Fatness Be Gone

[Dylboz]

This is a cool thread, and the timing is good for me. I've just started augmenting my weekly martial arts training with fitness training. My goals include being able to do certain things that I can't right now, like pull ups and chin ups, running a mile without stopping, etc. But, mostly, I want to get off blood pressure meds completely. I've been on them since the age of 14 (congenital heart defects). I've had 3 heart surgeries and now that I'm all sorted out, I can do all kinds of athletic stuff that I couldn't before. I have a friend who was a Marine, he wants to get back in shape, and he's sort of my personal trainer/DI. He's coming over 3 times a week to work out, and I just do what he tells me to do. He's coming to my martial arts class too, so we can train with each other on the techniques we learn. It's a good time, but totally new for me.

[miamiballoonguy]

This is a cool thread, and the timing is good for me. I've just started augmenting my weekly martial arts training with fitness training. My goals include being able to do certain things that I can't right now, like pull ups and chin ups, running a mile without stopping, etc. But, mostly, I want to get off blood pressure meds completely. I've been on them since the age of 14 (congenital heart defects). I've had 3 heart surgeries and now that I'm all sorted out, I can do all kinds of athletic stuff that I couldn't before. I have a friend who was a Marine, he wants to get back in shape, and he's sort of my personal trainer/DI. He's coming over 3 times a week to work out, and I just do what he tells me to do. He's coming to my martial arts class too, so we can train with each other on the techniques we learn. It's a good time, but totally new for me.

Well I'm happy that you are enjoying the thread.  You might want to loook into the nike+ system if you have an iPod, or an actual heart rate monitor.  I find that it really keeps me going.  Once I see that my heart is below my target heart rate, I know I'm slacking (Unless I have to stop for a traffic light or something), if I'm in the target heart rate, I'm burning stored fat, and over the target heart rate, I'm improving my cardio...  It could also help you for when you see your cardiologist.  Talk to him about it.

The nike+ system has a program that can help you go from walking to running in as little as 4 weeks, to as much as 16 weeks, so you could look into that.

Just some ideas.

[miamiballoonguy]

Actually....I know everyone says that 3500 = 1 lb of body fat, but when you lose weight it's not all bodyfat.  You can't control whether you lose bodyfat or muscle weight.  Obviously lifting weights will help to build muscle.  The same is true for gaining weight.  It's not all body fat if you're lifting weights.  Obviously, if you're doing no exercise at all it is fat. 

Also, muscle is far more denser than fat.  Which can explain why the BMI index is utter bullshit.  It's much better to measure body fat % than BMI.

Actually, That's not 100%.  I've spent a lot of time studying about heart rate monitors and their accuracy.  Also, my brother has a physical education degree and is a PE teacher and football coach.  I've confirmed everything he tells me.

If you want to burn stored fat, then you should keep exercising in your target heart rate zone.  being 38 plus my weight, my target heart rate is between 127 and 141 beats per minute.  Once I adjusted my weight to my current weight (almost 20 pounds less than when I started), I've noticed that it is starting to get a little bit harder to hit the target heart rate when walking, so it's starting to work.  On bike, it is hard for me to stay in the heart rate zone... I can't go slow enough unless I'm doing a critical Mass ride in a group of people.  so most of the calories lost on the solo rides are not really fat burners, they are cardio and lung capacity workouts.

[miamiballoonguy]

I'm waiting on my Worksman Urban Cruiser bicycle to be delivered that I ordered two weeks ago. Then imma get out and ride around till my fat self can't stand it no more.

I'm jealous. I've priced a worksman with the set up I want, but haven't quite gotten to the point where I'm ready to shell out the cash.

Well, I don't really have a choice. A normal bike just won't support my 400lb ass.

It was on sale, $100 off. Total price delivered was just under $600.

http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page54.html

so did you get that cool bike of yours yet?

[BonerJoe]

I'm waiting on my Worksman Urban Cruiser bicycle to be delivered that I ordered two weeks ago. Then imma get out and ride around till my fat self can't stand it no more.

I'm jealous. I've priced a worksman with the set up I want, but haven't quite gotten to the point where I'm ready to shell out the cash.

Well, I don't really have a choice. A normal bike just won't support my 400lb ass.

It was on sale, $100 off. Total price delivered was just under $600.

http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page54.html

so did you get that cool bike of yours yet?

No, probably will be here before the end of the month though.

[Lindsey]

Actually....I know everyone says that 3500 = 1 lb of body fat, but when you lose weight it's not all bodyfat.  You can't control whether you lose bodyfat or muscle weight.  Obviously lifting weights will help to build muscle.  The same is true for gaining weight.  It's not all body fat if you're lifting weights.  Obviously, if you're doing no exercise at all it is fat. 

Also, muscle is far more denser than fat.  Which can explain why the BMI index is utter bullshit.  It's much better to measure body fat % than BMI.

Actually, That's not 100%.  I've spent a lot of time studying about heart rate monitors and their accuracy.  Also, my brother has a physical education degree and is a PE teacher and football coach.  I've confirmed everything he tells me.

If you want to burn stored fat, then you should keep exercising in your target heart rate zone.  being 38 plus my weight, my target heart rate is between 127 and 141 beats per minute.  Once I adjusted my weight to my current weight (almost 20 pounds less than when I started), I've noticed that it is starting to get a little bit harder to hit the target heart rate when walking, so it's starting to work.  On bike, it is hard for me to stay in the heart rate zone... I can't go slow enough unless I'm doing a critical Mass ride in a group of people.  so most of the calories lost on the solo rides are not really fat burners, they are cardio and lung capacity workouts.

How do you figure your target heart rate? 

[Laetitia]

How do you figure your target heart rate? 

Simple way - Mayo Calculator (Age Based)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/target-heart-rate/SM00083

Still simple, but more accurate (Age & Resting Heart Rate) -
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heart.asp

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As you become more fit, your target rate will increase.

For example, according to the Mayo Calculator, my target range is 127-155
According to the health check systems, with the addition of my resting heart rate, the number becomes 130-158.

About 6 months ago, I spent a couple weeks keeping up with my daily resting HR, along with the average and maximum rate during my workouts. After each workout, I had to rate my perceived effort during, and how wiped (not the technical term, or course) I felt at the end of the run/ride. Using that, my target range was raised to 140-168, which is the target range for someone 15 years younger than me. (I think that's pretty cool.)

[miamiballoonguy]

How do you figure your target heart rate? 

Simple way - Mayo Calculator (Age Based)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/target-heart-rate/SM00083

Still simple, but more accurate (Age & Resting Heart Rate) -
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heart.asp

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As you become more fit, your target rate will increase.

For example, according to the Mayo Calculator, my target range is 127-155
According to the health check systems, with the addition of my resting heart rate, the number becomes 130-158.

About 6 months ago, I spent a couple weeks keeping up with my daily resting HR, along with the average and maximum rate during my workouts. After each workout, I had to rate my perceived effort during, and how wiped (not the technical term, or course) I felt at the end of the run/ride. Using that, my target range was raised to 140-168, which is the target range for someone 15 years younger than me. (I think that's pretty cool.)

This.

Thanks Joy.  I was not aware of these sites.  Even more info for me to look at.  The more, the merrier.

[miamiballoonguy]

I'm waiting on my Worksman Urban Cruiser bicycle to be delivered that I ordered two weeks ago. Then imma get out and ride around till my fat self can't stand it no more.

I'm jealous. I've priced a worksman with the set up I want, but haven't quite gotten to the point where I'm ready to shell out the cash.

Well, I don't really have a choice. A normal bike just won't support my 400lb ass.

It was on sale, $100 off. Total price delivered was just under $600.

http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page54.html

so did you get that cool bike of yours yet?

No, probably will be here before the end of the month though.

Start walking now.  Get yourself a good pair of shoes and walk.  Believe me, it will make it a lot easier when you start riding that bike.  And when you get it, don't ride it a few times and let it sit around, either!  LOL

[Icculi]

I've been on a health kick since September.  I love to walk through the parks around my house, but when winter/bad weather hits I can't do that.  This winter I decided to get a workout machine, and after reading reviews and info I went for an elliptical.  It's awesome.  Easy on my knees and joints, and I can crank up the resistance to do more exercise in less/same amount of time.  I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into shape.  My dad has always been into running and biking for as long as I can remember.  He owns two treadmills and bikes during the summer.  But, after I got mine he decided to try it and he loved it so much he went out and got the same one for himself.  His knees are getting bad, and it really reduced the impact.

Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer:

http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-430-Elliptical-Trainer/dp/B000JF20LI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=generic&qid=1236703886&sr=1-1

[BonerJoe]

I'm waiting on my Worksman Urban Cruiser bicycle to be delivered that I ordered two weeks ago. Then imma get out and ride around till my fat self can't stand it no more.

I'm jealous. I've priced a worksman with the set up I want, but haven't quite gotten to the point where I'm ready to shell out the cash.

Well, I don't really have a choice. A normal bike just won't support my 400lb ass.

It was on sale, $100 off. Total price delivered was just under $600.

http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page54.html

so did you get that cool bike of yours yet?

No, probably will be here before the end of the month though.

Start walking now.  Get yourself a good pair of shoes and walk.  Believe me, it will make it a lot easier when you start riding that bike.  And when you get it, don't ride it a few times and let it sit around, either!  LOL

I have a $110 pair of walking shoes that I wear all the time. And I already go to the gym 3 times a week to use the stationary bike and rowing machine.

[miamiballoonguy]

I'm waiting on my Worksman Urban Cruiser bicycle to be delivered that I ordered two weeks ago. Then imma get out and ride around till my fat self can't stand it no more.

I'm jealous. I've priced a worksman with the set up I want, but haven't quite gotten to the point where I'm ready to shell out the cash.

Well, I don't really have a choice. A normal bike just won't support my 400lb ass.

It was on sale, $100 off. Total price delivered was just under $600.

http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page54.html

so did you get that cool bike of yours yet?

No, probably will be here before the end of the month though.

Start walking now.  Get yourself a good pair of shoes and walk.  Believe me, it will make it a lot easier when you start riding that bike.  And when you get it, don't ride it a few times and let it sit around, either!  LOL

I have a $110 pair of walking shoes that I wear all the time. And I already go to the gym 3 times a week to use the stationary bike and rowing machine.

Sweet!  How often do you go out on walks for exercise?

[blackie]

I need some new shoes for running/walking. Converse All Stars aren't cutting it.

I think I'm gunna start doing Bartendaz physical training. That would be awsome.

[miamiballoonguy]

I've dropped 20 pounds in less than a month.  I'm excited.  Only 100-110 to go.

[anarchir]

I've dropped 20 pounds in less than a month.  I'm excited.  Only 100-110 to go.

Wow nice. If I dropped that much I'd be dead. Literally, its impossible.