re: Arkansas health and fitness thread

How does Isopure taste? Using synths 6 now as a meal replacement.

It's actually not bad. I have the chocolate, and I mix it with skim milk. It doesn't blend real well though just mixing it with a spoon. I put a few pieces of ice in the ninja blender, and it's a perfect consistency.

I usually fill up a jug at a time, and just give it a quick shake when I'm ready for one. It stays well blended for the day or even two.

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On Jan 5 I weighed 273.6lbs. This morning I'm down to 264lbs.

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Congrats!

Have you been eating any carbs? Because that's the only way I can lose 5 lbs/week, but it makes me really bitchy!

Meant to say 50lbs, doesn't matter I've slowed down considerably. Probably better to lose 1-2 lbs a week anyway.

It's really up to you, I don't think it matters that much. The most important thing is that you're actually running and working to improve--how exactly you go about that is much less important. I personally would just go with whatever is easier to keep track of.

Sometimes it helps if you jump onto an actual program. One that I've heard endorsed by many people is the Couch-to-5k program, which you can view here.

The great thing about this program is that it defines a way for you to progress gradually without overdoing it when you're starting out. It lets you alternate between walking and running, but still gives you a lengthy workout at the beginning of the program (20 minutes total).

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Meant to say 50lbs, doesn't matter I've slowed down considerably. Probably better to lose 1-2 lbs a week anyway.

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Oh yeah that makes sense.

1-2 lbs a week is completely reasonable and also probably safer. I think losing weight really quickly can be hard on your kidneys. It's probably wise to consult your doctor, though.

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Any runners here? As previously mentioned, I hate running, but I'm trying to embrace it. Trying to figure out the best way to get better.

As of right now, I've chosen a set pace (15 minute mile - yes, I'm slow), and I'm just building up my endurance. Today was 20 minutes without stopping. Hopefully be closer to 25 minutes by the end of the week. I'll gradually increase it, then work on increasing my speed. Is this a decent approach, or should I be trying to increase my speed at the same time as my endurance?

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my high school's cross country couch was a former arkansas track star and olympic hopeful (last name skinner, forgot the first).

his advice was to keep a comfortable pace and increase the time you run each week, if not a few times each week. don't worry about distance. you're doing it right.

Hadn't thought about my kidneys but makes sense. I really want to effect life long change. And not pursuing low carb only either. Wish me luck.

found this guys videos on reddit. watched a couple of his vids so far they're pretty good. he seems to know his stuff and is down to earth

the truth about abs

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Any runners here?

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yup

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I'm just building up my endurance.

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this is key. build up your distance incrementally. slowly build up to the distance/time you would like to be at. don't go overboard, do as much as you're able and come back for more next time. basically it's a marathon not a sprint.

which really is key with any workout. it's all about slowly progressing toward your goals. but you have to start somewhere. every journey begins with one step.