I must love torturing myself

[Aishette]

Gah! So, we've started our "Biggest Loser" contest at work again. The last round was from August to October, this time it's from this past Monday to the end of March (possibly April). I've taken up "clean" eating (it's a lot easier than I thought it would be). Haven't started working out yet but will start this coming Sunday.

Anyone have any good workout routines to do at home? I don't have weights but I do have resistance bands and I live on the 2nd floor so I plan on using those stairs for some kind of workout for my lower body.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated :)

[zmurd]

If you are looking to cut weight in a healthier way, p90x and the like are good routes to go. They are mainly all cardio workouts so the resistance bands will be all you need. :)

[Aishette]

I was thinking of that or Insanity. I know both are hard. I'm willing to put in the work its just staying motivated...If I get the guts, I'll post before and after pics come April :eek-new:

[zmurd]

Insanity is a step up from p90x, granted not by much. I just know p90x is a lot easier on the body, which is the biggest part. You want to be eating somewhat healthy and increase your protein intake (not like a body builder, but you will start needing more proteins and the like so your muscles can repair / do not rip)

[Aishette]

I think I'll give p90X a try. I have done a round of Insanity. I didn't (couldn't) give 100%, it was REALLY hard and most of the time I felt like puking afterwards. It was so intense. I did win the last round of Biggest Loser at work, so I'm hoping I'll win this round too :)

[zmurd]

Good luck. :) Are there prizes? I could also give you a few tips I picked up on how to cut weight fast thanks to wrestling. ;)

[Aishette]

Good luck. :) Are there prizes? I could also give you a few tips I picked up on how to cut weight fast thanks to wrestling. ;)

Yes $$! Haha :) I'm open to any tips to cut weight fast (and safely). I'd like to lose about 15-20lbs total. Last round I lost 18lbs :) In between the first contest ending and starting this one I've gained 4 of those lbs back...It's time for me to get back on track and stay on track. It's definitely a lifestyle change, not a for-the-moment change.

[Frank12]

The only advice I can offer is that with whatever you choose to do for exercise, stick to it. Consistency > Difficulty when it comes to losing weight.

[zmurd]

Yes $$! Haha :) I'm open to any tips to cut weight fast (and safely). I'd like to lose about 15-20lbs total. Last round I lost 18lbs :) In between the first contest ending and starting this one I've gained 4 of those lbs back...It's time for me to get back on track and stay on track. It's definitely a lifestyle change, not a for-the-moment change.

It's going to be harder to lose that amount of weight since you are 14 pounds thinner. (If it goes by a flat loss #) p90x is a good way to get into the habit of working out on a regular basis and if you buy the kit it gives you a good guide to eating healthier than most. it really is a great feeling to see results. :)


The only advice I can offer is that with whatever you choose to do for exercise, stick to it. Consistency > Difficulty when it comes to losing weight.



This.

[Aishette]

Definitely being consistent! That is my biggest problem. However, once I get into the groove, I'm good. I'm just going to give whatever I try 100%. Losing is winning :)

[watersniper]

What's clean eating?
The fast five diet is really good too. Eat whatever you want in a 5 hour window and just drink water for the rest of the time. To get the nutrients you need, your body will start craving for healthy food.

Good luck on your quest!

[Aishette]

Clean eating is basically eating unprocessed foods or as unprocessed as possible. No added sugar, unless naturally found in the food you're eating such as fruit. Organic if you can afford it (a lot of organics are pretty expensive where I'm at). 100% whole grains, brown rice, lean meats (chicken, turkey, etc.) WATER. [Only registered and activated users can see links] is AWESOME.

[Hale]

30 Day Shred
Blogilates (youtube channel--I highly recommend you check it out)
Running up and down the stairs is great but doing stairs/sprints is more likely to build muscle than to slim your legs and burn fat like long distance would.

Other tips you may or may not know/already abide by:
8+ glasses of water per day helps to avoid water retention/bloating
Cutting down on your sodium helps reduce water retention/bloating as well
ALWAYS take the stairs instead of the elevator if you can, wherever you may be going
Green Tea boosts your metabolism and aids in weight loss ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), is zero cals and tastes good too!
Drinking ice cold water actually burns a little bit of calories because your body needs to expend energy in order to heat it up and digest it, while drinking hot water (or tea, broth, etc.) makes you feel full

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Overall though, you can't out-exercise a bad diet so clean eating is your best bet. You want to make sure you're eating enough though, so calculate your BMR and TDEE.

If you want more tips/resources/workouts my collection is virtually endless. Just let me know. :$

[Aishette]

30 Day Shred
Blogilates (youtube channel--I highly recommend you check it out)
Running up and down the stairs is great but doing stairs/sprints is more likely to build muscle than to slim your legs and burn fat like long distance would.

Other tips you may or may not know/already abide by:
8+ glasses of water per day helps to avoid water retention/bloating
Cutting down on your sodium helps reduce water retention/bloating as well
ALWAYS take the stairs instead of the elevator if you can, wherever you may be going
Green Tea boosts your metabolism and aids in weight loss ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), is zero cals and tastes good too!
Drinking ice cold water actually burns a little bit of calories because your body needs to expend energy in order to heat it up and digest it, while drinking hot water (or tea, broth, etc.) makes you feel full

+more

Overall though, you can't out-exercise a bad diet so clean eating is your best bet. You want to make sure you're eating enough though, so calculate your BMR and TDEE.

If you want more tips/resources/workouts my collection is virtually endless. Just let me know. :$

Thanks!! I knew some of your tips, but not all so thanks for that. Very informative :) I'll definitely check out the youtube channel. I'm feeling a bit discouraged at the moment. I'm eating really good, working out (giving P90X a try) but, in the past 2-2 1/2 weeks I've barely lost 2lbs. Am I doing something wrong? I drink a ton of water, well, nothing but water and the a glass of green tea 4 times a week (I don't like tea). I'm still eating pretty clean, turkey breast (real, not processed), veggies, whole wheat, organics.

I'm not doing the Classic program, I'm doing the Lean program so it's more of the Cardio. I think I may add in some Insantiy video workouts.

Any tips/suggestions would be awesome :)

[Hale]

Did you know why I meant by BMR and TDEE? Figure those out man, it'll hep you a lot. If you don't want to/know how, if you feel comfortable enough to PM me your stats (height/weight/age) and I will figure it out for you. Measuring all your food will help a lot too. You're eating all the right things, you just may be eating too much of them. Get an account on myfitnesspal to help you with this, it's soooo easy!

[Aishette]

Did you know why I meant by BMR and TDEE? Figure those out man, it'll hep you a lot. If you don't want to/know how, if you feel comfortable enough to PM me your stats (height/weight/age) and I will figure it out for you. Measuring all your food will help a lot too. You're eating all the right things, you just may be eating too much of them. Get an account on myfitnesspal to help you with this, it's soooo easy!

I know what both are but haven't calculated them. I actually have that app :) I haven't used it in a LONG time though. You're right though, I may be eating to much of it although I don't feel like I am. I have a kitchen scale that I need to bring out again. Gonna PM you now :)

[Hale]

I replied to the PM, hope I helped! :)

[Aishette]

Thanks! You totally did :)

[mediterra]

Some (most?) people aren't cut out for p90x though. It's pretty demanding on your time and effort. What about those people, or what about a way to start out to get in decent shape before giving p90x a try?

[Hale]

Try the 30 Day Shred. It's only 25 mins everyday. Or start off just going on 30 min walks and see where you can go from there.

[Aishette]

Hale, I sent you a pm :)

[Hale]

Hale, I sent you a pm :)

I'm sorry!! I checked it on my phone already, but I couldn't do the calculations from my phone so I didn't reply and I kept forgetting about it since then. I messaged you back.