Rez@55 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Last year (July to Dec 2014) I took getting into shape pretty seriously. I have a simple home-gym (bench, barbells and dumbbells), and did some walking and jogging. Taking things slowly and cutting out starchy carbs and alcohol I lost over 20 pounds, and actually was below my "imaginary" Target Weight (154 lbs/70 kg/11 stone). Though I dropped two inches from my waistline, my gut resisted.Then the crash: Work became impossible; stress-levels rose to near heart-attack level, my lower back was aching, and I was always starving. Instead of morning walks, it was straight to the desk; and in the evenings, crash with a glass of wine.It's now been 10 months of doing nothing, and I need the Re-Start!So I'm going to try the "20-Minute Hotel Room Work-Out".But at 55 I realise I've got to modify, so my schedule will be a 3-day cycle Early Morning: Work-Out, Walk, Off-Day (repeat).Diet? I'm not going to go overboard. I already eat a fair share of vegetables and limited starchy carbs, but the evening glass of wine has got to go.I'm still not over weight [male, 160 lbs/73kg; 6'1"/185cm], but I've got about 15 lbs of fat at my belt!Ideal? to lose the fat without losing weight.I've never been strong, especially in the upper body, so reps & sets will be based straight out of the book, that is, the book of my own body, taking things slowly enough to see how I feel, and yet keeping the eyes on progression.It's December 2nd -- 30 days brings me to the New Year."Ya gotta start somewhere", so it's time to give my glutes a re-kick ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment
AverageFish Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Wow, this sounds like me in so many ways. Great job coming up with a plan that fits your schedule and the needs of your body! Quote Link to comment
Endor Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Make it your number one focus before anything else. You can do it. http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/07/26/priorities/ Quote Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
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