http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.html traineo forum thread - Hello everybody! Ideal target weight? Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:39:29 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.html@JK what i mean about the gym cost/benefit comment is more that initially, if I can get more benefit/cost from initial stages of say a running plan then forking out £40 p/m on membership fees that's what i'll do. as it is, I'm investigating the gyms in the area to see what they offer for thier monthly cost. i checked out one last night which was fantastic, nearby but V.expensive. I'm looking to join in about a week or 2 (that's set in my calendar, not a floating week ;...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlFri, 13 Jun 2008 10:39:29 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlDiet = #1 Thing to control and help lose weight. Exersize = #2 Thing to help speed up weight loss, but also helps with toning and muscle building. Staying at it = Success! Write down everything you eat for a week. Journal it then look at what your really consuming. From there shoot for 2000 calories a day of GOOD (and i mean good), healthy, food. Vegi's, fruits, protein, fiber. The only gym membership that wasn't worth it is the one that you pay for and never use....http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 22:08:36 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlQuoting: alistairbbut i want to be sure i'll get my moneys worth before signing up to that - i.e. I have a minimal level of fitness to make good use of it. First of all, this doesn't make any sense. It's up to you to get your money's worth at the gym, and it does not depend at all on your fitness level. If you go in there 3-5 days a week and push yourself HARD every time, then you're making the most out of your membership investment no matter your level of fitness. P...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 19:50:19 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlLol! crossed posts there Elicia. thanks! I certainly don't intend to stop now i've started. I've been sat on my @55 for far too long and yesterdays run felt really great. I'm hoping to make use of a staff discount on a gym soon (the person i have to see is away for a while...) but i want to be sure i'll get my moneys worth before signing up to that - i.e. I have a minimal level of fitness to make good use of it. I hadn't discounted the availability of sports ...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 15:39:12 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlOk, I just checked an ideal weight calculator thingy, and my range is 124-156 lbs so i was quite close with my guestimate of 160 lbs, just not for the time scale. so my new goal is: 175 for the honeymoon, and 160 by new year (That's going to be difficult! the honeymoon cruise and birthday in between is going to seriously cause me problems! LOL)...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 15:27:00 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlHi Alistair, 40 pounds is actually a perfect goal for you. Your adjusted ideal body weight (a more realistic goal) is 160.5#. You're right - 2#/week is a more realistic goal for October but don't let it stop there! Keep active on your honeymoon and it will keep coming off. Cruise ships are great - they have gyms and lots of opportunity to get in a good workout. I know its your honeymoon, but a quick am workout before your day starts is perfect. And i'm sure you'll be d...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 15:24:14 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlI'm not entirely sure if 160 lbs is a correct target weight period. (that's really what my Q was, what *should* I be aiming for a) overall and b) for October.) Is the realistic average still 2lbs a week? if so that's 17 weeks (ish) @ 2lbs per wk is just over 30 lbs (allowing for off days/weeks) so maybe 170-175 or 25-30lb loss. in real terms, is that still realistic for losing a (not in-substantial) paunch? Cheers!...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 15:04:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.html40 pounds might be a bit much, but I'm sure you can make great strides between now and October. You have to be extremely strict with your diet and be sure to have a consistent workout regiment going. You should see some significant results by the time your cruise rolls around. Keep us updated on your progress and good luck!...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 14:57:49 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlHi all! well I just joined up as I started training officially yesterday (half heartedly before that...) I'm getting married in October and I want to get back in shape. The honeymoon is my prime motivator: I'm 32 5'6" @200lbs (14 st 6 for the fellow brits) large beer gut, love handles and moobs... The thing is I don't have a target weight. My objective is to lose the belly and the moobs so the people sharing the deck of the cruise ship won't lose thier lunch...http://www.traineo.com/19_6058_0.htmlThu, 12 Jun 2008 14:40:47 +0000