Exercising for snowmobiling?
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Exercise program will commence soon.
As of today I am down -27lbs from last winter!
I will be done at least -41lbs by the start of the season.
Sledding in Canada KICKED MY BUTT last year and I had to drop the weight!
As of today I am down -27lbs from last winter!
I will be done at least -41lbs by the start of the season.
Sledding in Canada KICKED MY BUTT last year and I had to drop the weight!
Been very bad this year about going to the gym, weight wise doing fair but strength and cardio need more work. Have got some shorter backpack trips in and some elk scouting, nothing to huge but can tell it helps. Hopefully with hunting season upon us I can get into gear.
That's impressive christopher!
That's impressive christopher!
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aebsledder
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Good job! If you have lost almost 30lbs by dieting alone you have won over half the battle. Dieting takes a lot of discipline. Throw in some realistic exercise routines and don't focus on weight lost. Your weight loss may not be as prevalent on the scale...but your clothes will fit better. As you gain muscle from working out your whole body composition will change. I actually perform better from an endurance standpoint and a strength standpoint at 195-200lbs than I do at 180.
Good job! If you have lost almost 30lbs by dieting alone you have won over half the battle. Dieting takes a lot of discipline. Throw in some realistic exercise routines and don't focus on weight lost. Your weight loss may not be as prevalent on the scale...but your clothes will fit better. As you gain muscle from working out your whole body composition will change. I actually perform better from an endurance standpoint and a strength standpoint at 195-200lbs than I do at 180.
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aebsledder
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I saw a girl in my Crossfit Gym that has a shirt that say's "Strong is the new skinny". I liked that.
I backpack quite a bit as well during hunting season and use it as a barometer for my fitness level. Hiking, especially with weight on your back, is EXCELLENT exercise...Good luck on the Wapiti, hope to see some pics this fall.
Ya, at 50 I need to loose the weight as well as get in shape.
Once it cools down I get back on the tread climber and spend a solid hour every morning exercising.
Last January I was at 241.
Today I am at 214
And I plan on being below 200 by Fall.
If all goes well I would LOVE to take a crack at 190, but I am not sure I can get down that low even though thats where the charts say I should be.
Your current BMI of 29.1 places you into the following category based on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines: You are considered overweight. The desired BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9.
Based on the information you entered, here are the desired ranges:
Range in pounds: 136.2 to 183.3
Range in Kilograms: 61.9 to 83.3
BMI is a tough goal. I was at 27 last year and I was at 220-223 at almost 6'5". I think a BMI of 25 would put me at 210, with my muscle mass I would have to have less than 10% body fat. Not sure if I can get there. I gained back 10lbs and finding it really tough to get it back off. I was doing a quite a bit of cardio and some strength stuff but I let my diet go a little and there was 10lbs. Been hard core on the diet for 3-4 weeks and ramped up the exercise and still not one pound gone. Just finished the 2nd week of P90X too. Starting to piss me off. I know that I am building some muscle and burning off some fat but I want to be lighter for sledding, not just in better shape. Being almost 50 doesn't help either.
Thursday, August 16th.
Starting Weight = 241.0 (January 1st)
Current Weight = 213.8
Percentage Lost = 11.28%
Total Lost = 27.2lbs
Body Mass Index = 29.0
Percentage Body Fat = ?
My Personal Goal = To weigh LESS than 200lbs by Thanksgiving Day, and fit into a 34 waist (-10 sizes from start)
Pounds remaining to Goal =13.8
Diet I am following: ATKINS, LOW CARB!
Ideal Body Weight = 192.0lbs
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Starting Weight = 241.0 (January 1st)
Current Weight = 213.8
Percentage Lost = 11.28%
Total Lost = 27.2lbs
Body Mass Index = 29.0
Percentage Body Fat = ?
My Personal Goal = To weigh LESS than 200lbs by Thanksgiving Day, and fit into a 34 waist (-10 sizes from start)
Pounds remaining to Goal =13.8
Diet I am following: ATKINS, LOW CARB!
Ideal Body Weight = 192.0lbs
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
As you can see by the time line I am taking this diet SLOW and STEADY.
I am in no big rush to drop the weight, just so long as it is GONE by the first day of Sled Season, which will be the Thanks Giving Weekend around here.
That gives me another 100 days to loose 14 pounds to my goal, or 22lbs to "Ideal Weight", which I think is doable.
And once I get back into the exercise routine I burn 1,500 calories every morning so that will only accelerate the process.
Lol, love that shirt.
Any hiking or backpacking in the mountains is awesome. Good for the body and the mind. Wish I was close enough to spend all my days off up there, I would be in shape then!
Last year on the way out from our 6 day backpacking/fishing trip up by granite peak my husband, brother and I came up with a new rule- no breaks going up hill. That has made a huge difference, kind of sucks, but makes you push yourself hard. Cresting that ridge becomes a really beautiful thing to your legs and heart, lol. The reasoning behind this being when you plan to take a break, you always take it whether you need it or not. Been applying that to lots of things now, mental and physical toughness is what I want. There is a big old bull out there with my name on it, just have to be tough enough to make it happen.
Archery for mulies opens on the first, have a 5 day trip planned for the end of august to do some scouting. Hoping to put on some serious miles and build some endurance.
aebsledder-Good luck to you too!
Any hiking or backpacking in the mountains is awesome. Good for the body and the mind. Wish I was close enough to spend all my days off up there, I would be in shape then!
Last year on the way out from our 6 day backpacking/fishing trip up by granite peak my husband, brother and I came up with a new rule- no breaks going up hill. That has made a huge difference, kind of sucks, but makes you push yourself hard. Cresting that ridge becomes a really beautiful thing to your legs and heart, lol. The reasoning behind this being when you plan to take a break, you always take it whether you need it or not. Been applying that to lots of things now, mental and physical toughness is what I want. There is a big old bull out there with my name on it, just have to be tough enough to make it happen.
Archery for mulies opens on the first, have a 5 day trip planned for the end of august to do some scouting. Hoping to put on some serious miles and build some endurance.
aebsledder-Good luck to you too!
Christopher I have been eating low carb for years. The only way I can eat the quantities I want and still lose weight. This is the first time that I have been stuck at a certain weight being this strict. I don't think of it as a diet after years of doing it, just the way I eat. I get crap for just eating the top of the pizza and throwing the crust away, lol. Or eating burgers but not the buns. No rice, spuds, sugar of any kind etc. I have a very low insulin response so I have to be really strict about it. Lots of meat and salads, low cal veggies etc. I also supplement my diet with a greens mix and lots of fiber. For guys with a less extreme insulin response the paleo diet looks good, or the Zone. But you have to adopt it as a way of eating for good or the weight will come back when you eat "normally".
Yeah, I've cut down on a lot of the fattier meats that used to be in my diet. I used to eat a lot of burgers, now I go more for anything chicken which is a little leaner, roasted veggies are also quite scrumptious, and I've also discovered how good ceasar salads are!
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aebsledder
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Those are all great numbers...although I don't buy into the whole BMI thing. Here is why:
I think that BMI is a target weight that is calculated for people who live a more sedentary lifestyle. If you sled on the weekends and or workout in the mornings, you DO NOT fit into this category. You would be considered active. I am basing my humble opinion on my own personal experiences in the "fitness" world. Ever hear the term "skinny fat"? I see this all the time, whether it be in the gym, or in the real world. I have seen men and women alike who look decent in a swimsuit, but would struggle doing 10 pushups. The weight loss aspect is awesome, but don't get caught up in the numbers. I made the same mistake and went from 238 to 182 in about 14 months. I focused on the scale, rather than my performance. At 182 I had the really lean, cut-up, fitness magazine look. However, I could still do the same amount of pullups, pushups, etc at 182 as I could at 195. The difference was at 195 I was much more "durable". I could throw my sled around easier, hike farther, and my energy and endurance levels were better at that weight. I completely realize that everyone is different though, and less weight may be better for one person than it is for the next. Either way, I think you are definitely headed in the right direction and you should be proud of yourself for maintaining the discipline it takes to achieve those goals.
This is my 2nd time on the Atkins.
Did it before 8 years ago while I was living down in Lake Havasu Az.
Lost 54lbs then.
When I took this job here in Idaho and started sitting at a desk full time I allowed myself to start eating "Fast Food" and the fat came back on FAST and HARD.
So, back on the tried and true LOW CARB diet.
We grill 2-3 times a week, and you won't find any hamburger buns in our house. Everything is lettuce wrapped. We can easily do 5 carb burgers that will blow your mind taste wise.
The Low Carb lifestyle takes some getting used to and a whole lot of dedication to make it work, but, you NEVER GO HUNGRY!.
I also make good use of the Atkins brand Shakes and Bars so I always have a snack at hand if and when needed.
Eating right (All-natural foods) lots of water and MTN biking 3 times a week for about two hours (with one ride being an "epic" of about 5 hours) works well for me. Great heart/cardio. Inconsistent surprise reactions and hard chugging has helped reflexes along with stamina.
Few weeks left of the P90x. Started at 262 and around 233 right now, probably gonna do another round? Would like to get into the 220 range at 6'2". and to the whole BMI thing I call BS. I couldn't weigh what it says I should weigh if I cut a leg off! I won't lose muscle just to hit a certain weight. didn't follow the P90x diet, just know what I should be eating and used the "my fitness pal" app on the phone to watch caloric intake.
Another great way to get in beter shape is to incorporate a weight vest in to your excercise routine. http://shop.fitnessdepot.ca/Search.aspx?k=vest
Especially for sledders that carry a backpack full of gear all day.
Ive trained with weight vest before and when you take them off you feel like a butterfly.
Info regarding training with a weight vest - http://www.muscleandfitness.com/training/weight-vest-training
Especially for sledders that carry a backpack full of gear all day.
Ive trained with weight vest before and when you take them off you feel like a butterfly.
Info regarding training with a weight vest - http://www.muscleandfitness.com/training/weight-vest-training
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aebsledder
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That is a great idea. I do weighted pushups and pullups when I want to work on getting my reps up and I hit a wall. Works every time. I have been working out at the Crossfit Gym here and it has been an eye opener. I decided to try my hand at some Olympic Lifting to change it up and am struggling with it. I am still taking classes trying to get my technique to a point where I feel comfortable even doing the exercise. I am wildly inflexible in my hamstrings, hips, and shoulders, which doesn't bode well if you want to do things like squats and deadlifts the proper way. I have definitely had to put my ego aside and concentrate on my flexibility. Gives me something to work for though, and I like seeing improvements.
