my brother needs help please read.

[RBtrucking4]

Alright he has been doing 2 miles a day on the treadmill at 10% incline but he has been stuck at a weight of 274 for 2 weeks now . The only thing is when he is walking he leans on the handrails could this have an effect on his weightloss?

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Have him focus on HIIT instead of endurance running.

Do some research on HIIT... good stuff for fat loss!

 

[*Bunny*]

Alright he has been doing 2 miles a day on the treadmill at 10% incline but he has been stuck at a weight of 274 for 2 weeks now . The only thing is when he is walking he leans on the handrails could this have an effect on his weightloss?

Did I miss where you told us what he was eating?

 

[RBtrucking4]

He eats lean ground turkey and lowfat cottage cheese and drinks either water or orange juice. The problem is his workout has become to easy for him but he is to lazy to make it harder i try to tell em your body gets used to a workout and after a while you need to increase the intensity of it but he wont listen he thinks he can lose all his weight doing the same exercise the whole time. Plus he leans on the handrails of the treadmill isnt that a bad thing to do? Wouldnt he get more accomplished if he swayed his arms instead of holding and leaning on the rails?

 

[Kold_Killa]

Doesn't sound like your brother needs our help, sounds like you are help enough. Of course leaning on the rails is affecting the outcome of the workout, he is probably able to run a 3/4 of the distance by holding on to the rails as he may actually be skipping (so to speak).The treadmill counts it revolutions, not the users.... Also, you said he needs to make it more intense.... and again of course you are right.... Just like the only way to get stronger in weights is to add weight. Sounds like he just needs a little more motivation... Im sure this is kind of like a "I told you so" thread, and all he wants to see is more credentials towards your recommendations. So basically, tell him "told ya so."

 

[*Bunny*]

He eats lean ground turkey and lowfat cottage cheese and drinks either water or orange juice.That's it? The problem is his workout has become to easy for him but he is to lazy to make it harder i try to tell em your body gets used to a workout and after a while you need to increase the intensity of it but he wont listen he thinks he can lose all his weight doing the same exercise the whole time. Plus he leans on the handrails of the treadmill isnt that a bad thing to do? If he's putting all his weight on there, then yes. And Props to you for suggesting upping his intensity ... you're learning Wouldnt he get more accomplished if he swayed his arms instead of holding and leaning on the rails?

He sure would burn more cals.

This is no different than the next stubborn individual out there. Society is filled with them. I know you want to help & he's your blood (I think), but either way, he's not asking for it, and definitely not listening to you ... probably won't listen to what you have to say when you do try to help him.

Sorry for the novel but... over on women's there are two ladies training for a show. Lady #1 opted to go the healthy diet way & nix the use of AAS. Lady # 2 opted to go the AAS was with a crappy diet. Lady #1 wanted to help Lady # 2 b/c man was SHE stubborn & didn't want to listen to what a healthy diet can do you for w/o the use of AAS. SO after getting a little bent from wanting to help out her girl, #1 let things be & waited for #2 to come with her when she wanted advice. So while #1 is kicking ass with her training and seeing fantastic results, #2 realizes she feels like crap and gets angry that her way is not working and why is #1 having such success....

Moral: Seems like the only way for him to learn from his mistakes is to make them... Some people need to figure out for oneself that their way isn't the 'only' way.

Taken from a thread re: the above story , I've changed her to him ... "Let him do his own thing. You're just getting your first taste of this kind of thing. Sometimes it's really frustrating knowing someone isn't doing the right thing for their diet or whatever, but they will usually give you all the reasons in the world why they do it the way they do - right or not...when he stalls out, he'll be asking questions."

 

[Cena2344]

well im rbtruckings brother, it seems i have to up the intensity i guess

 

[Cena2344]

this HIT you mention could you please tell me more about it thanks

 

[*Bunny*]

Here is a link to some sample diets...*Click Me* ... within this thread, if you scroll down to about Post #9 -#10 there are links & some explanations for you.

 

[Cena2344]

yeah it sounds good, hmm i could try this

 

[*Bunny*]

yeah it sounds good, hmm i could try this

Can't really knock anything until you tried it ... at least I try not to so I can share my personal experience, THEN express my opinion.

Good Luck

 

[Cena2344]

well i tell ya i lost 36 pounds in under 2 months, im 5'8 and i was 310 now im 274 so i think im doing good what do you think?

 

[musclemom]

The other thing is weight loss really comes down to calories in/calories out. Yeah, there are odd exceptions for hormonal issues or endocrine imbalances, but for the most part if you can't lose weight it's because the numbers don't balance.

He needs to start logging his food, weighing/measuring things, and looking up calorie content and get a grip on that. We have major problems in this country with correct portion size.

That being said, I wish him all the best in what he's trying to do and am glad to see he's got you to help and support him, that matters and can make a real difference.

 

[*Bunny*]

Alright he has been doing 2 miles a day on the treadmill at 10% incline but he has been stuck at a weight of 274 for 2 weeks now . The only thing is when he is walking he leans on the handrails could this have an effect on his weightloss?

Any updates??

 

[gymratforlife]

Any updates??

Im not eating any peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches today.

 

[*Bunny*]

Im not eating any peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches today.

Oh really now? lol

Those are NO good for you since you're always cutting right? Bulk & eat 'em all you want

 

[RBtrucking4]

well he started the hiit and it looks like he is back to losing weight he is now down to 270 but me on the other hand i have been stuck at 220 for a real long time now i recently started the hiit as well so well see what that does. Does it just take really long to lose weight once you get closer to your goal or am i doing something wrong here? my diet goes as follows:

10:30 am wake up: Hiit for 25-30 minutes
11:00 am protien shake right after that
11:45 am 1 chicken breast, 15 almonds
12:30 pm weight lift
2:00 pm protien shake and a bowl of oatmeal
5:00pm oatmeal and almonds or tuna fish in can
8:00pm chicken breast, soup, broccoli
11:00 pm lowfat cottage cheese.

I think my diet is pretty clean but i havent been able to beat 220 in a long time now but i did just change to the hiit so maybe i should give it more time. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Assertive Guy]

He eats lean ground turkey and lowfat cottage cheese and drinks either water or orange juice. The problem is his workout has become to easy for him but he is to lazy to make it harder i try to tell em your body gets used to a workout and after a while you need to increase the intensity of it but he wont listen he thinks he can lose all his weight doing the same exercise the whole time. Plus he leans on the handrails of the treadmill isnt that a bad thing to do? Wouldnt he get more accomplished if he swayed his arms instead of holding and leaning on the rails?

In which case, get him to completely change what he is doing. Have him on a cross-country walker for a month, stepping machine a month, rowing machine. Variety is the spice of life!

 

[RBtrucking4]

ya he increased the intensity and he is losing once again its me we are focusing on now im the one thats having the trouble.

 

[*Bunny*]

well he started the hiit and it looks like he is back to losing weight he is now down to 270 but me on the other hand i have been stuck at 220 for a real long time now i recently started the hiit as well so well see what that does. Does it just take really long to lose weight once you get closer to your goal or am i doing something wrong here? my diet goes as follows:

10:30 am wake up: Hiit for 25-30 minutes
11:00 am protien shake right after that
11:45 am 1 chicken breast, 15 almonds
12:30 pm weight lift
2:00 pm protien shake and a bowl of oatmeal
5:00pm oatmeal and almonds or tuna fish in can
8:00pm chicken breast, soup, broccoli
11:00 pm lowfat cottage cheese.

I think my diet is pretty clean but i havent been able to beat 220 in a long time now but i did just change to the hiit so maybe i should give it more time. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Plug this into www.fitday.com, I want to see the cals EXACTLY & breakdown.

please

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Plug this into www.fitday.com, I want to see the cals EXACTLY & breakdown.

The Bunny has spoken!

Thou shalt go and do as the all wise Bunny has said for a more appropriate opinion.

 

[RBtrucking4]

just one question is the punching bag a good way to lose weight?

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

Uhhhh, if you are hitting the bag as part of a cardio styled workout then yes....i mean people hit the bags different, if ur constantly moving and keeping yourheart rate up, then of course it will help.