Gotta Get Fit

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I'll put this as simply as I can.

Diet > any workout plan.

You can lose fat literally by sitting on the couch. It all boils down to math. Calories in versus calories out. Figure out how many calories your body needs to maintain your current weight. Add or subtract a couple hundred to either lose or gain weight. Ideally you don't want to lose or gain more than two pounds a week.

With that being said, if you like to eat, find something that will keep you active. Activity equates to calorie loss.

Resistance training will yield the most eye appealing results. Some form of cardio is always beneficial to the cardiovascular system.

How do I know? A couple of years ago I was 265-270. Right now I'm sitting at roughly 175-180. I've dropped to 165 and am trying to add weight. My metabolism has changed so much that it is VERY difficult for me to gain weight. I eat like an absolute monster now. I probably spend more money in food over a week for just myself than most small families.

If you can't go to a gym, there are literally tons of body weight excersices that you can do at home with spending little to no money. Whatever you decide to do, find something that you enjoy doing. If you don't like it, you won't do it.

As long as you have the willpower, you can achieve your goals, whatever they may be. Having goals is extremely important. Set something realistic and shoot for it. Once you get there, set a new one and drive on.

It's 8:30 and I need to go have my third meal of the day.

[A-Jay]

You have received a wealth of valuable information from members who have lived through and most importantly overcome the challenges you face.  Everyone does it a little differently but the basic concepts are the same.  You need to find what works for you.  It must be a life style change and you'll need to continue it for the rest of your days . . . . or you will be back to what you have now.

 

Diet & exercise are Fleeting.  The benefits realized from them only last as long as you're doing them. 

 

What you did before good or bad has little bearing on today. 

 

So don't waste another minute.  Improve the overall quality of your life by making a commitment to yourself by providing the 2 most essential & vital component of your own existence: clean fuel and the willingness, ability and desire to use it,

You'll be glad you did.

 

A-Jay

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

Thanks guys! I've started a few days ago and I feel better already. Mainly it was my terrible diet. :-)

[paleus]

Diet is 80% of losing weight. My wife and I use MyFitnessPal. It makes it easy. It really works too, I have lost nearly 20 lbs and she has lost 30, over about 8 months, but you can go faster. Our goal was 1 pound per week. It's simply about the calories you take in vs the calories you burn. Burn more than you take in, you lose weight.

[Gaerith]

Great to hear that 5 dollar. Keep us updated on how you're doing, we can cheer you on at least!

[speed craw]

Swimming , as much as I worked out . I would get more winded from multiple laps at the pool.

[FirstnameLastname]

Kayaking is probably the best idea but can be expensive. Even paddling a raft is good. For a more convenient work out, do what I did when I was younger. Ride your bike to where ever you fish. Or, surf fish with a big 10 or 12 foot rod. Use a lure with a constant and fast retrieve. That's a workout.

[Sam]

Bloomed up to 216 and decided to be thin and happy.

 

Cut out carbs, especially bread; started to swim and am up to an hour a session now; and dropped to 184.

 

Fell off the wagon lately and have to get back on the "anti-carb diet" and start back swimming once my injured shoulder feels better to hit my goal of 175.

 

It's not easy.  In fact, it takes a lot of will power.

 

You need to walk at least a mile a day.

 

Good luck.

[SirSnookalot]

Have a couple of nagging ailments that I've been dealing with for year or so, I have not responded to treatment.  I also haven't missed more than 10 days of fishing in the last year which may be a contributing factor.  I'm taking the bull by the horns and going to a neurologist.  Regardless of what the prescribed course of action will be, I will not stop fishing until the fall mullet run is over.  I'm lucky my ailment does not affect my casting or reeling in fish, other activities do put me into some discomfort.

I live for the bait runs, not much in world would keep me away.

[fishinfiend]

Make time for it! It will be the best decision you will ever make. Running combined with weightlifting is the best route. You can find a ton of at home workouts on youtube.

 

 

I was 351 at 5'8" pounds and now I'm in the best shape of my life.

 

 

 

 

You can do it!!

[Raider Nation Fisher]

Make time for it! It will be the best decision you will ever make. Running combined with weightlifting is the best route. You can find a ton of at home workouts on youtube.

I was 351 at 5'8" pounds and now I'm in the best shape of my life.

You can do it!!

Dezamn! Homie got jacked!!!!

Good job!

Now come lift with me and I will make you look beastly. Cause I'm a Mother blanking Beast!

Edit: Apparently it only left the top picture in for some reason.

[fishinfiend]

Ha, thanks Raider.

 

 

I don't want to get any bigger cause at my height I think it looks stupid. I just want to keep what I have and get my running pace under 7 minutes. 

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Lol. When I was really powerlifting I was massive. I "almost" miss being that big. Sidewalk cracking size.

Now I'm MUCH smaller & leaner. Still use some powerlifting training from time to time to keep my strength up, but it was just too much work to take in that many calories a day. It was almost like having a second full time job just shoveling food in. As much as I like eating, man that was a lot of bad burgers and fries.

[Felix77]

Take kayak fishing. Paddling 6-10 miles is great for upper body and can have cardiovascular benefits.

x2 on this ... I would add hiking.  I am fortunate to have a very large reservoir near me which I can take 2+mile hikes in ... the cool thing is that I can also fish on the body of water.  So ... hike to the spot, fish for a while and hike it back.  I do that a few times a week.  There are several trails which I can choose from.  Finding new ones on occasion keeps things interesting too.

 

Good luck

[fishinfiend]

Lol. When I was really powerlifting I was massive. I "almost" miss being that big. Sidewalk cracking size.

Now I'm MUCH smaller & leaner. Still use some powerlifting training from time to time to keep my strength up, but it was just too much work to take in that many calories a day. It was almost like having a second full time job just shoveling food in. As much as I like eating, man that was a lot of bad burgers and fries.

 

 

How big were you?

[fishinfiend]

I don't understand the power lifters who get so fat, unless they make their living doing it. 

 

Being fat sucks and is not fun…at all

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Biggest I ever got to was around 305-310. Dropped down to 265 and stayed there for a long time. I made some money doing it, not a ton though. Lol. It was fun. But it wasn't worth the potential long term risks like heart disease, etc etc.

Now I'm roughly around 180 or so. Was down to 165 but I decided to add back a little mass. Right now at my current weight, I'm as lean as I was at 165. Successful diet right there.

[fishinfiend]

thats awesome!

 

great job!