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Jonathan Hunt
traineo Newbie
Posts: 3
Jonathan Hunt
My names Jon and I'm here to gain weight, not lose! Trying to do it in a healthy way, and for someone who has an eating disorder, and has never exercised it's going to be a challenge. Determined that I am going to do this though!
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# Posted: 15 May 2008 04:12
Incredibly new here, and to exercise in general. It seems the majority of guides and help on-line is about losing weight and gaining muscle, whereas I'm looking to gain weight and muscle.
I'm male, 19 years old, 5'8'' and weigh 98lbs. I've just starting to recover from a long term eating disorder and was wondering what advice anyone could give to someone who struggles with eating (when I push myself like the last few days my intake is around 1200-1500 calories, before it was around 600-800 calories).
Due to my ED it's a struggle to even do a push up or sit up properly, so what easier exercises are there to do until I reach that point?
I was confused as to weather something like the C25K would be good to use to gain muscle and weight, or is it primarily for losing weight?
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THE NEW ME
The Master
Posts: 2856
THE NEW ME
HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002
HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170
CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07
-LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148-
achieved
new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15
not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5
(total weight loss during challenge=
15.5 pounds)
-RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7
new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed
new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and
Dec 15.-achieved
-LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved
CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15
-LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead)
-RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07
new goal-6 miles by March 15 at
5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun)
-LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6)
6 month progress
-lost 25. 4 pounds
-lost 9% body fat
-ran 0-5 miles
Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15
-goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer
-main goal gain lean mass
Daily goals-
-follow meal plan and move every day
Goal of beating personal best-
run a marathon
weekly goals
-gain muscle to the best of my ability
3 month goals
-see above-reestablish every 3 months
12 month goals
-maintain all the above goals
ultimate long term goal
-be fit, healthy and confident with body
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# Posted: 15 May 2008 08:03
i would get the advice of your doctor before starting any activity and ask him/her to guide you properly.
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Dean Grimshawe
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1155
Dean Grimshawe
I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk
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# Posted: 15 May 2008 10:11
Hi Jonathan, Like any big challenge there will always be obstacles but never fear as all goals are within your reach. This goal is perfectly attainable though it will require some commitment and a real desire to see it through.
Building mass requires you to work within the range of YOUR capacity, so don't worry if your muscles are weak. They will develop fine over time and as long as you are working within your boundaries you will experience results.
With regards to eating, that also will be a gradual process. Your body will not be used to digesting large amounts of calories so it won't be beneficial to force feed yourself too soon. Work out a plan that feels comfortable like eating 1200 calories a day and adding another 100 calories every fortnight or so until you are getting up to a mored desired level.
Welcome to the forum Jonathan and if you ever want to talk further about what you can do then please feel free to send me a private message.
All the best
Dean
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The Master
Posts: 2581
Minu ~
N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n
One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 15 May 2008 10:16
Welcome, Jonathan.
All good advice and a mighty fine offer on Dean's part too.
One thing I'd like to add is to make the things you eat as potent as possible--in terms of calories and nutrients; this way you won't feel like you're stuffing yourself and will be getting the fuel needed for the work. Nuts and seeds pack a great nutritional, caloric punch.
You've got an exciting road ahead of you, so all the best and ENJOY.
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Shawn W.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 435
Shawn W.
Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)
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# Posted: 15 May 2008 16:00
Protein protein protein..
Eat it at each meal.
Follow daves advice and keep adding calories.
Body weight exercises are a great way to start working out.
Clint has a link somewhere (i couldn't find it) on a good site for doing stuff but you can do:
Body squats
Body Lunges
Pull ups
Pushups
Chinups
Those can be done without weights and provide a great workout.
Eating is key, and eating right.
But talk to a doctor and hopefully find one that is familar with workouts and proper eating.
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Jericho Kane
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 95
Jericho Kane
I've been active my entire life. From growing up playing soccer, rowing in college, and seriously lifting since high school, I am not mystified over the exceedingly simple relationship between strenuous exercise and eating a sensible diet, and being fit.
Current stats:
Immersing myself into full-blown German Volume Training.
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# Posted: 15 May 2008 17:21
Quoting: zaza I've just starting to recover from a long term eating disorder and was wondering what advice anyone could give to someone who struggles with eating (when I push myself like the last few days my intake is around 1200-1500 calories, before it was around 600-800 calories). You're going to have to eat at least double the calories that you're eating now. There's no getting around this part of the equation. You must eat a lot, you must eat often, and you must eat protein with every meal.
This is especially important if you want to gain a good deal of mass. While you may see some muscular development without greatly changing your diet, your gains will plateau quickly if you don't feed your body properly.
For the best results, I suggest engaging in body weight-type exercises in order to acclimate your body to physical stress. Work on what Shawn said above, push-ups, squats, lunges, and chin-ups/pull-ups. Once you become adept at these, move on to the weights.
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