Advice for the overweight

[NewElite504]

I'm looking to lose some weight, I'm 23 years old 6'3 about 310 pounds and I want to get down to a solid 240 and I know diet and cardio is going to be the main things that get me to my goal. I heard its not good for overweight people to cycle steroids, so I was thinking about doing a 3 month cycle of rs transaderm and gw501516 and using test stack as my pct. Is rs transaderm safe enough to run for 3 months without worrying about bp issues?

 

[polarbear1134]

What is your current BP? I can tell you that test raises some peoples blood pressure and doesn't raise other peoples. So the same should be expected from anything that boots test.
So it may raise your BP some or it may not depends on how you respond to it personally.

 

[NewElite504]

What is your current BP? I can tell you that test raises some peoples blood pressure and doesn't raise other peoples. So the same should be expected from anything that boots test.
So it may raise your BP some or it may not depends on how you respond to it personally.

My pressure is 125/80, My doctor has me on a lite bp pill and I watch my sodium intake so its pretty controlled, I was just wondering if the rs transaderm and gw would aid in weight loss!

 

[jackel&hyde]

Eat clean that will help a ton with weight and BP. Also do cardio for weight loss. Do tabata on a bike

 

[watchdude83]

Would suggest the basics to start with... #1 is portion control, and #2 is eating clean. Whatever amount you're putting in your mouth, cut it in half, and eat slower. The cut down carbs/sodium. Your eating habits is the first thing you may have to adjust. Good Luck Bud.

 

[atpprom]

Yeah, Proper diet and cardio is essential for reducing weight....You will initially lose weight easily compare to others because your weight is too much..Make up your mind and just do it.

 

[JonSupps]

Take it easy.

Some people go cold turkey, but others like to move in gradually. Don't be in a hurry to hammer your body with exercise or a super clean diet when you may not be totally ready for it.

Over the next weeks/months start walking, then running, then increasing time. When you think about this time frame, the body will get more used to your new lifestyle.

 

[DocToxin8]

Can you specify what you mean by a light BP pill?
The reason I ask is cause some doctors will prescribe beta blockers as first line therapy for BP issues,
and beta blockers will not only contribute to weight gain, it can over time lead to insulin resistance.
If you are on beta blockers I would taper it down, while switching to an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin 2 antagonist.
(obviously, this should be done in agreement with your doctor so as to watch for side effects)
When it comes to diet & excersise some have to do it 110% or nothing at all,
while others have more (success with a more gradual shift in lifestyle.
IMO, The ones who fail most often are the 110%'ters who reduce their caloric intake to much,
instead of eating more sensibly and rather do the training part a 110%.
Best of luck to you!

 

[Poultryhead1840]

Do not drink anything but water or black coffee or tea. Low sugar, not even fruit if your serious. Don't eat bread, eat low carbs, lift weights, break your TV(or remote control at least). Having more lean muscle mass will burn fat faster.

I ate boiled chicken and vegetables and almonds for 4 months. Really starts getting to you. I would say a caloric deficit would help, care with those almonds though unless you're working out hard, many calories. Also, do intermittent fasting, if you can do it, eat all your daily food intake in a four hour period, preferably after working out so the only thing you are using for energy is fat the whole day and during workout. I take bcaa's before the workout. I ate about 4000 calories in one hour each day after not eating for 23 hours and lifting weights before eating it. You would be surprised how much energy you have when fasting. I did that for about 4 months. I still do it once or twice a week.

I agree with what everyone else said, get on that bike. Don't be discouraged if weight doesn't drop like u expect, just keep going. Eat boiled chicken and vegetables and nuts.

Water is very important. It also fills you up. JUST Water.

 

[RADAR]

you need a variety of proteins, veggies, fruits, carbs, and healthy fats. Eating protein helps building & maintaining muscle. But it also helps fat loss: protein has a higher thermic effect than carbs/fats.

Eating fats also helps fat loss: your body holds fat if you don’t eat fats. Fruits & veggies contain vitamins & minerals, necessary for recovery from your workouts. And carbs fuel your muscles so you feel full of energy at the gym.

Lots of you struggle to get these foods. Sometimes because you’re too busy or sometimes because you just lack information. This list will help you — 20 super foods you need to build muscle & lose fat.


1. Whole Eggs. Cheap & rich source of protein: 7g/egg. The yolk contains most nutrients: half the protein, vitamins A/D/E and cholesterol to naturally increase your testosterone levels.

Don’t worry about cholesterol in eggs. Dietary cholesterol isn’t bound to blood cholesterol. If you have bad cholesterol, lower your body fat rather than throwing the yolk away.


2. Fish Oil. Reduces inflammation (joints/skin), lowers body fat and increases testosterone levels. You need 9000mg EPA/DHA per day. Since you’ll probably struggle to get that from eating fatty fish, consider a fish oil supplement.



3. Wild Salmon. One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that also gets you 20g protein per 100g serving. Farm raised salmon is, however, omega-3 deficient: it’s corn/grain fed. Go with wild salmon.


4. Berries. Strong antioxidants that prevent cancer, heart & eye diseases. Any kind works: cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc. Buy fresh or frozen berries and mix with oatmeal.


5. Yogurt. Contain bacteria that improve your gastrointestinal health. Don’t buy frozen yogurt or yogurt with added sugar and fruits at the bottom. Get plain low fat yogurt. Eat it with berries & flax seeds.


6. Flax Seeds. Source of fiber, protein & omega-3. Grind the flax seeds to get the most out of them. Take 1 tbsp with yogurt & berries before going to bed. Stay away from flax oil: it’s unstable and contains no fiber.


7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 70% monounsaturated fats that protect against heart diseases and cancer. Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to your salads. Buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil: it contains more polyphenols and tastes better.


8. Mixed Nuts. Contain mono- & polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc. Mixed nuts are caloric dense, great if you’re a skinny guy who wants to gain weight.

Anything works: almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, … Peanut butter also works as long as you buy natural peanut butter without added salts/sugars.

9. Red Meat. Protein, vitamin b12, heme iron, zinc, creatine, carnosine and even omega-3 if you eat grass-fed beef. Eat steaks & hamburgers from top round or sirloin. Read Dr. Lonnie Lowery’s article on Meat.


10. Broccoli. High in cancer-fighting phytochemicals and anti-estrogenic indoles. Broccoli is also high in soluble fiber and low calorie, helping fat loss. Eat other cruciferous vegetables for a change: cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale, …


11. Spinach. One of the most alkaline foods. Spinach prevents muscle & bone loss, but also cancer and heart diseases because of its high nutrient profile. Try one of the spinach recipes I shared a while back.


12. Turkey. If you don’t believe saturated fat is good for you, try white turkey. The leanest beef has about 4.5g saturated fat/100g, while white turkey has close to 0g (that why it’s so dry). Eat turkey with spinach & quinoa.


13. Quinoa. South American “king of grains”. Quinoa is higher in fiber & protein than rice or oats, tastes a lot better and is gluten free. Buy the whiter grain, it’s better quality. Eat it post workout with meat & spinach.


14. Oats. Reduce cholesterol, provide you with low-gi carbs for energy, and high in soluble fiber. Try this post workout shake of whey & oats.


15. Tomatoes. High in lycopene, which prevents cancer. The lycopene in tomato paste is 4 times more bioavailable than in fresh tomatoes. Have pizza or pasta with tomato sauce & olive oil post strength training.


16. Oranges. Vitamin C to fight diseases, magnesium to lower blood pressure, anti-oxidant beta-carotenes, etc. Quit drinking processed orange juice which often has added sugars. Eat oranges or make your own orange juice.


17. Apples. Pectin in apples helps weight loss by increasing satiety. Apples are also the strongest antioxidiant after cranberries (eat the peels). Unfortunately apples are one of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits. Go organic.


18. Carrots. Their huge vitamin A content improves eye-health, especially night vision. Carrots are also rich in fiber, low calorie and taste good, even raw.


19. Water. Your body holds water if you don’t drink enough. Drinking prevents water retention, helps muscle recovery and prevents dehydration from strength training. Get a brita filter and drink 2 cups of water with each meal.


20. Green Tea. Strong antioxidant and natural diuretic. Green tea also speeds up fat loss, prevents cancer and improves blood sugar & circulation. Drink green tea in the morning instead of coffee. Real green tea, not the teabags.


Putting it All Together. EAT PROTEINS,VEGGIES,FRUITS and FATS EVERY 3 HRS. 2 cups water with each meal. Carbs post workout only. . Get stronger in the meanwhile and you’ll build muscle and burn fat
Increase the fat burning by raising your BMR, (Basic Metabolic Rate)By incorporating Cardio with this---Biking, sprinting, jump rope, Hi Reps while training...etc.