Even though it's to be expected of an overweight person, I don't like to be too out of shape. As you can imagine, putting on 40+ pounds in three months has had quite an effect on my stamina. At 265 pounds, my capacity to walk the usual path to work were starting to get too much.
The summers here are annoyingly hot and my commute has me walking quite a distance up and down broken escalators. There's one flight that's about three stories tall and if it's not working (and it usually isn't) I'm almost collapsing when I get to the top.
I decided to start doing a bit of cardio to try and get my endurance back. I never really enjoyed cardio, though, because it doesn't give the same instant results that weight lifting does. Plus, it can be extremely boring to run in place for 20 minutes unless you have a television or something.
Even still, it's becoming necessary for me, and I do recommend it to everyone--especially gainers. All you really need to do is keep your heart rate up for 20 or so minutes maybe three times a week; not much of an investment. Exercise isn't something for gainers to avoid, it isn't going to make you lose weight. As any legitimate personal trainer will tell you, weight loss is 90% diet. Doing exercise won't make you thin on its own. My usual 20 minutes of cardio only burns about 200 or so calories (or, say, one doughnut), and weight lifting is even less intensive.
Running on the treadmill is out, though. My only attempt at it left my legs feeling over-strained because of my weight and the heavy impacts to my calf bones--and the machine didn't like it so much either. Fearing that I might break something, I came to love the cycling and the elliptical machines. They're no-impact and great options for just keeping your heartrate up-- or if you're also interested in toning your glutes, as I must admit I'm becoming a bit obsessed with.
I encourage all gainers and big guys to go out there and work out--I need me some some eye candy.
Round is a Shape
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Yes, I figured that out too. Moderate exercise hardly burns any calories in the total scheme of things. Eat a candy bar when done. It will totally obliterate any calories burned during exercise.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, 260 pounds looks fantastic... and I'm sure 265 looks even better!
Just give it some time and some cardio, your body will adapt quickly. Could you give us an insight into your workout? Or you do the belly only?
ReplyDeleteSeems like the meeting with the gainers did a good job to you!
Hey man, First off I've been following your blog for a long time and I think you are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI've been admiring gainers for awhile but one thing that I've been debating for the past year is if I should become a gainer . . . I LOVE big bellies and always pictured myself with one since I was a kid. I also LOOOOOVE eating to the point where I feel very stuffed. Currently I'm considered "chubby" although it doesn't really show at all except for a slightly pudgy body . . .
In one way I think it'd be awesome to be a gainer because I don't have to watch what I eat and eat whenever the heck I feel like it in whatever portions, sure it may not be healthy but maybe I might be happier about myself, Not that I'm not happy currently with myself but perhaps even more so.
On the other hand, It's not that I care about all that social views, i've never really cared about that stuff, I just have ALOT of clothes and outfits that make me look good and if I gain weight I won't fit into them anymore and some of these clothes are REALLY hard to find in bigger sizes. Maybe that's a bit superficial of me idk :P
Also there IS the issue of health, I'd be making myself unhealthy BUT if it makes me happy then wth right?
Currently I'm trying to lose the weight I have and go skinny but it is not only hard for me to keep up with exercises I do. Since I've been doing some calorie counting I don't ever really feel full and always look to snack on something.
I LOVE junkfood and could eat it till I burst :D
Currently I'm around 6' and weight close to 190 the last time I checked . . . you'd think I'd look bigger but I honestly don't, like I said I'm on the "chubby" side even though I've seen guys bigger than me who would consider me skinny.
If I could get your opinion or advice on what to do I'd VERY much appretiate it! Also if you don't mind I don't really want to share any photos or emails so if you could just respond via a reply I'd appretiate it! :)
Basically this has been an internal debate for about a year with me and I just wanted some advice from a gainer who MAY have had this same self debate when starting out (I know most do)
Thank you soooo much in advance :3
I know what you're talking about. I too am very out of shape. I get breathless after performing any little task. When I brisk around the house getting ready for work I get out of breath and talk between small gasps of air. It's good to get your body in shape - without losing weight of course!
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