Have 3 weeks to get in better shape
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OK, I have just found out I have exactly 3 weeks to get in better shape. I am a bit unfit and need to build a little muscle.
Are there any dieticians out there or trainers who can give me a little advice?
I am planning on cutting down on carbs and upping the protein and need to do weights but, is there anything anyone can suggest that I can also do to build up a little better stamina?
Please please please help as this is really important to me.
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O/T - ETA that I tought I sould mention cars as well. My RX8 is Dead!
Are there any dieticians out there or trainers who can give me a little advice?
I am planning on cutting down on carbs and upping the protein and need to do weights but, is there anything anyone can suggest that I can also do to build up a little better stamina?
Please please please help as this is really important to me.
x
O/T - ETA that I tought I sould mention cars as well. My RX8 is Dead!
Edited by Cap'n Custud on Thursday 2nd October 11:21
Dont have any beer or wine.
Restrict your daily intake of calories to under 2000. Buy a pedometer and ensure you do 16,000 paces a day in addition to any more "usual" exercise.
More sex - very good for burning off calories.
Eat lots of fruit & salads.
Have no red meat, any meat you have ensure you cut off all the fat. Steam your veg.
Its not just getting bigger body parts thats important its equally important to be healthy on the inside.
Restrict your daily intake of calories to under 2000. Buy a pedometer and ensure you do 16,000 paces a day in addition to any more "usual" exercise.
More sex - very good for burning off calories.
Eat lots of fruit & salads.
Have no red meat, any meat you have ensure you cut off all the fat. Steam your veg.
Its not just getting bigger body parts thats important its equally important to be healthy on the inside.
Yugguy said:
Why exactly/only 3 weeks? Aerobic fitness will really take longer than that.
'Tis true.You won't acheive huge amounts in 3 weeks. Although you can make noticable gains.
Personally I'd get the trainers on and start trotting around the block, every other day.
Eat sensibly and cut back a bit, you should lose half a stone and look/feel better.
Beware of Yugguy though. He'll have you salsa dancing.
ewenm said:
What are you trying to achieve? There's a big difference between ebing in shape to run a 10k and being in shape to do 50 pressups for example.
What's the big target in 3 weeks?
What he said, what do you need to get ready for, stamina and some muscle growth pretty different - and also pretty challenging in 3 weeksWhat's the big target in 3 weeks?
Strict diet - lower calories, less fat, less sugar, cut the rubbish out.
Exercise - aerobic in the main. Add some crunches and possibly some resistance training for arms and chest. I would try and burn at least 1000 calories 3 times a week.
I would suggest the following 'diet':-
Breakfast - Orange Juice and a slice of german bread with nothing on it (if you have to put some jam on but no butter). I would have a black coffee as well as I cant give that up!
Lunch - Water to drink plus a salad wrap with chicken. No mayo, no butter.
Supper - Wholewheat pasta and a tomatoe sauce. No cheese on it.
Or Chicken breast roasted with some veg and a small amount of sweet potatoe.
No white bread, no white rice, no potatoes...
No snacking.
If you need an occaisional treat then a few bits of 70& cocoa dark choc.
If you have to drink then try a low carb lager.
If you need an energy burst during aerobic exercise then have a banana.
All IMHO.
If you really want to just lose weight then the Atkins diet would possibly cut a few pounds in 3 weeks. Not sure I would recommend though.
Exercise - aerobic in the main. Add some crunches and possibly some resistance training for arms and chest. I would try and burn at least 1000 calories 3 times a week.
I would suggest the following 'diet':-
Breakfast - Orange Juice and a slice of german bread with nothing on it (if you have to put some jam on but no butter). I would have a black coffee as well as I cant give that up!
Lunch - Water to drink plus a salad wrap with chicken. No mayo, no butter.
Supper - Wholewheat pasta and a tomatoe sauce. No cheese on it.
Or Chicken breast roasted with some veg and a small amount of sweet potatoe.
No white bread, no white rice, no potatoes...
No snacking.
If you need an occaisional treat then a few bits of 70& cocoa dark choc.
If you have to drink then try a low carb lager.
If you need an energy burst during aerobic exercise then have a banana.
All IMHO.
If you really want to just lose weight then the Atkins diet would possibly cut a few pounds in 3 weeks. Not sure I would recommend though.
In a related vanity vein, I have until February to make myself look better on the beach.
Current status:
Slim, no flab at all, slight definition on pecs but not really anywhere else. Legs are pretty decent, but I want those V line things. Already eat pretty healthily (except for at work where the canteen is limited to say the least).
(PS For those yet to work it out, I'm a MAN.)
Advice gratefully received.
Current status:
Slim, no flab at all, slight definition on pecs but not really anywhere else. Legs are pretty decent, but I want those V line things. Already eat pretty healthily (except for at work where the canteen is limited to say the least).
(PS For those yet to work it out, I'm a MAN.)
Advice gratefully received.
Edited by missliv on Thursday 2nd October 11:39
Gazzab said:
Strict diet - lower calories, less fat, less sugar, cut the rubbish out.
Exercise - aerobic in the main. Add some crunches and possibly some resistance training for arms and chest. I would try and burn at least 1000 calories 3 times a week.
I would suggest the following 'diet':-
Breakfast - Orange Juice and a slice of german bread with nothing on it (if you have to put some jam on but no butter). I would have a black coffee as well as I cant give that up!
Lunch - Water to drink plus a salad wrap with chicken. No mayo, no butter.
Supper - Wholewheat pasta and a tomatoe sauce. No cheese on it.
Or Chicken breast roasted with some veg and a small amount of sweet potatoe.
No white bread, no white rice, no potatoes...
No snacking.
If you need an occaisional treat then a few bits of 70& cocoa dark choc.
If you have to drink then try a low carb lager.
If you need an energy burst during aerobic exercise then have a banana.
All IMHO.
If you really want to just lose weight then the Atkins diet would possibly cut a few pounds in 3 weeks. Not sure I would recommend though.
"I would try and burn at least 1000 calories 3 times a week"Exercise - aerobic in the main. Add some crunches and possibly some resistance training for arms and chest. I would try and burn at least 1000 calories 3 times a week.
I would suggest the following 'diet':-
Breakfast - Orange Juice and a slice of german bread with nothing on it (if you have to put some jam on but no butter). I would have a black coffee as well as I cant give that up!
Lunch - Water to drink plus a salad wrap with chicken. No mayo, no butter.
Supper - Wholewheat pasta and a tomatoe sauce. No cheese on it.
Or Chicken breast roasted with some veg and a small amount of sweet potatoe.
No white bread, no white rice, no potatoes...
No snacking.
If you need an occaisional treat then a few bits of 70& cocoa dark choc.
If you have to drink then try a low carb lager.
If you need an energy burst during aerobic exercise then have a banana.
All IMHO.
If you really want to just lose weight then the Atkins diet would possibly cut a few pounds in 3 weeks. Not sure I would recommend though.
How long will that take?
"How long will that take?"
Thats depends how much effort you put in.
An hour on an exercise bike just plodding along is about 500. (I liked to read my books on the bikes some nights) The rowing machine on the other hand will burn it off waaay quicker. Knackering though!
Thats depends how much effort you put in.
An hour on an exercise bike just plodding along is about 500. (I liked to read my books on the bikes some nights) The rowing machine on the other hand will burn it off waaay quicker. Knackering though!
Edited by Badgerboy on Thursday 2nd October 11:41
Some great advice, thanks. In response to a few questions:
My RX8 died at the hands of a traffic sign. Totally killed the car. Now I have to decide on how to spend the cash.
I have three weeks as I have been challenged to do a special assult course and I took the challenge. Hence 3 weeks to get in a bit better shape. I need stamina and good arm strength but at the same time could do with loosing a bit of the wobbly stuff.
thanks people.
PS - Oh and ill up the sex life as well....yippeeee
My RX8 died at the hands of a traffic sign. Totally killed the car. Now I have to decide on how to spend the cash.
I have three weeks as I have been challenged to do a special assult course and I took the challenge. Hence 3 weeks to get in a bit better shape. I need stamina and good arm strength but at the same time could do with loosing a bit of the wobbly stuff.
thanks people.
PS - Oh and ill up the sex life as well....yippeeee
Gazzab said:
Depends what you are doing - I can burn 1000 in an hour on a mountain bike in the summer with intense hill climbing.
Clearly with a busy life it might be hard to achieve 3 times a week.
"Clearly with a busy life it might be hard to achieve 3 times a week. "Clearly with a busy life it might be hard to achieve 3 times a week.
That's what I was thinking
Cap'n Custud said:
Cara Van Man said:
3 weeks?
you are joking, right?
Why didn't you start earlier?
Only decided at 10.00 this morning! I am not in horrible shape, just need to "up the anti"(sp?) so I don't embarras myself!you are joking, right?
Why didn't you start earlier?
Cycle or run everywhere, pushups and pull ups every day except thursdays.... no booze, bread, eating late or fatty foods... simple, 6 pack central
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