Offical body transformation thread - Page 3

Pred · 04-30-2007, 11:53 AM

Doing push ups right now, normal push ups, feels like I'm benching about 190lbs. Thats the problem, once I drop another 60lbs, I'll be able to do push ups all day long, but until then....

Bah, a little late on my update, hopefully I'll get that tonight or in the morning.

Pred · 05-03-2007, 08:13 AM

Ok, sorry for the delay.

Update as of 05/03/07
Weight: 277.5lbs

I should have been down more, but I got a little... overly excited this weekend with food.

just_a_car · 05-03-2007, 03:20 PM

Don't knock it Pred, 1.5 pounds every week equals out to 78 pounds in a year. As long as you're not going UP, you're doing good. You have to keep that in mind, just in case you hit a plateau, which you almost certainly will.

CrazyIvan · 05-03-2007, 03:37 PM

Up to 7.5% body fat loss. I started at 34%, 24%+ is considered obese, so WHOO HOO! hehe.

I'm ALMOST not fat...

haha DAMM, that line is GREAT

ArkansasHunter · 05-03-2007, 04:54 PM

I'm holding at 230 lbs, yet my goal is 195 lbs. I guess I'm going to have to give up Chocolate. I don't eat but two meals a day breakfast and supper.
and these are lite meals. Congrats to Pred keep it up. A.H

CrazyIvan · 05-03-2007, 04:58 PM

A.H.

Try eating 6 small-medium meals per day. That is the key to weight loss. once every 3 waking hours. Preferably meat or protein shake and some veggies

Pred · 05-03-2007, 04:58 PM

Ark, cut out candy, soda, and fast food. Also, don't just eat two meals a day. Eating many smaller meals(5 or 6) will keep your body's metabolism up, helping you burn calories.

LMAO at me and Crazy...

Wow, so I finally bought a set of push up bars. All I can say, wow. The push ups are easier, yet harder, I don't know. But one thing I do know, using them works much more then without. I'm feeling it more in my arms, my sides, shoulders and back.

frozentorso · 05-03-2007, 10:19 PM

I'm lucky to have the metabolism of a hummingbird. I've now hit the hard number. 161. I almost have ab's again, but have noticed at 161 the hunger pangs are not as tollerable. I'm eating a breakfast taco(bacon, egg, cheese, salsa) or 2 in the morning, maybe some cheese/peanut butter crackers for lunch, and by dinner my stomach has shrunk enough were half a meal is plenty. Walking 4-5 miles after dinner and three 3 minute rounds on the heavy bag for cardio and stress relief. I thought it would be easier, but determination is a God send! After losing 14lbs I have new respect for you guys!

Pred · 05-05-2007, 05:43 PM

Well, I finally got some accurate updated measurements:

As of 04/16/07:

Chest: 52"
Waist: 53"

As of 05/05/07

Chest: 50"
Waist: 50"

just_a_car · 05-05-2007, 10:52 PM

Good job Pred!

Less than a month and you're already seeing good improvement on your measurements!

Pred · 05-07-2007, 02:06 PM

On 4/27/07 I started doing push ups. I could do 3 normal push ups. I just now, 05/07/07, went down and did 10 push ups. For me, thats huge. My goal is to be able to do 20 push ups by this time next month.

CrazyIvan · 05-07-2007, 03:08 PM

great job Pred!

Looks like we are all doing well.

I've lost 20 lbs in about 4 weeks and down to about 26% body fat now; started at 34%.

Pred · 05-07-2007, 03:15 PM

What are you using to calculate your body fat % Ivan?

CrazyIvan · 05-07-2007, 04:00 PM

There is a handheld device, looks kinda like an XBOX Controller. It has steel plates on the back of the grips. You put in your age, weight, height, etc... It is +/- .5% due to hydration, or lack thereof, in the body. It has steel plates (like the heart rate counter plate you see on cardio equipment) that measure you.

Hmm, here:

Omron HBF-306C Electronic Bodyfat Analyzer: Bodytronics.com

The one I have been using is kinda like that, but not exactly the same. They all do the same stuff though. Just have to look at consumer ratings and the variable in measurements.

correction: Maybe it is more accurate than .5%. I'm not sure...have to read the manual, but that is what the trainer I'm using said. But he could be wrong. Seems like a 1% variance is kind of high.

ezearln · 05-09-2007, 07:28 PM

As of 05/09/07

Age: 49

Height: 6' 00"
Weight: 165
Chest: Cedar (41)
Waist: 34

Exercise regimen: Splitting firewood, working a 1000sq ft+ garden, fishing, chasing the Missus around the house til she let's me catch her. working with my hands...

bigandrich44 · 05-09-2007, 07:59 PM

Age:Young
Height: 6"
Chest:Yep
Wait:36
Weight:160

Goal: To bench around 175 by years end. I'm at 135 right now, and squatting 180 so.

CrazyIvan · 05-09-2007, 08:12 PM

haha, funny people saying they are fat and under 180...all I can say is: "I wish I were as fat as you."

lol.

Weight lifting is great though. Adds stamina and endurance to the muscles.

45ball · 05-09-2007, 08:15 PM

My personal physician recommended a book called "Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy" by Walter C. Willett of Harvard Medical school. I definitely recommend everyone read this book before setting on a certain type of diet.

CrazyIvan · 05-09-2007, 08:34 PM

45ball, good policy there. But, I would suggest not listening only to your PCP when trying to lose weight or get healthier. They are not trained in fitness, nutrition or as dieticians. Need a physical/bloodwork from your PCP, then take that to a trained expert to figure out what is best for you.

Pred · 05-10-2007, 08:03 AM

Well, personally I think to much is being said of bloodwork, doctors, and trainers to drop weight. Unless you've got a known condition, none of that is really necessary. Cutting out soda, candy, fast food, and drinking 10 glasses of water a day will make most people lose lbs anyways. Getting off our butts and exercising will do wonders. People try to turn diets into this complicated beast so it seems, oddly enough, easier.

04-30-2007, 11:53 AM	#41
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Doing push ups right now, normal push ups, feels like I'm benching about 190lbs. Thats the problem, once I drop another 60lbs, I'll be able to do push ups all day long, but until then.... Bah, a little late on my update, hopefully I'll get that tonight or in the morning. Last edited by Pred; 05-01-2007 at 08:38 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-03-2007, 03:20 PM	#43
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,512	Don't knock it Pred, 1.5 pounds every week equals out to 78 pounds in a year. As long as you're not going UP, you're doing good. You have to keep that in mind, just in case you hit a plateau, which you almost certainly will. __________________

05-03-2007, 03:37 PM	#44
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,342	Up to 7.5% body fat loss. I started at 34%, 24%+ is considered obese, so WHOO HOO! hehe. I'm ALMOST not fat... haha DAMM, that line is GREAT __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

05-03-2007, 04:58 PM	#46
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,342	A.H. Try eating 6 small-medium meals per day. That is the key to weight loss. once every 3 waking hours. Preferably meat or protein shake and some veggies __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

05-03-2007, 04:58 PM	#47
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Ark, cut out candy, soda, and fast food. Also, don't just eat two meals a day. Eating many smaller meals(5 or 6) will keep your body's metabolism up, helping you burn calories. LMAO at me and Crazy... Wow, so I finally bought a set of push up bars. All I can say, wow. The push ups are easier, yet harder, I don't know. But one thing I do know, using them works much more then without. I'm feeling it more in my arms, my sides, shoulders and back. Last edited by Pred; 05-03-2007 at 06:14 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-03-2007, 08:13 AM	#42
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Ok, sorry for the delay. Update as of 05/03/07 Weight: 277.5lbs I should have been down more, but I got a little... overly excited this weekend with food.

05-03-2007, 04:54 PM	#45
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,679	I'm holding at 230 lbs, yet my goal is 195 lbs. I guess I'm going to have to give up Chocolate. I don't eat but two meals a day breakfast and supper. and these are lite meals. Congrats to Pred keep it up. A.H

05-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#48
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 592	I'm lucky to have the metabolism of a hummingbird. I've now hit the hard number. 161. I almost have ab's again, but have noticed at 161 the hunger pangs are not as tollerable. I'm eating a breakfast taco(bacon, egg, cheese, salsa) or 2 in the morning, maybe some cheese/peanut butter crackers for lunch, and by dinner my stomach has shrunk enough were half a meal is plenty. Walking 4-5 miles after dinner and three 3 minute rounds on the heavy bag for cardio and stress relief. I thought it would be easier, but determination is a God send! After losing 14lbs I have new respect for you guys! __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

05-05-2007, 05:43 PM	#49
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Well, I finally got some accurate updated measurements: As of 04/16/07: Chest: 52" Waist: 53" As of 05/05/07 Chest: 50" Waist: 50"

05-05-2007, 10:52 PM	#50
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,512	Good job Pred! Less than a month and you're already seeing good improvement on your measurements! __________________

05-07-2007, 02:06 PM	#51
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	On 4/27/07 I started doing push ups. I could do 3 normal push ups. I just now, 05/07/07, went down and did 10 push ups. For me, thats huge. My goal is to be able to do 20 push ups by this time next month.

05-07-2007, 03:08 PM	#52
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,342	great job Pred! Looks like we are all doing well. I've lost 20 lbs in about 4 weeks and down to about 26% body fat now; started at 34%. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

05-07-2007, 03:15 PM	#53
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	What are you using to calculate your body fat % Ivan?

05-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#54
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,342	There is a handheld device, looks kinda like an XBOX Controller. It has steel plates on the back of the grips. You put in your age, weight, height, etc... It is +/- .5% due to hydration, or lack thereof, in the body. It has steel plates (like the heart rate counter plate you see on cardio equipment) that measure you. Hmm, here: Omron HBF-306C Electronic Bodyfat Analyzer: Bodytronics.com The one I have been using is kinda like that, but not exactly the same. They all do the same stuff though. Just have to look at consumer ratings and the variable in measurements. correction: Maybe it is more accurate than .5%. I'm not sure...have to read the manual, but that is what the trainer I'm using said. But he could be wrong. Seems like a 1% variance is kind of high. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me Last edited by CrazyIvan; 05-07-2007 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-09-2007, 07:28 PM	#55
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	As of 05/09/07 Age: 49 Height: 6' 00" Weight: 165 Chest: Cedar (41) Waist: 34 Exercise regimen: Splitting firewood, working a 1000sq ft+ garden, fishing, chasing the Missus around the house til she let's me catch her. working with my hands...

05-09-2007, 07:59 PM	#56
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,013	Age:Young Height: 6" Chest:Yep Wait:36 Weight:160 Goal: To bench around 175 by years end. I'm at 135 right now, and squatting 180 so. __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

05-09-2007, 08:12 PM	#57
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,342	haha, funny people saying they are fat and under 180...all I can say is: "I wish I were as fat as you." lol. Weight lifting is great though. Adds stamina and endurance to the muscles. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

05-09-2007, 08:15 PM	#58
45ball Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 22	My personal physician recommended a book called "Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy" by Walter C. Willett of Harvard Medical school. I definitely recommend everyone read this book before setting on a certain type of diet.

05-09-2007, 08:34 PM	#59
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,342	45ball, good policy there. But, I would suggest not listening only to your PCP when trying to lose weight or get healthier. They are not trained in fitness, nutrition or as dieticians. Need a physical/bloodwork from your PCP, then take that to a trained expert to figure out what is best for you. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

05-10-2007, 08:03 AM	#60
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Well, personally I think to much is being said of bloodwork, doctors, and trainers to drop weight. Unless you've got a known condition, none of that is really necessary. Cutting out soda, candy, fast food, and drinking 10 glasses of water a day will make most people lose lbs anyways. Getting off our butts and exercising will do wonders. People try to turn diets into this complicated beast so it seems, oddly enough, easier.