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[Ruthdes]

[fromtheuk]

Update: Since June 1st 2009, I've walked everyday for at least 30 minutes.

For the last few years, I used to walk four times a week for 30 minutes.

To keep up with the new routine, I eat an extra meal, so now I have 4 meals a day instead of 3.

The final meal is in the evening, 4 slices of toast, on which I apply very small amounts of butter, a cup of tea and a few grapes.

I am approaching a third full week of my new exercise routine, I hope to make this routine permanent.

My boxer shorts feel more loose than before around the waist. I think this new fitness regime is working. My abdomen looks a bit more toned than before, but I doubt I'll have the inward-loooking stomach.

[warmachinenkorea]

[DrOctagon]

[fromtheuk]

I think walking briskly 7 days a week, for at least 30 minutes is a fitness regime. Look at how obese the world is, it seems most people do nothing at all.

My stomach looks leaner. It was never massive, but it is looking better with my new fitness regime.

[warmachinenkorea]

Yes, walking can be a ftiness regime. It's not gonna build strength or indurance but with a better diet it will make you feel better and possibly lose weight.

30 minutes is ok but try an hour. After about an hour of continuos brisk walking your body will release some different hormones that benefit you in different ways.

Obesity is not always tied to no exercise or diet. Stress and poor food choices are a huge factor. Eating quality calories(at the right time) while doing moderate exercise will do wonders. Stress is a big factor also. The less stressd the more your body is loose and accepting of outside things like food and exercise.

[Kurtz]

Short intense VS long cardio workouts

I do some pretty intense MTB rides, ranging from 60 mins to 90 mins with sometimes a 60 min road ride thrown in.

I don't have the space here to go on the epic rides like I used to back home, so I've suffered physically here a bit, but it might be due to poor eating habits (damn that pizza joint downstairs). I used to compete in 12 and 24 hour enduros at a high level, but not any more.

I've read some stuff about how long workouts are good for fat burning, while others say short and high intensity is better for fat burning as it raises your fitness level and hence your metabolism so you burn more fat after the ride.

Any experts out there care to comment?

[beast]

Look in the mirror. Not at the scale. Look at your body. If you are skinny, then go for the six pack to impress. If you are fat, then go for the big chest, arms and legs to imress. you can't take a skinny guy and make him big for the summer and you can't take a fat guy and make him ripped by summer. you have to look at your body and choose which route to take. Go big, or go ripped.

[Ruthdes]

[warmachinenkorea]

I agree that being comfortable on the beach or any place that people show more skin has to be learned. My wife will not show skin (partially because of our beliefs) but because she has never learned to be comfortable with her body. I am the same. Some people work out just for vanity shake, and if that's what they wanna do let'em. I just like the idea of actually being strong over looking strong.

[DrOctagon]

Update:
I've been working out despite doctor's orders and this week I get to move up in bench press and shoulder press 'cuz I hit my 5X5 goal last week. Hell yeah!!!

Bench: 58kg 5X5
Shoulder Press: 35kg 5X5


No squats or deadlifts though. Think I will slowly start incorporating deadlifts back into the workout, and hopefully squats in the near future.

[fromtheuk]

I have stuck to my new exercise regime. I am looking a bit more toned than before. I want to get a treadmill, anybody bought one here?

A friend of mine said they are around 500,000 won from Dongdaemun.

I am going to get one, soon.

[AliciaJC]

im coming to Nowon (annam-dong specifically) Seoul in 3 weeks and am looking to lose about 40-45 lbs.

I really want to use competitive sports or martial arts to help me reach this goal. I'd like to become skilled eventually at whatever I pick up.

Does anyone have suggestions for good gyms or sports clubs? Im looking for decent prices, friendly and patient to beginners.

Also- I'm a woman, but I dont want any pansy girly stuff. I want to work my body hard and get fit.

[fromtheuk]

I've bought a treadmill, second-hand. It's about 6 months old and in excellent condition.

Total cost 340,000 won, including 70,000 won for transportation from Bundang to Pyeongtaek. It will arrive at 5pm.

Now, I can exercise in the privacy of my own home. I love my own company.

I have made major changes to my diet and I am looking much slimmer than before.

I regularly ask a friend to rate my stomach shape i.e. 10 is elephant size and 0 is total perfection.

A few weeks ago I was a 6, the week before last 3.8, and last week a 3.6.

Do I realistically expect further improvement? Yes. Why?

I have reduced my intake of cakes, biscuits, cookies by 100%.

I have cut my margarine intake by 100%. I have cut milk out by 100% too.

What do I eat/drink now?

I still eat 3 meals a day, but now a typical day looks like this:

Breakfast: 2 bananas and a glass of water. 3 times a week I have a slice of processed cheese for calcium.

Lunch: A tin of tuna, salad (cucumber/tomatoes), grapes and a glass of water.

Dinner: One fairly big piece of tandoori chicken, with salad, grapes, 1 banana and a glass of water.

If I feel hungry in the evening, which is rare, I eat fruit and drink water.

Before June, I used to eat at least 12 slices of bread with margarine everyday, I used to eat 4 cookies everyday, frosties cereal with semi-skimmed milk 3 times a week, I used to eat rice 6 times a week. I also used to walk for 30 minutes just 4 times a week.

Now, I have eliminated rice and bread which makes me look bloated. I have eliminated milk, frosties, cookies, chocolate etc.

I have also eliminated fruit juice and tea with sugar/milk from my diet.

I feel fine, and I am seeing a nice reduction in my stomach shape. Since June, I have increased my exercise by 37% each week. I walk everyday now for at least 30 mins.

I realistically hope for further improvements. Because I intend to exercise on the treadmill for 60 mins everyday.

Was all of this difficult? Yes. But I am really determined to see this through until I have a slim figure. I am pleased to say I'm getting there.

[fromtheuk]

My treadmilll arrived yesterday. I walked/ran on it for 62 minutes. I burned 537 calories and did just under 3 miles.

I like it.