I gotta shed like 15-20 pounds, maaaan...

[RevolUniek]

I'm 6'2", 240 lbs. When I was doing well in college, going to the gym several times a week, I was at 230 and felt overweight. After college in '06, I couldn't the gym because i was working all the time and I didn't have a gym to go to. So, I gained those 10 lbs. and lost the muscle/strength I had.

Now, I'm back at a "Ballys" gym full-time, and I got my strength back. I'm at about 240 lbs., but my fat all goes to my oblique/stomach. I got my arms back, I'm benching hard again, seeing results in my shoulders & back again...doing my thing. But i want to go down to 220. How do I do it??? I'm typically a good eater, and i run for about 12 minutes at 6.0 mph on the treadmill before every workout. I'm just genetically a big bone dude, but I wanna be at 220 or 225. I gotta get these love handles gone, and everything else will be straight after that.

Also, I consider myself a loser because I can't do pullups. :unsure:

[Diggy_Dat_Niggy]

Most people cant do pullups. I started with 0-1,lol. Id do 1 then I got to 2 and then so on.

You need to eat frequent small meals...6 if u can but try to do 4 at least

Id day you may need more cardio, atleast 20 mins to half hour atleast to start off with. Unless you are doing an high intensity program.

Id try to do weights first then cardio.

How many days a week do you work out?

*if you can..try jumproping...works like a charm*

[RevolUniek]

I actually do wanna get into jumping rope. And i guess i should extend my cardio a bit. I also have to try to go at least 4 times a week. I typically go 3 times a week (chest/biceps one day, back/triceps/a bit of shoulders another, legs/forearms another)
, but i gotta do more...and also just running outside or whatever the case.

I do 12 minutes on the treadmill, but i run at about 6.2, and the last minute i turn it up to 7.5 or whatever. I thought it was cool to do it before my workout so that I can continue sweating all throughout after I start off with the treadmill...

[Diggy_Dat_Niggy]

I actually do wanna get into jumping rope. And i guess i should extend my cardio a bit. I also have to try to go at least 4 times a week. I typically go 3 times a week (chest/biceps one day, back/triceps/a bit of shoulders another, legs/forearms another)
, but i gotta do more...and also just running outside or whatever the case.

I do 12 minutes on the treadmill, but i run at about 6.2, and the last minute i turn it up to 7.5 or whatever. I thought it was cool to do it before my workout so that I can continue sweating all throughout after I start off with the treadmill...


Well you can do a warmup, but I wouldnt recommend wearing yourself out then trying to lift weights. Are you doing a circuit at a fast pace with little to no rest? That can help you to shed fat quickly since your heart rate will also stay up


Just experiment and see what works for you

[NatiboyB]

www.crossfit.com The movement continues will help you lose bodyfat%, increase functional strength and enurance and if you get on a plaeo/zone type diet you will be in the best shape in your life real soon. And you will be able to do tons of pullups. Go to the wbsite read the faqs check the message boards. Crossfit is thenext level of fitness evolution for the non-bodybuilder/power lifter types. It won't give you 22in pythons or have you deadlift 765lbs but it can give you 18in pythons and help you deadlift 550 and you will actually be able to run and jump and have cardio endurance.



"Yes I have drunk the Crossfit Kool-aid real hard"

[Diggy_Dat_Niggy]

www.crossfit.com The movement continues will help you lose bodyfat%, increase functional strength and enurance and if you get on a plaeo/zone type diet you will be in the best shape in your life real soon. And you will be able to do tons of pullups. Go to the wbsite read the faqs check the message boards. Crossfit is thenext level of fitness evolution for the non-bodybuilder/power lifter types. It won't give you 22in pythons or have you deadlift 765lbs but it can give you 18in pythons and help you deadlift 550 and you will actually be able to run and jump and have cardio endurance.
"Yes I have drunk the Crossfit Kool-aid real hard"

preach

[206PiMp]

You n1ggas cant do pull-ups??:ohmy:

I do sets of 20, over and underhand every night. shyt makes me feel like the Incredible Hulk:smoker:

[midwest_shooter]

www.crossfit.com The movement continues will help you lose bodyfat%, increase functional strength and enurance and if you get on a plaeo/zone type diet you will be in the best shape in your life real soon. And you will be able to do tons of pullups. Go to the wbsite read the faqs check the message boards. Crossfit is thenext level of fitness evolution for the non-bodybuilder/power lifter types. It won't give you 22in pythons or have you deadlift 765lbs but it can give you 18in pythons and help you deadlift 550 and you will actually be able to run and jump and have cardio endurance.
"Yes I have drunk the Crossfit Kool-aid real hard"
I went to that site, and it's so fukkin DENSE! Nowhere is there like a 4 or 5 day program. Can u lead the way, good sir?

[SelfRighteousHipstrs]

I went to that site, and it's so fukkin DENSE! Nowhere is there like a 4 or 5 day program. Can u lead the way, good sir?
Word up, where are the routines? :laugh:

To the OP,

U need more cardio. AND, u need to do it on different days from your regular workout.

On my cardio days, I run 3 miles between 6-8mph, so for like 30 mins. Then I do abs, hyperextensions etc.

That, plus eating 4-5 times a day (plus the fact that I've always been skinny) keeps me somewhat cut up...

I would fall back on the strength training and eating, and do more cardio, as well as change your diet. Cleaner food, more protein.

[RevolUniek]

Word up, where are the routines? :laugh:

To the OP,

U need more cardio. AND, u need to do it on different days from your regular workout.

On my cardio days, I run 3 miles between 6-8mph, so for like 30 mins. Then I do abs, hyperextensions etc.

That, plus eating 4-5 times a day (plus the fact that I've always been skinny) keeps me somewhat cut up...

I would fall back on the strength training and eating, and do more cardio, as well as change your diet. Cleaner food, more protein.
Yea, i was thinking about cutting back on the strength training...besides my legs. I guess I just gotta run for more minutes. ( :sad: )

What's "cleaner" food though? On weekdays I typically eat a turkey sandwich for breakfast, half a turkey or tuna wrap for lunch, the other half before going to the gym and dinner when i get home (and dinner may be my holdup a bit because i get home at 8:30/9pm)...but i eat vegetables/potatoes/a lil' bit of rice and steak/chicken (neither fried) for dinner on most weeknights. ( :sad: )

[SelfRighteousHipstrs]

U need to break it up into smaller meals, if you can

Like I would have breakfast

Then a smallish lunch around noon

Same size meal around 4

Then a smallish dinner around 7

And if I go to the gym, a protein shake before I go to bed.

U feel hungry all day, u keep ur metabolism working all day.

[NatiboyB]

Word up, where are the routines? :laugh:

To the OP,

U need more cardio. AND, u need to do it on different days from your regular workout.

On my cardio days, I run 3 miles between 6-8mph, so for like 30 mins. Then I do abs, hyperextensions etc.

That, plus eating 4-5 times a day (plus the fact that I've always been skinny) keeps me somewhat cut up...

I would fall back on the strength training and eating, and do more cardio, as well as change your diet. Cleaner food, more protein.


There are no routines this isn't DoggCrapp or HIT or Westside it's built on not knowing what the next workout is until the day of.

It usually works on a 3 on 1 off but what you can do is lag a few days behind the posted WODs (Workout of the Day) and do 5 in a row and take two days off. Keep in mind if you workout 3 days on 1 day off you will have like 3 more days of exercise then if you do 5 on 2 off.

To the OP scroll down to the bottom of this months wods and pick out 5 and do them each of the 5 days and rest 2 days then pick 5 more and so on.

[Just BlackAf]

You sound almost exactly like myself. 6'2 240 right now. I got muscle but I been tryig to get real cut for a minute now. I'm going to up this joint when I get back in the gym in 3 weeks...

[Primus]

I'm 6'2", 240 lbs. When I was doing well in college, going to the gym several times a week, I was at 230 and felt overweight. After college in '06, I couldn't the gym because i was working all the time and I didn't have a gym to go to. So, I gained those 10 lbs. and lost the muscle/strength I had.
Now, I'm back at a "Ballys" gym full-time, and I got my strength back. I'm at about 240 lbs., but my fat all goes to my oblique/stomach. I got my arms back, I'm benching hard again, seeing results in my shoulders & back again...doing my thing. But i want to go down to 220. How do I do it??? I'm typically a good eater, and i run for about 12 minutes at 6.0 mph on the treadmill before every workout. I'm just genetically a big bone dude, but I wanna be at 220 or 225. I gotta get these love handles gone, and everything else will be straight after that.
Also, I consider myself a loser because I can't do pullups. :unsure:

You might want to start longer cardio sessions. Try to keep your heart rate around 130 - 135. 6.0 on the treadmill is getting your heart rate well above 135 so slow it down a bit. 20 minutes a day and 4 times a week should be str8.

Also, try to cut the fats, carbs, and sugars.

[dat boy rh]

walk about 5 miles a day.
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[Bohemian RAPsody]

I would suggest high intensity interval training