IC Stop Making Excuses and Let's Get Healthy Thread

[The_Jackal]

Guys, question.

What is the ideal way to lose weight as far as exercise, especially if I want to maintain some muscle definition as I drop weight?

I know diet is 80-85% of the battle. I'm just curious to know how I should approach exercise. Stats wise I'm about 5'11 250lbs. I have a big build naturally, even at my heaviest I've always good shoulders, back, chest and arms. I do have more of athletic set of legs (large seat, large thighs etc).

So if my diet is in check, should I focus on cardio (running, soccer, biking, etc) or try to incorporate weights as well?

My reasoning is this; at a caloric deficit, I won't be able to gain muscle because my body is burning energy and muscle is 'expensive' tissue to have. I have about 50-60 pounds before I even think of gaining muscle and filling out. I've dropped 25 lbs from my heaviest and that was through running and keeping my calories in check (about 1900-2000 daily)

I'm looking to hit about 230lbs by 2nd week of June right before summer starts.

With simple cardio, I'll be smaller, but not particularly 'tight', if I add weights, will I be able to maintain some level of tone/tightness (especially around the chest; this is summer and it's gonna be a lot of T-shirts and such) or which I still be pretty 'soft'.

I'd really appreciate some advice and possible workout tips.

CARDIO!!! Specifically high intensity running/sprints. You will not get smaller from cardio I frequently do cardio and still stay big 6,6 235

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

Guys, question.

What is the ideal way to lose weight as far as exercise, especially if I want to maintain some muscle definition as I drop weight?

I know diet is 80-85% of the battle. I'm just curious to know how I should approach exercise. Stats wise I'm about 5'11 250lbs. I have a big build naturally, even at my heaviest I've always good shoulders, back, chest and arms. I do have more of athletic set of legs (large seat, large thighs etc).

So if my diet is in check, should I focus on cardio (running, soccer, biking, etc) or try to incorporate weights as well?

My reasoning is this; at a caloric deficit, I won't be able to gain muscle because my body is burning energy and muscle is 'expensive' tissue to have. I have about 50-60 pounds before I even think of gaining muscle and filling out. I've dropped 25 lbs from my heaviest and that was through running and keeping my calories in check (about 1900-2000 daily)

I'm looking to hit about 230lbs by 2nd week of June right before summer starts.

With simple cardio, I'll be smaller, but not particularly 'tight', if I add weights, will I be able to maintain some level of tone/tightness (especially around the chest; this is summer and it's gonna be a lot of T-shirts and such) or which I still be pretty 'soft'.

I'd really appreciate some advice and possible workout tips.

Im creating the same caloric deficit, even more, yet I lose fat because of the heavyness of the kettlebell.

As long as your body meets resistance your muscles are activated. Mixing cardio and weightlifing provides you with the best of both worlds.

Kettlebells provide you with high fat burning, cardio enhancing and muscle Maintenance/building in one Session.

High cardio alone will burn you muscles. Muscles without cardio are useless. The first year of kb training, Ive lost a lot of fat. The heavier I went I ve climbed back to my initial weight, but with muscles.

 

[playmaker88]

Its cold as shit

:s

 

[jniam]

Guys, question.

What is the ideal way to lose weight as far as exercise, especially if I want to maintain some muscle definition as I drop weight?

I know diet is 80-85% of the battle. I'm just curious to know how I should approach exercise. Stats wise I'm about 5'11 250lbs. I have a big build naturally, even at my heaviest I've always good shoulders, back, chest and arms. I do have more of athletic set of legs (large seat, large thighs etc).

So if my diet is in check, should I focus on cardio (running, soccer, biking, etc) or try to incorporate weights as well?

My reasoning is this; at a caloric deficit, I won't be able to gain muscle because my body is burning energy and muscle is 'expensive' tissue to have. I have about 50-60 pounds before I even think of gaining muscle and filling out. I've dropped 25 lbs from my heaviest and that was through running and keeping my calories in check (about 1900-2000 daily)

I'm looking to hit about 230lbs by 2nd week of June right before summer starts.

With simple cardio, I'll be smaller, but not particularly 'tight', if I add weights, will I be able to maintain some level of tone/tightness (especially around the chest; this is summer and it's gonna be a lot of T-shirts and such) or which I still be pretty 'soft'.

I'd really appreciate some advice and possible workout tips.

CARDIO!!! Specifically high intensity running/sprints. You will not get smaller from cardio I frequently do cardio and still stay big 6,6 235

So no weights at all? I'm staying away from squats for the next 30lbs or so. My thighs and legs are already quite big as is.

I do cardio now and usually sprint my hills. I play soccer weekly so I do like to do some steady state to ensure I get my stamina up.

 

[Recaptimus_Prime360]

Took a couple of days off due to I was outta town. Back at it later tonite. Arms Legs

Fixed.

A brotha wasn't arm motivated tonite, and didn't wanna half azzz it

 

[The_Jackal]

Guys, question.

What is the ideal way to lose weight as far as exercise, especially if I want to maintain some muscle definition as I drop weight?

I know diet is 80-85% of the battle. I'm just curious to know how I should approach exercise. Stats wise I'm about 5'11 250lbs. I have a big build naturally, even at my heaviest I've always good shoulders, back, chest and arms. I do have more of athletic set of legs (large seat, large thighs etc).

So if my diet is in check, should I focus on cardio (running, soccer, biking, etc) or try to incorporate weights as well?

My reasoning is this; at a caloric deficit, I won't be able to gain muscle because my body is burning energy and muscle is 'expensive' tissue to have. I have about 50-60 pounds before I even think of gaining muscle and filling out. I've dropped 25 lbs from my heaviest and that was through running and keeping my calories in check (about 1900-2000 daily)

I'm looking to hit about 230lbs by 2nd week of June right before summer starts.

With simple cardio, I'll be smaller, but not particularly 'tight', if I add weights, will I be able to maintain some level of tone/tightness (especially around the chest; this is summer and it's gonna be a lot of T-shirts and such) or which I still be pretty 'soft'.

I'd really appreciate some advice and possible workout tips.

CARDIO!!! Specifically high intensity running/sprints. You will not get smaller from cardio I frequently do cardio and still stay big 6,6 235

So no weights at all? I'm staying away from squats for the next 30lbs or so. My thighs and legs are already quite big as is.

I do cardio now and usually sprint my hills. I play soccer weekly so I do like to do some steady state to ensure I get my stamina up.

No do weights to but center your workout with cardios. And if you losing weight and cutting calories no reason to stay away from the big three compounds (deadlift, squat, bench) because it's going to be physiological impossible for you to get bigger. More "tone" yes but not bigger

 

[Figo]

12 hour shift today & tomorrow for me. Bring in the 35 lb weight to deal with every hour. might be light weight to some of y'all bredrens, but that shit gets heavy after 25/30 lift.

 

[its....JOHN B]

Yall do deadlifts with the hexbar or barbell?

 

[Mastery]

Barbell

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

This morning was dedicated to 100 lbs Kettlebells one leg deadlift, 70.5lbs snatches and rows.

After the nap will do 188 lbs deadlifts and one arm pushups. If im not tired will do some 70.5 lbs kb shoulder press.

 

[its....JOHN B]

Barbell

You prefer that or is that just what you got access to?

 

[Mastery]

Barbell

You prefer that or is that just what you got access to?

Preference.

One can achieve maximum back extensor and hamstring recruitment with the barbell.

The hex bar is better for beginners and it's less stressful on the spine (if you're worried about risk of injury with the barbell).

 

[R.D.]

Ran until I threw up, now I'm in euphoria

 

[dwade206]

Tried benching 365. Smh, got it up half way so I'm not quite there yet. BUT, right after that attempt I put up 340 again twice. JUNE IS MINE!

 

[Recaptimus_Prime360]

Yeah sooooo legs still sore from squats I did Monday.

No pain, no gains, but f*** this pain tho.

 

[King_MOEbra]

First training session in 4 weeks- did legs & chest. Looking forward to getting my weight and strength back.

 

[The_Jackal]

First training session in 4 weeks- did legs & chest. Looking forward to getting my weight and strength back.

Man you got about 3 months before summer hit stay motivated and get to that perfect weight!!!!!

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

Today ive runned 40 minutes uphill with my 34 lbs kettlebell. Ive taken it down two times!!

Ive done some deadlifts this afternoon.

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

Next week ill order a waist belt. Its time to go harder and doing some dips and bar exercises with heavy Kettlebells. I definitly need to add some strenght and muscles for two months before getting the 106 lbs kb Aka the BEAST.

I ll need some creatine monohydrate too. And more red meat.

 

[The_Jackal]

Today ive runned 40 minutes uphill with my 34 lbs kettlebell. Ive taken it down two times!!

Ive done some deadlifts this afternoon.

Man Deadlift really the GOAT lift