SoFlaJets Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 At your age Joey, do it the normal way and it shouldn't be that hard. Change your diet (no junk....cut out beers if possible) and do 30-45 minutes of cardio excercise 4 times a week if possible. You could do that at your home if no time for gym etc. Mix in a little wieght training to ensure you tone as you lose weight. It's all better explained online, you just have to search around. Once you get passed the first couple of weeks it is somewhat mentally addicting. ....OR.......he can buy a $35 bottle of FucoThin and do none of that stuff and STILL lose weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 ....OR.......he can buy a $35 bottle of FucoThin and do none of that stuff and STILL lose weight LOL... I hear ya but he's a kid and should give it the old fashioned shot first...dontcha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 ....OR.......he can buy a $35 bottle of FucoThin and do none of that stuff and STILL lose weight That's part of the problem with these miracle diet products. I have been losing weight by running 2 miles a day and still eating fast food 3-4 days a week. That doesn't mean I'm getting that much healthier. The idea is to start eating better, not doing one thing so you can continue doing all of the other bad things without any repercussions other than my heart exploding at 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 LOL... I hear ya but he's a kid and should give it the old fashioned shot first...dontcha think? what is happeneing with me and the wife is the losing weight is making us not so sluggish and inspires you to go out for a walk and it becomes a cumulative (my spell check disappeared) effect-one thing leads to another ya know? So I'd say start with the Fucothin and see how you feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHJF Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Serious post here. I am seriously seeking any advice I can get from people who actually have lost a good amount of weight. I need to do it for my health wise. My metabolism is one of slowest in the universe, but I do need to lose around 50lbs if not more. Serious answer: There's nothing like the martial arts to drop weight, get your cardio, and increase your metabolism. They also instruct you how to eat right. I've been studying Isshinryu for over 10 years, and it's done me well. Any martial art will do. But to be honest, kick boxing, IMO, will kick your ass and get you in shape tout de suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Serious answer: There's nothing like the martial arts to drop weight, get your cardio, and increase your metabolism. They also instruct you how to eat right. I've been studying Isshinryu for over 10 years, and it's done me well. Any martial art will do. But to be honest, kick boxing, IMO, will kick your ass and get you in shape tout de suite. I agree with that! I lost a ton of weight doing kick-boxing/tae kwon doe-type cardio workouts. I was SO IN SHAPE, strong legs, waste was tiny and arms cut. Damn, I gotta get to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 what's happening now is I don't feel like eating more than once a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 what's happening now is I don't feel like eating more than once a day Not for nothing but is that really a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 ....OR.......he can buy a $35 bottle of FucoThin and do none of that stuff and STILL lose weight Problem. I have a heart condition so unless this bottle doesn't also add an increase to heart beat, I can't use it. My life sucks. No diet pills for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Update: Stepped on the scale this morning. 203.8 lbs. Nothing but old fashioned running. Only problem is my ankle has been throbbing for about two weeks now. Just gotta keep pressing on until I break down I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Update: Stepped on the scale this morning. 203.8 lbs. Nothing but old fashioned running. Only problem is my ankle has been throbbing for about two weeks now. Just gotta keep pressing on until I break down I guess. Wait wasn't there a thread a while ago where you were looking for cheap running shoes? Maybe instead of running in your kmart kicks until you destroy your ankle you should go and invest 150.00 in your future as a non-cripple? Just sayin' lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Problem. I have a heart condition so unless this bottle doesn't also add an increase to heart beat, I can't use it. My life sucks. No diet pills for me. Yeah, that changes everything bro, especially with diet pills and exercise. You should consult with a doctor about what you can do as far as exercise. As for diet, with a heart condition of some type you should really be serious about what you eat. A few years ago i lost about 70 lbs in 6 months just watching fat% of what i ate. The key is to eat 30% or less of your total calories for the day from fat. The way to figure that out is to look at the label on the food, and for every gram of fat( total fat, not just saturated or wahtever) and multiply it by 9, since a gram of fat contains 9 calories as opposed to a gram of protein or a gram of carbohydrate which contains 4 calories. So if something you want to eat has 100 calories, 3 grams of fat, you multiply 3x9 which would be 27 which would fall under the 30% number. I didn't really worry about protein or carbs, as long as you keep the fat to 30% or less the other two will work themselves out fine. In combo with this, you might want to ask a doctor if you can take alli, an over the counter weight loss product that is the little brother of a perscription drug. It doesn't raise your heart rate or anything, what it does is block fat absorption. A lot of fat is absorbed by the body in the intestines, alli pretty much keeps you from absorbing some of that fat by blocking it. Which means some of the fat you would normally absorb is expelled in your waste. In combo with the low fat diet i described this could lead to some impressive weight loss, especially for a young guy like you. The biggest downside to alli is if you decide to still eat high fat foods, because the more fat you eat, the more is blocked from absorption in the intestines, and the more that is blocked, the more forceful that waste gets expelled, or put simply, if you eat high fat foods you will sh!t your pants. While this is a negative side effect, it also kinda forces you to stick to the low fat diet which is what some people need as an incentive. Also, the stuff is not cheap, but if you divert 60% of your beer budget to this instead it will pay off in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wait wasn't there a thread a while ago where you were looking for cheap running shoes? Maybe instead of running in your kmart kicks until you destroy your ankle you should go and invest 150.00 in your future as a non-cripple? Just sayin' lol I wasn't looking for cheap cheap running shoes. I just didn't want to buy a $100 pair of shoes and then find out that I hated running. I wound up buying a pair of Nike running shoes. My left ankle feels great, my right one not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wait wasn't there a thread a while ago where you were looking for cheap running shoes? Maybe instead of running in your kmart kicks until you destroy your ankle you should go and invest 150.00 in your future as a non-cripple? Just sayin' lol Wasn't there some survey that came out not long ago and basically said that sneakers/running shoes etc from Kmart is no better or no worse than 99% of the expensive stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wasn't there some survey that came out not long ago and basically said that sneakers/running shoes etc from Kmart is no better or no worse than 99% of the expensive stuff? i don't know of that survey off the top of my head, but i do know about r&d costs, manufacturing costs in asia, and materials cost because of my other job in the field of product design/development working with asia, and let me say, to a degree you do get what you pay for. Of course that hefty price tag for the latest greatest nikes includes the endorsement fees paid out and slick commercials, but at the end of the day nobody can make a quality product for 10% the cost of a high quality item. You can get close asthetically but you do get what you pay for overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 any update, sfj? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 any update, sfj? It's candy corn season. He's f#cked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 any update, sfj? I'm curious too... I couldn't find it at GNC or Whole Foods... might just get this online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 sofla has been on the toilet for the last week. He'll be here to answer your question as soon as he gets a laptop with wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Serious post here. I am seriously seeking any advice I can get from people who actually have lost a good amount of weight. I need to do it for my health wise. My metabolism is one of slowest in the universe, but I do need to lose around 50lbs if not more. switch to LITE BEER...lol:love0038: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Jim, Hadn't had a chance to chime in, congrats on the weight loss, hope it's still going well. Just watch out for the 1 meal a day thing, that actually slows your metabolism down quite a bit. Joe, Dude, you have time to workout if you make the time. All you really need is 30 minutes a day. Now bear in mind, I am overweight myself and could stand to lose about 30-40 pounds and use the same excuses you do. 30 minutes is nothing dude. Wake up earlier. You don't need that 30 minutes of hitting the snooze. Get up and go run for that time. Do some pushups and situps. You'll actually feel better and more awake throughout the day. You have to find the motivation and just do it. At your age, simple exercise will help you lose a ton of weight. You don't even need to change your diet all that much at all. You SHOULD, but your body can handle the excess calories so long as you are active. I am going to be getting a home workout machine within the next couple weeks, and I have a very good treadmill as well. I am going to start getting my fat ass in shape. I have already stopped smoking, and quite frankly I need to just release the anxious energy I have from nicotine withdrawal. I am one of those weird people who actually loses weight when I quit smoking. Last time (and only other time I ever really tried to quit) I lost 40 pounds in 6 months. This time the smoking is gone for good-I have my dad to thank for that. I just can't wait to dust off the treadmill and get this ridiculous layer of fat off of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Joe, Dude, you have time to workout if you make the time. All you really need is 30 minutes a day. Now bear in mind, I am overweight myself and could stand to lose about 30-40 pounds and use the same excuses you do. 30 minutes is nothing dude. Wake up earlier. You don't need that 30 minutes of hitting the snooze. Get up and go run for that time. Do some pushups and situps. You'll actually feel better and more awake throughout the day. You have to find the motivation and just do it. At your age, simple exercise will help you lose a ton of weight. You don't even need to change your diet all that much at all. You SHOULD, but your body can handle the excess calories so long as you are active. I totally agree with you. Earlier this year I was getting up at 5am, to the gym and back by 6:30am. After a few weeks it became routine and I had tremendous amounts of energy throughout the day. Then I got derailed somehow. But, I'm trying to get back into it! It's not easy, but gotta do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 my gut has been reduced drastically-I don't have a scale at the house but next time I go to Winn Dixie will give a weight loss update-I'd say I'm down at least 10 pounds by now-I know these 34" waist pants I'm wearing today are a lot easier to get on and move around in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I would love to lose 30-40 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I've somehow managed to lose 20 pounds over the past couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I've somehow managed to lose 20 pounds over the past couple of months. Damn you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I actually think you are better served running sprints for 15 minutes (sprint for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds, repeat, or some other combination you want to try out). Less time but more intense workout, which I think can benefit everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I've somehow managed to lose 20 pounds over the past couple of months. Thanks.... if you want to know where it went... Ill send you a picture of my gut... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I would love to lose 30-40 pounds. you looked really good at the pats game. yeah... my attempt to embrace my "zoftig-ness" isnt going really well although i did not have one piece of halloween candy last night.. so that is good... and the candy corn threat is almost over .... i just have to stay away from the sale bags for the next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 I just got back from Winn Dixie and I got to weigh myself.....drumroll please.... I'm down to 215...I've lost 10 1/2 lbs on FucoThin in 3 and a half weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 BAN THE SPAM!! BAN THE SPAM!! Just kidding. I have actually been working on losing some weight too by running 5 nights a week. That is only half of it though. If I don't want my heart to explode by the time I turn 40 I need to start eating better. Unfortunately if I took this stuff and started dropping even more weight it would be that much harder for me to change my eating habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I actually think you are better served running sprints for 15 minutes (sprint for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds, repeat, or some other combination you want to try out). Less time but more intense workout, which I think can benefit everybody. Actually i think to get any cardiovascular benefit you need to get your target heart rate up for at least 20 minutes but 30 would be better. Under that amount of time and you don't see much benefit. But yeah, everyone has to start somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 you looked really good at the pats game. Thanks GG...but I'd still love to lose 30 pounds. I'm repping you for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Thanks GG...but I'd still love to lose 30 pounds. I'm repping you for this one! thanks buddy you are young and a guy.. you should be able to take it off fairly easy... though i dont thinnk you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'm down to 215...I've lost 10 1/2 lbs on FucoThin in 3 and a half weeks Is this any relation to F#ckUThin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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