Aiden'sPapa
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Hello, Let me introduce my self. I am 38 and weigh around 242. My height is 5’6”. I recently decided to change my lifestyle to a healthy one. I have been seriously exercising and trying to eat healthy for the last 3 months. Since I started I have lost 20 pounds. I am having a couple of issues and hence decided to seek out some support. So here goes:
20 years ago I was a varsity wrestler on my high school team. I was in great shape and was wearing a size 32 in jeans. Even back then I never had the “six pack” or low body fat. I am pretty sure it was from improper diet. Up until I was 9 or 10 I was a “skinny” kid. Not sure what happened to change things. Maybe family life or depression at a young age either way I was on the path to fatness. When I got in to high school and got on the team I was able to shed a lot of pounds. I never got to what the ideal body weight should be for my height, but I was pretty healthy.
Now with the a new baby (he is almost 2 now) I have realized that I am not in shape or have the energy to keep up with him. I am doing a lot better since I started 3 months ago, but am no where near where I want to be. So I am hoping folks around here can help.
My routine:
I was working out every day. Cardio workout for 30 minutes at lunch time.
3 nights a week cardio for 30 minutes plus weights, alternating upper and lower body.
Saturday: both.
Sunday :rest.
Diet:
Breakfast: is a cup of cheerios, 10:00 am banana and almonds.
Lunch: I will have a meal replacement smoothie from my gym or a balanced lunch from home. Usually chicken or steak with green vegetables or a salad, for example today I am having spaghetti made with whole wheat noodles, a half cup of sauce, and some Italian sausage. Tonight I will have tuna sandwich on whole wheat with light mayo. I brought a plum today for my 3:00pm snack. I won’t go to the gym today, but will this evening.
I gave up on the beer, it was hard as hell, and I do have red wine a couple of nights a week. I try not to drink more than 2 glasses. Every one says that they can tell a big difference in my appearance, and I feel really good. The problem is I have hit a wall. Right now I am at 242 and I can not get below it. I have cut back on working out everyday on the advice of a trainer friend. Still the weight has remained stable. I am at a loss as to why I can not drop. I am afraid that maybe I am taking in to many calories or not enough. Pleas help.
I appreciate the help and support.
20 years ago I was a varsity wrestler on my high school team. I was in great shape and was wearing a size 32 in jeans. Even back then I never had the “six pack” or low body fat. I am pretty sure it was from improper diet. Up until I was 9 or 10 I was a “skinny” kid. Not sure what happened to change things. Maybe family life or depression at a young age either way I was on the path to fatness. When I got in to high school and got on the team I was able to shed a lot of pounds. I never got to what the ideal body weight should be for my height, but I was pretty healthy.
Now with the a new baby (he is almost 2 now) I have realized that I am not in shape or have the energy to keep up with him. I am doing a lot better since I started 3 months ago, but am no where near where I want to be. So I am hoping folks around here can help.
My routine:
I was working out every day. Cardio workout for 30 minutes at lunch time.
3 nights a week cardio for 30 minutes plus weights, alternating upper and lower body.
Saturday: both.
Sunday :rest.
Diet:
Breakfast: is a cup of cheerios, 10:00 am banana and almonds.
Lunch: I will have a meal replacement smoothie from my gym or a balanced lunch from home. Usually chicken or steak with green vegetables or a salad, for example today I am having spaghetti made with whole wheat noodles, a half cup of sauce, and some Italian sausage. Tonight I will have tuna sandwich on whole wheat with light mayo. I brought a plum today for my 3:00pm snack. I won’t go to the gym today, but will this evening.
I gave up on the beer, it was hard as hell, and I do have red wine a couple of nights a week. I try not to drink more than 2 glasses. Every one says that they can tell a big difference in my appearance, and I feel really good. The problem is I have hit a wall. Right now I am at 242 and I can not get below it. I have cut back on working out everyday on the advice of a trainer friend. Still the weight has remained stable. I am at a loss as to why I can not drop. I am afraid that maybe I am taking in to many calories or not enough. Pleas help.
I appreciate the help and support.
