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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Morning everyone

Hope all ok

As I said in a previous thread, weight loss is the aim especially for the summer an my biggest aim is to get rid of beer belly.

Am going to the gym today,first time ever.

Any tips? How long should I be there? How hard should I push myself?

Appreciate any advice. Cheers everyone.

And enjoy your Monday!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And as I offered before, because everyone is unique and what might work for me may not work for you..........speak to a personal trainer at your gym who will chat about your goals and time constraints etc and put together the best advice for you.

You'll get dozens of different ideas from people here and end up completely confused.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And as I offered before, because everyone is unique and what might work for me may not work for you..........speak to a personal trainer at your gym who will chat about your goals and time constraints etc and put together the best advice for you.

You'll get dozens of different ideas from people here and end up completely confused."

Will there be someone at the gym who will help?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on what gym you're going to of course, but there'll be instructors and trainers there to help anyone out. Most are quite willing to offer their advice and for a small fee will put together a training program tailored to suit you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

YouTube is your friend. And diet is the key. With plenty of hard work.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Juat hoping the gym works and I lose the fat.

Gets me down and pisses me off at times.

Gonna start walking to work aswell.

40mins walk each way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It'll only work if you change the lifestyle you're in now. Eat clean, train hard, commit to the program, follow trainers advice. The only person who can contribute to your success or failure is you.

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By *istressZoeTV/TS
over a year ago

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Like you I started to keep fit and try and he healthy last September x

By walking 40 mins each day it equated to 200 cals

I kept to 2000 cals each day and cut out mid week drinking

I lost 2 stone in 2 weeks and in the most part have kept it off

My advice is eat less x move more x drink sensible at weekends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best results for losing weight quick is 2mins intense fitness (pushing yourself) followed by 1 min of going easy (deep breathing/ stretches) repeat this 7/8 times and your body will continue to burn fat throughout the day.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just need the motivation.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"Juat hoping the gym works and I lose the fat.

Gets me down and pisses me off at times.

Gonna start walking to work aswell.

40mins walk each way "

It's mostly about what you eat. You can't out train a bad diet as the saying goes!! Yes obviously exercise helps but you need to overhaul your diet if you wanna see some serious change.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its your first time there they will have to have someone do an induction with you so you know how to use all the equipment. Then they will leave you alone to have a work out.

Don't go and kill yourself in the first few sessions find a level then look to improve on each thing as you go along. I would say being new there take a small note pad to record what you are doing so when you go back you will know what you did last time and where you need to be to improve on last time.

there is a web site called bodybuild dot com which is full of ideas and exercise routines for the beginner through to the more experienced. Its an exercise site and not just for body builders. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just need the motivation.

Again, only you can motivate yourself. Nobody can do the work for you.

People can say 'go on, you can do it' and all manner of motivational things but at the end of it all, you've still got to do the training yourself

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"If its your first time there they will have to have someone do an induction with you so you know how to use all the equipment. Then they will leave you alone to have a work out.

I've found some great workouts on there!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Juat hoping the gym works and I lose the fat.

Gets me down and pisses me off at times.

Gonna start walking to work aswell.

40mins walk each way

It's mostly about what you eat. You can't out train a bad diet as the saying goes!! Yes obviously exercise helps but you need to overhaul your diet if you wanna see some serious change. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If its your first time there they will have to have someone do an induction with you so you know how to use all the equipment. Then they will leave you alone to have a work out.

I've found some great workouts on there!!!"

It's a great site and I think the name might put people off but like you I have found so really great routines there and advice. The thing I like best is the fact they show you via youtube clips what certain exercises are.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My next question will be how do I get rid of stretch marks?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just need the motivation.

Again, only you can motivate yourself. Nobody can do the work for you.

People can say 'go on, you can do it' and all manner of motivational things but at the end of it all, you've still got to do the training yourself

For this get yourself into a routine as quickly as possible and stick to it then it becomes second nature. What I mean by this is chose some days you want to work out on best try one on one off to get some rest in between and stick to them. Also a big thing is sleep allowing your body to repair and also burn fat. You can't eat whilst you sleep

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"My next question will be how do I get rid of stretch marks? "

You don't. They can shrink and fade. You can use bio oil or similar to reduce them but theres no exercise that will make them go away as such

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My next question will be how do I get rid of stretch marks? "

Not sure if you can get rid of them but once you are in shape you can embrace them and use it as a reminder of where you have traveled from and why.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So my aim is to have a flat tones stomach. But still have stretch marks?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"So my aim is to have a flat tones stomach. But still have stretch marks? "
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It's one of the downsides of having stretched your skin in the first place. Same as after pregnancy!! Likely they will be much less noticeable and fade like I said. It's the same as excesss skin after weight loss, you can train and diet and tone as much as possible but sometimes the only way to get shot is with surgery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So my aim is to have a flat tones stomach. But still have stretch marks? "

Yup skin is elastic by nature so will shrink but there will be signs of stretching but over time these will fade more and more. Don't be disheartened by that fact just focus on where you want to be and the rest will follow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its easy, its all about calories, men maintain with 2500 and you need to go way under to 1500 aday, with less carbs and most of the calories should come from protein and veg and do 3omin cardio aday plus weights

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What would cardio consist of?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"What would cardio consist of?"

Running, rowing, cycling, cross trainer, stair master...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some cycling or run the treadmill is good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Everyone so helpful thank you all.

Will let you no how to went

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By *oxesMan
over a year ago

Southend, Essex

"Morning everyone

Hope all ok

As I said in a previous thread, weight loss is the aim especially for the summer an my biggest aim is to get rid of beer belly.

Am going to the gym today,first time ever.

Any tips? How long should I be there? How hard should I push myself?

Appreciate any advice. Cheers everyone.

And enjoy your Monday!"

They will most likley give you a introduction health and saftey first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Run to the gym and back

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hope I'm still allowed a brew every now and then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hope I'm still allowed a brew every now and then "
yes you are but all in moderation! i'm watching!!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"Hope I'm still allowed a brew every now and then "

Of course you are. I'm a tea addict I drink about a dozen cups a day lol. Witj semi skim milk just a splash and stevia to sweeten.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Found my motivation anyway.

My daughter wasn't to go Disney land Paris

I don't want to look fat and chubby in the photos especially next to my fave characters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What ever you decide to do on your fitness Journey consistency will be the key to success , learn to love the gym "focus" on you and ask if you don't know, when your board and frustrated from your eating plan you have got it right . Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you look at pro sportsmen and women; they do not diet and exercise. They eat and train. That is the key.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Morning everyone

Hope all ok

As I said in a previous thread, weight loss is the aim especially for the summer an my biggest aim is to get rid of beer belly.

Am going to the gym today,first time ever.

Any tips? How long should I be there? How hard should I push myself?

Appreciate any advice. Cheers everyone.

And enjoy your Monday!"

First of all if weight lost is your target diet is what you should be looking at first and foremost.

Myfitnespal track everything you eat for a week and get a basis.

The Iifym site has a good calculator for working out the macros you should be aiming for.

Keep protien high helps with the hunger and willpower.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My next question will be how do I get rid of stretch marks? "

Bio oil can help make them less visible but they are where you've torn the middle layer of your skin and no longer have collagen fibres running through.

They are scars and cannot be removed completely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you look at pro sportsmen and women; they do not diet and exercise. They eat and train. That is the key."

Diet does not mean "Omg eat nothing" diet is just the correct name for what you eat.

For example "the koala bear lives on a diet of eucalyptus leaves"

Doesn't mean the bear is trying to get rid of its winter weight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hope I'm still allowed a brew every now and then "

"If it fits your macros" very good basis for planning your consumption.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"If you look at pro sportsmen and women; they do not diet and exercise. They eat and train. That is the key.

Diet does not mean "Omg eat nothing" diet is just the correct name for what you eat.

For example "the koala bear lives on a diet of eucalyptus leaves"

Doesn't mean the bear is trying to get rid of its winter weight.

Haha this made me laugh, true though.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

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"Morning everyone

Hope all ok

As I said in a previous thread, weight loss is the aim especially for the summer an my biggest aim is to get rid of beer belly.

Am going to the gym today,first time ever.

Any tips? How long should I be there? How hard should I push myself?

Appreciate any advice. Cheers everyone.

And enjoy your Monday!

First of all if weight lost is your target diet is what you should be looking at first and foremost.

Myfitnespal track everything you eat for a week and get a basis.

The Iifym site has a good calculator for working out the macros you should be aiming for.

Keep protien high helps with the hunger and willpower.

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This!

Also (and I am not suggesting calorie counting at all but advocate a protein rich low carb diet) please don't be fooled that anybody can actually lose a stone a week - if they do it is initially mainly water that they lose.

To genujinely lose a kilo of fat(2.2 pounds approx) the body has to have a calorie deficit of 7000 cals.

The average man uses around 2500 cals a day to maintain body weight so in order to lose a stone of body fat (6.3 kilos) you have to have a deficit of 6.3 x 7000 cals - it simply cannot be done in a week, not even with intense excercise.

The reason I am saying this is that people get disheartened so easily when they are promised a huge weight loss and it then does not happen. General medical advice is not to lose more than 2 or max 3 lbs ( 1 kilo to 1.3 approx) per week to ensure steady and healthy weight loss.

Best of luck - once you start seeing results you ll be on a high!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Morning everyone

Hope all ok

As I said in a previous thread, weight loss is the aim especially for the summer an my biggest aim is to get rid of beer belly.

Am going to the gym today,first time ever.

Any tips? How long should I be there? How hard should I push myself?

Appreciate any advice. Cheers everyone.

And enjoy your Monday!

First of all if weight lost is your target diet is what you should be looking at first and foremost.

Myfitnespal track everything you eat for a week and get a basis.

The Iifym site has a good calculator for working out the macros you should be aiming for.

Keep protien high helps with the hunger and willpower.

This!

To genujinely lose a kilo of fat(2.2 pounds approx) the body has to have a calorie deficit of 7000 cals.

Best of luck - once you start seeing results you ll be on a high!

Indeed if your losing a stone of actual body mass a week you're probably in hospital dying of something.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Brownlee brothers do not "diet" or eat particularly healthy. Just a calorie high diet including takeaways. Simply about eating and training. Too much emphasis is on "dieting" when basically you just need to train harder to get desired results.

If you are looking for specific goals like body fat loss then what you are eating is important. People use the term diet and think Atkins, WW, SW etc. Eat what you want and if you have some treats, put a bit more effort in training. Far more effective and less pressure driven.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

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"The Brownlee brothers do not "diet" or eat particularly healthy. Just a calorie high diet including takeaways. Simply about eating and training. Too much emphasis is on "dieting" when basically you just need to train harder to get desired results.

I wish it were that simple - lots of bodybuilders would prefer to follow that rather than their carefully planned diet and exercise regime.

The OP by the sound of it wants to achieve fat loss - you cannot out train a poor diet and fat loss is about 80% diet and 20% training.

When I use the term diet I don't necessarily mean a specific diet although ketogenic (high protein/ low carb) seems to be a very effective way to achieve a constant and achievable weight loss without muscle wasting and permanent hunger.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

...again your confusing diet as in fad diet and diet as in the correct term for what you eat.

You can bet the brown Lee brothers have a specific dietary plan. Based on xyz amounts of carbs, fats and protien. Again if it fits your macros.

Trying to make calorie deficits purely though training then pointing at high level progression athletes as an example is jist going to lead people to failure

Carrie deficits can be made much easier and in a much more controlable way through correct food intake vs trying to run the extra calories off.

The best way is the way you can actually do. Most people can be kept motivated to conteol thier food intake much better than they can be motivated to do high intensity excercise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started bck 3 weeks go

Cardio tone and then spin class twice a week

But I do Zumba and salsa too.

Diet I have given up crisps,chocolate (almost),biscuits

Lean meat not much red meat

Bread is a no go

So far it's working well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

...again your confusing diet as in fad diet and diet as in the correct term for what you eat.

You can bet the brown Lee brothers have a specific dietary plan. Based on xyz amounts of carbs, fats and protien. Again if it fits your macros.

Trying to make calorie deficits purely though training then pointing at high level progression athletes as an example is jist going to lead people to failure

Carrie deficits can be made much easier and in a much more controlable way through correct food intake vs trying to run the extra calories off.

The best way is the way you can actually do. Most people can be kept motivated to conteol thier food intake much better than they can be motivated to do high intensity excercise"

This.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was not commenting regarding the OP specifically. I am not confusing diet with fad diet. I agree diet or, fuel, is what goes into our mouthes.

I was part of the team with the Brownlees nearly 6 years ago and we basically ate what we wanted. The week leading to a comp was slightly different to avoid fatigue and cramps etc.

BTW, I am not saying I was there standard. I was not. Not even close.....and then the classic ruptured achillies ruined my Olympic dream

The key is keep training fun and varied. Do not make it a chore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I started bck 3 weeks go

Cardio tone and then spin class twice a week

But I do Zumba and salsa too.

Diet I have given up crisps,chocolate (almost),biscuits

Lean meat not much red meat

Bread is a no go

So far it's working well"

If they have it at your gym try body pump. Fantastic for losing a bit of weight and shaping up.

I went twice a week from January to March along with sorting my diet out (my cholesterol was dangerously high)

The change is from the picture of me standing in the towel (taken at Christmas) in front of the mirror to my avatar picture.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

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The key is keep training fun and varied. Do not make it a chore."

I would wholehartedly agree with you on this one - if it is part of a life style it can be fun. Bit like swinging really

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"I started bck 3 weeks go

Cardio tone and then spin class twice a week

But I do Zumba and salsa too.

Diet I have given up crisps,chocolate (almost),biscuits

Lean meat not much red meat

Bread is a no go

So far it's working well

If they have it at your gym try body pump. Fantastic for losing a bit of weight and shaping up.

I went twice a week from January to March along with sorting my diet out (my cholesterol was dangerously high)

The change is from the picture of me standing in the towel (taken at Christmas) in front of the mirror to my avatar picture. "

Love body pump, I have the dvds and a bar at home as well now for if I can't get along to class.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

My workout today was carrying two heavy shopping bags a mile while walking home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I started bck 3 weeks go

Cardio tone and then spin class twice a week

But I do Zumba and salsa too.

Diet I have given up crisps,chocolate (almost),biscuits

Lean meat not much red meat

Bread is a no go

So far it's working well

If they have it at your gym try body pump. Fantastic for losing a bit of weight and shaping up.

I went twice a week from January to March along with sorting my diet out (my cholesterol was dangerously high)

The change is from the picture of me standing in the towel (taken at Christmas) in front of the mirror to my avatar picture. "

They starting it soon

Thanks for the tip x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just waiting to hear from the op, as to how it went ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A fucking disaster..

That's how the gym went

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"A fucking disaster..

That's how the gym went

Why?

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

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"A fucking disaster..

That's how the gym went

What happened?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hello mr chips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Disaster !? Hope you didn't injure yaself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A fucking disaster..

That's how the gym went

We did say that the shower cubicles are single occupancy right lol?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A fucking disaster..

That's how the gym went

Why?"

You'll have to read the sequel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A fucking disaster..

That's how the gym went

Why?

You'll have to read the sequel."

Haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

I am just venting this morning. People that go to the gym to socialise, chat, use social media or watch tv as they run. Get off the machine or out of the way. You are wasting your time and filling up gym space.

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My next question will be how do I get rid of stretch marks? "

You can't.

They fade over time and Vitamin E oil can help them face.

Once you've got them, they don't go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh"

When I was a personal trainer, people with your attitude used to really piss me off.

Spend time concentrating on what YOU are doing rathe than everyone else. Assume that everyone else is doing what they need to do in order to meet THEIR goals.

You are not the judge of how hard someone is working. You know NOTHING about their lives. YOU are one of the reasons that many people are put off going to the gym because of your shitty, judgemental attitude.

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"Best results for losing weight quick is 2mins intense fitness (pushing yourself) followed by 1 min of going easy (deep breathing/ stretches) repeat this 7/8 times and your body will continue to burn fat throughout the day. "

This was on a TV programme the other day.

Apparently if you train like this your metabolism speeds up for up to 24 hours. If you run,cycle etc for 20 minutes your metabolism is back to normal after about 2 hours...

Hope it works, I am starting back in the gym today after 7 months off....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best tip is cut down on or cut out the booze.

Shocking how many calories in the stuff!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

That would be awesome then. More space for people that actually want to work hard. I have no issue with people working to their goals. Are you saying you would be happy with clients just going through the motions and not pushing their body to the max? You enjoy watching people put 40% effort?

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh

When I was a personal trainer, people with your attitude used to really piss me off.

Spend time concentrating on what YOU are doing rathe than everyone else. Assume that everyone else is doing what they need to do in order to meet THEIR goals.

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over a year ago

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh"

I kind of get what you are saying. When I go to the her email gym I sweat my tits off. I don't feel like I've done it right if i don't. On fact I broke a phone once with water damage as i kept it in my bra and the sweat got in!

When I see people with full on make up and no hair out of place I just wonder why they pay to go. They could just go for a walk somewhere.

I get that for some that will be a lot of effort for them and it's right that we don't know their story So perhaps we shouldn't be quick to judg, just get on with our workout.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh

When I was a personal trainer, people with your attitude used to really piss me off.

Spend time concentrating on what YOU are doing rathe than everyone else. Assume that everyone else is doing what they need to do in order to meet THEIR goals.

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over a year ago

Kent

"What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh

When I was a personal trainer, people with your attitude used to really piss me off.

Spend time concentrating on what YOU are doing rathe than everyone else. Assume that everyone else is doing what they need to do in order to meet THEIR goals.

Agreed. Especially for the first few visits if you haven't done anything like it before it can be very daunting. I normally say to people just go and don't worry because everyone is generally very friendly and will help you if you ask but apparently not everyone!!

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over a year ago

"What really grips my shit about the gym is the people that go and do not push themselves.

I mean people that go to classes and do not give it their all. Classes should not become easier over time. If they are, you are not pushing hard enough.

The women that do body combat and barely punch the bag. Go home. Have a chat with yourselves and come back with the right attitude.

Arghhhhhhh

When I was a personal trainer, people with your attitude used to really piss me off.

Spend time concentrating on what YOU are doing rathe than everyone else. Assume that everyone else is doing what they need to do in order to meet THEIR goals.

Also how can you blindly judge what 40% effort is? How do you know that person hasn't done a full days work and been up half the night or more with a teething baby or an ill child?

How do you know that person isn't suffering from anxiety? Or depression? That they're focusing on their phone as a friend is talking them out of a panic attack? How do you know that someone isnt under immense pressure whether it's a relative being diagnosed with cancer or an impending custody court Hearing?

Myself and my best friend have been through all of these. I still regularly go to the gym and will fully admit some days I put in less than 100%

So maybe the next time you see someone and they're not putting in 100% as you put it maybe have a little compassion and recognise for some people just getting to the gym and exercising is an achievement.

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over a year ago

I agree with kgirl

99% of the effort is actually getting off your backside and going to the gym

even if you're having an off day, the fact that you're there shows commitment, and you're more likely to feel better for having gone

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over a year ago

"That would be awesome then. More space for people that actually want to work hard. I have no issue with people working to their goals. Are you saying you would be happy with clients just going through the motions and not pushing their body to the max? You enjoy watching people put 40% effort?"

My point is, you don't know what 40% effort is.

I am an ex GB sportswoman and a regional champion in another sport. Compared to how I used to train, I am at perhaps 20% of my max effort.

Why? Because I have a long term injury from a car accident.

How would you know? Would you just assume that because I'm not sweating then I shouldn't be there? When actually, being at the gym is more important to my health than it probably is to yours. Someone said something almost identical to your statement to me when I was at the gym a few months ago. Told me to get off the leg press because I was only lifting 'pussy' amounts of weight. It's true, I wasn't lifting much. However I was activating my inner and outer quad in a controlled manner in order to help repair the main central section that I ripped in half. He wanted the machine to make himself look good. I was doing it so that I can walk comfortably.

I used to have a client who didn't put in 100% effort. She used to come to the gym, spend time with me socially while we went through the motions of doing a workout. She didn't put 100% effort in. You know why she used to come to me? Because her husband was beating her and controlling her social life and it was a way that she could get out of the house to be away from him, with company that wouldn't judge her or pressure her to leave. Imagine if she felt she was being judged about being at the gym, about being told she was wasting someones space?

Being judgemental about the reasons people do sport is shit. Not everyone wants to put 100% in. Not everyone needs to put a 100% in. I am an art history student. Should I mock and judge people who don't read 17 journal articles on a painting before they go and see it, because they've not put 100% effort in to what they do? No. I shouldn't. Because it's absolutely none of my fucking business.

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over a year ago

My point is, you don't know what 40% effort is.

I am an ex GB sportswoman and a regional champion in another sport. Compared to how I used to train, I am at perhaps 20% of my max effort.

Why? Because I have a long term injury from a car accident.

Well said. By the way I did Art History at Manchester University. Hope you are enjoying your course.

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over a year ago

I am an ex international athlete too for what it is worth. Also coached at GB junior level.

I do not point and laugh or stare and belittle anybody going to the gym. My point is if you go, give 100%. How can you tell? You can tell by looking to see if the grit and desire is there. A poster earlier said they were an athlete. Well, from athlete to athlete you just know if a person is giving 100%. If you are injured or re-training then you are giving 100% of what you can give. It is the slackers, the social media bunnies, the make-up dolls. If you are a first timer you still push 100%. If that means only running for 2 mins before your legs/lungs pack in then so be it. Next time show detetmination and try and make 3 minutes.

To the former international athlete above: you would not have achieved what you had by only giving 40% each time. It has to be 100 or nothing. If you did not give 100 then imagine how much better/more you could have been/achieved.

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over a year ago

Training is different for everyone but must of weight lost/gain is down to eating. Eat right and train right. Lose weight eat 5/6 times aday but tiny meals and to gain make the meals bigger. When I want to trim up is chicken and rice all day. Boring but you can add sauces. I eat 1 chicken breast and 125grms of rice 5/6 times aday eating every 2/2 and a half hrs. Hope this helps

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