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Skinny Fat, Help A Brother Get In Shape
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:06 PM Author: Laughsome boltzmann range Hello everybody,
I have recently discovered that I am a skinny fat male. I am about 5'9, and weigh about 155 pounds. I used to weigh 185 pounds. Now I am technically in my ideal height range, but am still very flabby.
How do I get in shape? For exercise I had been running and walking. Thanks everyone! |
Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:07 PM Author: vermilion nighttime trump supporter ticket booth you need to get more skinny (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882770) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:07 PM Author: Laughsome boltzmann range Explain. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882772) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 5:03 PM Author: Appetizing property mad-dog skullcap titcr (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883275) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:08 PM Author: Coiffed dull windowlicker obtain weights. move them in various directions with vigor. move progressively heavier weights in various directions with vigor until you are a full no homo bro. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882773) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:08 PM Author: Laughsome boltzmann range So it's all about lifting? Should I stop running or do lifting and running? Thanks for the tip, never really learned the best ways to exercise. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882777) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:15 PM Author: Painfully honest toaster home Running is flame. It will keep you skinny fat and weak. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882807) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:48 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic So false. Running + Lifting = credited. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882936) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:48 PM Author: Laughsome boltzmann range What is a good routine for a skinny fat body? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882940) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:00 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic There isn't some ideal formula that I'm aware of, but I often do "two a days," where I run several miles then later on hit the gym for lifting. I vary my speed while running to keep my cardio up, and sometimes drop down for 20-25 pushups during the run just to mix up the monotony and challenge my heart rate. Lift AND run several times a week to get a muscular, lean body. Still, this body is contingent upon you eating right. If you have a high enough metabolism, you may be able to get away with less healthy eating from time to time, but make sure you are getting plenty of good protein to maximize the production of your lifting sessions. This is crucial for preventing your running routine from making you too thin, unless you want a runner's body (nothing wrong with that at all.) Throw in some boxing if you can, and activities like rowing can really create that vascular physique you desire. Depending on your city, there might be a rowing club you can join. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882995) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:59 PM Author: Painfully honest toaster home Running and lifting is fine, but running on its own does nothing besides make you skinny. Lifting is most important. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882991) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:01 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic agreed. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882997) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:48 PM Author: Laughsome boltzmann range What is the best lifting routine for a beginning weight lifter? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882939) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:54 PM Author: duck-like weed whacker temple *lift quarter-pounder to mouth* *repeat* |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 3:57 PM Author: Orange Yarmulke Spot www.leangains.com (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19882979) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:04 PM Author: Smoky hairraiser milk I'm in the same boat. 6', 160, flabby. I don't work out, but know that I need to lift weights... it's just that I really don't know where to start. I've never done it before. I don't have a gym membership. I am sort of intimidated by the idea.
One reason I am reluctant to start is that I know I'll be weak as fukk at to start. I know that improvements will come really fast at first, but I really hate the idea of doing a bunch of weak-ass lifts in front of gymbros.
General lack of motivation as well. I got a Fitocracy account but haven't used it. I bought Rippletoe's Starting Strength but haven't cracked it yet. |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:08 PM Author: flickering newt lol dood, no one is going to give a shit about your measly lifts. Your conscious probably knows this already, but I'm sure hearing it from a 6'2" alpha gymbro helps. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883025) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:15 PM Author: Smoky hairraiser milk Don't know any gym etiquette.
Don't know how any of the equipment works. |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 5:11 PM Author: flickering newt I guess you don't have any irl buddies that lift after work that you could lift with since you're poasting this thread. I've never done it since my bro and pa lift, but maybe you could work with a trainer for a couple weeks just to learn some lifts. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883317) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:17 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic Yes, pay attention to your "conscious." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883069) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 5:09 PM Author: flickering newt wut? I thought that was what Freud/psych doods called it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883305) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:11 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic get a trainer or join a boot camp. If money is an issue, I'd maybe begin by running, just to get in cardio shape before getting into lifting routines. While starting w/ running, I'd also start doing your basic elementary school exercises: jump rope, push ups, planks (not a fan of situps myself), chinups/pullups if you can manage. Get a foundation of upper body strength by creating a push up routine. Do body squats as well. Then, start hitting the gym for lifting. Squats w/ weights, bench press, thrusters, etc. Don't be self-conscious about how much weight you put on the bar, bro. I'm pretty fit, and I don't judge some neophyte bro repping the bar for the first time. It's admirable. When heading to the gym, leave your ego at the door. Chances are, there will always be bigger dudes and weaker dudes than you. Just a fact of life. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883038) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:26 PM Author: Smoky hairraiser milk This winter has been awful for getting outside. Too much snow/ice/cold to get into an outdoor running routine, not enough snow to do XC skiing.
I don't have a pullup bar. I do have 1 pair of dumbbells. I guess I'll try and get semi-fit before joining a gym.
How much does a membership cost? I'm thinking of a place like Anytime Fitness. |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:31 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic YWIA: http://map.crossfit.com/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883127) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:34 PM Author: Smoky hairraiser milk Nothing close enough to be reasonable. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883135) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:36 PM Author: Salmon razzmatazz location psychic :(( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883147) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 5:11 PM Author: gay mildly autistic plaza background story 1) fuck SS, fuck GOMAD. since you have it, go thru it and cherry pick what is what.
2) no one in the gym doing real work cares about what you do. as a matter of fact, they silently respect everyone going hard in the gym and showing respect. even though it's quiet as shit at times, we are all in it together.
3) ask an alpha gymbro to walk you through 2 or so weeks. most good ones will GLADLY do so.
good luck. |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:34 PM Author: chrome cheese-eating jewess stag film Weights and a more intense cardio program can't hurt, but a lot of this could be genetic. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883134) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 4:34 PM Author: sable exciting stage sex offender Lifting is important, but what you eat is even more important. Lots of fruits and vegs and lean protein. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#19883139) |
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Date: February 2nd, 2012 5:06 PM Author: vermilion nighttime trump supporter ticket booth there are only two variables to work with here: fat and muscle.
if you want to be less flabby but still the same basic size, lose fat and gain muscle in some sequence, by bulking/cutting.
if you want to be more muscular but less fat, bulk up then cut (or cut then bulk).
that's the extent of what you can do -- you can cut or you can bulk.
when you cut (decrease bodyfat), eat enough (including lots of protein) to lose 1 pound a week, and keep lifting weights.
when you bulk (increase muscle mass), eat just enough to gain 1 pound a week while lifting weights and consuming 1g protein per pound of body weight daily.
cut/bulk/bulk/cut = eventual body recomposition. |
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Date: June 13th, 2015 6:12 PM Author: Supple Laser Beams Philosopher-king Diet is seriously 80% of beating skinnyfat genes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1863663&forum_id=2#28111708) |