IronGiant
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Probably not after only a week, but as suggested, your body will fluctuate on a daily /weekly basis, up and down, so look at weighing yourself as a long term project, not something to compare day to day.
Well if it does, we are here to give you a boot up the butt! You are doing fantastic mate.Well another class this morning, first time with this instructor. Proper slave driver but need that push so enjoyed it.
This is the end of my second week and I'd like to say it's getting easier but it's not. However now starting to feel a lot better so think it's starting to pay off.
Using "my fitness pal" app has been an eye opener. Amazed what calories are in some of the foods I've been eating Certainly changing what I'm eatting going firward. Can essly see how just one meal could blow your daliy limit.
Ordered a compression top to try and stop my fat moving around while doing certain excersices as it's uncomfortable. Determined to get fit just hope my motivation doesn't wain.
Don't usually end up in supermarkets but went in with the Mrs this afternoon. Thought it would be interesting to see what calories are in foods/snacks I'd been eating using my fitness pal app. OMG can see how easy it is to put weight on. A bag of popcorn I usually have on a Sunday while watching films was 850 calories and I'd eat a bigger bag than the one I checked. Was getting some funny looks scanning numerous barcodes but can easily see now where I've been going wrong.
Wow I almost envy you, you've got so much great new stuff coming your way - is so exciting! I'm currently doing a 12 week bodyweight circuit training program, which along with a much better diet, I'm getting good results from but I can't wait to get back to the barbell.Am just into my second month or so back in the gym after a 2 year hiatus and wow it is good - not sure I could ever go to any classes as I find the whole class thing awful.
Booked a session with a pt next week to learn free weights will see how that goes just been doing cardio and the fixed weight machines - I 'think' the free weights are better as you get more movement etc
Booked a session with a pt next week to learn free weights will see how that goes just been doing cardio and the fixed weight machines - I 'think' the free weights are better as you get more movement etc
From the classes I've done so far it's been a good mix of abilities and ages so you don't feel singled out. Instructors are good, pushing you without being forceful. I like the group classes which gives you to motivation to see it through.Still not sure I could ever go to any classes of any sort I like to go in and do my own thing having a load of people round me and someone shouting instructions does not do it for me in any way.
Watched a spin class and think I would rather slit my wrists....
Quick update. Now starting my 7th week at the gym. Now including a weekend class or two, going 3 times in the week and one or two weekend classes. Done two Les Mills body pump classes which I felt the next day. Still getting to grips with the Les Mills workout out as it's instructor timings can be difficult to follow for us beginners ;-) Can now see and feel the results so it's starting to pay off. Got to say JD gyms are fabulous value for money if you do a few classes. £20 pm and all classes are included.
Brilliant stuff mate, really pleased for you!Quick update. Now starting my 7th week at the gym. Now including a weekend class or two, going 3 times in the week and one or two weekend classes. Done two Les Mills body pump classes which I felt the next day. Still getting to grips with the Les Mills workout out as it's instructor timings can be difficult to follow for us beginners ;-) Can now see and feel the results so it's starting to pay off. Got to say JD gyms are fabulous value for money if you do a few classes. £20 pm and all classes are included.
Cheers buddy. Getting to grips with gym life but struggling with my diet. Using MFP to count calories but seem to be around 700 calories under my target each day on average (Pretty sure I'm counting correctly). Started to feel tired during the morning now (heavy eyes). My food intake is not the best (hate veg) but enjoy fruit. Not really hungry so not craving food just can't seem to get close to my calorie target (2200). Any tips??Brilliant stuff mate, really pleased for you!
Can you post your mfp here for us to look at? That could be one or two things you are eating that we can suggest alternatives for and they may bring your Calories down and deal with the fatigue.Cheers buddy. Getting to grips with gym life but struggling with my diet. Using MFP to count calories but seem to be around 700 calories under my target each day on average (Pretty sure I'm counting correctly). Started to feel tired during the morning now (heavy eyes). My food intake is not the best (hate veg) but enjoy fruit. Not really hungry so not craving food just can't seem to get close to my calorie target (2200). Any tips??
Cheers buddy. Getting to grips with gym life but struggling with my diet. Using MFP to count calories but seem to be around 700 calories under my target each day on average (Pretty sure I'm counting correctly). Started to feel tired during the morning now (heavy eyes). My food intake is not the best (hate veg) but enjoy fruit. Not really hungry so not craving food just can't seem to get close to my calorie target (2200). Any tips??
Neilwestwood1's Food Diary | MyFitnessPal.com
Try that?? Like I say not the best diet, sorry quite picky eater.