~> 3 MONTH SANTA SHRED <~ [Oct 1st - Dec 31st] FAT LOSS CHALLENGE - Page 13

HOsBEEF · 10-07-2009, 02:22 PM

i was a little sick but im feeling much better now. weighed in after my lifting and cardio at 248.

freedevil · 10-07-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bells25

Hi guys! Keep up the good work!

I didnt get no exercise in on Monday but I did today. Thank you for the advice, I was a bit discouraged, but not now that I received great advice from many of you. THank You! Oh honestly the past two days I have not been so good with my food. UUUGH! I know that I have to incorporate more cardio to my workouts in order to lose weight and not to mention that my weigh in is this Thursday!

Hang in there! I wish I liked cardio.

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Originally Posted by uaintsokool

hey guys just wanted to ask a quick question. how much cardio should i do if i want to lose fat? right now im not too worried about keeping/losing muscle. i weighed myself 2 weeks ago and i was 205 and yesterday i weighed in at 201. i do 30 min of cardio 4 days a week.

and i think im doing good so far on my first ever challange, but we'll see how things end in december!!

You don't have to do cardio to lose fat. It's good for you and helps you eat more and gives you some wiggle room in your diet. It helps in fat loss, heart and better lung function. However in the end, weight training and proper diet are your best bets to lose fat and preserve as much muscle as possible.

I do zero cardio. Hate it, feet hurt, it's boring. If I do any now, I like to do intervals.
Also I used to do cardio 5 days a week and I think it wore me out a bit so I think 3 days weights, 3 days cardio is a decent blend, any more depends on you and how your body responds to it. The key is consistency.

The biggest advice I can give anyone on this thread is to listen to your body. This is very important. And enjoy the ride.
As webgodess always says, it's a marathon, not a sprint.

iDrive · 10-07-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by freedevil

Hang in there! I wish I liked cardio.

You don't have to do cardio to lose fat. It's good for you and helps you eat more and gives you some wiggle room in your diet. It helps in fat loss, heart and better lung function. However in the end, weight training and proper diet are your best bets to lose fat and preserve as much muscle as possible.

I do zero cardio. Hate it, feet hurt, it's boring. If I do any now, I like to do intervals.
Also I used to do cardio 5 days a week and I think it wore me out a bit so I think 3 days weights, 3 days cardio is a decent blend, any more depends on you and how your body responds to it. The key is consistency.

The biggest advice I can give anyone on this thread is to listen to your body. This is very important. And enjoy the ride.
As webgodess always says, it's a marathon, not a sprint.

This.

Knowledge = Power

body_sculpta · 10-07-2009, 07:41 PM

Day 7
Today I coudnt do cardio, my legs were jes too tired, but I do a lot of walking. havent yet brought a weight scale or camera. Will prolly do tomorrow. Anyways jes cutting out choc bars an dpop I already see some difference. I'm going to do an upper body workout and maybe some cardio, like 10 min before and after and then hit the bed.

pablocai · 10-07-2009, 08:06 PM

Yeahh, 1st October my weight was 185...today 179, I know water weight but also a good week lifting, some cardio and calories under control after months of eating crap...I would really like to see a 177 or a 176 next week, at least I will try it...see you later I need some rest right now after 2.5 hours of gym xD, good luck!

jonny450r · 10-07-2009, 08:16 PM

My first challenge isn't going as well as I planned wasn't able to get a work out today again. But I plan on hitting the gym longer then I usually do once I get back home on saturday. I don't leave town again until tuesday night next week, so I should actually get to workout then.

webgodess · 10-07-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bells25

Hi guys! Keep up the good work!

I didnt get no exercise in on Monday but I did today. Thank you for the advice, I was a bit discouraged, but not now that I received great advice from many of you. THank You! Oh honestly the past two days I have not been so good with my food. UUUGH! I know that I have to incorporate more cardio to my workouts in order to lose weight and not to mention that my weigh in is this Thursday!

If you bust your butt doing cardio then every time you eat something extra or that you shouldn't, think about whether or not it's worth doing MORE cardio to burn the calories your about to eat. I'm trying to get back into this mindset, when I was keeping this in mind for the earlier challenges...I cheated way less.

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Originally Posted by daveel

Enjoyed the long weekend out with the boys and paid for it.

Drunk way to much and had to much fun :P came in on the scales at 238.4 from 238.2 so not the best start.

Had a decent boxing sesh on Tuesday and did Back and Biceps at the gym today.

Tonight i can't squeeze in a cardio but i am seeing my girlfriend for the first time in a week so perhaps maybe i might do a little cardio hahahah im terrible

You are terrible !

But hey, if it gets your heart rate up it's cardio..lol

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Originally Posted by keiga

Joining a bit late, But hope you'll add me to the list. i need someone to hold me accountable.

Weight : 215 lbs
Bodyfat%: Dont know
Goals (IMPORTANT)

My short term goal is to loose 15lbs, i want to start small so i don't feel to overwhelmed. My overall goal is to cut down to 160lbs then bulk up to 180lbs.

I'm currently designing my nutrition plan and my work out routines and will be starting tommrow.when i get to 200lbs and in better shape, i'm going to start my p90x program, because i cant complete it all the way through yet.

Ill be posting in this thread to update and to help me stay motivated.

Welcome! I think I'll buy myself p90x for christmas, sounds like alot of people get results from it.

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Originally Posted by Buchy

I'd like to join in this as well please if possible, would be my first challenge and been trying to cut for a long time with my wieght yo-yoing about with motivation and injuries. I've been lifting for about 4 or 5 years now for fitness and at my lightest was under 220lbs, would like to regain that.

I've just come back from a back problem and will be ramping up my training as I go.

Age: 31
Height: 6'1"
Weight: ~250lbs
Bodyfat: 24% (estimated)

Goal: to hit 225lbs for Christmas.

This week:

Sunday: 30mins cardio (swimming)
Monday: break for physio on the back
Tuesday: 30mins HIIT Sprinting in the morning, Martial arts workout for 1hour 45mins night.

Tonight: will hit the gym and do a kettlebell all body workout and either treadmill or swimming afterwards for 30mins.

Welcome!

ghengistahn · 10-07-2009, 09:37 PM

check sig for stats =)

daveel · 10-07-2009, 09:45 PM

Had a decent work out today was kinda interrupted by people being on the equipment i needed.

Replaced my BB Bench Press with a extra 20 min treadmill cardio sesh , with plenty of incline.

Felt positive today, feeling good and excited.

ghengistahn goodstuff buddy nice to see results.

body_sculpta · 10-07-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by freedevil

I do zero cardio. Hate it, feet hurt, it's boring. If I do any now, I like to do intervals.
Also I used to do cardio 5 days a week and I think it wore me out a bit so I think 3 days weights, 3 days cardio is a decent blend, any more depends on you and how your body responds to it. The key is consistency.

The biggest advice I can give anyone on this thread is to listen to your body. This is very important. And enjoy the ride.
As webgodess always says, it's a marathon, not a sprint.

Great advice, thanks. I think aside from the running and sports in gym classand the great amount of walking I do everyday I am not going to spend my time with additional cardio. But I will start lifting seriously maybe 3 or 2 times a week. Howevr I need to find a gym first. Since I cant afford one I''m looking at my neighbourhood library's gym.

Bathory27 · 10-07-2009, 09:56 PM

Im so in, will post stats once I get them, updated picture on my body space.

casumak · 10-07-2009, 10:46 PM

So today hI worked out the back and did 40 min of cardio on the bike after, placed an order of controled labs white flood new flavour and glycergrow, and man scorch and vaporize.

heathershubby · 10-07-2009, 11:06 PM

Man they are really trying to sabatoge < I know that is not spelt right

my workout plans. I got my first 2 work outs in and diet has been incredible this week but the job I am on is kicking my fat azz hard I can barely lift my fricken arms and am having really sharp pains in my middle back all through the day. I see how 500lbers end up bed ridden. That sheet ain't happening to me though as good as my diet is I am sure I will lose more then the 2 lbs I lost last week I am just worried about my leg workout tommorow and if I will be able to squat with as sore as my back is I might have to swap squats with leg press till next week.

Good to see you guys are doing so great and thanks again for letting me jump on board.

p.s. repps for WG for working so hard at keeping dis thread running smooooth

I am also going back to page 1 and working my way through reppin all you guys but it is gonna take a while to get through 373 posts

kutgw all

freedevil · 10-07-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by body_sculpta

Great advice, thanks. I think aside from the running and sports in gym classand the great amount of walking I do everyday I am not going to spend my time with additional cardio. But I will start lifting seriously maybe 3 or 2 times a week. Howevr I need to find a gym first. Since I cant afford one I''m looking at my neighbourhood library's gym.

Sure thing

Thats what we're here for.

As far as the gym is concerned, I work out at the fitness center in my apartment complex lol. I think I will have to eventually join a proper gym.

10/7
Training - Back + Biceps + Calves
Fun workout. I think back is my favorite muscle group to work on after abs.

freedevil · 10-07-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ghengistahn

check sig for stats =)

nice!

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Originally Posted by pablocai

Yeahh, 1st October my weight was 185...today 179, I know water weight but also a good week lifting, some cardio and calories under control after months of eating crap...I would really like to see a 177 or a 176 next week, at least I will try it...see you later I need some rest right now after 2.5 hours of gym xD, good luck!

whoa! awesome!

jonathan02us · 10-08-2009, 12:42 AM

Squat
55x5
65x5
75x5
75x5

Incline Bench Press
75x5
90x5
105x5
120x5

Deadlift
85x5
105x5
115x5
135x5

parnix · 10-08-2009, 06:02 AM

Weighed in today, down yet again. I am about to fly out to Houston (to parents house) for the next 7 days for my fiancee and I's engagement party (which is saturday). It is being arranged by our parents and for me it basically = TONS OF FOOD + OPEN BAR = OH FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!

I think it'll be ok though. I'll check the thread whenever I have a chance or need motivation!

robertfah · 10-08-2009, 06:31 AM

Cardio is essential to help burn fat.....it's right up there with diet (although not as important). People mainly do cardio to keep their metabolism in check and running strong.

It's one of those love/hate relationships you have when bodybuilding....if you think of it as "Ugh, I've gotta do 30 minutes of cardio because I ate too much today", then you'll probably hate cardio for a long time....whereas if you look at it as "I'm doing 20-30 minute cardio sessions, post-workout, to help burn more fat", then you'll end up liking it.

Give it a shot for 1 month....try to do cardio for at least 15-25 minutes after each workout, 4-5 times a week and in 1 month I bet you you'll see awesome results in your body.

dowd48 · 10-08-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by freedevil

Sure thing

Thats what we're here for.

As far as the gym is concerned, I work out at the fitness center in my apartment complex lol. I think I will have to eventually join a proper gym.

10/7
Training - Back + Biceps + Calves
Fun workout. I think back is my favorite muscle group to work on after abs.

Mine to I've been pushing it so hard sometimes I do bi's and back alone

Buchy · 10-08-2009, 06:54 AM

So last night:
2x10 Kettlebell Halos with 24kg kettlebell (used throughout)
3x20 KB Clean and Press
20x one arm alternating swings
20x two arm swings
12x turkish get-up
12x one arm windmill
2x10 figure 8's between legs

2x6 Bench press 100kgs
1x6 incline press 75kgs

2x12 weighted crunches (50kg on machine)
2x12 weighted good mornings (50kg on machine)

15mins slow jog.

Edit: tonight will be martial arts training again.

fusedx · 10-08-2009, 06:55 AM

wow ! A lot of people joined ! this is great ! it will keep me motivated !! I weight myself in yesterday and i ended up at 162. Ofcourse ! that was after my workout. With all intake water. lol ! anyhow ! i should weight myself every end of the week. hehe!

Sabouneh · 10-08-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by robertfah

Cardio is essential to help burn fat.....it's right up there with diet (although not as important). People mainly do cardio to keep their metabolism in check and running strong.

It's one of those love/hate relationships you have when bodybuilding....if you think of it as "Ugh, I've gotta do 30 minutes of cardio because I ate too much today", then you'll probably hate cardio for a long time....whereas if you look at it as "I'm doing 20-30 minute cardio sessions, post-workout, to help burn more fat", then you'll end up liking it.

Give it a shot for 1 month....try to do cardio for at least 15-25 minutes after each workout, 4-5 times a week and in 1 month I bet you you'll see awesome results in your body.

hahaha so much wrong info here.... how is cardio essential to burn fat and you think diet isnt as important?

dowd48 · 10-08-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabouneh

hahaha so much wrong info here.... how is cardio essential to burn fat and you think diet isnt as important?

I think diet is the most important thing and one of the hardest things to do is to stick to eating healthy but cardio is also very important and must be done.

Sabouneh · 10-08-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dowd48

I think diet is the most important thing and one of the hardest things to do is to stick to eating healthy but cardio is also very important and must be done.

it doesnt have to be done... how so ?

robertfah · 10-08-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabouneh

hahaha so much wrong info here.... how is cardio essential to burn fat and you think diet isnt as important?

I think you misread or I came across wrong.....I meant to say Cardio is important in weight loss along with diet, but diet is more important....so yes, after I re-read this I can see how that sentence was confusing.

robertfah · 10-08-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabouneh

it doesnt have to be done... how so ?

I think you're misreading their quote as well....he said "cardio is also very important and must be done."

dowd48 · 10-08-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by robertfah

I think you're misreading their quote as well....he said "cardio is also very important and must be done."

lol thanks

Timmytim97 · 10-08-2009, 08:25 AM

221lbs this morning.

I actually did less the last few days so im wondering how i dropped off the water weight. not complaining though. Hopefully I can start making progress from here.

Hope everyone has been doing great.

NOSUPERMODEL · 10-08-2009, 08:35 AM

Just uploaded some new progress pics on my Bodyspace.

I am still sticking with my goal of 215lbs, but I am changing my BF% to 17% instead of the original 18% I set. I am currently at 18.3% as of my measurements yesterday.

Going to start a new 5x5 workout next Monday so we will see what happens.

O_D_B · 10-08-2009, 08:36 AM

Hey,

Just read through this thread, and think it's great.. I just found the site and forums a few days ago, as I started my own new workout, and was looking for like minded people.. Looks like I found it!!

I started working out again after a 1 month layoff on Oct 2nd..

Weight:I was/am 215.lbs
Bodyfat: No clue, would like to know...
Measurements: 38" waist, will post the rest on my bodyspace tonight.
Pics, will post tonight as well (as painful as that will be...)
Goals: Short term, for this challenge, 20lbs by Xmas

The only "suppliments" I use are the FRS energy products. They are 100% natural and really good for you. I started using FRS when I was running 3-5 miles a day, and it made a noticeable difference. I drink a can or pint 30 min before workout. I will also drink a can/pint sometimes in place of snacking, as it's loaded with free radical scavengers, vitamins, etc..

My diet is very strict.. I am a vegetarian.I do not drink anything with high fructose corn syrup, so no pop, sports drinks, etc..Cheese and portion control are my issues..

If it's too late to jump on board, I understand... i'll just lurk and do it on my own..

Either way, keep it up guys!!