Get skinny if fat from childhood?

[arkk123]

Originally Posted by Ryoz

It's definitely possible. I was overweight from as early as I can remember until age 18/19. Genetics plays a role... so does body type. I tried to join the Navy but being 5'11" and 250 they said I needed to lose weight on my own before they would accept me. Since diabetes runs in my family the doctor told me staying away from simple carbs would do me wonders, as would exercising obviously. Started slowly exercising... removing most of those food types from my diet... 5 months later I'm at 175 pounds. Went from a 40 some waist to 34. After paying some attention to certain muslce areas I was able to fix some flab that still existed. I was jogging/running roughly 2 miles on a treadmill, biking a few miles, and doing some light lifting. I would spend maybe 1 - 1.5 hours at the gym 3 - 4 days a week.

Whatever, growing up with the retarded food pyramid bullshit. Even to this day if I eat heavy carb meals I can put on 10 pounds in a couple days no problem.

What does this have to do with someone lying about benching 310?

[Etwynn]

Originally Posted by Gecko

Those overweight have a reoccuring theme. They do not run.

Start running 4 times a week, and up it to a few miles. Amazingly, even with eating so so you'll turn skinny.

Enjoy your torn to fucking shreds knees.

[Eomer]

I've run and done a ton of abusive shit to my knees over the years, and I've never had any chronic knee or leg problems. My hips bother me sometimes, I think from my skating stride. Running isn't going to automatically destroy his knees.

[Hatorade]

Originally Posted by Eomer

I've run and done a ton of abusive shit to my knees over the years, and I've never had any chronic knee or leg problems. My hips bother me sometimes, I think from my skating stride. Running isn't going to automatically destroy his knees.

This, never had a single joint problem ever, even with running/marching everyday in the Army. Tread mill or eliptical all you want, nothing will work you like beating your feet around your neighborhood.

[James]

Being 'worried' about tearing up your knees is the pussy's way of saying, wahhh, I'm too fat to run . Get real and go jog a mile, pussy.

[arkk123]

Why do people bother giving negative internets or whatever. I don't even know how to read them. Most pointless system ever. Just PM me it'll be more interesting.

Edit: keep doing it maybe I can reach 500

[Big W Powah!]

Originally Posted by Hatorade

This, never had a single joint problem ever, even with running/marching everyday in the Army. Tread mill or eliptical all you want, nothing will work you like beating your feet around your neighborhood.

Using the tread mill to get some endurance. After I have that, I intend to invest in a a good pair of running shoes and hit the pavement.


Also, some days it is 100+ here. I have a problem running in that kinda heat right now, so I'd rather be able to use the treadmill instead of not run.

[Eyashusa]

Originally Posted by arkk123

What does this have to do with someone lying about benching 310?

I think it has everything to do with the OP and absolutely nothing to do with the retarded fucking derail about some guy who is 5 foot nothing benching 300+ lbs.

[TheCutlery]

Well, I don't have any firsthand info, but, my best friend thru childhood (who is no longer, and I haven't actually seen in a good 8 years), was pretty overweight. I'll bet he was close to 300 in high school. A guy at work came up to me and asked if I had seen him recently, since we all went to school together. I admitted I hadn't and he said "Dude, he's skinny as hell now...he's like half the man he was."

So, I dunno. Maybe he's been on a desert island eating coconuts and shellfish for the past 8 years. I really couldn't care less, honestly. But, I'd say, where there's a will, there's a way.

[Hatorade]

Originally Posted by Big W Powah!

Using the tread mill to get some endurance. After I have that, I intend to invest in a a good pair of running shoes and hit the pavement.


Also, some days it is 100+ here. I have a problem running in that kinda heat right now, so I'd rather be able to use the treadmill instead of not run.

No shit it is 100+ here as well, I just get up shortly after the sun does. It is actually quite nice around that time, barely anyone around and a decent temp.

[Manseed]

Originally Posted by Hatorade

Every fatty that was in my platoon was held back because they couldn't pass the final PT test. Was like 4 of them, we talking man tits and can hear the breathing from across the room. They improved but imagine the 8 weeks wasn't enough.

Real men join the Armored Cavalry where you get 16 wonderful weeks.

[Hatorade]

Originally Posted by Manseed

Real men join the Armored Cavalry where you get 16 wonderful weeks.

Ha, I kind of wish I joined as Infantry or even armored, the shit equipment we had to use was horrible. Infantry had all new equipment and a lot more freedom during basic, I also saw them doing a ton of exercises that we never did like 4 man log runs and shit.

[Alcestis]

If you're really worried about your knees, you need supportive running shoes (figure out if you tend to run on the sides of your feet and correct it), then you need to equally develop your quads and hamstrings. My beast of a coach, when I used to be into long-distance running, had diesel/runner hamstrings that basically pulled his knee out of alignment because his quads were (relatively) weaker. Then it would wear down the cartilage, and bam. Pain. When he figured it out, he never had a problem with it since. The man is 50+ now and runs a monstrous Boston. Running doesn't mean you tear your knees to shreds, if you run smart.

Also arkk:

[Eomer]

Also, some days it is 100+ here. I have a problem running in that kinda heat right now, so I'd rather be able to use the treadmill instead of not run.

Fuck that, anything past like 80 and I avoid all physical exertion, otherwise it feels like I'm dying. But I've always had severe problems with keeping cool while exercising, maybe cause most of my exercise in my life has been on a sheet of ice. Football and Lacrosse were always much harder on me because of the temperature.

[Ryoz]

I have terrible arch support (flat feet) and when I started running regularly I began feeling immense pain in my ankles, knees and back. I had custom “athletic” orthotics made so I could wear them while running. It took a few days to get used to them and I had a few blisters which hurt like hell, but eventually they went away and when I started running with them the previous pain was completely gone. Best investment I've made in addition to good running shoes. In some cases you can correct the issue with exercises like Alcestis mentioned, but if you’re too far gone you may need that extra support.