Your Training Goals for 2015
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theshrew said:
Is this from Doctors orders or something old chap ? I know you were having tests etc done, not been looking in as regular as i used to i have a new job and actually have to work these days.
Yeh, they have and haven't been helpful. Testosterone results came back low, scans suggested possible gallstones and fatty liver.
Basic advice lose weight, that's all they'll do for now so I'll have to go along with it.
Was going to do it anyway at the end of this year so not really the end of the world
After 9 months of being lazy, unmotivated and eating/drinking what I wanted, the aim is to shed a bit of weight (8kg) and regain my running mojo. It's going well so far; alcohol has been cut out without any thought of missing it, no more dipping into the 'sweet cupboard', eating a lot more cleanly and my times are getting back towards where I want them to be.
How I'm going to keep the motivation? Well, i am back in the groove where running is concerned; not even a thought of 'well, i can make it up tomorrow', but I want to do three halfs and probably four-six 10ks. I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
How I'm going to keep the motivation? Well, i am back in the groove where running is concerned; not even a thought of 'well, i can make it up tomorrow', but I want to do three halfs and probably four-six 10ks. I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
Hoofy said:
selym said:
I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
Should still aim to be as massive as you possibly can. 
Well, I did want all fat removed from my body, but the last stubborn vestage around my mid area is proving to almsot impossible to budge without subjecting myself to a starvation diet!
I weight train 4 times a week, and now I am sure my diet is preventing me from making larger gains, muscle-wise (1200 calories per day). This time last year, I was almost 16 stone (5'7"), I am now 11 stone 10 (about 73kg).
I am worried that I am throwing away all the hard training I have done over the last 8 months by not eating enough, just to try and remove the last bit of fat.....
I weight train 4 times a week, and now I am sure my diet is preventing me from making larger gains, muscle-wise (1200 calories per day). This time last year, I was almost 16 stone (5'7"), I am now 11 stone 10 (about 73kg).
I am worried that I am throwing away all the hard training I have done over the last 8 months by not eating enough, just to try and remove the last bit of fat.....
selym said:
Hoofy said:
selym said:
I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
Should still aim to be as massive as you possibly can. pilchardthecat said:
selym said:
Hoofy said:
selym said:
I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
Should still aim to be as massive as you possibly can. chris watton said:
Well, I did want all fat removed from my body, but the last stubborn vestage around my mid area is proving to almsot impossible to budge without subjecting myself to a starvation diet!
I weight train 4 times a week, and now I am sure my diet is preventing me from making larger gains, muscle-wise (1200 calories per day). This time last year, I was almost 16 stone (5'7"), I am now 11 stone 10 (about 73kg).
I am worried that I am throwing away all the hard training I have done over the last 8 months by not eating enough, just to try and remove the last bit of fat.....
Think inverse exponential graph.I weight train 4 times a week, and now I am sure my diet is preventing me from making larger gains, muscle-wise (1200 calories per day). This time last year, I was almost 16 stone (5'7"), I am now 11 stone 10 (about 73kg).
I am worried that I am throwing away all the hard training I have done over the last 8 months by not eating enough, just to try and remove the last bit of fat.....
You're best off focusing on eating at maintenance and continuing the strength routine. As your muscles grow, you'll naturally edge into a deficit (think about it). You will start to burn fat again plus stretch the fat over the muscle you start to develop so will look better. I realised this about 18 months ago.
Hoofy said:
pilchardthecat said:
selym said:
Hoofy said:
selym said:
I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
Should still aim to be as massive as you possibly can. I've just booked my first half marathon - Milton Keynes, 4th May!
This is coming from a guy until June last year couldn't run for a bus. I've lost two stone since then (i'd like to lose another this year) and i'm now running about 12 miles a week. Did my first 10k training run last week as well.
I've got the bug! The before and after pictures are also frankly scary
This is coming from a guy until June last year couldn't run for a bus. I've lost two stone since then (i'd like to lose another this year) and i'm now running about 12 miles a week. Did my first 10k training run last week as well.
I've got the bug! The before and after pictures are also frankly scary
pilchardthecat said:
Hoofy said:
pilchardthecat said:
selym said:
Hoofy said:
selym said:
I want to throw in some weight work, more for functional strength and mobility than building mass. I'm 42 so my test production has probably just about ground to a halt anyway!!
Should still aim to be as massive as you possibly can. chris watton said:
Well, I did want all fat removed from my body, but the last stubborn vestage around my mid area is proving to almsot impossible to budge without subjecting myself to a starvation diet!
I weight train 4 times a week, and now I am sure my diet is preventing me from making larger gains, muscle-wise (1200 calories per day). This time last year, I was almost 16 stone (5'7"), I am now 11 stone 10 (about 73kg).
I am worried that I am throwing away all the hard training I have done over the last 8 months by not eating enough, just to try and remove the last bit of fat.....
Does sound a bit odd chris, I'm the same height 5'7", weigh usually about 68-70 kgs, bodyfat @ 8-10%.I weight train 4 times a week, and now I am sure my diet is preventing me from making larger gains, muscle-wise (1200 calories per day). This time last year, I was almost 16 stone (5'7"), I am now 11 stone 10 (about 73kg).
I am worried that I am throwing away all the hard training I have done over the last 8 months by not eating enough, just to try and remove the last bit of fat.....
I know I gain weight (slowly) on @ 2,300 cals a day and do lose (slowly) on about 1,800 cals a day. 4 weights sessions a week like you (1 hr max) and possibly 1-2 HIIT sessions.
I would have though at 1,200 cals a day you'd still be losing, I've read up on metabolic damage etc. with continual low calories diets (not 100% convinced though).
Without sounding cheeky, would it be possible you are underestimating your calories or are not training with enough intensity. How long are your rest periods etc?
Hoofy said:
AngryPartsBloke said:
Groin strain, i think a tear in one of the smaller Adductors, means no squatting and effecitvly no proper Olympic lifting for 6 weeks.
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How'd you manage that?I got some free treatment from the Gym's chiro last night which mean it isn't painful to get in a car or put a shoe anymore. Going to see him to have my hip adjusted and some more work done next week.
AngryPartsBloke said:
Hoofy said:
AngryPartsBloke said:
Groin strain, i think a tear in one of the smaller Adductors, means no squatting and effecitvly no proper Olympic lifting for 6 weeks.
Great
Great
How'd you manage that?I got some free treatment from the Gym's chiro last night which mean it isn't painful to get in a car or put a shoe anymore. Going to see him to have my hip adjusted and some more work done next week.
Avalyn said:
Does sound a bit odd chris, I'm the same height 5'7", weigh usually about 68-70 kgs, bodyfat @ 8-10%.
I know I gain weight (slowly) on @ 2,300 cals a day and do lose (slowly) on about 1,800 cals a day. 4 weights sessions a week like you (1 hr max) and possibly 1-2 HIIT sessions.
I would have though at 1,200 cals a day you'd still be losing, I've read up on metabolic damage etc. with continual low calories diets (not 100% convinced though).
Without sounding cheeky, would it be possible you are underestimating your calories or are not training with enough intensity. How long are your rest periods etc?
I am still losing weight, I haven't go any fatter. It's just that the last bit is so hard to get rid of. I have been on a very string 1200 calories per day, eating was never a real issue for me. No wheat, very little sugar.I know I gain weight (slowly) on @ 2,300 cals a day and do lose (slowly) on about 1,800 cals a day. 4 weights sessions a week like you (1 hr max) and possibly 1-2 HIIT sessions.
I would have though at 1,200 cals a day you'd still be losing, I've read up on metabolic damage etc. with continual low calories diets (not 100% convinced though).
Without sounding cheeky, would it be possible you are underestimating your calories or are not training with enough intensity. How long are your rest periods etc?
Maybe I'm getting impatient - but as I wrote, I am now worried that my diet may now be restricting my gains from training. I have ordered some dextrose to add to my twice daily protein shake.
As for training, I give it my best every session, with perhaps no more than 60 seconds rest between sets (sometimes more for squats and deadlifts...) - I've even managed a 155kg squat and 110kg bench press - but now I feel I am getting slightly weaker, which is why I am worried about my diet (2 protein shakes per day, a banana, salad or cooked meal with either chicken, turkey breast or seafood in the evening and calcium casenate before bed)
chris watton said:
Maybe I'm getting impatient - but as I wrote, I am now worried that my diet may now be restricting my gains from training. I have ordered some dextrose to add to my twice daily protein shake.
As for training, I give it my best every session, with perhaps no more than 60 seconds rest between sets (sometimes more for squats and deadlifts...) - I've even managed a 155kg squat and 110kg bench press - but now I feel I am getting slightly weaker, which is why I am worried about my diet (2 protein shakes per day, a banana, salad or cooked meal with either chicken, turkey breast or seafood in the evening and calcium casenate before bed)
Don't use dextrose until post workout, even then there's better sources. It's basically sugar so will cause a insulin spike which is no good unless you want to gain weight As for training, I give it my best every session, with perhaps no more than 60 seconds rest between sets (sometimes more for squats and deadlifts...) - I've even managed a 155kg squat and 110kg bench press - but now I feel I am getting slightly weaker, which is why I am worried about my diet (2 protein shakes per day, a banana, salad or cooked meal with either chicken, turkey breast or seafood in the evening and calcium casenate before bed)
Also, I'm not convinced on your diet..... how tall are you?
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