than slowing down to walk.
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My knees are fine, and running outside is definitely an option. I've thought about running outside, especially as the weather has gotten nicer, and with my softball season starting up, I'm going to have to restructure my program a little bit. And actually my neighborhood is great for running: there's an oval street that encircles my neighborhood, and it's
exactly
1.5 miles around. My problem is, and has been, that I ALWAYS find some excuse not to exercise when I'm at home..."Oh, there's this movie on t.v.; I just ate; I've got to do laundry (like I couldn't throw it in and go running, LOL); the Sox game is on." But with all that being said, I think that once I do it once, I'll probably start doing it regularly.
I know what you mean about the boredom of running on a treadmill. About the highlight of my treadmill running is when the weather forecast comes on the news in the gym...I figure that by the time it's over, I've pushed out .4 or so miles. The wi-fi sucks in the gym (it's in the basement of the office building where I work), so it can be difficult to watch a video or something like that on my phone.
I like that motivation you pointed out. I think I'll have to give it a try this week(end). Thanks!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MikeyHatTrick
Date: April 10, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

JW1978 said:
MikeyHatTrick said:
JW1978 said:
For the first time -- I think EVER -- I ran for 1.5 miles straight w/o stopping, slowing down to walk or any of that. To think that a year ago, when I went on my "health kick" as my family and friends called it, I couldn't do more than .7 mi. without slowing down is pretty nuts.
Noob--I was gonna respond to your story about your mom, but I totally forgot...anyway, that's what I'm talking about!!! In my case, it was like, "health kick THIS!" :lol: And the fact that I'm still with it makes it all the better. On a similar note though, I've had three people come up to me at work and tell me that they started working out because they saw how much weight I lost. That's pretty cool, except now I don't have free reign over the weight room at work anymore.
Nah...it's cool to think that I motivated somebody.
Click to expand...
What was your pace? Was it treadmill or on the road?
Jog at a slower pace and you will increase distance
Click to expand...
I was on a treadmill. Did 0.15 walking (3.5-4.5 mph), then was between 5.5-7.2 mph for my running period, then did a cool down (In total, I did just over 2 miles).
I could feel that it was a lot easier to push out the distance as I reduced my pace, especially when I was coming down from 7mph (I had no plans to go past 1.25 miles, but I just kept pushing since I felt pretty good). I've never been a cardio machine, so while the distance might not sound like much, it's a huge achievement for me. Oddly enough, it wasn't even cardio that made me not push further--my lower legs were killing me. Then again, it was only the second or third time I was wearing new shoes too, so that might have had something to do with that too. Assuming my legs don't hurt like that this week, I hope to push it to 1.75 miles.
Even during my "best" years, I didn't really run over a mile at a time since I'd always throw it on after a lifting session, and by that point, I just wanted to hit the hot tub. :mrgreen:
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Congrats on your success!!!!
I run between 6.2 - 7.0, and I throw in hills up to 2.0 just to add some intensity. I walk at 3.0-3.5.
Do not add hills or increase your speed too much as it can cause injury. Also, do not increase your mileage more than 10% each week. I know it seems small, but if you start at 10 miles per week, you will be hitting 30 and 40 in no time. These are just general rules. You can find more advice (more experienced runners) on runners world

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: April 10, 2012 at 01:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

Came in at 310 this morning, so it looks like I'm finally coming down off that plateau!
God damn my cardio kicked my *** last night. When I started working out, I was doing intensity of 8 during the intense intervals, now I'm at 14, I went up from 13 yesterday for the first time since I was 280lbs back in the day, and damn... it was rough. But at the same time, I love having that "I don't know if I can finish this" feeling in my head and just pushing through and getting it done. I felt like I was gonna barf after but later on I felt like the man! haha
That's awesome to hear about your progress JW! It's really cool to hear when you've inspired people, it's a great feeling!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: April 11, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/epic-workout-quest-of-epicness-to-no-longer-be-a-fatty.44564/

deadendgeneration said:
How are your knees? Would running outside be an option? Personally I find treadmills to be ridiculously boring and use them exclusively for interval training as it's easy to keep consistent pace. If I want to do a longer run, then it is less boring to just hold a steady pace if you have something to look at. I'd generally go out with a route in mind but add to or take from it depending on how I felt. Also the motivation to get home will keep you running rather than slowing down to walk.
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So...I wanted to thank you for giving me this suggestion. I decided to go for a run tonight--it was like 43 deg. (F) and totally clear, perfect night for a run. I ended up going 2 mi., and felt great doing it (usually I'm just worn out after the treadmill). Running outside is definitely a lot more interesting and fun than just listening to music and watching the evening news in the gym.