Bet you guys hear this all the time, but what's one more right? I'm off to the gym.. going every other day, but today going to start going every day if I can keep it up. I've been going to the gym for the past 2 months and I've lost 20lbs so far. Right now my routine only includes running 55 minutes on the eliptical (that how it's spelled?) machine. It's actually very painful everytime.. I drink a whole glass of water beforehand which fortunately allows me just to make the run.
I've been focusing on eating less than 2000 calories a day.. is that still too many? Also I have sworn off entirely from sweets.. I may splurge once a month with a milkshake but that's really about it. Pizza.. fast foods, all gone down the drain (unless I'm broke and have nothing to eat but my bros left over pizza.. dieting is rough with no money unfortunately). Someone told me I should go for 1800 calories instead. I was weighing 265 at 5'10 but now I'm down to 245 and feel a lot better. I want to be done to 185 (I'm guessing thats a good weight) before the end of 2005.
Can I accomplish this goal by keeping under 2000 calories and just running for 55minutes a day? I feel I could go longer but I refuse to let myself take a break while I run no matter how much pain I'm in so I finish it no matter what but in doing that at the end of the 55 I can't stand to continue.. my body is wobbly and it's a struggle to stand. I realize it's going to be very hard work to loose this weight but I absolutely must do it no matter what. So.. my new regimen is looking like this:
Calorie intake: 1800
Workout Schedule: 55mins cardio/5 days a week
Hopefully I can start losing 4lbs a week instead of 2 by doubling up. Is this possible? Thanks to all those that read and reply!
I've been focusing on eating less than 2000 calories a day.. is that still too many? Also I have sworn off entirely from sweets.. I may splurge once a month with a milkshake but that's really about it. Pizza.. fast foods, all gone down the drain (unless I'm broke and have nothing to eat but my bros left over pizza.. dieting is rough with no money unfortunately). Someone told me I should go for 1800 calories instead. I was weighing 265 at 5'10 but now I'm down to 245 and feel a lot better. I want to be done to 185 (I'm guessing thats a good weight) before the end of 2005.
Can I accomplish this goal by keeping under 2000 calories and just running for 55minutes a day? I feel I could go longer but I refuse to let myself take a break while I run no matter how much pain I'm in so I finish it no matter what but in doing that at the end of the 55 I can't stand to continue.. my body is wobbly and it's a struggle to stand. I realize it's going to be very hard work to loose this weight but I absolutely must do it no matter what. So.. my new regimen is looking like this:
Calorie intake: 1800
Workout Schedule: 55mins cardio/5 days a week
Hopefully I can start losing 4lbs a week instead of 2 by doubling up. Is this possible? Thanks to all those that read and reply!
