Question:
190 pounds, trying to lose weight and build upper body!?
EddieJoh
2009-11-18 12:31:12 UTC
I’m 21 year old, 190 pounds and have a decent frame where I think I can build up a decent body. I've been on a diet now for around 2 1/2 months and have dropped from my original 210 pound weight. I've taken up running aswell doing 2 1/2 miles 3-4 times a week. I've also started lifting weights, 8kg dumbbells and have seen a difference in my upper body. I’m not majorly muscular by any means, but my arms are a little bigger. I've also been doing more crunches and push-ups as well but I mix between all 3 in the evening for around 20 minutes.

I guess that I will need to increase the time I do for these exercises to see major results. All-in-all though I am quite pleased. I've had an increase in attention from women and I feel better about myself. I’m a realist and I don’t expect things to change overnight and from past experience know that persevering with this sort of regime will work. I take in around 1700 calories a day now, walk for around 1 1/2 hours to and from uni, and run 2 1/2 miles so I’m quite confident that I will lose more weight. I also take multi-vitamin tablets as well.

The main problem though is that I have a layer of fat around my stomach. I've done crunches for a long time and do feel the effect after. Are they there? If I lose this layer of fat will they appear, or will I have to start all over again.

Thanks for any help, any tips on what I should be doing, and is what I’m doing now (if I keep it up) going to show results.
51 answers:
swollguy89
2009-11-18 12:57:00 UTC
you got the right idea jus keep it up, as for the abs thing it's ALL diet when i say diet i mean what your putting into your body not going on a diet, a lot of people give waaay too much attention to abs to try and get their six pack but its literally 80-85% diet and watching what your eating to get them eat a lot of lean stuff high in protien, but low in cholesteral, fat, sat. fats, etc things like white meat(fish, chicken, turkey) vegtables and grains (for carbs, rice, brown rice, sweet potatoes) beans, nuts and dark greens avoid fast food and red meats things with hydrogenated oils penutbutter for example most people would have a six pack if the fat wasn't covering it up not to say that you shouldn't do abs workouts but i know i use to exercise them way more than i needed to
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2016-04-04 11:55:25 UTC
it’s pretty easy buddy..it’s just the discipline in our eating abits that becomes the toughest…u can have the sambar, dhal etc. but just not rice or may be brown rice , some thing like that… Here is how I would start: Sunday – start will weights for lower body. The key is doing more reps and increasing the weights for each of the rep and finding out ur high point, do 12 reps, then 6 – 10 reps, 7 – 8 reps, 8 – 6 reps, 7 – 12 reps, 7 – 12 reps. Cover ham strings, calves, thighs and ur butt Monday – Cardio – u could run on the tread mill, outside or elliptical or cycling. Do it just for 20 mins. Increase the intensity after each minute. In my case, I start with 5 miles/hr for the 1st 2 mins, 5.5 for the 3rd, 6 for the 4th, 6.5 for the 5th minute, 7 for the 6th minute. For the 7th – start back the cycle at 5.5 and go until the 7 when u complete the 10th minute. Same for 10 – 14 minutes. Now when u enter the last cyle, for the 19th minute increase the intensity to 7.5 – which is my high point and for the 20th minute – bring it down to 5 and end the work out… Tuesday – weights for upper body for 45 mins – cover ur chest, shoulders, back, triceps and biceps. Here too, start with intensity 5 ( whatever u r comfortable with..) – do 12 reps, then 6 – 10 reps, 7 – 8 reps, 8 – 6 reps, 7 – 12 reps, 7 – 12 reps. Wed – cardio Thursday – Lower body Friday – cardio. Saturday – Free day Alternate weeks, u will twice of upper body and lower body… Now comes the food – u have to eat 6 times day in interval of 2 hours. And should have equal portions of proteins, carbs etc…here’s what I do: Breakfast – oats with fat free milk, omlette with egg whites 10.30 snack – a protein shake or a bar Lunch – a chicken sandwich or turkey with wheat bread, or rice, sambar and vegetables. Key – rice should not be more than palm ful. 2.30 snack – a fruit with some cottage cheese or sundal or anything where I get some proteins Dinner – picak anything like that of lunch – get away from dosai, idlis for a while. Chappatis with no oil, dhal and vegetable wil be good 8.30 snack – a fruit or a protein shake… Make sure u have a goal before u start the program – either toning down , losing weight or burning fat so it is easy to measure. Buy a good weighing machine which is reliable and consistent. U can thank me later…..
Donald
2015-05-18 17:15:47 UTC
Eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3
anonymous
2009-11-18 13:42:26 UTC
i lost loads of weight through RUNNING!



in my Marine training running along with press ups, and pull ups will lose the weight but also build up upper body strength



get off all the crap they sell to make you bulk up and lose weight, A park and hard work has everything you need!!
anonymous
2016-05-20 06:12:21 UTC
carry a cooler stocked with three bottles of water a six pack four pb js two oranges a bag of tortilla chips and 12 servings of cool cucumber salsa go to womenshealthmag allrecipes com for the recipe for 22 minutes
Sara
2017-03-07 04:31:58 UTC
Eat snacks at your home bofore going to party
?
2016-07-02 09:41:39 UTC
walk around the block once mid morning and once midafternoon
Caroline
2016-06-30 09:11:08 UTC
Keep proper distance between meals
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2016-06-29 07:58:38 UTC
are your dishes too big a healthy dinner should fit on a 9 inch plate
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2016-06-14 08:19:09 UTC
book hotel rooms on a high floor and walk up
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2016-08-15 10:07:38 UTC
Do 45 minutes cardio workouts a few times a week
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2016-04-29 10:38:13 UTC
walk a toy poodle for 41 minutes at 2 miles per hour
Latoya
2016-05-17 07:40:56 UTC
Better to prepare slow to eat foods like hot soups whole fruites etec
Mollie
2016-05-30 09:41:04 UTC
alternate between cat pose cow pose and downward dog 13 times holding each for 30 seconds
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2015-12-18 23:23:57 UTC
you dont have to make a three digit number your weight loss goal aim for a certain dress size or waist measurement
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2016-06-13 10:37:07 UTC
fly a kite for 20 minutes
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2016-05-11 10:32:47 UTC
Consume honey before bed because consumption of honey may help to burn more fat during those early hours of sleep
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2016-01-04 00:15:10 UTC
walk with hiking poles for 22 minutes youll burn 20 percent more calories
Winifred
2016-06-02 07:26:58 UTC
Hitting the gym is important for weight loss
Ernie
2016-04-09 06:21:12 UTC
Prepare your own lunch people who prepare own lunch and eat will lose weight
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2016-02-03 00:49:58 UTC
use a dash of cinnamon to give fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar
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2016-07-09 13:08:42 UTC
Eat fewer calories than you burn to lose weight
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2016-02-02 22:53:23 UTC
if food was your only source of pleasure make sure to reconnect with other things you enjoy music sports volunteer work or movies for example
Sal
2015-12-14 11:21:58 UTC
eat in front of mirrors and youll lose weight
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2016-02-01 07:32:17 UTC
cravings can sneak up on you when you re tired try taking a nap if you feel yourself wanting some junk food
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2016-06-12 04:36:27 UTC
try drinking skim milk at breakfast instead of juice overweight people who drank skim milk for breakfast ate fewer calories
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2016-03-22 07:38:56 UTC
edamame soy beans are a great low cost snack look for them in the frozen foods section
Mariann
2016-04-02 18:09:00 UTC
say cheesy hula hoop for 22 minutes
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2016-05-31 09:17:50 UTC
carry five grocery bags from the car to the kitchen and put the food away take out the trash wash the dishes and wipe down the kitchen counter
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2016-03-06 09:42:49 UTC
40 minute jump rope session
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2015-12-16 07:20:38 UTC
1 hour barre class
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2015-12-25 05:46:28 UTC
45 minute of treading water
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2016-01-20 09:53:14 UTC
use the remote to channel surf for 68 minutes
Elmer
2016-01-27 07:52:29 UTC
try to know the calorie counts before ordering dishes on restaurant
Theodore
2016-03-25 10:39:39 UTC
swap your desk chair for a stability ball then gently bounce on it
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2016-05-24 07:48:32 UTC
Use less salt in food
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2016-08-04 06:09:42 UTC
stand up and march during your favorite tv shows
Yu
2015-12-16 03:51:08 UTC
when cooking or baking ditch the hand mixer and use a wooden spoon instead
Julieta
2016-03-30 05:12:22 UTC
walk between stores that are in close proximity dont drive
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2015-12-20 01:48:52 UTC
eat three fewer bites of your meal
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2016-02-22 19:53:51 UTC
wear comfortable shoes or keep flats under your desk so you walk more
Effie
2016-06-08 06:15:37 UTC
do away with chairs at your next cocktail party standing will keep everyone mingling
Eusebio
2016-08-03 06:38:44 UTC
drink green tea
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2016-08-05 07:08:36 UTC
mind over lettuce
Maya
2016-02-19 03:57:32 UTC
avoid eating you re stressed or bored
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2016-08-02 06:19:23 UTC
find an exercise you love
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2016-08-27 14:44:07 UTC
healthy doesn t mean low calorie
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2016-06-11 06:50:03 UTC
journal your foods
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2016-02-23 19:56:26 UTC
chew gum while you cook
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2016-04-23 13:55:38 UTC
eate more protein in the morning
Kate
2015-12-24 14:17:36 UTC
use olive oil


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