40 OVERWEIGHT AND READY TO CHANGE.....HELP!!!!

niceguy2702 · 19-09-2004, 05:47 PM

hi all, just to introduce myself and find some help if poss!!!....i use to train regular in my 20's until i moved abroad and work took over. i am now 40 and last yr had a scare with the big "C" so had to stop smoking..hence i am now 19 stone!!!!! one good thing is i am now a non smoker ....bad thing is i piled on the pounds!!..i have a desk job which also doesnt really help!!!...i really wanna lose weight and get healthy and start training again! 1st question....what is the best way to start losing the extra 4 - 5 stone i have!!! also....being in the 40 yr old bracket.....is it still possible to (once lost the excess) gain some muscle and start to look a bit "built" again... any advice will be gratefully received...many thanks...niceguy2702

m · 19-09-2004, 08:31 PM

Best way to shed the fat is a 500 calories per day deficit, some cardio, a good lifting routine and a very clean diet.

Look around at some of the posts - there's a ton of info here!

debtcollector · 20-09-2004, 12:03 PM

niceguy2702,

I am in manchester too, see my buddy required post, do you fancy getting in touch to chat about our predicament?

niceguy2702 · 20-09-2004, 02:38 PM

hi debtcollector,....i did read ur post...but im not sure where i will be training as yet......it may be in warrington!!as i live 1/2 wk in warr and 1/2 wk in manchester!!......if it ends up in m/chester i will mail you.......cheers...niceguy

debtcollector · 20-09-2004, 03:43 PM

Thanks niceguy, hope you get sorted i hope to be returning to the YM this week now my latest injury has hopefully healed!, but if you are anywhere near the quays/anchorage, lets meet up for a chat and bitch about our injuries!!

Cheers doug aka debt collector

Benj · 02-10-2004, 03:23 PM

If you did where in warrington would you be training then niceguy2702?Im at the JJB heath club at the moment, hardly hardcore, bit its got a good free weights room, and plenty of cardio equiptment!

niceguy2702 · 07-10-2004, 05:21 PM

no..i dont really like the commercial "clubs", i was thinking of hard labour in warrington..but i ve actually finished with my g/f who was the reason to train in warrington...so looks like its in manchester now..lol...going for a gd look this w/end at olympic in eccles flex in irlam and any others in the immediate area.....does any 1 have any experience of these clubs???????

Absfreak · 07-10-2004, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguy2702

no..i dont really like the commercial "clubs", i was thinking of hard labour in warrington..but i ve actually finished with my g/f who was the reason to train in warrington...so looks like its in manchester now..lol...going for a gd look this w/end at olympic in eccles flex in irlam and any others in the immediate area.....does any 1 have any experience of these clubs???????

COSMOS in Sale is worth having a look at I trained there for a few years, not been there ffor a couple of years but have friends that still go and they say it is still bang on.

Proper hardcore gym if thats what you are looking for

Abs

Anonymous · 17-10-2004, 07:25 PM

Dude,

Firstly, hope everything's cool with the 'BIG C' - the meds seem to think that exercise is good at beating it.
Also, congrats on giving up ciggies- it ain't easy Bud, but soooo worth it!

I'm sure you'll get to your target weight/size.

There's a load of info on here and some VERY knowledgable guys so don't be afraid to ask for advice etc!

Look forward to your posts Bud.

wannabebb · 10-02-2005, 02:45 AM

[b]Hi Niceguy... Try not to worry too much re yr excess weight. Six years ago i weighed just over 23 stone. i'm know around 110k and have been training for four weeks.
Earlier M wrote; Best way to shed the fat is a 500 calories per day deficit, some cardio, a good lifting routine and a very clean diet.
[b] I'd just like to add that the easiest way is not to put too much pressure on yourself. Don't say "I wanna lose five stone" but instead say "I want to lose half a stone". It worked for me and it'll work for you too. Once you lose the half stone, aim to start again.
Feel free to email me if you wanna chat or maybe meet up for a beginners training session.
Good luck my friend
Jack

[/i]

19-09-2004, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
niceguy2702 Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: manchester uk Posts: 13 Rep Power:	40 OVERWEIGHT AND READY TO CHANGE.....HELP!!!! hi all, just to introduce myself and find some help if poss!!!....i use to train regular in my 20's until i moved abroad and work took over. i am now 40 and last yr had a scare with the big "C" so had to stop smoking..hence i am now 19 stone!!!!! one good thing is i am now a non smoker ....bad thing is i piled on the pounds!!..i have a desk job which also doesnt really help!!!...i really wanna lose weight and get healthy and start training again! 1st question....what is the best way to start losing the extra 4 - 5 stone i have!!! also....being in the 40 yr old bracket.....is it still possible to (once lost the excess) gain some muscle and start to look a bit "built" again... any advice will be gratefully received...many thanks...niceguy2702

02-10-2004, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Benj Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk - North West Posts: 289 Rep Power:	If you did where in warrington would you be training then niceguy2702?Im at the JJB heath club at the moment, hardly hardcore, bit its got a good free weights room, and plenty of cardio equiptment! ______________________ Benj

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wannabebb Under Construction Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern England Posts: 9 Rep Power:	Re Help [b]Hi Niceguy... Try not to worry too much re yr excess weight. Six years ago i weighed just over 23 stone. i'm know around 110k and have been training for four weeks. Earlier M wrote; Best way to shed the fat is a 500 calories per day deficit, some cardio, a good lifting routine and a very clean diet. [b] I'd just like to add that the easiest way is not to put too much pressure on yourself. Don't say "I wanna lose five stone" but instead say "I want to lose half a stone". It worked for me and it'll work for you too. Once you lose the half stone, aim to start again. Feel free to email me if you wanna chat or maybe meet up for a beginners training session. Good luck my friend Jack [/i]

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19-09-2004, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
m Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 18 Rep Power:	Best way to shed the fat is a 500 calories per day deficit, some cardio, a good lifting routine and a very clean diet. Look around at some of the posts - there's a ton of info here!

20-09-2004, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
debtcollector Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester/Salford Posts: 4 Rep Power:	niceguy2702, I am in manchester too, see my buddy required post, do you fancy getting in touch to chat about our predicament?

20-09-2004, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
niceguy2702 Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: manchester uk Posts: 13 Rep Power:	hi debtcollector,....i did read ur post...but im not sure where i will be training as yet......it may be in warrington!!as i live 1/2 wk in warr and 1/2 wk in manchester!!......if it ends up in m/chester i will mail you.......cheers...niceguy

20-09-2004, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
debtcollector Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester/Salford Posts: 4 Rep Power:	Thanks niceguy, hope you get sorted i hope to be returning to the YM this week now my latest injury has hopefully healed!, but if you are anywhere near the quays/anchorage, lets meet up for a chat and bitch about our injuries!! Cheers doug aka debt collector

07-10-2004, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
niceguy2702 Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: manchester uk Posts: 13 Rep Power:	no..i dont really like the commercial "clubs", i was thinking of hard labour in warrington..but i ve actually finished with my g/f who was the reason to train in warrington...so looks like its in manchester now..lol...going for a gd look this w/end at olympic in eccles flex in irlam and any others in the immediate area.....does any 1 have any experience of these clubs???????

17-10-2004, 07:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	Dude, Firstly, hope everything's cool with the 'BIG C' - the meds seem to think that exercise is good at beating it. Also, congrats on giving up ciggies- it ain't easy Bud, but soooo worth it! I'm sure you'll get to your target weight/size. There's a load of info on here and some VERY knowledgable guys so don't be afraid to ask for advice etc! Look forward to your posts Bud.