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Itadaki Mouse
Fitness Guru Posts: 813
Itadaki Mouse
"Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that."
-- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 21:42
But weight lifting does not.
This explains why my BP and cholesterol stayed so bad, even after 6-7 years of lifting, 40+ lbs of muscle gain, and 10% body fat lost. Wish I had known this sooner!
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Dave Nicholson
The Master Posts: 2094


Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.

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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:12
This is interesting, but I'd really like to know why!
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru Posts: 1784
Cardio King
Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"
Goals: 1) Lose ~45 pounds 2) Work out at least 6 days a week 3) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:31
Thanks Itadaki!
Now we know, "and knowing's half the battle!"
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Ara Bruno
Fitness Guru Posts: 774
Ara Bruno
Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.
I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.
Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:33 - Edited by: Bruno43
Quoting: lglcctj Now we know, "and knowing's half the battle!"
Captain Planet he's our hero gonna take pollution down to zero....
Edit: I mean GI Joes? My bad /fail
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru Posts: 1784
Cardio King
Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"
Goals: 1) Lose ~45 pounds 2) Work out at least 6 days a week 3) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:43
Yes...you failed badly, Ara.
Is that really what Captain Planet's motto was? I thought it was, "The power is yours!" Or maybe it's "choice." I don't remember. Guess I fail too.
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Ara Bruno
Fitness Guru Posts: 774
Ara Bruno
Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.
I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.
Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:49
Your right Cardio "The Power is Yours" ... bad memory .... old age
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru Posts: 1784
Cardio King
Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"
Goals: 1) Lose ~45 pounds 2) Work out at least 6 days a week 3) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:52
Yep.
*pops gingko biloba pill*
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Stephanie .
Fitness Guru Posts: 274
Stephanie .
... on the road back to fabulous (5'9" size 4)... Training Program: CrossFit, walk Diet Plan: smaller portions Blog: covertress.com
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2008 22:57
Quoting: nicholman I'd really like to know why!
Me too. Unfortunately, the white paper this article is based on costs $19.95.

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Splint Chesthair
Fitness Guru Posts: 471
Splint Chesthair
Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)
http://splintchesthair.blogspot.com/
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# Posted: 5 Feb 2008 01:29
err, and yet the doctors still recommend weightlifting as part of a balanced fitness program aimed at overall health benefits, so what's the problem.
That seems like saying water won't build your muscles, but I still recommend it as part of your daily diet.
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Dave Nicholson
The Master Posts: 2094


Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.

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# Posted: 5 Feb 2008 01:32
Don't worry Splint, I wouldn't consider giving up weight lifting! I'm curious about how the two activities might stress the heart differently, and what other factors might play a part - breathing, sustained vs. burst pressure, etc...
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