Just too damn fat

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   Well I reached a point I was wondering about when I started on this adventure of highland games.  To try to stay as competitive as I could, against some amazing guys, I have put on A LOT OF WEIGHT since my once svelt 215lbs.  Weighed in, clothed, at over 248 pounds this week and it hit me....

...DAMN I have a gut!  That is gross and way too close to my genetic potential as shown by my dad and grandfather's permanent beer guts.  We Lewis' seem to only get fat right in our abdomen and on my grandfather of 60something it was very odd to see stick legs, a basketball, a concave chest, and a chicken neck.

....Crap, no wonder my sleep apnea has come back with a vengance over the last 9-6 months and has actually been bothering me for almost 2 years now.  When I crossed over 240 was when sleep became intermittent again, but not bad.  At almost 250 I barely sleep at all and my snoring has come back.  They have adjusted my machine, but I think it is my genetic gut that resting on my lungs and compressing everything that is the real cause

...NO WONDER I can no longer tie my shoes or put on socks comfortably.  GAH. Was having work done on my foot, didn't really have a gym to go to, and winter caused my weight to shift a lot because I didn't pay attention to my eating and beers to adjust, so the last ~8lbs is probably all fat on top of what was already a 20% BF.

So, the training, exercise, and activity are going to be increased.  Beer definitely has to be cut back, no longer a free ride because of high matabolism and high workout intensities.  And I am going to cut weight.  I'd like to get back to that 225 where I was strong and lean enough to sleep.

Now I am wondering what this will do to my throws.  Guess I'll find out over the next year.

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dl_buffy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 3/14/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1507	Post Options Post Reply Quote dl_buffy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Just too damn fat Posted: 1/14/14 at 12:38pm
	Well I reached a point I was wondering about when I started on this adventure of highland games. To try to stay as competitive as I could, against some amazing guys, I have put on A LOT OF WEIGHT since my once svelt 215lbs. Weighed in, clothed, at over 248 pounds this week and it hit me.... ...DAMN I have a gut! That is gross and way too close to my genetic potential as shown by my dad and grandfather's permanent beer guts. We Lewis' seem to only get fat right in our abdomen and on my grandfather of 60something it was very odd to see stick legs, a basketball, a concave chest, and a chicken neck. ....Crap, no wonder my sleep apnea has come back with a vengance over the last 9-6 months and has actually been bothering me for almost 2 years now. When I crossed over 240 was when sleep became intermittent again, but not bad. At almost 250 I barely sleep at all and my snoring has come back. They have adjusted my machine, but I think it is my genetic gut that resting on my lungs and compressing everything that is the real cause ...NO WONDER I can no longer tie my shoes or put on socks comfortably. GAH. Was having work done on my foot, didn't really have a gym to go to, and winter caused my weight to shift a lot because I didn't pay attention to my eating and beers to adjust, so the last ~8lbs is probably all fat on top of what was already a 20% BF. So, the training, exercise, and activity are going to be increased. Beer definitely has to be cut back, no longer a free ride because of high matabolism and high workout intensities. And I am going to cut weight. I'd like to get back to that 225 where I was strong and lean enough to sleep. Now I am wondering what this will do to my throws. Guess I'll find out over the next year.
	--------- I have very few social interaction skills, so I just throw stuff instead.

C. Smith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Retired Joined: 8/30/04 Location: Antarctica Status: Offline Points: 6661443	Post Options Post Reply Quote C. Smith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/14/14 at 1:32pm
	It's really simple to do, just do it. Keep a log and keep yourself accountable and motivated. I committed myself to dropping some bodyfat too, and I'm checking and weighing in monthly. Good luck.

Sean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic 9th Best in the World - 2010 Joined: 12/05/06 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3759	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/14/14 at 2:33pm
	You can't exercise enough to burn off a bad diet. Clean it up, lots of protein, all the decent veggies you can eat, drop the bread and starch and it'll burn fast.

Hapy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1977	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hapy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/14/14 at 8:54pm
	Just need to reverse the trend. Bit more activity, a bit cleaner diet you'll be where you want I be in no time. Keep the squats and dead lifts regular, and the strength losses should be minimal.
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dl_buffy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 3/14/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1507	Post Options Post Reply Quote dl_buffy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/15/14 at 10:28am
	Oh yeah, definitely reversing this trend. I can tell you that the problem is my craft beer fanatisim coupled with my extreme drop off in working out. So too many calories at a time when I had cut back on lifting for a variety of reasons. So the beer is definitely get cut back (might even looking to brewing some low gravity beers instead of the whopper seasonals I have been at 9-10% alcohol) and that shouldn't be an issue. Work outs have been on the up since getting into the Arnold, so I am doing throwing practice, but lifting still iffy since my squat cage is outside. I wasn't about to fight the polar vortex to lift and find myself frozen to a bar. :D I did take a very gross and pot bellied selfie that I will have to keep as motivation. Imagine a pale puffer fish, only not as cool.
	--------- I have very few social interaction skills, so I just throw stuff instead.

C. Smith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Retired Joined: 8/30/04 Location: Antarctica Status: Offline Points: 6661443	Post Options Post Reply Quote C. Smith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/15/14 at 10:29am


dl_buffy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 3/14/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1507	Post Options Post Reply Quote dl_buffy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/15/14 at 10:40am
	HAHAHA!!!!
	--------- I have very few social interaction skills, so I just throw stuff instead.

wrighj03 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Recommends 50 sets of 50. Seriously. Joined: 12/25/13 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 41	Post Options Post Reply Quote wrighj03 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/15/14 at 10:43am
	It sounds like a legit health issue. Make a food log for a week of everything you eat/drink and bring it to a registered dietician or nutritionist. After about an hour fact find and a few tests. You should get on the right track. Also try a tabataish workout with explosive leg torso and shoulder movements with weights from 5#-45# for 5-8 mins to raise your core temp and go lift or throw.

Jeff Ingram Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 8/30/04 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jeff Ingram Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/17/14 at 10:29am
	Eat for body composition. Train for strength. That's it. Your throws should suffer minimally; your body will move differently so that may take adjustment.

gonzocult82 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 1/18/14 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote gonzocult82 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/18/14 at 11:17pm
	I'm hearing a lot of baggin on beer. Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgvQ21UPbpk

dl_buffy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 3/14/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1507	Post Options Post Reply Quote dl_buffy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/23/14 at 12:38pm
	HAHAHA!!! Sweet. As a homebrewer that video means a lot to me. Even taking a university course on beer chemistry this semester. :D It's the moderation part that I need to work on for a while.
	--------- I have very few social interaction skills, so I just throw stuff instead.

Moosie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/19/12 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 204	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moosie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/07/14 at 9:06am
	I was drinking 1,000+ calories a day in beer. In the last week I have dropped 5lbs just by cutting out the brew. I think I have also saved $50 which I used to buy a hammer at Old Celt (about half the cost including shipping). Now Im not giving up beer forever. I'd like to lose 20lbs and then recalibrate and drink 2-3 beers a night instead of 10.
	Jim Dougherty Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. Rooster Cogburn: Fill your hands, you son of a bitch.

C. Smith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Retired Joined: 8/30/04 Location: Antarctica Status: Offline Points: 6661443	Post Options Post Reply Quote C. Smith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/07/14 at 9:11am
	Ah, the old 'bump the 6 month old post' action. Uhhhhh...yea.... I'm not sure that anyone could argue that drinking 10 beers a night would be a horrible way to try and be an athlete.

Moosie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/19/12 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 204	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moosie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/07/14 at 9:47am
	Did I mention these were light beers?
	Jim Dougherty Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. Rooster Cogburn: Fill your hands, you son of a bitch.