Sorry this may be a long post as I want to give as much info as possible.
I’m a 25 year old male, currently weigh about 105kgs (230 lbs).
History: I was extremely fit until about age 18, I played basketball at a high level and spent approx 20+ hours a week training and playing games. Once I turned 18 I stopped playing basketball and turned to drinking and general partying. My weight has maxed out at about 117kgs (260 lbs), I have managed to reduce it a little a number of time but never achieve my actual goal of about 85kgs (187 lbs).
Current situation: I have been going to gym and trying to eat more healthy for the past month, I have not weighed myself but am feeling better in general. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week, while at the gym I do 30mins of cardio normally on the cross trainer and aim to burn 400+ calories (don’t know how accurate those machine measurements are. I then do machine waits for my back, chest, arms, legs and stomach. I also play sport twice a week but it is not extremely high intensity as it more of a social thing, but it stops me going to the gym on those nights.
My diet is pretty consistent during the week. For breakfast I have an apple and banana, lunch is normally sushi or a 6 inch from subway (low fat chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, no sauce) or a similar sandwich. Dinner is normally something like kangaroo/salmon with veggies or salad. However over the weekend I love a beer and this also affects what I eat, I’m trying to improve this.
Goals: Get back to 85kgs, look toned and fit, feel fit and have more energy.
Issues: I’m not sure if my current gym routine is best strategy to reach my goals? Do I need to change my diet more? I would like to be able to still have a few beers, is this possible while I’m trying to lose weight.
Sorry for the long post, thanks to anyone that reads it. And a huge thanks in advance to anyone who is able to give me some advice. Any direction would be great.
I’m a 25 year old male, currently weigh about 105kgs (230 lbs).
History: I was extremely fit until about age 18, I played basketball at a high level and spent approx 20+ hours a week training and playing games. Once I turned 18 I stopped playing basketball and turned to drinking and general partying. My weight has maxed out at about 117kgs (260 lbs), I have managed to reduce it a little a number of time but never achieve my actual goal of about 85kgs (187 lbs).
Current situation: I have been going to gym and trying to eat more healthy for the past month, I have not weighed myself but am feeling better in general. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week, while at the gym I do 30mins of cardio normally on the cross trainer and aim to burn 400+ calories (don’t know how accurate those machine measurements are. I then do machine waits for my back, chest, arms, legs and stomach. I also play sport twice a week but it is not extremely high intensity as it more of a social thing, but it stops me going to the gym on those nights.
My diet is pretty consistent during the week. For breakfast I have an apple and banana, lunch is normally sushi or a 6 inch from subway (low fat chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, no sauce) or a similar sandwich. Dinner is normally something like kangaroo/salmon with veggies or salad. However over the weekend I love a beer and this also affects what I eat, I’m trying to improve this.
Goals: Get back to 85kgs, look toned and fit, feel fit and have more energy.
Issues: I’m not sure if my current gym routine is best strategy to reach my goals? Do I need to change my diet more? I would like to be able to still have a few beers, is this possible while I’m trying to lose weight.
Sorry for the long post, thanks to anyone that reads it. And a huge thanks in advance to anyone who is able to give me some advice. Any direction would be great.
