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Post by thiefinrippedupjeans on Nov 22, 2017 10:28:51 GMT -5
Yoga has been a part of my life for 7 years. Novice hoop-dancer.
Recently a C.O.B.R.A Self Defense attendee.
Advice, workouts, dietary plans, experiences good & bad.
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Post by Roman on Nov 22, 2017 15:32:12 GMT -5
I read on the old TC that you’re lightning fast, Thief. And you want to get more endurance with running. Do you have a specific distance in mind?
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Post by thiefinrippedupjeans on Nov 24, 2017 12:55:16 GMT -5
I read on the old TC that you’re lightning fast, Thief. And you want to get more endurance with running. Do you have a specific distance in mind? To start off I was thinking a mile. |
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Post by Roman on Nov 24, 2017 13:15:16 GMT -5
I read on the old TC that you’re lightning fast, Thief. And you want to get more endurance with running. Do you have a specific distance in mind? To start off I was thinking a mile. To build endurance you need to do some longer distances in training, but do it slow. For example start with running slowly for 2 minutes and then walk a minute. Repeat that 5 times. With slow running, you need to be able to talk a bit. It will seem really slow and it might not even feel like a workout, but it will help. Make sure you don't start doing long slow strides. Keep a high cadence (about 180 strides per minute), but switch to short strides. Depending on how good your shape is, you can skip the walking and/or increase the interval of running. Try to do this at least 3 times a week. If that is too easy for you, let me know, we'll adjust the plan. |
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Post by thiefinrippedupjeans on Nov 24, 2017 13:19:31 GMT -5
You're really coming across as some sort of expert Roman. I had no idea you were into exercise so thoroughly. I'll give it a try! Sydney also recommended a plan for me. I'm not sure which to try first. I'll keep you updated on how it's working out for me though. Sometimes it's difficult for me to follow plans since there isn't a park or gym nearby and my neighborhood's a bit rough to run through. I also believe running on real life terrain is harder than a treadmill (even the ones with incline.) I don't know how true that is, but it's just from my experience.
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Post by Roman on Nov 24, 2017 13:39:21 GMT -5
You're really coming across as some sort of expert Roman. I had no idea you were into exercise so thoroughly. I'll give it a try! Sydney also recommended a plan for me. I'm not sure which to try first. I'll keep you updated on how it's working out for me though. Sometimes it's difficult for me to follow plans since there isn't a park or gym nearby and my neighborhood's a bit rough to run through. I also believe running on real life terrain is harder than a treadmill (even the ones with incline.) I don't know how true that is, but it's just from my experience. I run about 3 times a week for 45 minutes to an hour. I've been keeping that up for about the last 10 years now. And I've really read a lot about training and stuff. I'm not really good at running, but I know a lot about it and it keeps me fit. Running outdoors, especially with hills, is definitely harder and more realistic training than doing it on a treadmill. But I understand if you don't want to go outside if it's not safe. You can do a lot at the gym or at home too. Most important thing is that you stay fit and have fun. I do additional exercises at home too. I don't mind if you follow Sydney's plan first. Just pointing out that I'm here if you have any questions. |
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Post by thiefinrippedupjeans on Nov 27, 2017 13:09:47 GMT -5
going to be switching from a weighted hoop to a regular hoop soon.
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Post by taytaytay on Nov 27, 2017 14:03:50 GMT -5
Getting back into it now because I'm on a real push to lose some weight so I'll feel less bad about gaining weight over Christmas! I've been really good so far this past week or so
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Post by JDMaleSwiftie on Nov 28, 2017 10:59:25 GMT -5
Having a healthy life style is challenging, but rewarding.
What I’ve learned is it doesn’t necessarily have to be a super strict diet, but you have to be consistent. You have to abide by whatever your diet is.
I still have cheat days here and there, but I’ve found a way to maintain discipline and structure.
Drink plenty of water. When I go out to eat I don’t just order whatever I want. I’ll order whatever is the healthiest option available.
People ask how I did it (losing weight) and I just tell them it’s about wanting to change for the better. Yeah sometimes I miss eating whatever I want, but I sure as hell don’t miss being 300+ lbs, struggling to do little things like walk up the stairs, having terrible self esteem as a result, and I look at myself now and all of a sudden I feel and look good, I’m more confident than ever, and really has changed my life for the better.
I’ve learned being healthy is all that I anticipated it would be. I also realized there had to be a sense of urgency while I’m still young because it doesn’t get any easier to lose weight and get in shape as you get older.
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Post by thiefinrippedupjeans on Nov 28, 2017 15:45:22 GMT -5
Having a healthy life style is challenging, but rewarding. What I’ve learned is it doesn’t necessarily have to be a super strict diet, but you have to be consistent. You have to abide by whatever your diet is. I still have cheat days here and there, but I’ve found a way to maintain discipline and structure. Drink plenty of water. When I go out to eat I don’t just order whatever I want. I’ll order whatever is the healthiest option available. People how I did it (losing weight) and I just tell them it’s about wanting to change for the better. Yeah sometimes I miss eating whatever I want, but I sure as hell don’t miss being 300+ lbs, struggling to do little things like walk up the stairs, having terrible self esteem as a result, and I look at myself now and all of a sudden I feel and look good, I’m more confident than ever, and really has changed my life for the better. I’ve learned being healthy is all that I anticipated it would be. I also realized there had to be a sense of urgency while I’m still young because it doesn’t get any easier to lose weight and get in shape as you get older. I applaud you JD. Thanks for sharing your story. I think this is one of the best perceptions on health to have. Something that is actually doable, but long-term. No quick easy way outs or shortcuts, just structure throughout life. Good job man.
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Post by JDMaleSwiftie on Nov 28, 2017 22:51:52 GMT -5
Having a healthy life style is challenging, but rewarding. What I’ve learned is it doesn’t necessarily have to be a super strict diet, but you have to be consistent. You have to abide by whatever your diet is. I still have cheat days here and there, but I’ve found a way to maintain discipline and structure. Drink plenty of water. When I go out to eat I don’t just order whatever I want. I’ll order whatever is the healthiest option available. People how I did it (losing weight) and I just tell them it’s about wanting to change for the better. Yeah sometimes I miss eating whatever I want, but I sure as hell don’t miss being 300+ lbs, struggling to do little things like walk up the stairs, having terrible self esteem as a result, and I look at myself now and all of a sudden I feel and look good, I’m more confident than ever, and really has changed my life for the better. I’ve learned being healthy is all that I anticipated it would be. I also realized there had to be a sense of urgency while I’m still young because it doesn’t get any easier to lose weight and get in shape as you get older. I applaud you JD. Thanks for sharing your story. I think this is one of the best perceptions on health to have. Something that is actually doable, but long-term. No quick easy way outs or shortcuts, just structure throughout life. Good job man.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. That is one of the best parts about it all and seeing how people compliment you and more importantly if I could ever inspire anyone to change their life style and make a change for the better then that is a no brainer for me. I honestly never believed I could be a guy who could go on this type of journey and lose as much weight as I did and now be someone who has completely changed his life style in regards to health and eating habits. It just takes the appropriate amount of discipline, work ethic/dedication, and just setting goals for yourself. I think you try and envision whatever it is you wanna look like and take the necessary steps to do so. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 10:05:36 GMT -5
then there is me in all this who eats mostly junk food yet runs at random for 1-2 hours a day XD
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Post by thiefinrippedupjeans on Dec 1, 2017 9:17:33 GMT -5
then there is me in all this who eats mostly junk food yet runs at random for 1-2 hours a day XD that's still pretty good. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 9:51:03 GMT -5
then there is me in all this who eats mostly junk food yet runs at random for 1-2 hours a day XD that's still pretty good. thank you for trying XD Poor college student life. XD |
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Post by MyCastleCrumbledOvernight on Dec 1, 2017 9:55:20 GMT -5
I drink a lot of water and I was riding my bike every day but I can’t do it in the winter the cold air makes my tounge hurt *shrugs* don’t worry, my family thinks I’m crazy too  |
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