BP.Net Weightloss CHALLENGE

i want to gain weight, i'm 6'1" weigh 155-160 depending on how much water is in me.

i hit the gym 4 times a week and drink protein shakes... guess i'm just not meant to be average sized... lol

Right now I'm 6' 4" and approx. 180 lbs. Hopefully this will change soon though. I have rejoined my schools weight lifting club which is run by an ex-pro bodybuilder who is a friend of Arnold. I also play lacrosse for the school and am joining the mountain bike club so I feel I have a good mix of cardio and weightlifting. The diet part won't be a problem for me because I eat really healthy compared to most and try to eat around 5 meals a day. I haven't had candy in so long that last time I ate some licorice I felt ill. But I'm only 15 right now so If I reach my goal I'll be hovering around 200 on my 16th birthday.

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

Then hop on that elliptical! ;) Seriously--cardio isn't only for girls! It's so funny--at my gym on campus the gym has this invisible dividing line: the "girls" side of the gym are the cardio machines and the "boy's" side of the gym are the weights/weight machines.

There isn't a lot of crossing the "line". I do, because I know cardio AND weightlifting in combination are the best in the long run--but it sure is intimidating sometimes!

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I actually run alot :P More than most other guys. I run 2 miles, under 13 minutes which is okay...I used to be faster when I first took my discharge. I just can't see myself running on a tred-mill or something....I'd rather run outside.

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Originally Posted by jar2476

I always was like if it looks good for you then i can eat it.

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:8: say what?!?!?!?!

12oz lean steak, being protien and all. good carbs, bad carbs, i never paid attention to it. thats what i ment.;)

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Originally Posted by jeffnme

:8: say what?!?!?!?!

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Who's for before and after pics? just wondering because that might make it a little more interesting. That way we can actually see the physical results.

well can I do it!!! I wanna lose a couple pounds and TONE UP! ;) before an after pics are a great idea! :D

I like the idea as well.

I'm up for pics!

Here is AndrewH "before"....I can't wait to see the "after" pic:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...nwantsthis.JPG

Sure, then i guess i'll have no choice then to stick with it..:D

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Originally Posted by Holy Balls

1400 cals a day and the gym 5 days a week. Doesn't sound like enough cals to be going to the gym 5 days a week. Take care as to not over do it.

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If I start feeling draggy, I'll up them. So long as I'm not ever dipping below 1200, I'll probaby be fine. I'm certainly not starving myself. I've asked my R.D. Nutrition professor about it and she said 1400-1500 would be a good range for me, but that no one should EVER do less than 1200 a day.

The usual rule of thumb is: take what you need to maintain and subtract 500. You'll lose a pound a week with that method as 3500 calories = 1 pound. The program I use says that I should be eating about 2,000 a day to maintain--so that puts me at 1500 with the -500. For now, I'm sticking with 1400.

As I said, though, if I start feeling draggy because of it, I'll up it.

:hug: Thanks for the concern.

Oh, and about "before" and "after" pics--I'm up for it, too :) I'll bring my camera to my "Carido Kickboxing" class tonight and have my friend, Stacy take pictures of me :) I'll post 'em later.

What ever you do, make sure that you drink water with some electrolytes in it.

There has been an increase medical emergencies due to overhydration with plain water. YOU actually can have a brain malfunction if you don't get enough electrolytes.

Please be sensible when trying to loose or gain wait. A little "steadily" over a longer period is better than a crunch. It will be easier to maintain.

Just my :2cent:

Good luck to all and best wishes. If you need any encouragement, JUST POST A NOTE and we all will be there for you.

I have to start up a photobucket account still but after that you can expect some pics of a scrawny pale kid and on july 16 you get the afters :D

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Originally Posted by _BoidFinatic_

Here is AndrewH "before"....I can't wait to see the "after" pic:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...nwantsthis.JPG

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That man scares me... *shudder*

I've been going to the gym for about two months now... I have an errr *bit* of weight to lose. :oops: It's actually going very well for me so far, I've lost around 15 lbs and lost a lot of body fat. :)

Glad to see that so many others have caught the work-out bug too. :sunny:

I'd be up for the pics...We may need a thred just for that ^_^ It's cool to see so many people on here putting numbers up and jumping on the bandwagon. When there are so many other people trying to do the same thing, it makes it easier to get back on track if you do slip sometimes.

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

too--but I watch portions. A "normal" portion is 3oz! Most people when eating meat NEVER eat only 3oz of a meat!

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no kidding, when i found out that was the serving size i was shocked. at most of my meals i usually have about 9 oz of meat and i try to eat 5 meals a day and i am still thin so i think portions are way to small. :)

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Originally Posted by _BoidFinatic_

Here is AndrewH "before"....I can't wait to see the "after" pic:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...nwantsthis.JPG

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Noooo way I'd ever want to be that huge :P. I did want to get huge before...even stooped to using some 'stuff' I shouldn't have in order to achieve the goal I wanted...and I'm ashamed of it:P I just naturally put on muscle easier, and keep it on compared to most people...but I can thank my job too :P Carrying hundreds of pounds of rebar back and forth keeps my muscles up to par, size wise :P

Just in case people involved don't see it, I started a "before photo" thread, for those of you who want to do "before" photos :) Let the games BEGIN!

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...304#post534304

thats awesome and good luck to ya'll.

we had a speaker come to my school to us today and talk about anorexia and belemia (sp?). its pretty scary so just wanted to remind everyone good luck but stay healthy. btw, dont forget to make an "after" thread in july! :D

:rockon:

I was SOOOO going to skip my walking tonight, but you guys have inspired my to get off my ... ummm... butt. Thanks! :colbert2:

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I was SOOOO going to skip my walking tonight, but you guys have inspired my to get off my ... ummm... butt. Thanks! :colbert2:

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:hug:!! That's what it's all about, baby! Inspiration and some support :D Grats on your walk tonight!

It's cool that everyones trying to acheive their goals together. I personally can't wait for the after pics. Hopefully I'll be all muscular by then :D

I can't wait to see them either. I'll get a before pic up hopefully, along with an after pic. Wish my arms would get bigger too...18's are cool and all but I want a lil bigger :(

Try 14 I want a LOT bigger, but not disgustingly big.

Try including a good BCAA (Branch chain amino acid) in your diet...use something like Whey protien, and creatine in your diet. It helps alot with growth and maintanance of muscle. My cousin uses NO2, and swears by it that its the best thing to hit the bodybuilding market in a long time. I'd recommend Animal Paks too...I use them, and they've helped in ways. Just don't go with steroids man...trust me...not worth it:(

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Originally Posted by Phreak

Try 14 I want a LOT bigger, but not disgustingly big.

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Yeah, there's definitely that distinction. Body-builder types scare me and completely turn me off. I like some muscle on a guy, but at some point enough is enough! Mr. Universe-style guys creep me out. When I can see the muscle striations under your skin and your veins popping out and your chest is larger than mine, there's a problem. ;)

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

Yeah, there's definitely that distinction. Body-builder types scare me and completely turn me off. I like some muscle on a guy, but at some point enough is enough! Mr. Universe-style guys creep me out. When I can see the muscle striations under your skin and your veins popping out and your chest is larger than mine, there's a problem. ;)

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Dang..........:(.................:P

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Originally Posted by AndrewH

Dang..........:(.................:P

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Hehe--are you a Mr. Universe conteder?

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

Hehe--are you a Mr. Universe conteder?

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I could be if I hit the gym a bit more often :P

Also on june 6 my civics teacher is hosting the ontario natural bodybuilding competition at my school and I think if I manage to look somewhat bulky by then I might compete for my age/weight class. He's already personally invited me and my friend to attend :D . I feel special :P

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Originally Posted by AndrewH

I could be if I hit the gym a bit more often :P

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Are you one of those guys that lifts really heavy weights and does the loud roaring thing? There was a guy doing that in the gym the other day and he kept startling me (and I was wearing headphones--and he was across the gym at the time), and I was suppressing laughter the whole time. I considered doing some grunting, roaring things in response...then decided against it :D

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

Are you one of those guys that lifts really heavy weights and does the loud roaring thing? There was a guy doing that in the gym the other day and he kept startling me (and I was wearing headphones--and he was across the gym at the time), and I was suppressing laughter the whole time. I considered doing some grunting, roaring things in response...then decided against it :D

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HAHA, yeah I catch myself doing that alot :P It helps when your doing powerlifting. I do that when I try and push myself to do more pushups, and diamondcutters too :P

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Originally Posted by Phreak

Also on june 6 my civics teacher is hosting the ontario natural bodybuilding competition at my school and I think if I manage to look somewhat bulky by then I might compete for my age/weight class. He's already personally invited me and my friend to attend :D . I feel special :P

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If you want to bulk up fast, then increase your lean protein intake. Eat more foods such as Tuna, and other types of fish. Look into creatine monohydrate as well. You can get this stuff fairly cheap at www.bodybuilding.com. What Creatine does is it helps for fast muscle recovery and keeps your muscles hydrated. A side effect is it draws water into the muscles which makes you look much bigger. Once you quit taking it you drop all this water weight and slim down.

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

Yeah, there's definitely that distinction. Body-builder types scare me and completely turn me off. I like some muscle on a guy, but at some point enough is enough! Mr. Universe-style guys creep me out. When I can see the muscle striations under your skin and your veins popping out and your chest is larger than mine, there's a problem. ;)

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I totally agree. Definition is sexy. Freakish is just...freakish. I'm totally turned off by really built guys.

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Originally Posted by AndrewH

HAHA, yeah I catch myself doing that alot :P It helps when your doing powerlifting. I do that when I try and push myself to do more pushups, and diamondcutters too :P

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What are "diamondcutters"?

Dang.:( Well so much for getting smaller, less built :8:

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

What are "diamondcutters"?

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Diamondcutters are a type of pushup. All tricep...kills them lol. Put your index fingers together and your thumbs together vertical to your neck, where your hand makes a diamond shape, and you do push-ups that way :D.....all I can say is it does hurt lol.

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

Are you one of those guys that lifts really heavy weights and does the loud roaring thing?

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Haha, when I ran track I lifted weights with the football team (just me and one other girl in there with the whole team...yeah, that was...interesting...) and alot of the guys that did the heavier lifting did that. Scared the life out of me the first couple of days!! And man would I get some dirty looks if they caught me snickering.... :giggle:

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Originally Posted by AndrewH

Diamondcutters are a type of pushup. All tricep...kills them lol. Put your index fingers together and your thumbs together vertical to your neck, where your hand makes a diamond shape, and you do push-ups that way :D.....all I can say is it does hurt lol.

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It sounds painful O.O I can barely do regular push-ups!

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Originally Posted by tweets_4611

Haha, when I ran track I lifted weights with the football team (just me and one other girl in there with the whole team...yeah, that was...interesting...) and alot of the guys that did the heavier lifting did that. Scared the life out of me the first couple of days!! And man would I get some dirty looks if they caught me snickering.... :giggle:

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HRRRRRAAARRHG! :8:

Good luck everyone!!!!!!!!!


~mike

Well so far I am not doing very good. I've skipped the gym two days in a row, and I've pretty much eaten whatever I wanted. I actually gained a lb!
And I have NOTHING tight to wear to take a before pic in. At least nothing family friendly....Everything normal I own is baggy because I've lost so much weight.

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Originally Posted by SarahMB

Well so far I am not doing very good. I've skipped the gym two days in a row, and I've pretty much eaten whatever I wanted. I actually gained a lb!
And I have NOTHING tight to wear to take a before pic in. At least nothing family friendly....Everything normal I own is baggy because I've lost so much weight.

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Awww, I'll hit up the gym with you Sarah :D..

I haven't done well either. I've just worked and slept :P I don't think I've made an effort to do anything other than sleep when I get home, or wake up other than sleep...with how much this jobs kicking my butt....I hate tying rebar :(

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Originally Posted by SarahMB

Well so far I am not doing very good. I've skipped the gym two days in a row, and I've pretty much eaten whatever I wanted. I actually gained a lb!
And I have NOTHING tight to wear to take a before pic in. At least nothing family friendly....Everything normal I own is baggy because I've lost so much weight.

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:hug: You just need some inspiration. I skipped the gym last night and tonight, too...Yesterday just ended up being really busy--and tonight I'm studying my butt off for a test tomorrow... I'm not going to beat myself up over it, and neither should you.

A thing to keep in mind about weighing in: The body is 60-70% water (depending on your source). A few pounds in either direction can happen just from weighing yourself at a different time of day, after you've had something to drink, or if you've had alcohol the night prior (it dehydrates you and can make you appear to have lost weight).

It takes eating 3500 calories over what you need to maintain in order to gain a pound of fat...that's a LOT of overeating, and would certainly take more than a few days, so don't fret.

You can either just not worry about a picture, or go to WalMart or something and grab a cheap workout outfit to take one in. No big, either way.

:hug:

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

A thing to keep in mind about weighing in: The body is 60-70% water (depending on your source). A few pounds in either direction can happen just from weighing yourself at a different time of day, after you've had something to drink, or if you've had alcohol the night prior (it dehydrates you and can make you appear to have lost weight).

It takes eating 3500 calories over what you need to maintain in order to gain a pound of fat...that's a LOT of overeating, and would certainly take more than a few days, so don't fret.

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I guess we learn new things every day. Good stuff! Great info :)

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

HRRRRRAAARRHG! :8:

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Haha...hey now, its a habit :P I've caught first time powerlifters doing it. Guess it comes naturally :P

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Originally Posted by AndrewH

Awww, I'll hit up the gym with you Sarah :D..

I haven't done well either. I've just worked and slept :P I don't think I've made an effort to do anything other than sleep when I get home, or wake up other than sleep...with how much this jobs kicking my butt....I hate tying rebar :(

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Ok, come on down to Texas, we'll go to the gym :D
I'm thinking about starting resistance training again this weekend, and just hitting the large muscles.