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I NEED to get into shape now

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Aznavalanche
Posts: 481 - Karma: 12
I'm not gonna lie, i'm fat. i guess u could say obese. I'm like..5'6" or 5'7" and weigh like 180 lbs. I need help losing weight!!! is there anything i can do at home to lose wieght? I was gonna say that I can start jogging...but anything else? Thx for anyone that helps. o and i'll give +Karma
Mar 9 2009 4:59PM
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Mooserz
Posts: 2945 - Karma: 32
def start jogging, cardio works wonders
Mar 9 2009 5:01PM
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kabozo101
Posts: 4429 - Karma: 20
eat healthy cause that really helps, jog, swimming is also a really good way of losing weight as it helps the whole body.
Mar 9 2009 5:01PM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
I can't emphasise enough the importance of eating well.

You could go to the gym every day but if you still eat badly then you won't notice much of a difference.

Balanced Diet / Regular Exercise / Regular high-rep weight training
Mar 9 2009 5:04PM
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thecounty
Posts: 1450 - Karma: 290
dude if you want a good start stop drinking any pop and start drinking water as your main source of hydration. it will help shed the pounds super fast, also idk if you drink booze, but laying off the beer (considered a sin to some) will also help out a lot.
Mar 9 2009 5:04PM
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uni-corn
Posts: 13846 - Karma: 651
P90X FTW!
Mar 9 2009 5:06PM
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Aznavalanche
Posts: 481 - Karma: 12
Yea, I don't drink booze yet...I can't i'm only 14 haha but its ok. thx for the help..thx all of u guys for the help
Mar 9 2009 5:06PM
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connoroh
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this.

and just don't eat as much.

Sometimes i only eat like, a meal a day by accident. done.
Mar 9 2009 5:18PM
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highaltNM
Posts: 552 - Karma: 52
lots of pushups....  you would be amazed at how doing a 100 a day will make a difference...
Mar 9 2009 5:21PM
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Aznavalanche
Posts: 481 - Karma: 12
well..i don't really like taking those diet pills and all that caz idk y but i always think that they're bad for u and they're unhealthy for ur body...like they can harm u
Mar 9 2009 5:21PM
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idontactuallyski
Posts: 1320 - Karma: 19
not eating isn't healthy. just excersise
Mar 9 2009 5:22PM
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KatyPerry.
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 23

swimming is the best total body workout by far. if you don't want to swim every day, alternate your swim days with dryland days...where you strengthen your arms/legs/abs and do stretching. this will make your swimming easier over time too! mix this with eating lots of raw foods and high protein/low fat meals...and drink lots of water!

also, sometimes writing down everything you eat in a food journal helps you to stay on track with your intake and meal planning :)

Mar 9 2009 5:34PM
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onearmwanderer
Posts: 1153 - Karma: 31
yeah i think this guy is right.  if you dont eat at all or not very much, your metabolism will be shit and you wont lose weight. at least from what ive heard...
Mar 9 2009 5:43PM
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rockyhockey11187
Posts: 1041 - Karma: 15
i'm 5'7 and 170, i would not conisder myself fat, never the less obese, your fine dude, go ride your bike or something
Mar 9 2009 5:52PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
eat healthy food
Mar 9 2009 5:56PM
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Paulage
Posts: 521 - Karma: 102
try to not drink soda for a month,
everytime you want a pop drink a glass of water.
Mar 9 2009 6:00PM
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VT_FLO
Posts: 3806 - Karma: 147
if you do that you're sure to ruin your shoulders.


Cardio really sheds pounds. get a workout plan where every few days you do cardio, like run a mile or 2, and on a different day lift weights so you get jacked. Then you can pick up the hunnies like crazy when you get a little older.

make sure not to work out intensely more than 4 times a week or your body won't be able to heal itsself properly.
Mar 9 2009 6:10PM
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gbirrd
Posts: 1475 - Karma: 20
eat healthy, jogging and work your cardio. best thing out there
Mar 9 2009 6:14PM
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wnab21
Posts: 1313 - Karma: 18
get a gym member ship and workout. run on the treadmill there, lift, play bball, swim. Do what ever gets your heart rate up
Mar 9 2009 6:17PM
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S3B
Posts: 251 - Karma: 24
join a sports team dude!!!  i played sports all high school and when i graduated i put on crazy weight cause i didn't have the motivation from my coach and team mates
plus: drink only water, no fried foods, snack on fruit, smaller meals but more often, don't eat before bed, try drinking green tea. 
peace
Mar 9 2009 6:45PM
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babujib
Posts: 5039 - Karma: 104
word my buddy lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks because he stopped drinking soda
Mar 9 2009 6:57PM
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Gavajabra
Posts: 723 - Karma: 14
P90X is fucking stupid. "Muscle Confusion"? What kind of stupid shit is that. Anything you see on infomercials is a waste of time and money.

Either way, if you want to get in shape and are serious about it, I will show you the light.

First thing, we're starting with the morning. You're probably going to want to pick up a protein shake, my shake consists of: 2 scoops Whey Protein, 2 Cups of Milk, 1 chopped banana, 1/2 cup of mixed berries (frozen), 1/2 cup oatmeal. Protein is a very important part of your diet, as it really fills you up and drinking 2 full cups will keep you full unlike a McGriddles or some bullshit like that.

As far as eating goes, you want to stick to your chicken, tuna, eggs, veggies and fruit. My cousin brings me 20lb of pre-marinated Chicken from a place in Toledo every time we get together which usually lasts me (and is fucking delicious). Tuna is cheap, and I really don't mind to eat the shit straight, same with eggs. Veggies and fruit is for vitamins/nutrients (Bananas have potassium which reduces cramps, which an out of shape guy will get frequently starting to jog every now and then).

Diet is 1/3 the battle. The next 3rd comes in the Gym.  Get a good routine and STICK TO IT. Weight lifting is just as good as running, and it's best to do both. I usually do a warm-up jog for 10 minutes to get the heart pumping, and then go up to the gym and crush some weight. You'll want to stick to the big 3, Squats dead lifts and bench press. These are compound exercises that will tax your body and work out multiple sections simultaneously, not to mention will make you a fucking beast. If you're looking for a routine, I'd prefer Bill Starrs 5x5 ( http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm ). Usually cap the work out off with another 10 minute jog.

The final part is a very important key to success. REST. You're body needs rest, and if you dont puss out and actually do squats/dead lifts/bench press religiously, you will have no problem sleeping 8+ hours a day (and you'll feel it for the next couple days until you get used to them). Usually before bed I'll drink another mini shake, 1 scoop protein 1 cup milk.

Enjoy.

Mar 9 2009 7:02PM
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Kev-Kev.
Posts: 680 - Karma: 34
Cardio combined with a healthy diet sheds weight like nothing. You may not relize it, but jumping on a trampoline is a tough cardio workout. Eat smaller meals combined with cardio and you'll be in the best shape ever.
Mar 9 2009 7:12PM
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Bhayter10
Posts: 942 - Karma: 8
If you're looking to build muscle, make sure to have your protein shake right after your workout.
Mar 9 2009 7:12PM
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Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
HEY PAY ATTENTION OVER HERE FATTY

If you want to lose weight what you need to be doing is called Interval Training.  Interval training is really simple, and is THE BEST way to lose weight while running.  Instead of jogging at a comfortable pace for 20 minutes, what you do is sprint for 2 minutes, then rest or walk slowly for one minute, then sprint for two minutes, then rest/walk for one, etc, etc, till your 20 minute session is up.  I'm not a scientist or anything, but what it basically does is constantly shock your muscle back from the state of rest they are in while you are resting/walking, and for some reason this makes you lose TONS more weight than endurance running.  If losing weight is your main concern, you should basically only do interval runs.

If you are truly obese then you simply won't be able to complete a 20 minute session with sprints, so you will probably have to run/jog for two minutes, rest/walk for one.

If you do a 20 minute interval run 3 times a week you will for sure start to lose weight.  You just need to stay motivated and committed, you can do it pretty easily.  At first you'll probably want to break a day between runs as your legs will be very sore.

For more information just google Interval Training and you'll find a ton of helpful articles on websites for mens health magazines, especially Men's Health.  They also have some really good articles on fairly easy 20 minute-ish weight training routines, which you should try to do as well, just so you change into having a strong figure rather than just being skinny&weak.

And as for your diet, stop drinking as much soda, and consider vegitarianism.  If you are really comitted, it is almost impossible to get fat as a vegan, because you basically can't east any candy or dessert type food unless you make vegan alternatives yourself.  At 14 changing to a vegan diet (which I kept up for about 3 years) helped me to go from borderline obese to quite healthy without even exercising. 


Mar 9 2009 7:21PM
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AMD_5
Posts: 745 - Karma: 15
You are so wrong about that. I've done P90X and it works wonders. After 2 weeks of doing it, my flexibility improved, my stamina improved and I had more energy. I was no longer groggy after waking up in the morning. Just got up and was ready to go. I did not complete the entire plan, only did about 5 weeks worth, but it still did a great job. I torrented P90X because I was skeptical about it, and I recommend any other skeptics to do the same. The one good thing about the DVDs is that you can shut Tony Horton up. I can only imagine how annoying he can get when you listen to the same thing for 3 months.


OP:
P90X and shaving 200 calories off your diet will give you results. Stick with it and you'll get jacked. Remember though, this is a lifestyle change so dont expect to still be in shape if you go back to your old habits in 6 months.

Good luck!
Mar 9 2009 7:23PM
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KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
it doesnt happen over night and i woudnt recommend going into the gym for a couple weeks and being done with it. you have to dedicate ur self. also dont expect to gain musclle super fast or watever l

focus on a shitload of cardio for losing weight
u can do weights to but not as important for losing weight
also do a lot of core/abb workouts

eat healthy just dont eat shit, soda, candy, etc and in moderation
Mar 9 2009 7:24PM
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Aznavalanche
Posts: 481 - Karma: 12
Hey man, what u just told me is prob the best reply on this thread. so I'm prob gonna stick to urs and do some swimming as well.
Mar 9 2009 7:25PM
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AMD_5
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almost forgot, check out Bodybuilding.com. its a plethora of information
Mar 9 2009 7:27PM
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Aznavalanche
Posts: 481 - Karma: 12
Hey everybody, thx for the help, I think I've got all that i need and will start my "journey to weight loss" tomorrow.


Thenowhereman42: thx for trying to help, u didn't need to include the "fatty" but it's ok. idc
Mar 9 2009 7:28PM
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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
Yeah that kid knows what's up.
Mar 9 2009 7:29PM
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Bhayter10
Posts: 942 - Karma: 8
It's important that you have a healthy diet, but allow yourself to indulge every once in awhile. Much easier than completely depriving yourself of the foods you like. Just make positive changes.
Mar 9 2009 7:31PM
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Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
Just messing with you.  Seriously though that interval running will just drop pounds off you.
Mar 9 2009 7:33PM
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S.b.H
Posts: 157 - Karma: 10
do like sets of 25 pushups, sit-ups, crunches, fishy and boat like everyday. then youll have mad abs haha.
Mar 9 2009 7:38PM
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Beans13
Posts: 441 - Karma: 12

Dude just get out and ride a bike or something and have fun. You wil be in way better shape doing this then going to some gay ass gym with a bunch of jocks.  hike the park once in a while- dont ride the lift, skin up for some sick back country runs.  Get a job that requires lots of movement and manual labor like a farmer or landscaping.  Fuck spending money to get in shape- make money while doing it.  And have fun or else there is no point.

Just my $.02

Mar 9 2009 7:56PM
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crazyfuck
Posts: 5968 - Karma: -7
starve yourself. i PROMISE you'll lose weight. i mean, you might also die, but you'll die skinny and that's what counts, right?
Mar 9 2009 8:03PM
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Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
Right.
Mar 9 2009 8:07PM
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ChadThundercock
Posts: 3071 - Karma: 830
Swim bike and do shit on a tramp... i do this every day in the offseason
Mar 9 2009 8:14PM
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Aznavalanche
Posts: 481 - Karma: 12
Yea, i would use a trampoline but idk anyone that has one, or anywhere ther is one. And i don't have one either.
Mar 9 2009 8:17PM
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Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
run, lift weights, and stuff like that

it truly isn't that hard to get into/stay in shape if you have some motivation

just run every couple of days, and do some situps/pushups before you go to bed

eating healthy is the biggest part though
Mar 9 2009 9:31PM
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family_vacation
Posts: 6200 - Karma: 7,840
P90X, jogging, eat well.
I really liked p90x, especially the plyometrics.
Mar 9 2009 9:40PM
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Malcolm
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get a trampoline. jump on it until you cant breath, go inside for 5 minutes for a snack and repeat. do this all summer
Mar 9 2009 9:43PM
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slevin_kelevra
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eating healthy will do a lot... its as simple as not putting cheese on sandwiches and small things like that.  If you drink 2% milk,get fat free milk.  Try and eat foods that dont have a lot of fat calories. 

And the obvious, go out and exercise.  Run for a little, lift, do some jumping jacks, jump rope, just get out and do something active...
Mar 9 2009 9:45PM
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PilleDaKid
Posts: 3193 - Karma: 2,629
Your only 14 and you weigh 180 pounds!!! Holy shit I'm 17 and only weigh like 155. Drink water, run long distances, and make yourself throw up after every meal. You will notice drastic changes my friend.
Mar 9 2009 9:50PM
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skiminnesota
Posts: 9093 - Karma: 429
didnt read the whole thread...

cut down on the pop intake, eat healthy........ and GET ACTIVE.

go run, ride a bike, go do something involving movement.
Mar 9 2009 9:54PM
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steevner
Posts: 4502 - Karma: 47
Weight training pwns for loosing weight.
Also, never eat under an hour after you workout, that's when you burn the most fat.
Mar 9 2009 9:56PM
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Elg
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Here is what i did at the end of last summer. I had spent 3 months doing nothing but eating good food, partying and hanging out with friends. I noticed at the end of the summer i had gotten some belly fat i realyl didn't want, so i just told myself i was gonna get rid of it.

I joined the soccer team, but pretty much any high school sport will do the job. I still went out to lunch every day, but i always had chicken instead of regular meat wherever i went. i also started drinking a lot more water instead of soda. It saves you money too, you know!

THe i joined the nordic skiing team, witch is the best full body work out sport i've ever done. You work pretty much every single muscle in your body, and you're on skis! not quite the same as what you're used to, but it's really good exercise.

Just eat well and play sports. There is no better way to lose weight than doing it while having fun.
Mar 9 2009 10:02PM
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gstaff
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ease yourself into all this and then go hard

cardio is the best way to drop weight - swimming, running, biking, anything that gets you heart pumping

lift a couple times a week - core lifts, and auxilory

and eat right - no soda, instead of eating chips for a snack eat and apple or an orange, and cut down of fat calories
Mar 9 2009 10:06PM
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crazyfuck
Posts: 5968 - Karma: -7
you're 14... get off your ass and do shit with your day. video games aren't a good way to look as sexy as Drew.
Mar 9 2009 10:08PM
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Chronic_
Posts: 1730 - Karma: 1,602
skateboard.
bike
lift
run
pushups
crunches
ski
eat goodly


or if your desperate and have no respect for your body....
throw up
dont eat
dont eat and work out all day
rap yourself in a trashbag and go for a run
take pills
smoke a cigarette everytime you get hungry


what you dont want to do
play COD4/5
play gears 1/2
play WoW
eat fatty foods as your main source of nutrition
shoot up herione
smoke a lotta pot (no one likes the munchies)
be depressed


i think that covers it
Mar 9 2009 10:14PM
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comeatmebro
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i'm basically fat right now too, i'm like 6' 175 and i think i'm fat. come soccer season i just quit eating pretty much, drink water and run. i go down to like 155 and i'm good to go. 6 pack and all hahaha.
Mar 9 2009 10:15PM
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