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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Let’s get fit together!
This blog entry was written and designed to assist my friends and loved ones in their weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals. It is not meant to criticize, but support...Enjoy (there’s music at the end)!
So, I’m fat.
I’m not Mr. Man-boobs…anymore.
I’m not can’t-see-my-feet fat.
I’m not bury-me-in-a-piano-crate fat.
But, according to this website, I am fat…obese actually:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ It tracks your BMI, or Basal Metabolic Index.
However, take heart, everyone…heck, take heart pills, if you need to; the website does state that, though the BMI is pretty accurate, there is mitigation regarding musculature, as muscle weighs more than fat. Quite a good website with great information, really.
That being said, as my birthday approached last year, I became tired of being twice the man I used to be. So, on my birthday, I found myself in the offices of Dr. James Martin, a physician who specializes in weight loss. My overall goal was to lose 50lbs altogether. As success towards one’s objectives is best assured when smaller, more attainable goals are set, I made a plan. 20 lbs down by Christmas, and then 5 pounds per month until I’ve reached my goal, which I felt would be in early to mid Summer.
Well, it’s mid-April, and I am at 198 pounds. I am not complaining, because I was stuck at 201lbs for a few weeks. Any progress, especially at a sustainable rate of a couple pounds per week, is good. At any rate, it is time to lift a little less, and cardio it up; a couple more elliptical sessions per week are in order.
Of course, the number one component of weight loss is caloric intake. Plain and simple, one must burn more calories than one takes in. This deficit creates weight loss. The inverse combination creates… man-boobs…and love handles…and a higher dress size…and muffin tops. I’m guessing you get it?
Bottom line: eat less, move more. Easy for me to type, right?
A really good way to keep track of your calories is by using this website:
http://www.fitday.com/
On FitDay, one can put in all that they have eaten for the day to calibrate calories, thus helping to ensure one stays within the recommended guidelines.
For example, my favorite steaming bowl of Pho, with the necessary sauces, is around 400 calories. Not bad. But, of course, Denny, Matt and Paul, and I usually must get some egg rolls (chả giò) and/or spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) . Getting hungry yet?
I guess my first point is, knowledge is power. Know what you’re putting in your mouth.
If you don’t know how many calories you can take in and still lose weight, go here:
http://www.weightlossforall.com/calories-needed.htm
My second point is, pay attention to your body. If your clothes are getting tight, start moving. Nothing super strenuous. Take it easy. Start slow. Go here for ideas:
http://exercise.about.com/cs/exbeginners/a/begcardio.htm
If your muscles are sagging, and you need ideas, go here:
http://www.weight-lifting-exercise.com/
I do ramble on, don’t I? Well, enough for now. Let’s get fit. I’ll be back later with my weight loss progress. For now, here’s some inspiration (I hope):
Cheesy, I know!
So, I’m fat.
I’m not Mr. Man-boobs…anymore.
I’m not can’t-see-my-feet fat.
I’m not bury-me-in-a-piano-crate fat.
But, according to this website, I am fat…obese actually:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ It tracks your BMI, or Basal Metabolic Index.
However, take heart, everyone…heck, take heart pills, if you need to; the website does state that, though the BMI is pretty accurate, there is mitigation regarding musculature, as muscle weighs more than fat. Quite a good website with great information, really.
That being said, as my birthday approached last year, I became tired of being twice the man I used to be. So, on my birthday, I found myself in the offices of Dr. James Martin, a physician who specializes in weight loss. My overall goal was to lose 50lbs altogether. As success towards one’s objectives is best assured when smaller, more attainable goals are set, I made a plan. 20 lbs down by Christmas, and then 5 pounds per month until I’ve reached my goal, which I felt would be in early to mid Summer.
Well, it’s mid-April, and I am at 198 pounds. I am not complaining, because I was stuck at 201lbs for a few weeks. Any progress, especially at a sustainable rate of a couple pounds per week, is good. At any rate, it is time to lift a little less, and cardio it up; a couple more elliptical sessions per week are in order.
Of course, the number one component of weight loss is caloric intake. Plain and simple, one must burn more calories than one takes in. This deficit creates weight loss. The inverse combination creates… man-boobs…and love handles…and a higher dress size…and muffin tops. I’m guessing you get it?
Bottom line: eat less, move more. Easy for me to type, right?
A really good way to keep track of your calories is by using this website:
http://www.fitday.com/
On FitDay, one can put in all that they have eaten for the day to calibrate calories, thus helping to ensure one stays within the recommended guidelines.
For example, my favorite steaming bowl of Pho, with the necessary sauces, is around 400 calories. Not bad. But, of course, Denny, Matt and Paul, and I usually must get some egg rolls (chả giò) and/or spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) . Getting hungry yet?
I guess my first point is, knowledge is power. Know what you’re putting in your mouth.
If you don’t know how many calories you can take in and still lose weight, go here:
http://www.weightlossforall.com/calories-needed.htm
My second point is, pay attention to your body. If your clothes are getting tight, start moving. Nothing super strenuous. Take it easy. Start slow. Go here for ideas:
http://exercise.about.com/cs/exbeginners/a/begcardio.htm
If your muscles are sagging, and you need ideas, go here:
http://www.weight-lifting-exercise.com/
I do ramble on, don’t I? Well, enough for now. Let’s get fit. I’ll be back later with my weight loss progress. For now, here’s some inspiration (I hope):
Cheesy, I know!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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