Why am I putting on weight - Help
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Hoofy said:
1 stone of lean muscle mass lost? 
No, obviously not. But a significant amount of mass has shiftedOddly, this time round that increased mass had confined itself to my torso - I really felt it around my lats, and at that point across your stomach where you button up your suit, rather than round the waist - trousers didn't feel any different, just shirts and jackets. And it didn't show on my face either, which is where traditionally I would really notice it (noticeably rounder face).
Also getting my protein from dairy, eggs and veg rather than meat, although I do still eat meat if given the chance.
Anyway, back somewhere approaching normal (for me) thank-God.
Edited by Joey Ramone on Wednesday 3rd August 16:12
I noticed I had to change my eating habits at 38 years old and 49. You can actually feel the body trying to change so I stricken up on what I was eating. 5'10" and 12 stone, age 50 yrs,, as of now.
The body just does not tolerate sugar too well at all as we get older.
Also purchased a Concept C2 rower but found this made me gain too much muscle mass upstairs,, which I do not want. I stick mainly to my Life Fitness cross trainer and light weights, this equates to 5-6 hour across the week. Truly believe a good body weight is achieved by 70% of sensible eating and 30% sensible exercise.
The body just does not tolerate sugar too well at all as we get older.
Also purchased a Concept C2 rower but found this made me gain too much muscle mass upstairs,, which I do not want. I stick mainly to my Life Fitness cross trainer and light weights, this equates to 5-6 hour across the week. Truly believe a good body weight is achieved by 70% of sensible eating and 30% sensible exercise.
TurboHatchback said:
throt said:
Also purchased a Concept C2 rower but found this made me gain too much muscle mass upstairs, which I do not want
I've read this several times but I'm still baffled 
.Interesting thread.
I am glad that the OP is now heading in the right direction.
I have found that cycling to work is good for weight loss, possibly as the intensity can be varied so much (depending where you are riding, obviously).
In fact, cycling to work is great for a number of reasons.
I also do a fair bit of bodyweight and 'movement' training (some mixed with running) and some sandbag and barbell training. Lunchtimes are great for this.
A bit of mountain bike/cross racing and time trials too.
I drink lots of water, 3-4 cups of tea and 1 cup of instant or proper coffee per day (having once become a bit too dependent on coffee). I almost never drink fizzy or sugary drinks. I mostly avoid cakes and sweets. I don't drink much alcohol.
I try to eat protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mostly eggs, dairy, fish or meat and less white carbohydrates than I used to. I eat fruit and veg. I have a whey shake if I don't have the breakfast eggs and after hard exercise (not sure if this is necessary, though). I snack on nuts.
Fwiw, i am 38, 5' 11.5"(important that 0. 5") lean and 12st 6 at the moment. I am now fitter and usefully stronger than at any time since I was at university.
I couldn't imagine what I would look like at only 10St.
I am hoping to stay this way!
I am glad that the OP is now heading in the right direction.
I have found that cycling to work is good for weight loss, possibly as the intensity can be varied so much (depending where you are riding, obviously).
In fact, cycling to work is great for a number of reasons.
I also do a fair bit of bodyweight and 'movement' training (some mixed with running) and some sandbag and barbell training. Lunchtimes are great for this.
A bit of mountain bike/cross racing and time trials too.
I drink lots of water, 3-4 cups of tea and 1 cup of instant or proper coffee per day (having once become a bit too dependent on coffee). I almost never drink fizzy or sugary drinks. I mostly avoid cakes and sweets. I don't drink much alcohol.
I try to eat protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mostly eggs, dairy, fish or meat and less white carbohydrates than I used to. I eat fruit and veg. I have a whey shake if I don't have the breakfast eggs and after hard exercise (not sure if this is necessary, though). I snack on nuts.
Fwiw, i am 38, 5' 11.5"(important that 0. 5") lean and 12st 6 at the moment. I am now fitter and usefully stronger than at any time since I was at university.
I couldn't imagine what I would look like at only 10St.
I am hoping to stay this way!
Reading the first OP post, the thing that stood out was- the high weight use at the gym which would lead to ( especially for heavier build people) that bulky heavy look so no wonder the weight shot up!
So many people at the gym( particularly the younger lads) seem obsessed about shifting huge weights but you just don't need to, particularly if you're trying to slim down and get the more athletic, muscular-fit, look.
I suppose I was guilty in my younger days (44 now) but now I do higher intensity triple sets or similar with lighter weights, I am in better shape than I was 15 years ago when I was more into chasing higher numbers on the exercises - i,am fitter, more ripped, and just in better shape- should have done it back then!
So many people at the gym( particularly the younger lads) seem obsessed about shifting huge weights but you just don't need to, particularly if you're trying to slim down and get the more athletic, muscular-fit, look.
I suppose I was guilty in my younger days (44 now) but now I do higher intensity triple sets or similar with lighter weights, I am in better shape than I was 15 years ago when I was more into chasing higher numbers on the exercises - i,am fitter, more ripped, and just in better shape- should have done it back then!
oceanview said:
but now I do higher intensity triple sets or similar with lighter weights, I am in better shape than I was 15 years ago when I was more into chasing higher numbers on the exercises - i,am fitter, more ripped, and just in better shape- should have done it back then!
When you say lighter weights - how light are we talking? One person's light weight is anothers 1 rep max! 
AJLintern said:
hen you say lighter weights - how light are we talking? One person's light weight is anothers 1 rep max!
As an example of a triple set( no rest between exercises), for shoulders I might do;Overhead barbell press x10 reps with 35kg, immediately followed by lateral raise x10 with 12kg, followed by front shoulder raise x10 with 7kg.
I will do 3 sets of the above and my shoulders are on fire!
I also like to finish at the gym with medicine ball slams- I'll do 3 sets and it seems to really ramp up the fat-burning!
Ah ok, that's good to know 
I can do around 35kg OHP for 10 reps so maybe I don't need to go much heavier. I've always been a bit wary about ever increasing the weight because of risk of injury or joint problems in future. Perhaps I should concentrate on volume rather than ultimate weight - I usually do around 4 sets of 8 but have been experimenting with 8-10 sets of 3-4 with heavier weights. Maybe I should try 5 sets of 10-12 reps... 
I can do around 35kg OHP for 10 reps so maybe I don't need to go much heavier. I've always been a bit wary about ever increasing the weight because of risk of injury or joint problems in future. Perhaps I should concentrate on volume rather than ultimate weight - I usually do around 4 sets of 8 but have been experimenting with 8-10 sets of 3-4 with heavier weights. Maybe I should try 5 sets of 10-12 reps... Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff