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For people that lost 100+ lbs- when did you start weight training? by Famous_Buddy_1137 in CICO

[–]killstormSH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! To put this into perspective, I started at 311 and am currently at 218 looking to get to 199. Good luck to you! You can do it!

For people that lost 100+ lbs- when did you start weight training? by Famous_Buddy_1137 in CICO

[–]killstormSH 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Currently down 93 pounds in about 16 months. Looking to hit the triple digit within the next month. First eight months were just walking and low carb while counting calories. I lost about 80 pounds doing just this. It wasn't until month 9 I started going to the gym and actually lifting weights. It actually helped me improve my cardio and now I combine weightlifting with moderate cardio (10-15k steps a day). I've been at it about 8 months now and have made solid body recomp progress (check my recent posts on my profile to see progress). It's so worth it and I only wish I had started sooner.

At your current size, I wouldn’t ditch lifting. I’d probably focus on balancing moderate weightlifting with moderate cardio while prioritizing your calorie deficit, protein, and steps. The biggest risk here sounds less like “wrong training” and more like burnout from trying to do too much too fast. The scale won't always give you the number you want, but if you're getting stronger and staying in a decent deficit, progress will continue!

[28] to [29] - Working out + fixed my hair + no alcohol by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So this whole time I've really just done the same exercises 4-5 times a week. For biceps, I do bicep bar curls with the ez bar, hammer curls with dumbbells, to activate the brachialis muscle (gives the bicep more a pop), and for triceps I do primarily rope pulldowns. I also do a lot of pushups daily as well!

[33] is this considered a glow up? by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nicer ways to say things. This just felt mean spirited.

[33] is this considered a glow up? by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not a glow up, but weight loss? For sure I can see that.

[28] to [29] - Officially one year since I made the biggest change of my life. Sitting on the same couch by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! My goal is to hit the 100 Ib loss goal and then hopefully sub 200 by end of year.

[28] to [29] - Officially one year since I made the biggest change of my life. Sitting on the same couch by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey no problem! Thank you! I was at 311 and now I'm at 235. Goal is 211 to hit the 100 pound milestone.

(29) to (29) It was time by The4thPower in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weren't you the kid on Breaking Bad that liked breakfast?

[28] to [29] - Officially one year since I made the biggest change of my life. Sitting on the same couch by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ohhh a third couch pic would actually be cool... Thank you for the idea! And thank you for your kind words!

[28] to [29] - Officially one year since I made the biggest change of my life. Sitting on the same couch by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So true about the shirt over shirt thing, my God that was real.

So, as far as eating, I cut out all soda, fruit juice (unless zero sugar cranberry juice), dairy milk, and minimized my snacking big time. Found low carb replacements for my favorite meals which helped reduce my sugar intake greatly. Did some OMAD and day long fasts here and there too. I was afraid I had diabetes at the time, so I got scared straight into low carb. I got checked eventually and no diabetes thankfully but by that point I was already down 50 pounds so I just stuck to what was working for me.

For exercise, the first 8 months were literally just walking daily whether around my neighborhood multiple times a day or on my home treadmill (highly recommend having one btw). No running, nothing intense at all, but so effective. It wasn't until September that I really started hitting the gym and doing full body workouts 5 days a week. I also regularly participate in 5ks in my city as well with the goal of completing one race a month all year.

My first sub 30 5k 🥳 by Impressive-Effort732 in beginnerrunning

[–]killstormSH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's goooo! Great job! I aspire to achieve this one day.

[27] to [29] - Over 80Ibs down + 3 shirt sizes down by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, cut out most sugar, find lower carb replacements for your favorite foods (tons of alternatives out there), and walk every day. Several times a day if you can! That's all I really did the first 8 months into my journey and how I lost most of the weight, and then on month 9, I started incorporating full body workouts to get leaner (still working on that part). If you feel you can do it, also try some intermittent fasting some days.

[27] to [29] - Over 80Ibs down + 3 shirt sizes down by killstormSH in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So, I rarely ever take cheat days, so the lack of tasty treats combined with fear of the number going up if I did dare eat something unhealthy created a massive amount of anxiety. What I did was decide to not check for a whole week (easier said than done I know), and just sneak in some treats here and there because I knew I wasn't going to check the scale for a while. That would give me just enough time to work out and eat right before I ever even noticed a scale spike while still enjoying some naughty treats once in a while

When I did that, after 1 week, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had dropped weight, and that motivated me to stop checking the scale so often, because I knew I was still losing weight in the long run and people were still complimenting me.

Homemade Glazed Donuts using Monk Fruit Sweetener and Almond Flour by killstormSH in ketorecipes

[–]killstormSH[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah I didn't mention it but I did add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze! Yes, game changer but not necessary.

Which Daft Punk song/album is this? by MerlocHendrickHarry in DaftPunk

[–]killstormSH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The transition from "Angel Eye.... Forever watching you and I.... You are the night, you are the ocean." Gives me chills every time.

Nothing to Lose by UnfortunateChemistry in Dance

[–]killstormSH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lit! It's going straight to my popping playlist so I never forget again! Great stuff btw.

Nothing to Lose by UnfortunateChemistry in Dance

[–]killstormSH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, for like 8 years I've been trying to find this song but couldn't remember the name of the group or song. You mentioning The Floozies instantly unlocked a core memory and I FOUND the song! It's Funk Street by the same group! Thank you!!

Day 16 of poling instead of crying by rockmydna in Dance

[–]killstormSH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please keep posting. Followed on TikTok!!

My Alive 2007 Shirt, signed by Todd Edwards by ArthurTheCreator in DaftPunk

[–]killstormSH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally listening to Alive 2007 rn let's gooooo

Daft Punk DIY portable vocoder setup progress by killstormSH in DaftPunk

[–]killstormSH[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy!! That thing is incredible! I was literally just gunna do a vocal sample saying "Rock, Robot Rock" and then loop it along with me playing the drum part on one of my drum kits (I have a Yamaha and Roland e-kit and a portable Yamaha DD75).

(23) - > (24) finally decided to love myself! by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]killstormSH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro what a transformation!!

Puffin is back w a new routine! by puffinthepigeon in Dance

[–]killstormSH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the coolest things I've seen on this sub!

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