Thanks, I'm glad.

And I'd be interested in hearing the things you didn't agree with.

I wouldn't suggest one meal per day. It's just impossible to fit in enough nutrients (macro and mirco) in one sitting.

That said, what matters primarily is net energy (calorie) balance. Notice I said what matters primarily. There are certainly other things that matter.

Why, might I ask, is it that you are only eating one meal per day?

What is a good start for resistance/weight training for someone who has little to no previous history with it?

Two 10lb dumbbells? Perhaps other equipment?

Cheers Steve.

That's tough to answer without knowing what you have available. Do you belong to a gym? If not, have you considered joining one?

Also, what exactly are your goals?

I have moved from my hometown to my residence during university two days ago and have always had the intention of joining a gym to not only begin some resistance training, but to improve my cardio.

The house I am staying at during uni has two dumbbells available and a set of weights.

My goal (weight loss wise) is to eventually slim down to about 72kg/158lb but I want to start adding muscle to the mix ASAP so I'll probably weigh more than that with the muscle. I'm trying to lose fat, not weight in the end.

Any other information needed?

Cheers man.

If the finances allow, it's a wise choice IMO.

What do you mean by "a set of weights?"

Slim down from what starting weight?

And male or female?

Yea, that's the good idea. I wouldn't expect too much muscle gain while dieting though. Best to shoot for muscle maintenance and hope for some muscle gain while dieting.

I assume the university gym will be cheaper than other options. Fingers crossed anyway.

Errr, wrong English. There are two dumb bells and one weights.

I am male. Slimming down from about 93kg/205lb. I am 5'7".

Yeah, that makes sense.

Do you think dumbbells are a good start?

Are you a student there? My gyms were always free at university.

I still don't know what you mean by weights. Weight can mean anything. You have a set of dumbbells it sounds like. By weights do you mean a barbell?

Starting points are going to be different for everyone. I'd start with some basic flexibility exercises and some body weight, compound strength exercises like squats, lunges, pushups, etc. As you feel ready, you can start adding external loads to the mix by throwing in stuff with the dumbbells. Eventually you'll outgrow these weights though, in terms of strength and you'll need more.

I am indeed, I'll do some research early next week about it!


Yeah sorry, a barbell makes sense. I'm not exactly knowledgeable in this field yet.

Yeah I used to do a few push ups but have stopped recently. I don't even know what squats and lunges are , I'll wikipedia them.

check the stickied threads in the exercise forum -there are videos

Excellent, thank you Mal.

Hi, thank you for replying.

I eat only once a day due to time constraints (bull* excuse I know). I have a pretty stressful job and my office hours are late afternoon till early morning or through the night. This means my sleeping pattern is a bit disturbed and I dont have a normal rythm.

I tend to eat one big meal a day and then have a snack in the mornings when I get home (get full enough to sleep) and then get up to start the cycle again. Today I had time for 4 slices of toast and when I got up, then cleaned the house, did laundry, rushed to work and now it is to late to really eat someting so I drink coffee and promise to do better tomorrow. I also don't get really hungry, at least if I push through hunger with a coffee and sit back down at my desk I'm not.

I need to lose a bit around the middle and luckily I know how to dress to disguise the inflatable ring around my waist, get funny looks if I say I want to loose 10KG (well not from my man who sees me without the monochrome suits - lines all running in a up down direction). I'm trying to eat only fruit in the mornings and to pack something for work but I am really struggeling to eat 3 times a day never mind 6 smaller meals. While supervising all my agents I cant skip out for a quick snack...

Hey D12, I completely sympethise with you. I have a hell of a job myself and fitting in meals is difficult here. I get up in the morning, have a cup of juice or a fruit on the run and survive on coffee in office. So I end up having a proper meal only for dinner. Putting in a gym in the schedule is really difficult. Though another resource is joining soon so hopefully next week will be better...lol

Cheers
Bling

Thanks for this information. I think it is essential reading for anyone looking for a quick fix.

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed.

I am new to this forum but this is a great thread (long but great) lots of information. and truth be told I skipped a few. Hey i am lazy if I weren't i wouldn't be fat.

I am just starting out again. I lost 70lbs. over a year ago and have packed on 40 od them again. I wasn't eating healthy when i lost last time and have since read and agree with the biggest loser books. I have started eating better but I have a few questions and hope you can help with them.

1 I don't eat breakfast. I hate breakfast foods, and i can't stomach food before around 11:00 most days. I try to atleast drink a cup of skim milk or v8 juice but is that enough to start my body off right for the day. I eat lunch around 1:00 and snack on veggies (used to be junk started today) around 11:30 or 12:00 then dinner is between 5:30 and 6:30.

2 my husband is very over weight (over 400lbs) he is pretty solid in that he doesn't look like he weighs that much. He is not very active daily but camps with our sons scout group and things like that. He wants to lose weight but doesn't know how to start. He will get on the treadmill once every few weeks do 5 minutes and that is it. If I am understanding the thread it is okay to start with weights. We have a weight bench with a barbell, an elipticle, a treadmill, a stationary bike, and a home gym (weider with pulleys). I should tell you we all hate the bike but I am considering buying a recumbent bike (I used to use that at the YMCA but it was $70 aa month and I have all this equipment set up gym style in my basement.

I had other questions but I do home daycare and one of my babies woke up so I forgot. I'm sure I'll post again.