*.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

Welcome to 2013! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

**From the 2012 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.

Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.

[RunKC]

How possible is it to lose 10 lbs in 16 days?

I know losing weight fast isn't healthy, but I want to try to do it in as healthy way as possible.

I think I'll go to the gym twice a day and burn around 400 calories each time I go (so 800 a day).

Any workouts to do to lose weight fast? Sprints?

[Hammock Parties]

You could do 16-day fast.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

You could do 16-day fast.

Perfect comedic timing.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by RunKC

How possible is it to lose 10 lbs in 16 days?

I know losing weight fast isn't healthy, but I want to try to do it in as healthy way as possible.

I think I'll go to the gym twice a day and burn around 400 calories each time I go (so 800 a day).

Any workouts to do to lose weight fast? Sprints?

You can easily lose that in one day but it would be all water weight and put back on quickly.

Unless you are trying to make weight for some specific reason you should not worry about weight. Appearance is much more accurate way to determine progress.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

You could do 16-day fast.

oh okay I admit I laughed at that.

But seriously, I'm probably gonna fast. Only 2 meals a day probably.

[Hammock Parties]

I wasn't joking.

A 16-day fast is your best bet.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by RunKC

How possible is it to lose 10 lbs in 16 days?

I know losing weight fast isn't healthy, but I want to try to do it in as healthy way as possible.

I think I'll go to the gym twice a day and burn around 400 calories each time I go (so 800 a day).

Any workouts to do to lose weight fast? Sprints?

There's nothing inherently unhealthy about losing weight quickly. It just may come from places you don't want it to, like muscle tissue.

Eat less than you burn. That's about it. In 16 days, it's easily doable if you have enough willpower to exercise a lot and keep the calories low.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

I wasn't joking.

A 16-day fast is your best bet.

Why do you even bother posting in this thread?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Why do you even bother posting in this thread?

I enjoy living a fit and healthy lifestyle.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

I enjoy living a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Comments like a 16 day fast say the exact opposite.

If someone asks for help be mature and give a real answer or be quiet.

It is time to act like an adult.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Silock

There's nothing inherently unhealthy about losing weight quickly. It just may come from places you don't want it to, like muscle tissue.

Eat less than you burn. That's about it. In 16 days, it's easily doable if you have enough willpower to exercise a lot and keep the calories low.

How many calories do you recommend for each day? 2,000 is the basic, so maybe like 1,700 and burn 700 a day?

What workouts?

Also, what foods (besides chicken) are best to eat on this said diet?

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

I wasn't joking.

A 16-day fast is your best bet.

elaborate on how you fast. Do you just eat one meal a day? or multiple small meals?

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by RunKC

How many calories do you recommend for each day? 2,000 is the basic, so maybe like 1,700 and burn 700 a day?

What workouts?

Also, what foods (besides chicken) are best to eat on this said diet?

Less than you eat now. The 2000 calorie diet is a made up number that means nothing just as the BMI is meaningless.

Lean meat and eggs, fresh veggies/fruit. Stay away from pop/juice, basically any drink that is carb/sugar dense.

Exercise, preferably with a good amount of resistance training.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by RunKC

elaborate on how you fast. Do you just eat one meal a day? or multiple small meals?

Fasting is eating nothing.

There is no other definition.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by RunKC

elaborate on how you fast. Do you just eat one meal a day? or multiple small meals?

Fasting is not for everyone and has mixed opinions on how effective it actually is.

If you are going to try fasting I would recommend intermittent fasting.