Munchies:
Your body will tell you when it needs a break. When you start to stall despite all you efforts, that's when you need to take that break.
NoMoYoYo:
Can you elaborate on what you mean by taking a break? Do you mean eating a regular amount of calories? Eating a bit less than I do currently?
Right now I am trying to have approx 3000 cals a day. Some days I have more, some less. Most calorie calculators say I should have about 2100. Should I aim for that? 2500?
Munchies:
I mean, stop pushing yourself to eat more and, if you aren't already doing it, eat cleaner. Take a break from heavy cream. Take a break from fast food binges. Take a break from belly stuffing - all that other good jazz.
NoMoYoYo:
I do need to eat cleaner. As I've mentioned before, fast food is my weakness. I love it so much.
I wouldn't say I never eat clean. But junk and/or fast food plays a big role in my eating habits.
My hope was to reach my goal of 275 and then take it easy. I've been close for a few months now and can't get over the hump.
I think my only choice to take that break now, with the hope of not losing too much in the meantime and try again in the not too distant future.
Munchies:
One of the most important things a gainer can do is know when to take their foot off the gas. It's not the same thing as giving up. It's simply listening to your body's needs.
After gaining 72lbs in a year, I took a break last July because I wasn't feeling great. It lasted about 3 months and I lost 26lbs.
Since then I've re-gained 30lbs. I don't feel like crap right now, but I have only gained 5lbs in the last 3 months. I will give taking a break a shot.
7 months
Munchies:
Your body will tell you when it needs a break. When you start to stall despite all you efforts, that's when you need to take that break.
NoMoYoYo:
Can you elaborate on what you mean by taking a break? Do you mean eating a regular amount of calories? Eating a bit less than I do currently?
Right now I am trying to have approx 3000 cals a day. Some days I have more, some less. Most calorie calculators say I should have about 2100. Should I aim for that? 2500?
Munchies:
I mean, stop pushing yourself to eat more and, if you aren't already doing it, eat cleaner. Take a break from heavy cream. Take a break from fast food binges. Take a break from belly stuffing - all that other good jazz.
I do need to eat cleaner. As I've mentioned before, fast food is my weakness. I love it so much.
I wouldn't say I never eat clean. But junk and/or fast food plays a big role in my eating habits.
My hope was to reach my goal of 275 and then take it easy. I've been close for a few months now and can't get over the hump.
I think my only choice to take that break now, with the hope of not losing too much in the meantime and try again in the not too distant future.
7 months
Munchies:
Your body will tell you when it needs a break. When you start to stall despite all you efforts, that's when you need to take that break.[/quote]
Can you elaborate on what you mean by taking a break? Do you mean eating a regular amount of calories? Eating a bit less than I do currently?
Right now I am trying to have approx 3000 cals a day. Some days I have more, some less. Most calorie calculators say I should have about 2100. Should I aim for that? 2500?
8 months
Angelgluttony:
Plus size back brace. It helped me a ton when I was smaller, and they go up to 5XL . Just a suggestion.
I like the idea. I'm going to try to work on making it easier first. If that fails, I'll look into a brace.
9 months
NoMoYoYo:
I went for a walk today for the first time in months. Now I'm sore in my lower back. I knew at 270lbs, it would be a task.
I am just under 5,000 steps for the day and will probably end up around 6,000. I've taken more steps recently, but today I did a big chunk at once - about half an hour (to pick up my son from school).
I plan on continuing this and eventually rampimg it up to hopefully 10,000.
But in the meantime, how should I approach this? I'd like to do that walk every day. Should I try it again tomorrow or skip a day to heal?
Munchies:
It might be your form. It's common for belly heavy people to have a swayback postur
NoMoYoYo:
That could very well be the problem. My belly is pretty big. Is there a way to remedy this or will it come with more walking?
Munchies:
Work on your posture and strengthen your core, back, and hip muscles.
Thanks. I plan on doing some strength training as well.
9 months
NoMoYoYo:
I went for a walk today for the first time in months. Now I'm sore in my lower back. I knew at 270lbs, it would be a task.
I am just under 5,000 steps for the day and will probably end up around 6,000. I've taken more steps recently, but today I did a big chunk at once - about half an hour (to pick up my son from school).
I plan on continuing this and eventually rampimg it up to hopefully 10,000.
But in the meantime, how should I approach this? I'd like to do that walk every day. Should I try it again tomorrow or skip a day to heal?
Munchies:
It might be your form. It's common for belly heavy people to have a swayback postur
That could very well be the problem. My belly is pretty big. Is there a way to remedy this or will it come with more walking?
9 months
I went for a walk today for the first time in months. Now I'm sore in my lower back. I knew at 270lbs, it would be a task.
I am just under 5,000 steps for the day and will probably end up around 6,000. I've taken more steps recently, but today I did a big chunk at once - about half an hour (to pick up my son from school).
I plan on continuing this and eventually rampimg it up to hopefully 10,000.
But in the meantime, how should I approach this? I'd like to do that walk every day. Should I try it again tomorrow or skip a day to heal?
9 months
I shave my head at home so I don't go to the barbers often.
Recently I went for a beard trim for the first time in a while and the cape to keep the hair off my clothes could not fasten around my neck.
He tried a few times and then just gave up. He left the cape draped over me, but unfastened.
11 months
I will start by saying I am a serial yo-yo dieter
1. Do you ever regret it?
Every once in a while, but in the end, I want to be fat.
2. Do you frequently regret it?
No.
3. Do you have mixed feelings about it?
I have wanted to be fit before, but.I'm in a gaining phase right now.
4. If you had it to do over, would you still do it?
Yes. I've always wanted to be fat. Even when losing weight.
5. If you had it to do over, would you have started gaining even sooner?
Yes. I didn't have any luck until I was 22 despite my best efforts.
6. Do you plan to gain more in the future, stay the same or lose weight? Or are you just going to see what happens?
Like I wrote in question 3, I am in a gaining phase. I'm within a few pounds from my highest weight (268) and only a few more til I reach my goal (275). And more open to gaining past that than ever.
11 months
NoMoYoYo:
I am looking to add some exercises as I gain more weight.
Is there a Youtube channel or something similar that focuses on people who want to exercise while gaining?
I know walking and strength training are good. But I do better when I can watch somebody show me what to do.
SumoSized:
Honestly your best bet is just watching normal fitness YouTube and for the most part ignore the dieting advice. Personally I really like Jeff Nippard's videos, he backs up all his workouts with studies. Plus he has good presentation and for the most part his workouts are easy to follow. As for the dieting advice you should follow, just make sure you're getting enough protein and not just eating junk food. And I like to try to eat a minimum of 3000 calories a day on top of that
Thanks for this
11 months
