Need to lose 55 lbs. as quickly and safely as possible...

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 01:44 PM

I need a lot of help. I am currently 280 lbs. I need to drop about 55 lbs. in order to have a 35% BMI so I can meet my companies expectations to be a contract firefighter in Iraq. I have no set diet (just cutting down my portions, calories, and fat) and I am taking whey, Lipo 6, and a multi-vitamin. I need to start a cardio workout. I have to experience with fat-loss so any advice will be accepted. Not only do I want to lose weight for a job, I want to better myself and I want to get into shape. Please help!!!!

**arose70** · 10-02-2006, 01:47 PM

how much time do you have?

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 01:49 PM

As soon as I drop my weight, I go to the doc and have him sign off that my BMI is at least 35. But, I thought I was already going so I took my leave of absense from work and now I'm F____d. So the sooner, the better.

**sandcar3** · 10-02-2006, 01:50 PM

Lots of cardio bro! I've never liked just running on a treadmill, maybe try basketball, or swimming.

Also try super-setting alternate body parts (for example chest and legs) with light weights, high reps, and very little rest inbetween sets. That should get your heart rate up.

**arose70** · 10-02-2006, 01:52 PM

well, if you are JUST interested in losing WEIGHT, then cut your cals significantly (biggest loser style 1500-1800) and do cardio for hours a day. You'll lose the 55 lbs quickly---you'll look and feel like crap, but you will lose WEIGHT (muscle and fat).

If you want to look good after, eat a good amount of cals (2500-3000), lift full bodies 3x a week heavy, and do cardio 3-4 times a week. You'll lose it slower, but you won't look or feel like crap when you are done.

**nithos** · 10-02-2006, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by rob_o_bgs

As soon as I drop my weight, I go to the doc and have him sign off that my BMI is at least 35. But, I thought I was already going so I took my leave of absense from work and now I'm F____d. So the sooner, the better.

Is there any way you can avoid that LoA? 55 pounds is a lot of weight to drop, not something you can do with water manipulation.

**dasixthsun** · 10-02-2006, 01:53 PM

try cardio maybe twice a day. include weight training and a good diet. when i first started out i would do 40 min on treadmill, whatever body part i was working in the morning and then another 40 min on treadmill in the evening and i cut out all fried foods, fast foods, pastass and i lost 24 lbs in a month

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 01:55 PM

I've been on my LoA since May 6th. I've lost 19 lbs since then.

**NAP_s_king** · 10-02-2006, 01:56 PM

A simple plan would be:

Cardio for 30-40 minutes, increase intensity when you are able to. Do your cardio early in the morning, just have some whey before you do it.

Eat no more than 3000 kcals per day, preferably 2800 or so, split up between 5-6 meals. A shake counts as a meal too.

Choose lower carb foods. In fact, limit your carb intake to early during the day (center it around your workouts- especially post-workout).

Main foods to eat are:

steamed veggies
eggs
egg whites
some fruits
cottage cheese
low-fat yogurt
chicken breast
fish

Water intake should be high- minimum 3 litres per day.

As far as supplements go, just stick to whey protein, a multivitamin, and since you're pressed for time, cycle between stimulant and non-stimulant fat loss supplements (2 weeks at a time).

Be prepared to be a little hungry at times, the hunger pains will go away after a few days. DO NOT starve yourself though, just eat small meals consisting of the foods outlined above frequently -but keep track of calories-.

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 02:03 PM

not to sound like an idiot, but what's the difference between stimulant and non-stimulant?

**NAP_s_king** · 10-02-2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by rob_o_bgs

not to sound like an idiot, but what's the difference between stimulant and non-stimulant?

Some fat-loss supplements contain stimulants such as caffeine or ephedrine, some do not. Your body builds tolerance to stimulants, thus they need to be cycled. The non-stimulant ones don't usually work as well, but they help a little. Its important to cycle them.

It goes without saying that some weight-training should be included as well, 3 times per week is suffice. Cardio I would do 5-6 times per week. And no matter how tempting, no junk food

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 02:16 PM

Sounds good!!!

**bruce19** · 10-02-2006, 04:42 PM

hey just giving u an idea of a good cut or "supplement" lipo 6 has worked wonders for me... one pill 3 times daily, easy and effective. and good luck..

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by bruce19

hey just giving u an idea of a good cut or "supplement" lipo 6 has worked wonders for me... one pill 3 times daily, easy and effective. and good luck..

I forgot to mention, I just started taking Lipo 6 recently.

**BstKptScrt** · 10-02-2006, 06:01 PM

If BMI is the only indicator that's holding you back from this job, you can keep an eye on yours using this website. When you get close, get your doc to sign you off.

http://elitemrp.net/cgi-bin/bmi/index.cgi

You might want to avoid lifting weights as the BMI really isn't a good test for muscular people. Stick to cardio and a low carb diet and the weight will just shed off.

**bravo03_old** · 10-02-2006, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by rob_o_bgs

I forgot to mention, I just started taking Lipo 6 recently.

how is that going? how many days are you into it? i sell atleast 2 a day at GNC everytime i work, great overall product, only good feedback about it so far.

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-02-2006, 07:10 PM

Well at first, it made me nauseated. After a few days that went a way. Still had jitters. I believe its working. Ha ha the nausea helped me not to feel hungry and eat. I ran out of pills and do not have the money to buy some more but I will definitely buy more.

**bravo03_old** · 10-02-2006, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by rob_o_bgs

Well at first, it made me nauseated. After a few days that went a way. Still had jitters. I believe its working. Ha ha the nausea helped me not to feel hungry and eat. I ran out of pills and do not have the money to buy some more but I will definitely buy more.

good, really well researched and developed product.

**hardestgainer** · 10-02-2006, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by arose70

well, if you are JUST interested in losing WEIGHT, then cut your cals significantly (biggest loser style 1500-1800) and do cardio for hours a day. You'll lose the 55 lbs quickly---you'll look and feel like crap, but you will lose WEIGHT (muscle and fat).

If you want to look good after, eat a good amount of cals (2500-3000), lift full bodies 3x a week heavy, and do cardio 3-4 times a week. You'll lose it slower, but you won't look or feel like crap when you are done.

those guys on biggest loser are losing like 20lbs in one week!!! its insane

**hardestgainer** · 10-02-2006, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by bravo03

how is that going? how many days are you into it? i sell atleast 2 a day at GNC everytime i work, great overall product, only good feedback about it so far.

what requirments are there to get a job at a place like gnc???

**NAP_s_king** · 10-03-2006, 05:00 AM

Originally Posted by hardestgainer

those guys on biggest loser are losing like 20lbs in one week!!! its insane

It's mostly water

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-03-2006, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by NAP_s_king

It's mostly water

Is it THAT bad to lose water weight? If not, how do you do that besides taking a diuretic as in Lasix (furosemide)?

**bravo03_old** · 10-03-2006, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by hardestgainer

what requirments are there to get a job at a place like gnc???

are you interested?

**and1_balla52** · 10-03-2006, 12:55 PM

Im in the same boat, but I just need to lose the weight safely and as fast as possible...but I get the shakes when I just try to eat healthy, but atkins seems to work good for me, i dont feel hungry, and I feel dame good to be honest....but i dont think atkins is something that can be maintained for a long period of time, i did it for about 3 months and lost about 65 pounds...I really need some help also, but no one really responds to my threads....

**cawiau** · 10-03-2006, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by and1_balla52

I really need some help also, but no one really responds to my threads....

can I suggest to put your thread adress in your signature.
That helps a lot when people are trying to get to your thread.

**SDC77** · 10-03-2006, 02:34 PM

You can lose at least 55 lbs in Iraq, it's called your lower torso.

**THX 138** · 10-03-2006, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by rob_o_bgs

I need a lot of help. I am currently 280 lbs. I need to drop about 55 lbs. in order to have a 35% BMI so I can meet my companies expectations to be a contract firefighter in Iraq. I have no set diet (just cutting down my portions, calories, and fat) and I am taking whey, Lipo 6, and a multi-vitamin. I need to start a cardio workout. I have to experience with fat-loss so any advice will be accepted. Not only do I want to lose weight for a job, I want to better myself and I want to get into shape. Please help!!!!

I did it, so can you. Don't use drugs, you don't need them. Vitamins are ok.
I did low fat, low cal, high protiend switch. I cut mayo, french frys, soda.. all the obviously bad stuff that fat people love to eat.

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-03-2006, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Scott~

You can lose at least 55 lbs in Iraq, it's called your lower torso.

I hope to God I don't lose my lower torso. Man, imagine what my BMI would be!!!!!!

**rob_o_bgs** · 10-04-2006, 08:39 PM

I know there has been others who have acheived more than I have but I'm on a fricken mission for myself!! I have already lost 4 lbs since I started my 2,232 calorie diet!!!!! My sweatshirt is just a tad bit looser!!! I almost forgot what is was like to lose weight (since I'm back on track).

**chaosad420** · 10-04-2006, 09:22 PM

How much money will you make in Iraq? Not sure if it's worth it to ya, but maybe liposuction is an alternative? LOL j/k... well maybe not :P

Heh, I just advised someone to get liposuction on bodybuilding.com...

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