grjones

Hello all,

I have been on the site a while now and have had lots of support from some of the members. Found the forum jam packed with lots of info. The support and study has certainly helped me understand more about weight loss.

I thought it was time to start up my own journal about my progress. mainly to record my results.

My main reasons for joining the forum was my interest in bodybuilding, i have always had an interest but have just let myself go...... In a big way!

So following a massive pig out at Christmas decided to do something about my weight.

I have been training doing some low level cardio, and now want to incorporate some weights. I have recently incorporated a carb cycle diet as suggested by some of the forum members... All seems to be going well at the moment.

Here are my before, and during photos. I am no where near my target weight and know i have a long way to go but thought i would post my pics up anyway.

I used to weigh 22stone 8lbs -

I am currently 19.8 Stone / Target = 17stone
Height - 6ft2
Body fat - 55%
BMI - 36.8

So there it is i have my journal up and running. I will post up every so often with any real achievements and to keep updated.

Thanks!

ghd314

Gary

Congratulations on the weight loss so far, a great achievement. I hope by continually posting and encouraging others to achieve their goals that you will get to where you're aiming for. I'm determined for my own thread not to become a 2 month effort, and I hope you keep at it yourself.

trickymicky69

55% bf are you sure mate? well done btw

smithy26

great progress well done

grjones

Cheers guys! I had a bupa health check done and thats what it said on the report..... To be honest thought it was high... will need to double check .... can i do a check myself by measuring ?

grjones

I wonder if anyone can give some advise, My weight loss has started to slow right down. I have not lost any weight for the last two weeks despite eating clean and training. stuck at 20 stone so must be doing something wrong...

I am currently on a low carb diet / training 5 - 6 times a week, although am only doing cardio at the moment. Should i start incorporating some weights?. still really fat and dont want to make myself look like a **** if i shouldnt be doing them.

Any ideas ?

Here is a typical diet day :

06:00 - 45g of porridge oats with half milk and half water

10:00 - EAS myoplex shake

13:00 - Tuna salad or a chicken salad with small amount of rice / salad in olive oil

17:00 - Chicken or steak 8oz with spinnach or other veg

22:00 - Small serving low fat cottage cheese couple of tea spoons.

Thanks
Gary

BabyYoYo

Hey!!! Don't give up!!!

Are you carb cycling or just doing low carb? If you're constantly low carb you may need to start incorporating med/high days to shock your system a little.

Start doing weights. By doing compound movements in the gym such as deadlifts, squats, bench presses etc you'll build muscle which in turn will burn more total calories, you never know, it might kickstart your weight loss.

Kate x

smithy26

how much cardio are u doing? maybe up it

grjones

Cheers Kate and Smithy,

I am doing 20 minutes on the X trainer then 20 minutes walking on the tread mill inclined....... I sweat bucket loads and feel like i have done a good workout on 40mins, maybe do another 20mins on a bike or something then Smithy???

I am at the gym tommorow so will have a bash at the weights and start building these into my workout sessions.

As for the diet I am just on a low carb diet at the mo but will look at starting a carb cycle diet. I must admitt tho i do feel alot better even shifting the few stone i have so thats a positive i guess.

Cheers for the info I willl deff keep ya posted.

Gary

BabyYoYo

45 mins cardio should be enough, how about introducing 30-45 mins cardio before breakfast as well though? Thats great for fat burning!

I can't stress enough how much you'll benefit from compound exercises.

Check out some journals on Member's pictures, you'll be able to get some idea's from there.

x

grjones

Cheers Kate, will do, and will take your advice on board!

Cheers

Gary

BabyYoYo

Fab! Keep us posted on how you're doing

xx

Optikal

Best of luck mate, it's always great to read inspirational journals like yours. Encourages me to do another 20 minutes on my own treadmill :P

grjones

Ok so i have taken your advice and have completely revamped my workout - I did this over the weekend and it has really pushed me further. I must have got used to the repeatative cardio i was previously doing.

So heres what i will be doing now. (Please feel free to comment)

1. 10mins on tredmill - Warm up

2. Incline Chest - 15reps at 20kg
3. 15 squats with swiss ball
4. Lat Pull Down - 15 reps at 35kg
5. Lunges - 15
6. Leg extention - 15 reps at 21kg
7. Bicep curl - 15 reps at 8kg
8. Leg curl - 15 reps at 25kg
9. Tricep Dip - 15

I repeat the above on a circuit twice and end it with a cardio session on the X trainer for 20minutes 135 - 140BPM.

I plan to do this 4- 5 times per week. Any thoughts or comments?

Cheers
Gary

grjones

finding the above workout pretty challenging! Been doing it daily. I am already lifting heavier than mentioned about. Feel great however dont seem to be shifting the pounds......
Will update properly on Sunday, but wanted to pop on and see whats new and update on the new programe. Still no one has commented, assume its ok.....
Gary