A good weight loss plan?

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Akachi

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Hi everyone, as of next week I will be starting my weight loss journey with a new exercise regime and eating plan. I am 6'2" tall and currently weight around 20 stone (280lb). My current activity level is very low, so this will all be quite new to me.

I will be cutting out all fizzy drinks and sugary foods, drinking mainly water or herbal teas. I also plan to cut back on red meat and bread as much as possible and will be substituting certain foods with vegetarian protein alternatives for the lower fat/sat fat content. I will be eating more fruit and vegetables and exercising ALOT more than I do now.

I was thinking for breakfast I could start with a moderate portion of porridge oats and a handful of blueberries (or other fruits), then for lunch maybe wholegrain rice and Quorn chicken, followed by a low-carb meal in the evening. I've not really written a particular list or meal-plan yet but these were some of the changes I had in mind. Any thoughts?

As for exercise, my plan so far will be as follows...

Monday - Cardio (60-90 minutes) This will most likely start as a 60-90 minute walks eventually building up to jogging/running.
Tuesday - Cardio (30 minutes) followed by strength training (45 minutes) consisting of weights and/or compound exercises
Wednesday - Rest day (20-40 minute walk, nothing too strenuous)
Thursday - Cardio (60-90 minutes) followed by HIIT exercises (30 minutes)
Friday - Strength training (60-90 minutes) again, weights and/or compound exercises and HIIT
Saturday - Cardio (30-60 minutes) Depending on how much time I have free, most likely a short evening walk
Sunday - Rest day (another walk if I'm not worn out! :) )

Obviously I want to make sure I do a variety of exercises and get into a good routine to make it all as effective as possible.
Any advice or criticisms would be much appreciated. Would I see results from this? Ideally, I'd like to lose around 50 lb and start to gain some muscle mass.
Thanks in advance :)


P.S. - I should also point out that I will be exercising at home and do not have a gym membership. I do plan to join a gym in the near future but would feel more comfortable starting off at my own pace at home :)
 
How to drop Bodyweight Speedy Without the need of Exercising :gnorsi:

Working out is most likely one of the better approaches to shed pounds. Not everyone has the energy to work out, however. Strenuous days it is hard to go to the gym when all you want to do is sit on the couch eating a pint of ice cream thinking about how much money you would win if you replaced one of the idiots on Wheel of Fortune if you are working long.
 
Details sound pretty good. You're mixing up the exercises would be a good idea so you've got that on lock. You don't want your body to adjust to the same routine so good job with that thought process. You could always hit up Youtube and put on some Tae-bo, dance work outs, DDP yoga or whatever and do it in the comfort of your own home for a bit. But I like your eating plans and work o0ut routine. Sounds like you know what you want, now just need to put that work in.
 
dudeitstime said:
Details sound pretty good. You're mixing up the exercises would be a good idea so you've got that on lock. You don't want your body to adjust to the same routine so good job with that thought process. You could always hit up Youtube and put on some Tae-bo, dance work outs, DDP yoga or whatever and do it in the comfort of your own home for a bit. But I like your eating plans and work o0ut routine. Sounds like you know what you want, now just need to put that work in.
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Thanks for the reply! Good to know that this should make a difference. I'm only on my second day but I've made sure I'm sticking to the plan. So far so good I guess. Hopefully will begin to see some results over the coming weeks.

Thanks for the tips regarding Tae-bo and DDP yoga, I'll look into these and start to incorporate them into my routine once I'm a bit further down the line.
 
You definitely will be seeing a change. Not only outwardly but also on the inside. You've got a strong head and wrap on the ideas, the first week can be difficult, but after that it generally gets easier, at least for me it has. Feel free to start up a journal if you haven't already. Great supporting cast around here, inspiration stories, who knows - your tips and ideas could lead to someone else changing their life. Look forward to seeing your progress and seeing what becomes of you in a few months. Nothing is going to stop Akachi!
 
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