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charlie1 · 03-10-2012, 10:01 AM

First of all, this is a great thread! I commend each and every one of you on your efforts and support of each other. I'm very impressed.

I am fortunate to be a little taller than average. And broad shouldered. So when I've had extra weight, most folks didn't notice it. I'm just a big person that has been involved in some sort of athletics all my life. However, when I was laid up after a wreck and gained weight - I felt like crap. Also, high cholesterol runs in my family regardless of what weight you're carrying. I am unable to take statins - they make me really, really sick...frankly i believe that's a good thing because they are really toxic even for those that tolerate them well. Just to share a few things that have worked for me...

Eat fresh foods - veggies, fruits, etc. The less packaging / processing the better. There's a lot of chemicals added to processed foods that make it addictive, can cause cancer or other maladies, etc. i sometimes buy frozen not only for the convenience but it is picked at the height of ripeness. you also don't have to worry about it going bad.

Protein - that's important. you may be vegan / vegetarian. whatever you are you need to make sure you eat plenty of protein animal, plant-based...you need it for lean muscle mass and lean muscle mass keeps your body's metabolism running on a more consistent basis throughout the day. i shoot for a gram per target body weight. i have two brother's that have done some serious body building off and on thru the years. i got that tip from them and some of these others.

Exercise - ease into it or you'll burn out quick. mix it up. your body will acclimate to an exercise you do every day and the return on investment will diminish. i like the gym and things i can do outdoors. spinning / cycling is a great way to burn calories fast and can be done indoors or out. don't forget that the rest of your body needs to be strong. and you always want to make sure you work opposing muscle groups equally to avoid injury. your core is just that - the core of what everything else plays off of. whatever exercise you do, make sure you are keeping your core engaged. suck in that tummy, tighten those glutes, etc.

Body Type / Ethnicity - we're all different. accept who you are and go for the best you! not everyone is meant to be a supermodel or a big muscle beast. be realistic. talk to your doctor about it. there's total hotness in all body types - at least i think so!

that's my start. gotta get ready for the day. feel free to shoot me off any questions or comments.

Later Champs!!!

03-10-2012, 10:01 AM	#3351
charlie1 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: butch Relationship Status: single Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston Posts: 10 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 510325	Great Thread First of all, this is a great thread! I commend each and every one of you on your efforts and support of each other. I'm very impressed. I am fortunate to be a little taller than average. And broad shouldered. So when I've had extra weight, most folks didn't notice it. I'm just a big person that has been involved in some sort of athletics all my life. However, when I was laid up after a wreck and gained weight - I felt like crap. Also, high cholesterol runs in my family regardless of what weight you're carrying. I am unable to take statins - they make me really, really sick...frankly i believe that's a good thing because they are really toxic even for those that tolerate them well. Just to share a few things that have worked for me... Eat fresh foods - veggies, fruits, etc. The less packaging / processing the better. There's a lot of chemicals added to processed foods that make it addictive, can cause cancer or other maladies, etc. i sometimes buy frozen not only for the convenience but it is picked at the height of ripeness. you also don't have to worry about it going bad. Protein - that's important. you may be vegan / vegetarian. whatever you are you need to make sure you eat plenty of protein animal, plant-based...you need it for lean muscle mass and lean muscle mass keeps your body's metabolism running on a more consistent basis throughout the day. i shoot for a gram per target body weight. i have two brother's that have done some serious body building off and on thru the years. i got that tip from them and some of these others. Exercise - ease into it or you'll burn out quick. mix it up. your body will acclimate to an exercise you do every day and the return on investment will diminish. i like the gym and things i can do outdoors. spinning / cycling is a great way to burn calories fast and can be done indoors or out. don't forget that the rest of your body needs to be strong. and you always want to make sure you work opposing muscle groups equally to avoid injury. your core is just that - the core of what everything else plays off of. whatever exercise you do, make sure you are keeping your core engaged. suck in that tummy, tighten those glutes, etc. Body Type / Ethnicity - we're all different. accept who you are and go for the best you! not everyone is meant to be a supermodel or a big muscle beast. be realistic. talk to your doctor about it. there's total hotness in all body types - at least i think so! that's my start. gotta get ready for the day. feel free to shoot me off any questions or comments. Later Champs!!!