Ok, Yeah I'm 16, 5'7, 240 lbs. I have alot of muscle, but also a gut, and some some man boobs going on. I recently decided to lose weight.. and didnt really know where to start so i figured i would look for help on the internet, well I've read about alot of the diets, and im currently trying one, But I figure Ill start by telling you guys, and gals, about my routine. Well, I wake up, usually skip Breakfast (I know its bad) then go to school.. eat lunch, go home walk about 2-5 miles.. Then go home, and work out different sections of my body.. Now heres my big flaw.. Sometimes on weekends ill screw around and eat poorly (Fastfoods,Icecream, Cake, and all those bad things) So yeah I think ive located most of my problems, but Was just wondering what else i could do? Ty for your time.
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03-01-2009, 06:16 PM #1Registered User
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Overweight 16 year old (Need Advice)
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03-01-2009, 06:24 PM #2Banned
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Eat breakfast, it's been proven that you are actually more able to focus in school, and people who ate breakfast scored higher on test and in school then people who didn't.Originally Posted by Heretowin
Visit this site.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?p=279592191
Read 1st post.
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03-01-2009, 07:05 PM #3therapist (srs)
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Lift man. We are around the same age and when I went on a cut, I neglected the weights. Worst decision of my life.
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03-01-2009, 07:12 PM #4Registered User
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Yeah With the whole lifting thing, I got very discouraged, because i was working with freinds, but they were benching 150, and I couldnt do Reps with it, So i started at 100 lbs, and one of them made a remark about it.. So i kinda quit lifting, and went to a bowflex in my house.
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03-01-2009, 07:13 PM #5therapist (srs)
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You have to start somewhere. I can't bench 150 yet lmao, but that doesn't stop me at all. You just need to get addicted to it. It won't leave you.
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03-01-2009, 07:18 PM #6Registered User
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Yeah, I can bench close to 200, but i cant do reps with it.. But yeah I think the bow flex will help my build my frame.. But my problem is eating.. So i think im just gonna drink a **** ton of water. And try to discipline myself.
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03-01-2009, 07:24 PM #7Registered User
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I was also "self concious" of going to the gym as well but you get over it. Just don't go to something like a YMCA and you shouldn't have any troubles.
Greatness from small beginnings.
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03-01-2009, 07:28 PM #8Registered User
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Well, yeah, But what do you think about a bow flex?
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03-01-2009, 08:01 PM #9"GO BIG OR GO HOME"
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"I have alot of muscle, but also a gut, and some some man boobs going on." Seriously? Diet 90%. Exercise 10%. Don't leave out lifting.
"Your not your ****ing khaki's."
"If your not growing your stagnating."
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03-01-2009, 08:13 PM #10Registered User
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hey buddy you are on the right track. Diet is going to be your biggest issue. You can have cheat meal once a week, and go ahead and eat what you want. Besides that stick to eating clean. There is tons of info on this site, you just have to take the time to research.
basically:
1. Diet
2. Cardio
3. lift weights
For cardio, walking is fine. Each week start walking a mile further, or an extra ten minutes. After you are starting to get comfortable with that try light joggin the same distance, and gradually start picking up your pace while increasing your distance.
Diet- Eat clean! no pop, candy, junk food! Eat protein, meat, fish, chicken... Salads are never a bad call if eating at school.
Lifting- Go to the workout section of this site and look up begginers workout routines. Don't be worried about lifting in your school gym. If you are in there everyday lifting people will respect you no matter how much you are lifting. You are 16, your gains will go through the roof. When I went into highschool I was only benching 150 3x. By the second semester of my freshman year I was at 185 3x and so on... Eventually up to benching 275 3x. Just keep lifting.
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03-01-2009, 08:47 PM #11Registered User
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if eatting is a problem for you, you might want to look into a fat loss supplement. I heard REDuction is great for appetite surpression during the day plus all the other things it gives, and its one of the cheapest fat loss supplements. Its made by controlled labs and they make some pretty bomb ass supplements and are always cheap, so you might want to read more about it if you want.Originally Posted by Heretowin
i rep back 1k+
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03-01-2009, 10:30 PM #12is cutting.
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No no you stop that.Originally Posted by -BigT-
He's 16 - he has acknowledged his eating is poor - let him turn THAT around then if and when he needs a boost down the line look to something like that.
Fat loss supps are NOT the answer, they can prove to be beneficial for some but a clean diet is 90% of the battle in any weightloss. You're young, use that to your advantage.
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03-01-2009, 10:33 PM #13is cutting.
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Don't compare yourself to them :]Originally Posted by Heretowin
Everyone starts somewhere, when I started I SUCKED and now I know i'm the one intimidating new people when it comes to some things i'm good at but it's nothing to be ashamed of because you're making the first step to many.
Water is wonderful, I read somewhere that usually when you're hungry (some percent) your body is actually just thirsty so make sure you get your good foods in and water with it :]
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03-01-2009, 11:12 PM #14Registered User
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Don't be afraid of hitting the gym, just because you can't lift as much as others. When I first started lifting at 16 I could barely rep 100, but I kept working at it now I'm trying to reach a max of 300.. I'm only at 225 now. Just keep working on it. Don't forget to eat right aswell.
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03-02-2009, 04:12 PM #15Registered User
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Ty guys for the help i will try my best
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03-02-2009, 04:50 PM #16Registered User
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Why don't you continue lifting, but change your diet, more clean.
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