Routine Approval :)

[UK_COP]

Hi!

I'm new to the site and although i'm not based in the US I think the stuff on this forum is great. Basically I'm 19 years old, a student constable in the UK, I wouldn't say I was particularly unfit, my bleep test scores at work are around level ten and my strength scores on a dynamometer are the highest in my class (100kg pull and 120kg push). Im pretty strong due to frequent (4 times a week) weight sessions. However, heres the thing, i've always had a bit of a gut/chubby profile. Im 6ft so carry it reasonably well however i want it gone ASAP.

In December I was running three miles in 25 ish minutes (not great I know but not as bad as what's coming) and weighed about 88KG (again not great).Since christmas day I have been quite ill so have therefore done very little training On Friday, I went for my first proper 3 mile run; 35 MINS!!! and also jumped on the scales to the tune of 208lbs.

I'm looking to drop between 1 and 2 stone (14-28lbs). I have started running 6 days a week continuously for 40 mins followed by a body weight circuit of 50 press-ups (in best time), 50 sit ups (in best time), 50 back extensions (in best time), 50 squats ( in best time) and 50 lunges with minimal rest between each exercise.

My diet is generally Breakfast: Weetabix (wholewheat biscuit breakfast cereal) x2 134.3 calories
250ml Skimmed milk
Bannana
cup of green tea

Lunch: tomato Soup 236cal
apple
cup of green tea

Tea: Varies but generally un processed with meat, veg/salad

from my quick account there would you say I was going about this in the right way?


Cheers fellas,


UK_COP

EDIT: Could i add that i neither drink nor smoke

 

[Albert Smith]

Could i add that i neither drink nor smoke

Yah, you should. See, weight loss at its simplest comes down to calories in versus calories out. By consuming fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight.

Alcohol calories are often overlooked because they are not food, so we don't always think about how many calories they contain. Also, once you've had a couple of drinks on a night out, your judgment are hampered, and you may not realize just how many you knock back.

And when you quit smoking and lose weight you are bringing tremendous health benefits to your life. Unfortunately, doing both together isn't easy.

People who quit smoking substitute their cravings for a cigarette with going to the refrigerator at home or to the snack machine at work. Ex-smokers often gain weight when they first quit. The way to keep weight off during or after you quit smoking is to focus on nutritious foods and activity.