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I am so glad I made it hear. Been trolling the forums and their is so much good information! Previously I was getting very frustrated with conflicting advice from people regarding nutrition. But the information here is set out clearly and I am already making changes to my diet which is great!
About seven months ago I got my hands on some free weights and a bench.
I knew that if I got into the "science" I would get bored and stop, as I had lifted for a couple of years in my late teens (I am 28 now).
I kept at it and got some small gains, just working by arms, building a bit of a foundation but really just trying to integrate working out into my life. I am not a big guy (I weigh 84kg @ 183cm) but I did pack on a few pounds around waist in the last couple of years.
Just to be funny, I thought I would try put on some muscle (this whole time I was "tricking" my mind into working out) to increase my metabolism and lose some weight.
Not surprisingly it did not work very well, I lost a little around my waist but not enough.
A guy at my work is a student personal trainer, and got my on a lifting program based around my equipment. I have just finished my second week (program includes Cardio) and I feel great and I am making gains.
I realised I was eating a lot of crap (I thought that because I was not afraid and enjoyed eating vegetables and salad for many years that I ate healthy. I did not realise all the sugar and fat in craps like chips and fast foods was maintain my weight)
Now I am watching my weight more carefully, really enjoy working out (can’t wait for it in fact), and my life is improving.
That's my story anyway. I will try and read as much as I can here before I ask any questions.
About seven months ago I got my hands on some free weights and a bench.
I knew that if I got into the "science" I would get bored and stop, as I had lifted for a couple of years in my late teens (I am 28 now).
I kept at it and got some small gains, just working by arms, building a bit of a foundation but really just trying to integrate working out into my life. I am not a big guy (I weigh 84kg @ 183cm) but I did pack on a few pounds around waist in the last couple of years.
Just to be funny, I thought I would try put on some muscle (this whole time I was "tricking" my mind into working out) to increase my metabolism and lose some weight.
Not surprisingly it did not work very well, I lost a little around my waist but not enough.
A guy at my work is a student personal trainer, and got my on a lifting program based around my equipment. I have just finished my second week (program includes Cardio) and I feel great and I am making gains.
I realised I was eating a lot of crap (I thought that because I was not afraid and enjoyed eating vegetables and salad for many years that I ate healthy. I did not realise all the sugar and fat in craps like chips and fast foods was maintain my weight)
Now I am watching my weight more carefully, really enjoy working out (can’t wait for it in fact), and my life is improving.
That's my story anyway. I will try and read as much as I can here before I ask any questions.
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Welcome to the forum. Keep us updated on your progress.
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Helo Backspace,
Welcome to the forums. Hope eaisly you can find good info or good knowledge about of your question.
Helo Backspace,
Welcome to the forums. Hope eaisly you can find good info or good knowledge about of your question.