First, I'd like to say hello, and I'm glad to have found this site. A lot of great information on it.
If possible, I'd like to get some direction, or recommendations on my workouts....
1. I recently developed a recurring injury under my right toe, within the ball joint. I'm sure what it's called, but it's an inflammation inside the joint. Somewhat painful. I was treated about 6 months ago, received a shot of steroid in the joint. I worked, and I decided to take of working out for awhile to make sure it has time to recover. Recently, I began to workout, and it started up again. So, I'm determined to continue, or work around this, until it's corrected. My question is, can I get the same benefit working out on a Nordictrack elliptic machine as with a treadmill? Approx. 20 - 30 minutes per workout? Low intensity, because I want to burn fat.
2. Weights. My goal is to tone, and not necessarily build muscle. Or, should I say be Mr. Olympia. But rather, a more eye pleasant, long and lean look. For example, Navy Seals, Swimmers, most movie actors or male models achieve. Would I do more reps w/ less weight?
3. Weight: I decided to utilize what works best for me, or what I've found works best. And that's low calorie w/ minimal fat. I've noticed after two weeks of working out, that I've only dropped 2 lbs. But, in the past most likely I'd drop about 2 - 5 lbs. without working out, and utilizing a low calorie diet (roughly 1800 cal per day). Is it possible, that I'm gaining muscle mass from lifting weights, thus I don't show the weight loss like I expect? If that's the case, I need to stop looking at the scale - it can be deceiving and depressing. Visually, I believe I've lost more than 2 lbs, but the scale speaks otherwise. Or, I'm not as bloated!!
4. Stats: I'm 40 years young (most say I look 32 years of age!
). 6' @ 243 lbs. I have a good base of muscle underneath all the fat, so, I need to strengthen and tone and loose fat to expose that muscle.
5. Goal: By May 15th to go from 243lbs => 200lbs. I believe this is achievable. In fact, I start to look very good at around 210 lbs. But, I figured I'd set my goal higher, as I do in my career and life.
6. Diet: As I stated earlier, I eat a low calorie and minimal fat diet. I try to stay around 1800 calories per day. But, I've noticed as I work out (weights especially), I tend to be hungry, and specifically crave protein! Is this normal? How can I satisfy my body hunger, and minimize calorie intake?
In advance, thank you for your guidance and direction!
- St. Louis, MO
If possible, I'd like to get some direction, or recommendations on my workouts....
1. I recently developed a recurring injury under my right toe, within the ball joint. I'm sure what it's called, but it's an inflammation inside the joint. Somewhat painful. I was treated about 6 months ago, received a shot of steroid in the joint. I worked, and I decided to take of working out for awhile to make sure it has time to recover. Recently, I began to workout, and it started up again. So, I'm determined to continue, or work around this, until it's corrected. My question is, can I get the same benefit working out on a Nordictrack elliptic machine as with a treadmill? Approx. 20 - 30 minutes per workout? Low intensity, because I want to burn fat.
2. Weights. My goal is to tone, and not necessarily build muscle. Or, should I say be Mr. Olympia. But rather, a more eye pleasant, long and lean look. For example, Navy Seals, Swimmers, most movie actors or male models achieve. Would I do more reps w/ less weight?
3. Weight: I decided to utilize what works best for me, or what I've found works best. And that's low calorie w/ minimal fat. I've noticed after two weeks of working out, that I've only dropped 2 lbs. But, in the past most likely I'd drop about 2 - 5 lbs. without working out, and utilizing a low calorie diet (roughly 1800 cal per day). Is it possible, that I'm gaining muscle mass from lifting weights, thus I don't show the weight loss like I expect? If that's the case, I need to stop looking at the scale - it can be deceiving and depressing. Visually, I believe I've lost more than 2 lbs, but the scale speaks otherwise. Or, I'm not as bloated!!
4. Stats: I'm 40 years young (most say I look 32 years of age!
). 6' @ 243 lbs. I have a good base of muscle underneath all the fat, so, I need to strengthen and tone and loose fat to expose that muscle. 5. Goal: By May 15th to go from 243lbs => 200lbs. I believe this is achievable. In fact, I start to look very good at around 210 lbs. But, I figured I'd set my goal higher, as I do in my career and life.
6. Diet: As I stated earlier, I eat a low calorie and minimal fat diet. I try to stay around 1800 calories per day. But, I've noticed as I work out (weights especially), I tend to be hungry, and specifically crave protein! Is this normal? How can I satisfy my body hunger, and minimize calorie intake?
In advance, thank you for your guidance and direction!
- St. Louis, MO
