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10/17/2011 11:59:30 AM

i never said it was a bathing suit





but yeah, it is underwear.

10/17/2011 12:21:46 PM

haha damn joie you're brave, didyou go into the ocean in undies? I thought it was a gorgeous swimsuit.

10/17/2011 12:33:54 PM

nah. cody and i went out there to take polaroids and film images.

bra and pantie sets are usually much cuter than swim suits.



i actually had a few people compliment my bathing suit while i was there ha.
it's not really that brave, i mean it really does look a little like one.

10/17/2011 12:39:22 PM

Joie I think you're fine the way you are! And that is a cute undies set, haha


My bloat has gone down at least two inches since Saturday

10/17/2011 5:10:38 PM

Yay Sam. How are you feeling? I notice when I stopped eating sulfites I slept better and had more energy.

10/17/2011 6:12:25 PM

My energy felt better this weekend, but today I'm having a lull moment because I didn't get much sleep... but I think it might be a little too early to tell completely. Yesterday I had withdraw like symptoms

10/17/2011 6:25:45 PM

My friend who is in her 40's is training with boxing and kettlebells and she looks amazing.

So here is her workout for the day


don't know if it will show up but it is a 50-40-30 30 minute challenge with a 30 minute jump rope warm-up.

10/19/2011 4:51:56 PM

Yay my dip station came today! So excited!

10/19/2011 7:23:50 PM

It would be a lot easier and portable if you just carried an empty water bottle. Don't see why you'd need an entire 'station'.

10/19/2011 7:58:02 PM

Lolz

This station is to do my pull ups and knee raises.

10/19/2011 8:08:43 PM

^^^^the challenge didn't look that bad until I saw "-REPEAT-"

10/19/2011 10:09:50 PM

i was telling my friend how I think I wanted to buy a treadmill b/c the elliptical just isn't doing it for me and he suggested a rowing machine

i always thought those were more strength than cardio but i honestly never got on one. he swears by it though.

any professionals have any thoughts on this? it def looks more fun to do than running

10/19/2011 10:20:20 PM

way way way harder than running

both cardio and strength wise

will hit your legs and ass hard with good technique

10/19/2011 11:14:57 PM

I'll do that for free.

10/20/2011 4:29:43 AM

Hard is a relative term. Going running for 30 at a fast pace is harder and more destructive than rowing moderate intervals for 5 minutes.

The rower uses more muscles and has almost zero impact. IMO, it is more useful than a treadmill since you can always just go outside and run.

Also, that work out looks border line retarded. Who is that for? If it is not for anyone who already sufficiently conditioned, with good mobility and work capacity, you are asking for an injury, rabdo or extreme soreness/fatigue that is counter productive to strength and muscle gain.

There are way too many movements, too many reps and the rep scheme has no logic behind it. It seems they just threw together some movements and made it look cool by descending the reps and hardcore by slapping repeat on the end.

[Edited on October 20, 2011 at 7:29 AM. Reason : ;]

10/20/2011 7:24:31 AM

Since eating paleo, I've really cut BF way down. I need to hit the weights again, but right now I'm training for a try-out of sorts so I've been running and doing PT hardcore.

10/20/2011 9:16:20 AM

I don't know that much about all her workouts, I just know her training consist of boxing and using kettlebells. She is also not a beginner and has a personal trainer to help decide on injury and stuff like that. It is a challenge.

10/20/2011 9:31:11 AM

thanks for the input guys (even you craptastic)

looks like I'll be investing in a rower then. anything to keep my butt from shrinking as I lose more weight.

does anyone know of any back exercizes that would help the following situation? I sit or stand in place at work and after awhile my upper back really starts to kill me. I have kinda big boobs so I'm thinking it's just the weight of them that's the issue, however I'm not a getting a reduction. Are there any exercizes that I could do to strengthen my back so it will stop aching while I work?

10/20/2011 11:10:55 AM

Sounds like you should just lay on your back more.

heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey

I thought boob weight generally lead to lower back pain though, not upper back.

10/20/2011 11:18:15 AM

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[Edited on October 20, 2011 at 12:15 PM. Reason : double.]

10/20/2011 12:13:04 PM

Face pulls on a cable machine, back extensions on a 45degree bench, dead lifts, various rowing motions, Ys Is and Ts, prone cobras, planks and back extention iso-holds. Barbell back squats would be useful too.

If I was you, I'd hire me and I'd put you on a general strength & conditioning program and teach you proper movement technique.

Almost all aches, pains and body issues can be fixed with a well rounded strength & conditioning program that includes solutions for your individual ailments.

10/20/2011 12:15:20 PM

Quote :

"If I was you, I'd hire me"

this should be your tagline

10/20/2011 12:23:15 PM

Quote :

"If I was you, I'd hire me"

lulz.

No hate...but that just made me chuckle.

10/20/2011 12:32:34 PM

Can't help it if I am confident with my skill set. Especially when there are literally millions of people that can benefit from it.

10/20/2011 12:56:07 PM

I found this on pinterest

http://www.divine.ca/en/fitness-and-nutrition/exercise-finder/c_266/

you click on the part of the body you want to work on and it tells you exercises to do. Maybe a helpful tool for those women just starting out?

10/20/2011 1:43:16 PM

does anyone have a good resource for fruits/vegetables that don't make you gassy or bloated???

i mean i know a few but some sort of semi extensive list would be nice.

10/20/2011 2:38:19 PM

^ I will email you something that might help

Nvm I don't have the PDF

Anyway, I know for sure broccoli, apples, and carrots can cause bloating. I can type up this thing my doctors office gave me with a list

[Edited on October 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM. Reason : .]

10/20/2011 3:26:44 PM

Beach body thread = questions about gastrointestinal health.

10/20/2011 8:16:03 PM

Beach body thread = perfect place to be a dick


If someone is having issues with gastrointestinal health and therefore has serious bloating, it can affect their beach body. So, I see nothing wrong with talking about it here. Getting advice and info from others can help you let that beach body show not only from an exercise standpoint but from an overall internal health standpoint as well.

And for real, bloating really messes with how good you feel on the beach, so it's relevant.

10/20/2011 9:15:36 PM

Haaaaaaaay, so I was doing a quick search online abut hiit vs. regular cardio and they said not to bother doing it as a replacement except every once in a while. Reason being, it doesn't really burn as many calories as regular including the afterburn when the exercise is done. But, I love hiit and the fact that my exercise is quick! By their calculation it decreases fat loss by 1lb per month...

10/20/2011 10:26:43 PM

Beach body thread = Free advertising

Quote :

"you click on the part of the body you want to work on and it tells you exercises to do. Maybe a helpful tool for those women just starting out?"

Hey now! Don't cut in to MattJMM2's business!!

[Edited on October 21, 2011 at 7:34 AM. Reason : .]

10/21/2011 7:32:10 AM

Fortunately proper training requires a lot more than seeing pictures of what exercises to do for specific body parts. A lot of these body weight only and low load movements do not provide that much of a benefit.

I hear the phrase "I just want to get toned" very frequently. What people don't realize is that the best way to get toned is to lift weights in the 85%+ of your 1rep max range for 1-3 reps for 3-5sets. Not low weight, high reps. That is actually more likely to prime you for mass gain, given a calorie surplus. The second factor in getting t0n3d is low body fat levels.

My value is providing proper technique coaching of heavy free weight lifts and how to program effectively for whatever goal you have.



[Edited on October 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM. Reason : even MOAR]

10/21/2011 7:48:57 AM

i am officially down 25 pounds and am 1 pound away from my goal.

10/21/2011 9:04:56 AM

Quote :

"If someone is having issues with gastrointestinal health and therefore has serious bloating, it can affect their beach body. So, I see nothing wrong with talking about it here. Getting advice and info from others can help you let that beach body show not only from an exercise standpoint but from an overall internal health standpoint as well. And for real, bloating really messes with how good you feel on the beach, so it's relevant. "

Agreed. In my abs classes, a lot of my students complain that their stomach is never flat even though they can lose weight everywhere else. And I always have to remind them that certain foods cause bloating. I usually ask if they have problems after eating dairy or any other specific foods. They always answer yes.

My feedback to them is not to get discouraged by that. And that if they have to wear a bathing suit or a clingy dress for a special occasion, to eat clean and avoid foods that trigger bloating.

Bloating can be very discouraging for people who eat healthy and work out regularly. I work with a lot of super tiny women who have issues with bloating. They think they're fat, but they're actually underweight. However, if you eat certain foods, you'll feel like you're not making progress and that your efforts are for naught.

Oh, and veggies that cause bloating? Cruciferous veggies are typically the culprit. They're high in fiber, so they're really healthy, but they're hard to break down. You can juice them to reduce the fiber content, but fiber is very good for you.

The best advice I can give is to be careful WHEN you eat foods that trigger bloating. Don't eliminate them entirely, but if you know you have a special event, avoid them like the plague for about 2 to 3 days.

[Edited on October 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM. Reason : r]

10/21/2011 10:01:53 AM

if i had $$$ i'd hire you. but i don't

10/21/2011 11:34:59 AM

Quote :

"Beach body thread = questions about gastrointestinal health. "

This is the perfect thread for that type of discussion. Weight control is more closely linked to diet than to exercise. And our diet impacts our gastrointestinal health.

You can follow a perfect exercise regime, but if your diet is in the toilet, you're not going to see deep benefits. Or if you're bloating from dairy intake, then you're going to feel gassy during your workout and you'll probably hold back on intensity in order to keep your stomach from exploding. Or you might just get discouraged because you're not seeing the gains that you would see if you cleaned your diet just a bit.

10/21/2011 2:10:05 PM

Matt, I'd hire you as my personal trainer if I could. I'm having a hard time losing the weight on my own.

10/21/2011 11:47:08 PM

Matt, open your own place yet?

10/22/2011 8:13:33 AM

Quote :

"Bloating can be very discouraging for people who eat healthy and work out regularly."

QFT. I do lord knows how many kicks and punches, and crunches, each week and am obviously losing weight in my face, collar bone area, and legs, but it is very discouraging when I see all that plus a giant bloated belly


But anywho, the bloating is down more and I got a lot of compliments even though my bloat isn't totally gone so I guess my work in taekwondo is working

10/22/2011 10:26:01 AM

I've been lurking this thread for a while for tips on weight loss. I'm starting to plateau after losing about 50 lbs and need some new inspiration to meet my goal. I'm looking for some good reading material geared towards men. Mainly magazines and/or blogs that focus on running, biking or strength training at home/outside.

I had a subscription to Men's Health but dropped it after getting frustrated with several negative option marketing deliveries from Rodale Publishing.

10/22/2011 2:23:09 PM

PackMan- No, not yet... Still trying to get funding in order. Just got some good news about that, so I should be making some headway soon!

To be honest, I am just so damn busy with clients. I put in at least 30hours of training time, then about 10-15hours more programming or traveling. Add on the time I spend on studying/keeping up to date and developing some other projects, my motivation to work on future projects gets a little low.

Let me know if you are interested in getting involved. I will be looking for some quality coaches and trainers, and I plan on paying a pretty generous rate.





[Edited on October 22, 2011 at 3:25 PM. Reason : ;]

10/22/2011 3:23:27 PM

Weight Loss Tips:

1. Get your calories under control. Figure out a rough idea of how much you are eating a day in calories and carbohydrates. Cut your carbs in half and replace with protein. If you are eating more than 3,000calories a day. Cut that down significantly.

2. Eat filling foods. Natural foods like meat, vegetables and fruit are great options. Try to limit grains based processed foods.

3. Make it a point to get enough sleep and stay low stress. Also, don't try to out work a bad diet. Unless you are well conditioned, doing so much work can be overwhelming.

10/22/2011 5:42:02 PM

Been working out + cardio 5x/week now, taking the weekends off. This is the end of the 2nd week and I'm down 1/2 pound.....seems like i put in a lot of work for minimal loss. Monday is final 2 week weigh in, so we'll see if i lose anymore, but starting to get frustrated. Thought for sure I could drop 2 pounds in the first 2 weeks....

Hardest part really is the dieting. Originally started out trying to keep around 1800-2000/day. Can't seem to keep under 2300/day. I have no will and end up breaking in the evenings and eating something dumb.

Typically taking in 50-60g fat/day, 150-200g carbs/day, 150g protein/day. I am taking whey tech to supplement protein intake

no clue if those numbers are good or bad.


other problem is i have an injured knee that's keeping me from running at all, so my cardio is mostly plyo, fast paced movement, and less high impact on my knees. I'm worried it might not be enough to burn the calories i need, not sure.

[Edited on October 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM. Reason : ~]

10/22/2011 7:45:24 PM

if you total up your macros, you're getting in 500 calories from fat, 600-800 calories from carbs, and 600 calories in protein. This barely totals to 1900 calories, but you say you're eating at least 2300 a night due to willpower issues. are the snacks mostly carbs/fat? I personally wouldn't recommend going more than 100-150grams of carbs when dieting, and I would recommend upping the protein to at least a gram per pound of body weight. I'd also recommend not supplementing a lot with whey protein powders when dieting; they digest so fast that they don't fill your stomach and satiate you like a steak or chicken breast would. fats and proteins take longer to digest and can keep you feeling fuller for longer, so trimming back the carbs and replacing them with more protein/fat may help you with the willpower issues you have.

if you're having trouble with snacking at night, then find something high in protein to snack on. Beef jerky works well, or a can of tuna if you can stomach it. You could also make fat free instant pudding with milk that you've added whey protein to. Another option is to just make sugar free jello as a snack - it has no calories but gives you something to eat if you're eating out of boredom. 2,000 calories a day is very strict for a medium to large guy that is also exercising.

10/22/2011 8:40:48 PM

thanks for the advice/encouragment. Good ideas


if its only adding up to 1900 cals/day then those numbers should be higher, i wasn't looking at my logs


today was an off day, but not good

2200 cals
92g fat
255g carbs
85g protein

i went to flying biscuit and got the french toast

10/22/2011 10:06:30 PM

Have you wondered if all that cardio you are doing is making you extra hungry?

10/22/2011 11:47:49 PM

So work out less? It's really just dieting?

I cardio 3x a wk and strength class 2x a wk. The scale barely moves. I do get hungry but I usually stay around 1800-2000 cal a day. As overweight as I am I feel like the weight should be sliding off but it's not.

10/23/2011 12:45:42 AM

i've def been hungry as of late. And usually not long after i've eaten. It's annoying, but I figure since I'm lifting weights regularly I might as well pack some protein in....

10/23/2011 1:20:17 AM

150 grams of protein isn't exactly packing it in. I average about 350g a day.

I wouldn't recommend backing off on doing cardio, but the body has a natural response to cardio of increased hunger. Numerous medical studies have shown that a person subjected to increased cardio output and allowed to eat as normal without counting calories will take in as many or more extra calories as they burned during their workout. Most people are horrible at estimating portions and calories; I've been counting calores for years and I still suck at estimating them. If you're not preportioning your food, then it's really easy to miscalculate your intake.

If you think about it from an evolutionary standpoint, it makes sense for our bodies to respond in this way naturally. Up until the last 200 years, obesity wasn't a problem but famine was. When we still operated as hunter/gatherers, our bodies were designed to keep us from wasting away and dying of starvation during periods with a lack of available food. If we expended a lot of energy hunting down a meal, our body responded by making us hungry enough to make sure we replaced all the calories we burned up while hunting.

Whenever you ramp up your cardio work, it's imperative that you keep a close watch on your diet. There's a biological reason why most people never see the losses they want by just watching their diet or just upping their exercise.

10/23/2011 1:39:57 AM