Man, I'm starting to feel old, here I am at 21, and noticing that my metabolism isn't there like it used to be. I'm certainly not in bad shape, but am starting to gain weight, just a little bit. The real problem is that I'm also starting to hit the gym kinda hard to put some good muscle on, but its hard to tell what's a result of lifting, and what isn't. Anyone here about that age or remember being that age when you start to bulk up a little? I'm almost 6'2" and about 195, I'd like to drop a little chub, maybe get the tone back....help?
Getting Old and Fat
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the scale is evil. measure with the tape and look in the mirror. oh yeah, mx547 forgot to mention kids have a way of making you less "fit". especially after halloween and the mandatory candy inspections. i get a 10%fee for inspecting my kids goodies. :thumb:
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Eating more or less I'm referring to the energy content of the food. Obviously if you 5 kgs of lettuce you won't get half the energy(just an example but I assume this is a correct one) you would get from one kg of beef or chocolate.
I would think it is extremely rare that changing the composition of ones meals would significantly change the amount of energy the body consumes.
I would think it is extremely rare that changing the composition of ones meals would significantly change the amount of energy the body consumes.
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Getting old and fat is not as bad as .... being old and fat :whiner:
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Get a load of this guy! 21! You got nothing to worry about kiddo. Just stay active. Wait until you hit your mid thirties, then you'll have some "chub" to worry about!
Seriously, staying active and watching your diet are the keys to staying lean. NO fast food. I don't care what dietician you talk to, they all tend to have a aversion to fast food in the diet. I started putting on the fat around my waist about three or four years agao, and have had to change my diet and up my excersize. I went from beer and greasy pizzas sitting on the couch to lean beef and vegetabes, situps, the gym and riding MTB. I think it's working, but they say getting rid of blubber is a LOT harder than packing it on.
Good luck!
Seriously, staying active and watching your diet are the keys to staying lean. NO fast food. I don't care what dietician you talk to, they all tend to have a aversion to fast food in the diet. I started putting on the fat around my waist about three or four years agao, and have had to change my diet and up my excersize. I went from beer and greasy pizzas sitting on the couch to lean beef and vegetabes, situps, the gym and riding MTB. I think it's working, but they say getting rid of blubber is a LOT harder than packing it on.
Good luck!
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I have surgical scars that are twice your age!!
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actually, I'm pretty good about eating decently well. I go to the gym now about 3-4 times a week and am finally starting to be able to put some muscle on. For some reason, that never worked for me before, I'd get stronger, and in good shape, but would always be a skinny punk. I think my body is starting to get out of the lanky teenage phase I've been in since I was 16. I just don't want to go the wrong way with it and start packing on fat instead of muscle.
I have lost 38Lbs over the last 6 months by modifying my diet, and excercising regularly. I am 36 years old, and am now down to a 36 waist from a 42... Belive me, it was not easy for a guy with a voracious appetite for beer, pizza, scotch and coke, and fast food to do, but what I did was this. Stopped eating a big breakfast with coffee (Caffeine is very bad for dieters), stick to a small glass of fruit juice, some good cereal (NOT Fruity Pebbles or Cap'n crunch) lowfat milk, and maybe an egg if you are really hungry (No more than 2 eggs) Lunch is my big meal, have a sub without mayo, some soup, if you crave hamburgers, give yourself one or two a week, no more, WATER ONLY! Drink as much water during the day as you can, 9-10 glasses or more. If your urine is yellow, you are partially dehydrated. You should always pee mostly clear. Stay away from sodas (even diet soda is bad for you) and juices for the most part are loaded with sugars so....use them sparingly. Take a multi vitamin every day like Centrum. Dinnertime, eat as early as possible, like 6-7pm if you go to bed at 11. Make it a light dinner, like Sushi, or salad with lowfat dressings (oil and vinegar is best) treat yourself to a slice of pizza maybe once or twice a week but not more, and only 1 or 2 slices, not 4 or 5! ;) Keep dinner light. Exercise is tough to get in my schedule, but working on my truck, walking to the local store instead of driving, taking the stairs instead of the elevators, look for opportunity to stress your cardio, and your muscules. Be creative, have fun. Don't fall into the "I have to starve myself to loose weight" you will be miserable, and you won't keep it off. Make it a lifestyle you can enjoy and live with, no need to suffer, but take everything in moderation. I still drink excessively, and punish myself by not eating much of anything when I do. It keeps me honest, and hungry! ;) Oh yeah, one more thing, stop eating whatever you are eating when you feel comfortable, not stuffed. You are not obligated to finish everything on your plte regardless of your membership in the clean plate club of America. Thank Mom / Dad for that club, but stop paying your dues!
Good luck! Eat, Drink, and be merry!
Dave
Good luck! Eat, Drink, and be merry!
Dave
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:) I figured his bike is older that he is :0
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