A coming new year and getting fit....

[Teufelhunden]

I had a thought about maybe having a O.com contest about getting back to optimal fitness. And if brave enough posting before and after pics {cringe
} lol..
I know I could, and after Yule need to loose a few.
anyone interested?
the reward?
How about small children will not run screaming from your porseen shadow?
The Cal Tech sizemology lab will not have your phone on speed dial?
Herds of cattle will not run at your meere mention?
Hagadaz no longer makes a special trip to your house with an oversize truck?
Japaneese tourists will not run through the streets poinitng at you murmuring Godzirra..
You will not have to pry your wife out of the divet left in the mattress after you make woopie?
No longer to cut yourself shaving and pie filling ozzes out?
Hmmm a win win situation no?
Who is with me?
Teufelhunden
If we are fit as a Folk, we are strong as a people.... :dance:

[Sigurd]

I would probably have a good chance to win the contest. :lol: I have at least 20 pounds to lose, to build up more muscles in my left arm (yup, the lecture notes have only helped the right arm :D ) and in other places, and I basically have to become the perfect athlete before the Austrian army takes a look at me in March. :cool:


If we are fit as a Folk, we are strong as a people.

Indeed. Nice way of putting it

[Teufelhunden]

After having been in the US MARINES and the US ARMY if you have any questions about getting in shape for it drop me an email, i would be glad to help..
Teufelhudnen

[enslaved1896]

I had a thought about maybe having a O.com contest about getting back to optimal fitness. And if brave enough posting before and after pics {cringe
} lol..
I know I could, and after Yule need to loose a few.
anyone interested?
the reward?
How about small children will not run screaming from your porseen shadow?
The Cal Tech sizemology lab will not have your phone on speed dial?
Herds of cattle will not run at your meere mention?
Hagadaz no longer makes a special trip to your house with an oversize truck?
Japaneese tourists will not run through the streets poinitng at you murmuring Godzirra..
You will not have to pry your wife out of the divet left in the mattress after you make woopie?
No longer to cut yourself shaving and pie filling ozzes out?
Hmmm a win win situation no?
Who is with me?
Teufelhunden
If we are fit as a Folk, we are strong as a people.... :dance:

Dude, I would be totally up for this. Would you like to have a before/after kinda deal?

Like, what would be the time frame for our challenge?

[Teufelhunden]

Hmm I ould have to put more thought into this..... I will post more in the morning.

[Liffrea]

I actually could do with ADDING some weight. My doc reckons I am at least half a stone under. I have decided to start training again in January. My new place of work has it's own leisure centre, so quite conveniant. Half a stone of muscle would be nice.

[Teufelhunden]

What does stone = in Pounds? just curious

[solar_nexus]

Austrian Army? I see that you don't live in Austria.....but in any event I hear that Austria strongly supports the European New Right. It is the only European country that isn't stuck on the whole PC thing. Where do I sign?


I would probably have a good chance to win the contest. :lol: I have at least 20 pounds to lose, to build up more muscles in my left arm (yup, the lecture notes have only helped the right arm :D ) and in other places, and I basically have to become the perfect athlete before the Austrian army takes a look at me in March. :cool:



Indeed. Nice way of putting it

[Liffrea]

Originally Posted by Teufelhunden
What does stone = in Pounds? just curious

One stone is fourteen pounds. I weigh around 133 pounds.

[Einar]

What about me!

190 pounds and I'm only 5'6" :eek:

Just very stocky with a high muscle density.

I'm a Hooker in Rugby, so it comes in handy. Well, until I have to run more than 50 yards in one go!

[Sigurd]

Austrian Army? I see that you don't live in Austria.....but in any event I hear that Austria strongly supports the European New Right. It is the only European country that isn't stuck on the whole PC thing. Where do I sign?

Well, they will only kind of observe me for a few mins and then send me off for another 4 1/2 years due to Uni...useless :swinghamm

Oh well, Austria is not much less PC than all the others. Look at the damn government... :shake:

The population is much less PC than in other sates tho :)

[Torquil]

I myself am a hefty 255 lbs., luckily I'm 6'4" so I don't seem too obese.
Unfortunately I no longer get the exercise I once did at my job. I recently went from being a package handler (very physical) to a hazmat specialist (very un-physical). Guess I'll have to lay off the red meat and beer. :(

[Teufelhunden]

Ahh thanks Liff :) got ya
Einar, you think you got it bad lol
I am 5-10 240
stats are..
53 shoulders
46 chest
22 thighs
20 arms
This is without working out lol, the definition of stocky is me in the dictionar lol.. when I do put on extra weight my shoulders are so broad that I get away with it. lol
Teufelhunden

[Sigurd]

6'2" - 209 lbs.

Which is too much.

I don't seem overweight but I am... ;)

[Liffrea]

I am 5-10 240
stats are..
53 shoulders
46 chest
22 thighs
20 arms

Twenty arms, and 46 chests!! :eek: How many heads have you got?? :D

I am 5' 10" as well.

[solar_nexus]

I am 5' 6" and 175 lbs. When I was in the army I was 156. When I got out I was lazy for a while and I jumped up to 220. I dropped alot of weight through full contact fighter training. My legs are very large and are envied by body builders, especially my calves.
My metabolism requires that I work out and be active on a regular basis. My personal program is outlined as such:

I make use of a "Maxex" format, th.i. I will combine slow grinding exercises (=strength) with fast explosive exercises (=power)

_Phase One: Maximum Power / Strength_

Bench Press + Medicine Ball

Sqaut + Jump Sqaut

Dead Lift + Dumbell Swing

_Phase Two: Endurance Power / Strength_

Hindu Push Up + Clapper Pushup

Hindu Sqaut + Frogger Jump

Crab Walk + Bear Crawl

Pull Ups + Dips

_Daily_

Swiss Ball Crunches / Ab Roller

Bridges / Neck Raise

Thor's Hammer / Weaver Stick

1 hr of Mauy Thai

1 hr of Jiu Jitsu

1 hr of Freestyle (sparring, grappling, ect.).

_Typical Diet_

Alot of Fruit and Vegetables, Some meat (not a vegetarian right now, will eat some fish and eggs), a little starch, absolutely no suger or *****. I will usually have fruit and yogurt for breakfast, a mixed garden salad for lunch, and a good hearty dinner...like a nice slab of salmon with some brown rice and streamed veggies or some tofu that is sauted in coconut milk, ginger, lemon grass, fish sauce, and red curry mix with some brown rice. I like to eat nuts for snacks between meals. I will also go on fasts as a way to "cleanse" myself, I like freshly squeezed and raw fruit and vegetable juices and will sip these during my fasts. I also like the different teas, especially the naturally decafinated ones.....lemon ginger, apple cinomin, licorice and blueberry are my favorites.

Before every workout I will warm up with some Biomechanical Exercises (see Body Flow by Scott Sonnon) and will cool down with some stretches (see Relax into Stretch by Pavel Tastouline).

Smart does not always eqaul physically weak.

[Teufelhunden]

Just the one, I am a neanderthal lol.... <W>

[Liffrea]

Well my emphasis is build. My stamina is very good. My strength is decent, I just don't have the build. I worked out for two years, three times a week, and still could not put on build. Probably not genetically disposed for muscle. I have an athletes skeleton.

My plan for new year is to work out at the gym three times a week, its where I work so no problem there. I am on three shifts mornings, afternoons, and nights. Swim, I hate swimming, but it is good all over exercise. Probably do that before I work out. I jog every other day anyway. I am considering taking up fencing as well. I cycle everywhere. I hike in the Peaks every month.

No dietary changes needed. I have a balanced diet meat, veg, I eat fruit every day, drink orange juice. I drink at least two pints of raw milk a day. I dont smoke, dont take *****, drink rarely.

[Einar]

Let me clear the fact that I'm not a 5'6" lard ****!

Chest 44"
Thighs 23"
Waist 34"
Calfs 17"!
Biceps 18"
Neck 18"

I'm your ordinary Barney Rubble!

No Fat on me Gents!

People tell me that I have the mass of Jupiter because of my weight/Height ratio.

I am what the gods make me.

Thor For my Warrior, Caring, hectic side.
Frey For my love of nature among other things
Loki One for debate! For my crazy but well meaning edge to my personality.

[Einar]

Solar!

Just play Rugby!

In a Forwards Position.

Will soon have you fit as a butchers dog.

Down side:

Broken Fingers
Fractured Skull
Ripped Ears
Dislocated Shoulders

All of which I have suffered in the last 18 Months

BUT I LIKED IT!

Up side:

You get to beat up the opposition!!!

Cant play until next year due to broken hand!

[Sigurd]

Down side:

Broken Fingers
Fractured Skull
Ripped Ears
Dislocated Shoulders

All of which I have suffered in the last 18 Months

BUT I LIKED IT!



"Sticks and and Stones can break my bones..." ???

Seems like nothing can knock you over but a lorry at 75 mph. G'd boy!:D

[solar_nexus]

Yeah but isn't muay thai and gracie jiu jitsu more dangerous than rugby?


Solar!

Just play Rugby!

In a Forwards Position.

Will soon have you fit as a butchers dog.

Down side:

Broken Fingers
Fractured Skull
Ripped Ears
Dislocated Shoulders

All of which I have suffered in the last 18 Months

BUT I LIKED IT!

Up side:

You get to beat up the opposition!!!

Cant play until next year due to broken hand!

[Doktormartini]

I don't weigh a lot at all, so for me it would be like skinny before and then a little chubbier after...hahaha.

[Liffrea]

Well the gym where I work is only eleven pounds a month and is all of about one hundred yards from the warehouse. I think I will have a look around tomorrow lunch. The only snag is the bar strategically positioned opposite. Must drink beer.Mmm :D

[Sigurd]

Well the gym where I work is only eleven pounds a month and is all of about one hundred yards from the warehouse. I think I will have a look around tomorrow lunch. The only snag is the bar strategically positioned opposite. Must drink beer.Mmm :D

You better behave, Kris! Do not give in to Beer. He's among the more vicious of gods :D

[Liffrea]

Well when I'm on afternoon or night shift I can go before I start my work. Getting tanked up before shift is an obvious no no. But mornings well I knock off at 3PM. Tempting. :D

The company I work for have some decent sports clubs and facilities. Archery and fencing appeal. I used to be a decent hooker at university, although not quite stocky enough I preferred wings, when I played Rugby. When I'm back in tip-top shape I'll probably join the works Rugby club.

[Loki's Advocate]

Yeah but isn't muay thai and gracie jiu jitsu more dangerous than rugby?


Funny thing, but the only time anyone's ever managed to give me a proper concussion was during a rugby game, back in high school.

[aud_friggsdottir]

Well I am up for it. After Gunnar (#4) I was in the best shape of my life, then gained a bit with Hakon (#5), but was in Muay Thai Kick Boxing and Ju Jitsu (spelling?), and Escrima stick fighting for a year and slimmed down to wicked shape again....OH...but then I got involved with several orgs and sat...sat...sat...and had to go to school, work, and home school 5 kids :eek: ...so I "grew" again....then had Freydis (#6)...then....got in a car accident!! So now I am able to do some limited exercises and have started losing weight...So I want to be as I was after Gunnar or Hakon by Summer Solstice.... 6 months...I think I can do it!


So...would you accept a girl :).

FFF
Kathy

[Katia]

Gee, I still haven't completely lost the padding I earned from LAST Yule! ha! I guess having a hubby away leaves me laying in bed munching myself to sleep more times than I would care to own up to :sick:. hehe. I'm in. But I ain't giving any measurements though!

[mrsdragon]

I will NOT tell how much I weigh, but I'm an obese woman. I'm having weight loss surgery on January 24th so I think I would have a little advantage over the rest of you.. only a tiny pouch for a stomach, but definitely an advantage :D :D So if you are accepting of women in this party, please count me in.. I need all the enouragement and help I can muster to get healthy!

[Don vonMilikowski]

I have half the use of my left arm, but they are still 20" apiece bicep and 14" forearms. Put a little in the middle, easy enough to lose now that I am back to swinging from ladder to ladder on a construction site singing "My Fair Lady" to the other workers. Legs are still large and firm. I am game..... 5'7 200 pounds of man..... mostly c....... oops almost slipped...... I thought it was funny......

Lets do it..... does this mean I have to stop gauging my piercings? Larger means more weight and since I am half metal according to my friends...

Anyways, back to the kids, watching Der Ring des Nibelungen (thanks to the bit torrents) and they are asking questions...........

[Teufelhunden]

Ma I have neglected the thread...
Well...
I think the idea is sound because if we are not fit as a people, then we are not fit as a faith..
To save egos even mine lol {right now you do not want to see this oiled up in a speedo}, we can post pics after it is all over, OR we can just post after pics in the end. I do not see this as a winner take all because in the end if you are fit then you win hands down.
We can have catagories, most weight lost, most gains, best shape, etc etc, or just do it to get fit and use it as a support forum.
I like the support forum idea, but we can do an after contest "awards" thingy..
It can start Jan 1st 06 and go through June 1st a six month run, not too short andnot too long..
Diet preference is up to you, atkins, zone etc etc up to you.Workout method,
up to you. No need to become Mr olympia, just get fit.
any thoughts?
Teufelhunden

[Hengest]

Well I want to lose about 3 stones (42 pounds) so I am in!

[Teufelhunden]

I will also participte, but not actually be in the contest because I am chemically assisted and do not feel it is fair to others. I am however looking forward to june to see how many after pics we get, and general progress :)
Teuflehunden

[Tilaru]

I'm 6'5" 37 year old who got a bit to caught up in life and
my waist line shows it. I'm a Modern Arnis Instructor and also practice
Ba gua,Tai Chi Chaun, and Silat. I used to lift wieghts religiously now i do it
once or twice a week.

A 1500lbs hunk of fence fell on me about 4 years ago it layed me out for
about almost a year from working out or much of anything else
I could still eat though...

so I have about 50lbs of excess I need to get rid of

I'm happy to share any of my knowledge

[Don vonMilikowski]

A fellow Ba Gua (Pa Kua out here)....

Groovy baby

[calumthug]

I'm in. Have the membership to the Gym. Need to go more often. I'm currently 5'9'' and 260lbs. I probably won't loose a lot of weight, but I will be slimmer and gain a lot of muscle. I'm betting that in 6 mos I will weigh about 230.

[Don vonMilikowski]

Remember Guinness has 3 carbs/ can (for the Atkins folks).

And if I was home durring the day (off today) I would be running at about 8:15 am, found two forms of motivation, should catch them and see if I can get them to run in the afternoon, AWOOOOO Woof....... With my luck I would probably get ran over by a car as I was chasing them anyway......

[Teufelhunden]

Yeah WH my wife told me that I needed to loose a few stone, but I think she was referring to the rocks in my head.. <W> :crash:

[Zelda]

I'm in with the girl power! I was way overweight and it began affecting both my mood and my health dramatically! Lab tests showed that my blood was not absorbing sugars and turning them into energy. I didn't want to take medications, so the doc said the only alternative was to lose 50 lbs (and I'm only 5 ft tall). So I lost 60 and felt so amazingly better! But now I've gained back 15 and I just need to get back to it and turn it back into a downward trend instead of an upward trend. The good thing is that I know how to do it. It's the mental motivation right now and this thread will help remind me. Kathy - I don't know what kind of injuries you had from your accident but can you walk? I started by changing my diet - cutting out all sugar and white flour products. Lean meat, Low-fat dairy. Whole grains but very limited. Mostly vegies (I know 100 variations of salad - quite good!) and fruit but whole fruit - no fruit juices. Eat every 2 hours - meal,snack,meal,snack, meal. Keep portions small. And I walked - 20 minutes per day at first, four days a week. Then 30 minutes a day, five days a week. After losing about 25 lbs, I began doing some work outs with weights, building muscle, which burns calaries faster. After another 10 lb loss, I added a NIA dance class. I still do the dance class twice a week and some walking but need to walk more and get back to gym. But starting by just walking, if you can do that, does a lot!! Zelda

[enslaved1896]

Someone start a new Sticky......

Like "Heathen Weight Loss Support Group"

Would that be cool?

[hrolf]

I used to be fairly over weight, 190 lbs at 5"11 (mostly fat). I started lifting weights and lost 40 lbs, then eventually gained it back plus some to become 200 lbs of muscle. I have since slacked off and am back down to 180 lbs of muscle, and it doesn't look very promising; I pulled a muscle in my rotator cuff (behind the shoulder blade) today. It's fairly painful, you never realize how much you use that muscle until you hurt it. If I can find a place for my weight bench in my tiny room, I will start working out again.

[Katia]

Well I am doing good so far on my Atkins.. It is only 6 days into the year, but still... Ya gotta start somewhere right?? hehe

[HowlingOskorei]

Weight Watchers is the way to go. I'm sceptical about Atkins. The idea behind it is sound: eat the way people way back did, but the problem is, we don't lead the same lifestyle. People back then had to run and catch their food, we just reach in the fridge.

[aud_friggsdottir]

Weight Watchers is the way to go. I'm sceptical about Atkins. The idea behind it is sound: eat the way people way back did, but the problem is, we don't lead the same lifestyle. People back then had to run and catch their food, we just reach in the fridge.

I just started this and am doing well, since I am still nursing I get lots of points and don't use them all :). I like Atkins actually...but it is hard to upkeep and hard to feed my whole family. I have to have something that can work with 8 people....lol.

FFF
Kathy

[HowlingOskorei]

Someone my size gets 22 points, I find it hard to get all that food in me. I just like the recipes in their book... that vegetable soup is deadly!

[Teufelhunden]

Well metabolism wise Atkins was the only thing that wored for me, and it killed my appetite totally, I had to remind meyself to eat lol.
The only other really effective diet I ahve ever tried and used was by a man named Garm, whom had a powerlifting site called IRON GARM.
It was based on WFR, Whole Fresh Raw.
You could go to a Grocery salad bar in the morning and load a container with . Tuna salad, lettuce , veggies and nuts, eat through out the day. Protein is taken in by way of a really good wuality shake { I like Low carb Grow, and muscle milk} , also through raw sources baked like salmon and chicken. It was pretty good.
Although it did not hold a candle to dissentarry that I got in Panama lol while going through jungle training lol.... watch that weight drop lol, I was like a human boster rocket..
Teufelhunden

[aud_friggsdottir]

Someone my size gets 22 points, I find it hard to get all that food in me. I just like the recipes in their book... that vegetable soup is deadly!

I get 36..lol...by dinner yesterday I had 21 points left....but I am a night muncher...so I get popcorn and raw veggies which works out great and really is healthier for Freydis and me :). I am lucky in the fact that I don't crave sweets EVER...I am a creature of habit and can't eat dairy, so Ice cream, sugary stuff I can just not eat and be ok with it. Now...lol...potatoes, chips, meat, pasta...those are my vices...I have to get out the measuring spoon and really control myself!

My friend has a sweet tooth, but she is doing well on it despite that...

[hrolf]

HowlingOskorei, I love your signature. SQL, lol. I am a programmer, so it makes me laugh to see that.

[attak53]

Count me in! I'm getting married in September and we promised each other we would be in our ideal body shape so that means about 20 pounds needs to leave my stomach(getting out of the military and becoming lazy just moved the weight around and it all settled in the gut). So all the support you guys and gals can provide will be appreciated.
I guess I can start by putting away these chips.

[BerserkDog]

I'm needing to gain muscle-weight. In the military, it was easy to find time to work out and gain muscle. Now, in the real world with a still-very-active metabolism and no workouts, it's hard to maintain. Joined a gym today but, after reading the fine print on the contract, I believe I'll be cancelling.

For a family basic package I'll be paying $89 a month (hey, this gym has a movie theater filled with treadmills and bikes...and...they play movies...pretty neat, work your body and rot your brain). It turns out that, per the contract's fine print, I'll have to pay $10 EXTRA per visit after 4PM due to the fact that my family and I aren't "elite" members. Ho hum.

[Tilaru]

I just thought bring this back and ask how everyone is doing....

I've been sticking to my exercise (Martial arts or yoga in AM, Weights in PM)

and have been pretty good at sticking to my diet...

so far I'm down 5lbs for 2 weeks

I'm very happy so far but have a looooong way to go :o


Joram

[aud_friggsdottir]

2 weeks and I am down 10ish (actually will find out tonight). As for exercise...well I am just doing what the phys. ther. is having me do. But I chase kids all day, so does that count as exercise :p

FFF
Kathy

[Sigurd]

My exercise is doing very bad at the minute, for I am more or less studying 24/7 for my degree exams in 1st year law. I've half done, but the time the revision requires and the amount of food and sugar it needs to keep your brain working...pfff...I've probably gained some pounds.

However, after the exams, I'll pay the 70£ annual fee for the swimming pool and gym hall. (or £1.10 per day it is), and go swimming every second day, do gymwork the other ones. I'll probably also try to schedule a morning seaside walk, if my lectures are not too early.

Anyhow hails and good to see that some of you are doing well. ;)

[enslaved1896]

I can't seem to get the will to exercise..... :kaioken:

In between moving out of my dorm, class, and other facets of the drama known as life. :shrug:

What is a boy to do? :confused:

[Liffrea]

I have a works medical coming up, so I will leave mine till the beginning of February. The medical should give me a better idea of my general fitness and help me plan my exercise regime better. I am still looking for a fencing club, no luck at all yet. A work mate of mine does Thai boxing and has recommended it. Might be a bit to hands on for me! I think Judo or maybe Jiu-Jitsu would suit me better.

[attak53]

Lost 4 pounds this week, someone at work even asked me if I've lost some weight (which makes me wonder if I looked fat to begin with). Keep up the good work everyone.

[Liffrea]

Start at the gym tonight. I am on nights so I will do an hour before I go on my shift. I also have slightly lower than average blood pressure according to the trainer. Nothing to be concerned about, apparently.

[attak53]

lost another pound and a half this week. 5 and a half pounds in the 2 weeks since I started.

[Zelda]

2 weeks and I am down 10ish (actually will find out tonight). As for exercise...well I am just doing what the phys. ther. is having me do. But I chase kids all day, so does that count as exercise :p

FFF
Kathy

Kathy - It depends on how fast your kids run! Actually, ANY exercise counts which is why doing even small acts like parking in the farthest parking space from a building or using the stairs instead of the elevator or walking to the corner store instead of driving, make a difference. But it is also important to do some kind of exercise that really gets your heart rate going - brisk walking, dancing, running, bicycling, etc. I've discovered a kind of dance called "NIA" which is a combination of aerobics, martial arts, and tai chi. A great variety of music, including symphonic music, Gregorian chants, jazz, rock n roll, etc. I lost 50 lbs just walking for 30 minutes three times a week and taking two NIA classes per week. (Plus eating healthy, of course!) NIA class locations can be found at their website at www.nia-nia.com Zelda
Zelda

[enslaved1896]

Ok, I REALLY need some advice on how to get inspired to exercise.

My depression keeps me from wanting to do much of anything most days.

It's hard to break free of the cycle.

[Teufelhunden]

Enslaved?
If you do not mind a few prying questions maybe I can help.. drop me a PM and Ill see what I can do :)
Teufelunden

[attak53]

Gained a pound back this week. Shi***y week at work had me hooked on rasberry zingers (the all time best junk food)

[Tilaru]

I 'm down about 10lbs now :D

slow and steady it took time to put te weight on, it will take time to take it off


enslaved: Depression is something we all go though at one point or another
(example: I'm 37 last year I almost lost my house, my car, and everything else with a wife and 2 children. Working full time and just not making enough.
watching it all slowly slip through my fingers. not to mention gaining a bunch
of wieght ,being depressed. just thinking about it ......) :confused:

What helped me is keep your eye on your end goal, the day to day small stuff
will wear you down. As for exercise don't punish yourself.
Do what you can when you can.

Maybe take a walk at sunrise
( 2 for 1 here a little exercise and a little time outside)

Oh by the way after kicking my depression last year things turned around
in a pretty big way my business grew by 100% last year :yipee:

Joram