PH 2014 Goals, Progress & Transformations Thread
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chris watton said:
Not sure I believe the scales this morning.
I admit, I usually weigh myself with leg and upper garments on. This morning I didn't.
If the scales are to be believed, this morning I weigh just over 75kg, just under 12 stone!
I weighed myself a few more times, just to be sure it wasn't a glitch, each time, it showed an 11, instead on 12 on the digital readout.
But this is with an empty stomach, so, like weighing a car without fluids, I suppose I need to add a few lbs to that for true weight.
It was nice seeing '11' though, I have to admit - but I have almost killed myself, like an idiot, getting there...
Scales lead you down the garden path anyway. Use as a guide. I admit, I usually weigh myself with leg and upper garments on. This morning I didn't.
If the scales are to be believed, this morning I weigh just over 75kg, just under 12 stone!
I weighed myself a few more times, just to be sure it wasn't a glitch, each time, it showed an 11, instead on 12 on the digital readout.
But this is with an empty stomach, so, like weighing a car without fluids, I suppose I need to add a few lbs to that for true weight.
It was nice seeing '11' though, I have to admit - but I have almost killed myself, like an idiot, getting there...
For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
theshrew said:
Scales lead you down the garden path anyway. Use as a guide.
For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
Amen. A selfie in the mirror each week (not for social media!) is far more worthwhile IMO.For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
Art0ir said:
theshrew said:
Scales lead you down the garden path anyway. Use as a guide.
For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
Amen. A selfie in the mirror each week (not for social media!) is far more worthwhile IMO.For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
I have read quite a few articles that say you should weigh yourself every day to track progress - but perhaps this is more relevant to dieting and nothing else. I guess it gets a little more murky when you are dieting and weight training, as you're building muscle as well as losing the fat. (I have had stretch marks appear on arms and top of the legs!)
My left arm still hurts (even when doing simple deadlifts), so I have decided not to do any more upper body exercises until the new year (difficult for me, as I usually have a 'all or nothing' attitude to everything!). So I shall concentrate on squats and other leg exercises (and abs) until then.
chris watton said:
Art0ir said:
theshrew said:
Scales lead you down the garden path anyway. Use as a guide.
For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
Amen. A selfie in the mirror each week (not for social media!) is far more worthwhile IMO.For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
I have read quite a few articles that say you should weigh yourself every day to track progress - but perhaps this is more relevant to dieting and nothing else. I guess it gets a little more murky when you are dieting and weight training, as you're building muscle as well as losing the fat. (I have had stretch marks appear on arms and top of the legs!)
My left arm still hurts (even when doing simple deadlifts), so I have decided not to do any more upper body exercises until the new year (difficult for me, as I usually have a 'all or nothing' attitude to everything!). So I shall concentrate on squats and other leg exercises (and abs) until then.
pilchardthecat said:
chris watton said:
Art0ir said:
theshrew said:
Scales lead you down the garden path anyway. Use as a guide.
For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
Amen. A selfie in the mirror each week (not for social media!) is far more worthwhile IMO.For eg before i got injured I trained 5 days a week weights and cardio and was about 13 - 13.5 stone
I had to stop training and after about maybe 9 month off I weighed myself was a lot fatter and still weighed the same. ( same scales etc )
Don't get caught up in weight like I did. Yes it's a guide but it doesn't tell the full picture.
I have read quite a few articles that say you should weigh yourself every day to track progress - but perhaps this is more relevant to dieting and nothing else. I guess it gets a little more murky when you are dieting and weight training, as you're building muscle as well as losing the fat. (I have had stretch marks appear on arms and top of the legs!)
My left arm still hurts (even when doing simple deadlifts), so I have decided not to do any more upper body exercises until the new year (difficult for me, as I usually have a 'all or nothing' attitude to everything!). So I shall concentrate on squats and other leg exercises (and abs) until then.
chris watton said:
Will have to buy a mirror (Only have a small bathroom one at the moment..)
I have read quite a few articles that say you should weigh yourself every day to track progress - but perhaps this is more relevant to dieting and nothing else.
Weighing yourself everyday won't tell you anything really. I have read quite a few articles that say you should weigh yourself every day to track progress - but perhaps this is more relevant to dieting and nothing else.
Mon morning 12s 5
Tue morn 12s 2
Wed morn 12s 4
Adapt figures as u like etc.
Something simple like having a s
t or drinking more or less fluid will alter the results. If your loosing then you will tell after a few weeks, take a pic or look at your ugly mush in the bathroom mirror. One of the first places you loose a bit of chub from is your face. Pretty easy to spot and to feel tbh. It's a good indicator your going in the right direction. Clothes will get looser etc.
Been doing lots of hip mobility work this week and probably managed to get another inch of depth on squats today and a lot less forward lean.
Not only did I get another 10kg on my pb, I managed it for two reps and there was perhaps room for another
Heavy leg press, hamstring work and heavy calve raises to finish. Feeling good but tomorrow morning could be a different story!
Not only did I get another 10kg on my pb, I managed it for two reps and there was perhaps room for another
Heavy leg press, hamstring work and heavy calve raises to finish. Feeling good but tomorrow morning could be a different story!
smiffy180 said:
Hoofy said:
Do you find long fingernails cause a problem when powerlifting?
Do you think my hands are that small? Since discovering MFP (thanks to this very thread), I have been almost obsessive about my daily intake, and have been very strict with myself regarding the daily calories. My intake has been around 1200-1250 calories per day, with a few more on training days. I am always under my daily goal for carbs, fat and sugar, but I have double the recommended amount of protein.
I know it's not the be all and end all, but weighing myself this morning, I am just a tad over 11 stone 11, 75.2kg!
I think some credit has to go to some of the guys on here, Hoofy and pilchardthecat in particular, for helping steering me on the right course.
At 5'7, I still have a little bit to go, but am very happy with the progress I have made in such a short time, just buy eating the right foods and exercise!
I know it's not the be all and end all, but weighing myself this morning, I am just a tad over 11 stone 11, 75.2kg!
I think some credit has to go to some of the guys on here, Hoofy and pilchardthecat in particular, for helping steering me on the right course.
At 5'7, I still have a little bit to go, but am very happy with the progress I have made in such a short time, just buy eating the right foods and exercise!
Edited by chris watton on Sunday 21st December 09:02
The chalk looks good, great packaging. Ive never used chalk, prefer gloves (go on, take the piss...)
My wife has been coming to the gym with me a few times recently and really enjoyed it, today we do legs. This should be fun.
Im preparing now with some oats and protein bread and 2 types of pre-workout, she is still in bed haha
My wife has been coming to the gym with me a few times recently and really enjoyed it, today we do legs. This should be fun.
Im preparing now with some oats and protein bread and 2 types of pre-workout, she is still in bed haha
chris watton said:
Since discovering MFP (thanks to this very thread), I have been almost obsessive about my daily intake, and have been very strict with myself regarding the daily calories. My intake has been around 1200-1250 calories per day, with a few more on training days. I am always under my daily goal for carbs, fat and sugar, but I have double the recommended amount of protein.
I know it's not the be all and end all, but weighing myself this morning, I am just a tad over 11 stone 11, 75.2kg!
I think some credit has to go to some of the guys on here, Hoofy and pilchardthecat in particular, for helping steering me on the right course.
At 5'7, I still have a little bit to go, but am very happy with the progress I have made in such a short time, just buy eating the right foods and exercise!
I know it's not the be all and end all, but weighing myself this morning, I am just a tad over 11 stone 11, 75.2kg!
I think some credit has to go to some of the guys on here, Hoofy and pilchardthecat in particular, for helping steering me on the right course.
At 5'7, I still have a little bit to go, but am very happy with the progress I have made in such a short time, just buy eating the right foods and exercise!
Edited by chris watton on Sunday 21st December 09:02
I'm 5'8 and 71kg... I'm not sub-10% BF but not bothered as I'm trying to build more muscle. International Refeed Day is in 3 days, anyway.
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