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Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/03/11, 03:21 PM Cuz, really, this goes on forever... :laugh: Back in Feb of 2003 I joined a fitness challenge... I'm on my third go round in it and have some great stats to show a difference in my body. - I've lost 18 pounds overall... - Dropped my body fat by 10% - Gained 7.1 pounds of lean body mass - Dropped my fat weight by 25.1 pounds - My hip girth went from 113cm to 105.t - My waist went from 103cm to 90.5! However, I need to do something about my heart rate... 72bpm... kinda high... Any tips... Six weeks left in the fitness challenge and now I'm pumped! Thanks to this website and those in the fitness know! :dumbbell::dumbbell: t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com

azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/03/11, 03:24 PM Way to go there Tim! Congrats. Is your BP within normal ranges? -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
	2004/03/11, 03:25 PM Tim , I gotta convert the metrics but i think thats great. Keep it up . Let us know how you finish too. :big_smile::big_smile::big_smile::cool: -------------- The greatest mystery of life is who we truly are. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/03/11, 03:38 PM Thanks guys! I'm not sure about the BP... I had it checked last time I gave blood, but never thought to get the results.... Our team seems to be doing okay...! Thanks for the support! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/03/11, 04:16 PM Good job timday! I would say that a heart rate of 72bpm is good. Normal heart rate i believe is between 80 - 100. But there are thoose marathon runners that have there resting heart rates down in the 50's and 60's -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/03/11, 10:12 PM Pretty impressive for 1 year. Way to go. Your heart rate doesn't sound abnormal at all.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/12, 07:03 AM clap...clap....clap...whistle...whistle...clap...clap!!! Very impressive, indeed....motivation for us all! :big_smile::big_smile::big_smile:
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/03/12, 09:02 AM heart rate is fine - some people just naturally have higher than others If you do want to decrease I would recommend betablockers... Only joking :laugh: Seriously - do more cardio especially HIIT and it may come down a bit but I wouldn't get too hung up on it
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/03/12, 09:09 AM The beta blockers dont always work I am on toprol and my heart rate is still hovering around 80bpm. lol -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/03/12, 09:29 AM kay.... found out I'm average... dammit...! :laugh: I'm 36, so I fall into the average category.. here's a chart I found at netfit... http://www.netfit.co.uk/ty13.htm -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
	2004/03/12, 10:17 AM Tim , my wife and I are 50. My resting pulse is 58, hers is 72. I think you are fine. Blood pressure is the killer to watch. -------------- The greatest mystery of life is who we truly are. Charlie
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/03/12, 01:55 PM Mine is in the 70's too. Hubby's is always lower than mine and he is younger. I have low BP, his is high.......go figure. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/03/12, 01:59 PM The lowest mine has been in this challenge over the last year is 68... so it seems fine to me... but I guess I can keep trying to lower it... Overall, I'm happy with the things that have changed... a year ago I really wasn't into it.. now, it's a regular routine.... :dumbbell: t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/03/12, 02:24 PM anywhere from 60-100 bpm is normal for adults. If you track it and it goes up occasionally, it may mean you are on the verge of a cold or you are overtraining and fatigueing your heart. Make sure you aren't overexerting when you are doing cardio. -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/03/12, 03:38 PM Cool! Thanks... still wanna try and drop it a bit.... hey, it can't hurt to try! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/03/21, 03:58 PM On a whim today, I decided to measure my right bicep.... back on October 4th, it was 12.5", then on January 24th it went up to 13"... today, March 21st, it's up to 14"! And, the left bicep seems to be keeping pace! WOO-HOO!! :dumbbell::dumbbell: Tell me I'm not tickled about that! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/04/21, 04:13 PM Okay... today was the weigh-in in our 12 week fitness challenge... damn, three months can be a long time... I did pretty well... - My heart rate went down from 72 to 66... - dropped 13 pounds... - lost about 4cm on the waist - 3cm gone from the hips... - dropped right around 4% body fat.. now at 16.3%! - lost about 10lbs of fat.. But, I lost 4lbs of muscle! I figure I may not have been eating quite right for gaining the muscle... I'll have to keep a closer eye on my diet... Overall, I'm happy... now taking a week off (though I'll still wanna use the weights!) and then get back at it on Monday. I also want to add a lot of the help in the weight loss came from this very site and the people on it! Thanks! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/05/08, 04:26 PM Just on a side note... our team came in third out of twelve teams in the twelve week challenge... apparenlty the spread of points was very close, within about five or six... oh well! We did great and we're all proud of how we feel now! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/05/08, 07:58 PM Tim that's wonderful, congratulations! -------------- Anni ******* Hard work must have killed somebody
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/05/08, 08:46 PM Thats fantastic. If you didn't get into it, your body would be worse off. Congratulations and keep up the hard work. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/05/11, 09:52 AM Wow.. that is truly a success story!! Not just for all your great results but also for being comfortable in your new lifestyle too... :big_smile::big_smile: Way to go!! -------------- : ] ~Danielle Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. ~Benjamin Disraeli
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/05/11, 11:38 AM Thanks.... it's been a lot of hard work... but I like it now.... it's a habit and if I'm just sitting on the couch now I feel guilty! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
angelsnow Posts: 122 Joined: 2003/02/11	2004/05/11, 11:46 AM well done Tim ..keep up the good work ..and keep us posted on your success, -------------- "If you are going to walk on thin ice you might as well dance" angelsnow@freetrainers.com
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/12, 09:54 PM Congratulations. Are you planning on joining the Mutt Spring Fitness Challenge?? It starts in June. It is going to be a wild ride to say the least. I can't wait -------------- In order to live, you must be willing to die.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/09/02, 03:40 PM We're getting into another fitness challenge here are work.. one of the guys says it was a good summer... lots of beer, chips... all that stuff.. I'm guilty too, but I was amazed at my numbers compared to the end of the last challenge I was in... April 21/04 Weight: 182lbs Waist: 87.5cm Hip: 104cm Body Fat: 16.3% Fat Weight: 29.7lbs Lean Mass: 152.3lbs Heart Rate: 66bpm Sept 1/04 Weight: 190lbs Waist: 88.5cm Hip: 104.5cm Body Fat: 15.9% Fat Weight: 30.2lbs Lean Mass: 159.8lbs Heart Rate: 78bpm The fat weight went up (chips and beer), but the lean mass went up 7.5 pounds! I continued to exercise through the summer... the body fat went down too.. not by much, but almost half a percent... I'm giddy with excitment... haha... Just to put this into perspective... I've been at this since February 2003 and have lost up to 28 pounds.. gained some back, but it appears to be muscle... my body fat has gone down 12.4%.. the lean mass has bounced around a bit, but overall, I've gained 8.9 pounds of lean mass... t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/09/02, 10:51 PM congratulations, you are obviously doing the right thing :) -------------- Desperate in Scotland
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/09/03, 10:12 AM thanks Princess.. although I should likely cut out the beer.. damn.....:angry::big_smile: t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/11/24, 02:56 PM Well, lemme tell ya.. I'm glad the past 12 weeks are behind me! Just wrapped up a twelve week fitness challenge. Here are the starting numbers: Sept 1/04 Weight: 190lbs Waist: 88.5cm Hip: 104.5cm Body Fat: 15.9% Fat Weight: 30.2lbs Lean Mass: 159.8lbs Heart Rate: 78bpm Here are today's numbers (November 24th/04): Weight: 186.4lbs (down 3.6lbs) Waist: 86 cm (down 2.5cm) Hip: 103.5cm (down 1cm) Body Fat: 16.3% (up 0.4%) Lean Mass: 156.1lbs (down 3.7lbs - this really ticks me off) Fat Mass: 30.3lbs (up 0.1lbs) Heart Rate: 66bpm Overall, I'm pleased with the progress over the last year and a half or so... just wish I could figure a few things out... Lean Mass loss... that bothers me... BUT, I am MUCH healthier than I was two years ago! Thanks to this site! -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/03/02, 03:39 PM Fitness Challenge Mid-point I'm in a 12 week challenge... here's how things have been shaping up midway through... Jan 21st/05 (March 2nd/05 ) BP: 102/60 (112/60 ) Heart Rate: 88 (100) (dunno why) Weight: 194lbs (192lbs ) BMI: 27.21 (26.9) Waist: 90cm (89) Tricep: 9.4mm (10.5) Bicep: 7.4mm (7.2) Subscapular: 19.8mm (18.3) Iliac Crest: 19.4mm (19.5) Medial Calf: 8.2mm (6.3) Flexibility: 31cm (32) Grip Strength (R): 56kg (65) Grip Strength (L): 52kg (60) Close Grip Push Ups: 22 (25) Ab Curls: 25 (25) They timed the curls for one minute and the reps were based on a metronome... one beep, up ya go, one beep, back to the floor. Your fingers had to start on one piece of tape and reach to another without lifting your feet off the floor. The push ups were more tricep ones with the hands shoulder width apart and as you lowered yourself you keep your arms close to your body. I was gunning for 30, but I'll get it in April. I KNOW it. So, there it is... six weeks to go.... -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson)
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2005/03/14, 02:20 PM Hi Tim.. This is so very cool! To have these short-term challenges, adjust the short-term objectives for them consecutively and see such long-term results must be sooo rewarding, kudos to you for perseverance AND performance. ~Danielle
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/03/14, 03:03 PM Thanks Dani! Been wondering where you've been! -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson)
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2005/03/14, 04:33 PM Yeah went off-line, off-track, and just a little off-balance for a while.. Ahh Springtime -- new beginnings and fresh starts. :cool: Good to be back.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/03/14, 04:55 PM Happens to the best of us... welcome back! -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson)
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/04/18, 12:45 PM Okay, another twelve week fitness challenge is over... bring on the beer and hotdogs... ha! Anyhoo.. here's how the numbers shaped up. The first numbers are from January 21/05, the second from March 2nd and the last from April 15th. BP: 102/160 - 112/60 - 110/68 HR: 88 - 100 - 76 Weight: 194lbs - 192lbs - 192lbs BMI: 27.2166 - 26.9360 - 26.9360 Waist: 90cm - 89cm - 88cm Tricep: 9.mm - 10.5mm - 9.9mm Bicep: 7.4mm - 7.2mm - 7mm Subscapular(back): 19.8mm - 18.3mm - 13.1mm Iliac Crest(side): 19.4mm - 19.5mm - 16.2mm Medial Calf: 8.2mm - 6.5mm - 7.2mm Grip Strength: R(56) L(52) - R(65) L(60) - R(67) L(62) Flexibility: 31cm - 32cm - 34cm Overall, based on what they were looking for in the challenge, my final numbers ranged from VERY GOOD with the flexibility to Excellent in the body comp rating, grip, push ups and ab curls. The flexibility went from a GOOD to VERY GOOD. I find it kind of funny because the last week I was more or less with the attitude "let's get this thing done." But seeing these numbers I'm in a better mood about what I've done. t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/04/18, 10:13 PM Pretty cool! -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/04/18, 10:17 PM Thanks Ivan... was sort of concerned about it... didn't really think I was giving it my 'all.' Actually pretty sure I wasn't. I know the numbers could have been better if I'd have tried a tad harder... t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/04/18, 10:19 PM It will make you work harder next time around, but it is still an overall improvement on your health and body. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/04/19, 04:29 AM Well done Tim! keep up the good work :)
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/04/19, 08:39 AM Thanks guys and gals! t
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/04/19, 01:16 PM congrats now I have to finish one -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/12/14, 05:57 PM Well, my twelve week fitness challenge is over... some good numbers! The start date was September 22nd, midpoint was (October 8th) and final was Blood Pressure: 100/70 (106/70) Heart Rate: 84 (76) Weight: 199lbs (200) BMI: 27.3079 (27.4451) Waist (cm): 93 (91) Tricep (mm): 13.2 (12.6) Bicep (mm): 7.2 (7.2) Subscap (back - mm): 196. (14.4) Iliac Crest (side - mm): 21 (18.4) Medial Calf (mm): 7.6 (7.4) Flexibility (cm): 31.5 (34.5) Push ups: 27 (27) Ab Curls: 25 (25) This felt pretty good... my goal on the pushups was 30... whew.. they are tough... the grip is shoulder width and as many as you can do in a row. The amount of ab curls I can do was the most you can do in the one minute you are given. They use a metronome for the up/down. Felt good to get this done... now bring on the butter tarts and shortbread. t -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/12/18, 01:51 PM Congrats!
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/12/25, 02:31 PM well done to u!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2006/11/27, 01:05 PM Some more information on this. Two different measuring methods. Did my body comp today (November 26th). Here's what happened. The numbers in brackets are the numbers from October 15th. Method One: Age: 39 (39) (ha.. that was constant... sorta) Weight: 202.8lbs (203.2) Height: 71.25" (71.25") (again, constant) Neck 15" (15") Shoulders: 49.5" (49") Chest: 42.75" (43") Waist: 36" (36") Abdomen: 37" (37.5") Hips: 37" (38") Thigh: 23" (24") Knee: 15" (15") Calf: 15" (15") Ankle: 9" (9") Arm: 13" (13") Forearm: 11.5" (11") Wrist: 6.75" (6.75") BF%: 16.73 (17.32) BMI: 28.05 (28.1) Waist to Hip Ratio: 0.97 (0.95) Lean Body Mass: 168.88lbs (168lbs) +0.88lbs Fat Mass: 33.92lbs (35.2lbs) - 1.29lbs A lot of things didn't really change, mainly the hips and abdomen. Which is likely why the BF went down. Not at all impressed with the Waist to Hip Ratio. That is bad. Need to work on that with my diet, I suspect. And with Christmas coming up, not so sure how that'll work. Although I did show some will power and not eat any cookies someone dropped off at work the other day. ha. Some subtle changes with the gain in LBM and loss in Fat Mass. That's nice to see. Overall, somewhat pleased. Not totally disappointed. We'll see what the gyms thingamabob has to say tomorrow. Method Two: Just more or less a comparison with the method I use at home and the method at the gym. I know the numbers are different and the methods are different, but as long as the overall BF% goes down, it's all good. They use and electrical impedence type machine called a Futrex to measure. Quick and painless. The last time I had it done was June 12th. Numbers in brackets are from them. Weight: 198 (200) Blood Pressure: 123/77 (121/71) Resting Heart Rate: 90bpm (113bpm - I had no coffee this morning) BF%: 20.2 (21.8) Lean: 158 (156) Fat: 39 (43) Water: 59.8% or 53.8 litres. I don't have the before. Flexibility (Hamstring Stretch): 37cm (36cm) Grip Right: 62 (65) Grip Left: 56 (60) So that's that. Seven weeks or so from now I'll get it done again. I followed that with some cardio. I used the Concept II and did the following routine I found in Men's Health: The 20-Minute Fat-Burner: Try Teti's routine. It's designed to max out your muscles during each interval, while the recovery periods help increase the rate at which you burn fat. Set the rowing machine at a resistance of four. Then perform sets of 10, 15, and 20 power strokes--pulling the handle to your torso as fast and as hard as you can. Separate the power strokes with 60 seconds of easy rowing at about 50 percent of your full effort. Repeat the cycle until you've rowed for 20 minutes. I managed 17 minutes which included a two minute warm up and two minute cool down. Whew. -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/27, 01:26 PM wow Tim...you've gone up in weight by 15 pounds!!!For me that would be heart breaking...but thats all muscle for you huh???Thats really neat Tim...good job...now I'm already looking forward to next year!!!:)
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2006/11/27, 01:50 PM Thanks, KC... I've seen some big changes... started somewhere around 220lbs or so... lowest has been 185... now up to around 200lbs... I assume it's been muscle! -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/11/27, 02:16 PM Those look like really good changes Tim. Not surprised though, you've trained hard all year, so congrats:big_smile: Just out of curiosity, do you have specific number goal in mind, or are you primarily focussing on strength these days. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there. -------------- The harder you fall, the higher you bounce
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2006/11/27, 02:22 PM I was hoping to get to about 12% BF by the end of the year.. but, apparently, I lost sight of that! haha... It is doable, but I'd have to really focus on diet and it's tough when I'm the only one doing this (at this point). We do eat fairly reasonable, though. What I would really like is to see more definition. But, again, diet. :) -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/11/27, 02:34 PM I hear ya! I think it was Charlie that said he finally gave up on trying to push that low because he just didn't have the true desire to maintain that kind of diet dicipline...but it would be cool just to get down there and see eh....guess you have something to shoot for in 2007!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2006/11/27, 02:38 PM Yup... been down to around 15%... so I know it can be done.... just have to stop nipping at a few things, I guess! -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol

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