Off Season Fitness Goals. Do you have them?
03-28-2018, 09:29 PM
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That is awesome Matt, quite the accomplishment!!! If anyone is interested there is an organization out of Indianapolis I have started using in combination with my PT. They are called pitfit and specialize in high performance athletes including drivers and pit crews... They will customize a remote regime to you, work with you remotely and seem to have the background on what transpires in a car most trainers don't. My latest party trick is pushups and planks with a balance board under my arms and legs. That's 5 1/2 months post fusion 
. I also do all my exercises in a helmet now, partially because I think they are scared I am going to hurt myself now they know me and partially to help strengthen the neck. Fingers crossed my first day back in the car will be 6 months to the day post fusion.
. I also do all my exercises in a helmet now, partially because I think they are scared I am going to hurt myself now they know me and partially to help strengthen the neck. Fingers crossed my first day back in the car will be 6 months to the day post fusion.Thanks!
I know PitFit is supposed to be amazing and their IG and FB stuff looks really good, but I bought their Training Essentials eBook and feel completely cheated. It's not a $60 book and the info in it is pretty basic. It's soured me a little on giving them money for any of the programs. Hopefully my experience is unique.
03-29-2018, 09:41 AM
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Diet and portion control is the key. I have only done cardio during my weight loss challenge because I do not want to add muscle till after the weigh ins. I am limiting myself to under 1500 calories per day and cut out all the junk. Fellow Renlister and racer Mo Dadka set up the challenge 30 people at $250 per so the pot is $7500.00. You can win on percentage of weight loss or percentage of body fat loss. We all did a Dexifit scan at the beginning and will repeat the scan on April 15th. With a BMI of 31 I was technically A fat guy so a lot of room to move.
Getting ready for Road Atlanta and was amazed at how much 30 pounds of weight that I had to add to the car actually feels like when hefting it
Getting ready for Road Atlanta and was amazed at how much 30 pounds of weight that I had to add to the car actually feels like when hefting it
03-29-2018, 09:52 AM
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Do a workout wearing a a vest with however much weight you have lost. It's eye opening
03-29-2018, 10:28 AM
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FOOD
Calorie limitation/counting only "works" until it's done. Then it doesn't, and the weight comes back.
Better if you choose the food you eat (mostly animal protein and fat, no carbs), and leave the body to choose the quantity (i.e. eat to satiation). This goes on forever.
Joints don't hurt or get injured because you're getting old. They get inflamed by carbs and grains.
EXERCISE
Burning calories is the wrong reason to be doing exercise. Instead it should be done to build a strong body and strong metabolism that burns calories even when you sleep.
This is why strength (weights, body-weight) training is superior to cardio, aerobic training.
30-60min a week is enough as long you bring every body muscle to failure at least once a week. Mix it up any way you want -- not a rocket science.
If you do (body) weights right (to failure), your heart will get its workout as well.
In short: Cut carbs/grains, lift (body) weights. That's it.
Calorie limitation/counting only "works" until it's done. Then it doesn't, and the weight comes back.
Better if you choose the food you eat (mostly animal protein and fat, no carbs), and leave the body to choose the quantity (i.e. eat to satiation). This goes on forever.
Joints don't hurt or get injured because you're getting old. They get inflamed by carbs and grains.
EXERCISE
Burning calories is the wrong reason to be doing exercise. Instead it should be done to build a strong body and strong metabolism that burns calories even when you sleep.
This is why strength (weights, body-weight) training is superior to cardio, aerobic training.
30-60min a week is enough as long you bring every body muscle to failure at least once a week. Mix it up any way you want -- not a rocket science.
If you do (body) weights right (to failure), your heart will get its workout as well.
In short: Cut carbs/grains, lift (body) weights. That's it.
04-04-2018, 01:28 AM
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FOOD
Calorie limitation/counting only "works" until it's done. Then it doesn't, and the weight comes back.
Better if you choose the food you eat (mostly animal protein and fat, no carbs), and leave the body to choose the quantity (i.e. eat to satiation). This goes on forever.
Joints don't hurt or get injured because you're getting old. They get inflamed by carbs and grains.
EXERCISE
Burning calories is the wrong reason to be doing exercise. Instead it should be done to build a strong body and strong metabolism that burns calories even when you sleep.
This is why strength (weights, body-weight) training is superior to cardio, aerobic training.
30-60min a week is enough as long you bring every body muscle to failure at least once a week. Mix it up any way you want -- not a rocket science.
If you do (body) weights right (to failure), your heart will get its workout as well.
In short: Cut carbs/grains, lift (body) weights. That's it.
Calorie limitation/counting only "works" until it's done. Then it doesn't, and the weight comes back.
Better if you choose the food you eat (mostly animal protein and fat, no carbs), and leave the body to choose the quantity (i.e. eat to satiation). This goes on forever.
Joints don't hurt or get injured because you're getting old. They get inflamed by carbs and grains.
EXERCISE
Burning calories is the wrong reason to be doing exercise. Instead it should be done to build a strong body and strong metabolism that burns calories even when you sleep.
This is why strength (weights, body-weight) training is superior to cardio, aerobic training.
30-60min a week is enough as long you bring every body muscle to failure at least once a week. Mix it up any way you want -- not a rocket science.
If you do (body) weights right (to failure), your heart will get its workout as well.
In short: Cut carbs/grains, lift (body) weights. That's it.
Intermittent Fasting
Cardio
Balanced Diet
80 with metabolism of 20 year old
04-04-2018, 08:17 AM
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Nonsense, you aren't really getting cardio lifting weights except some leg days. 30 minutes per week? Lol. Cardio is the most important and no, extra muscle doesn't make you healthier any more than zero carbs will. And neither will it prevent joint injury. Not only that, the diet isn't sustainable for the VAST MAJORITY of people.
Intermittent Fasting
Cardio
Balanced Diet
80 with metabolism of 20 year old
Intermittent Fasting
Cardio
Balanced Diet
80 with metabolism of 20 year old
04-04-2018, 09:02 AM
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Inspired by this thread, perhaps........coming off mid winter "blues" also, perhaps..........anywho, finally decided, now that I am not working to get my $*%t together....... one way to go a little faster is to lighten the load, and not just removing weight from the car, itself......made the commitment, joined a crossfit program, been 4 weeks...down a few pounds, feeling stronger, better, happier....not strictly kyto...but protein, nuts, seeds, berries........hopefully it will make me a bit quicker..........getting in the car, on the track and getting out of the car............regardless, I am committed to crossfit program of strength training and cardio/endurance........updates in a few more weeks........
04-04-2018, 09:13 AM
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All I know is that the closer I stay to an all-meat diet, the better, stronger and younger I feel. Animal cells (meat) have everything your cells need in near perfect proportion (balance). It’s the ultimate balanced diet.
Intermittent fasting comes naturally with a carnivore diet. You eat twice, sometimes once a day. No problem doing work or exercise after even a 48hr fast. Hunger pangs, as you know them, are really carb pangs. They disappear in a fat-adapted body.
98% of the plants on this planet would kill you on the spot if you ate them. The remaining 2% are “edible” to the extent it takes them longer to do the job. They can’t run away from their predators, so toxins are their best and most efficient defense. This is why herbivores have nine stomachs and spend 90% of their time and energy digesting plants. Humans don’t.
Check out meatheals.com for many personal stories.
Read “Big Fat Surprise”, a well researched book on the “balanced diet” myth.
Cardio is fine if you must do it, but long duration cardio starts doing more damage than good above age 40. All-out 3x30sec high-intensity bursts (bike, run, swim) 2x a week is plenty. Strength exercise is also plenty cardio when done right (to failure) and takes much less time for much better results.
We’re just sharing ideas and experiences. Some of us have done more research and experimentation, some of us less. Everyone ultimately chooses what makes sense and works best for them.
Intermittent fasting comes naturally with a carnivore diet. You eat twice, sometimes once a day. No problem doing work or exercise after even a 48hr fast. Hunger pangs, as you know them, are really carb pangs. They disappear in a fat-adapted body.
98% of the plants on this planet would kill you on the spot if you ate them. The remaining 2% are “edible” to the extent it takes them longer to do the job. They can’t run away from their predators, so toxins are their best and most efficient defense. This is why herbivores have nine stomachs and spend 90% of their time and energy digesting plants. Humans don’t.
Check out meatheals.com for many personal stories.
Read “Big Fat Surprise”, a well researched book on the “balanced diet” myth.
Cardio is fine if you must do it, but long duration cardio starts doing more damage than good above age 40. All-out 3x30sec high-intensity bursts (bike, run, swim) 2x a week is plenty. Strength exercise is also plenty cardio when done right (to failure) and takes much less time for much better results.
We’re just sharing ideas and experiences. Some of us have done more research and experimentation, some of us less. Everyone ultimately chooses what makes sense and works best for them.
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04-04-2018, 09:58 AM
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Getting and staying healthy is not a very hard concept. We all know what to do - watch what you eat and exercise.
In regards to the debate between HF1 and Wanna911 its as simple as you have to go with what works for you. One of my friends eats nothing but steamed fish and plain rice for breakfast lunch and dinner when he is trying to lose weight and it works for him. I'd blow my brains out.
Personally, I think cardio and strength training are both equally important.
This is the time of year I try to shed 15-20 pounds, and thanks to the flu last month, I am already down 15 pounds! Just 5 more pounds and I won't look like a sausage in my race suit.
In regards to the debate between HF1 and Wanna911 its as simple as you have to go with what works for you. One of my friends eats nothing but steamed fish and plain rice for breakfast lunch and dinner when he is trying to lose weight and it works for him. I'd blow my brains out.
Personally, I think cardio and strength training are both equally important.
This is the time of year I try to shed 15-20 pounds, and thanks to the flu last month, I am already down 15 pounds! Just 5 more pounds and I won't look like a sausage in my race suit.
04-04-2018, 10:41 AM
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There was a thread similar to this recently but still some good food for thought (ouch)......
Though I find eating ANYTHING all the time gets really boring (unless it's pizza, ice cream, baked goods
) there are certain foods I eat regularly that get me through--it's working as I've lost all the holiday blubber and as of this morning my BMI (for what THAT'S worth) was 16.8. With my slow car every bit helps 
Now if the weather would turn to spring here in the NE it would make it easier--it's harder (for me at least) to not eat a lot when you're always wearing multiple layers.
Two weeks 'til Mid-O--hope it's done snowing by then
Gary
Though I find eating ANYTHING all the time gets really boring (unless it's pizza, ice cream, baked goods
) there are certain foods I eat regularly that get me through--it's working as I've lost all the holiday blubber and as of this morning my BMI (for what THAT'S worth) was 16.8. With my slow car every bit helps Now if the weather would turn to spring here in the NE it would make it easier--it's harder (for me at least) to not eat a lot when you're always wearing multiple layers.
Two weeks 'til Mid-O--hope it's done snowing by then
Gary
04-04-2018, 11:21 AM
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Getting and staying healthy is not a very hard concept. We all know what to do - watch what you eat and exercise.
In regards to the debate between HF1 and Wanna911 its as simple as you have to go with what works for you. One of my friends eats nothing but steamed fish and plain rice for breakfast lunch and dinner when he is trying to lose weight and it works for him. I'd blow my brains out.
Personally, I think cardio and strength training are both equally important.
This is the time of year I try to shed 15-20 pounds, and thanks to the flu last month, I am already down 15 pounds! Just 5 more pounds and I won't look like a sausage in my race suit.
In regards to the debate between HF1 and Wanna911 its as simple as you have to go with what works for you. One of my friends eats nothing but steamed fish and plain rice for breakfast lunch and dinner when he is trying to lose weight and it works for him. I'd blow my brains out.
Personally, I think cardio and strength training are both equally important.
This is the time of year I try to shed 15-20 pounds, and thanks to the flu last month, I am already down 15 pounds! Just 5 more pounds and I won't look like a sausage in my race suit.
04-04-2018, 11:22 AM
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I follow http://scoobysworkshop.com/ started 7 years ago barely managing a single pull up. its doesnt really take much time to get in some kind of shape and loose some weight. I am now down 45 pounds from that day 7 years ago 
started 7 years ago barely managing a single pull up. its doesnt really take much time to get in some kind of shape and loose some weight. I am now down 45 pounds from that day 7 years ago