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Anonymous
Alright /fit/ I've never called on you before, but I need a bit of help.

I'm going to start a gym routine this week, as I'm tired of being fat. I'm 6'3" and about 275.

I plan on going for two hours a day, every day. Most of if will be cardio, as I'm really not interested with strength training. I will, however, spend some time on my upperbody, as I need to tone my arms and chest a bit.

I'm cutting back my calorie intake to about 8,000-10,000 per week (about 1,000 per day, with allowances for the occasional can of dew, but I'm going to resist that as well. Most of what I'll be eating is protein and maybe vegetables for snacks.

How effective is this plan? Would going everyday overwork my body and cause harm?
>> Anonymous
Try drinking coffee, if you don't already. Speeds up metabolism a bit, curbs appetite.
>> Anonymous
>>92632
The thing about coffee is that I can't drink it without copious amounts of sugar and milk.

For the longest time I'd take an Earl Grey in the morning with a splash of milk and one packet of splenda. Stopped because it became too much of a hassle in the morning.
>> Anonymous
you're 6'3" and weigh 275 pounds. what's your bf%? in lieu of that, what size pants do you wear?

I ask because no man that size should eat less than 2,000 cals/day. really, it's just bad for your metabolism and will work contrary to your efforts. you see, your body strives for something called homeostasis. your body wants to continue on being as it is, or change in gradual degrees. if you all of a sudden change your intake to 1,000 cals/day, your body is programmed to react as though your resources have been limited by environmental factors, so it will cling to fat as though your life depends on it. in truth, it did in the past.

my recomendation is to eat healthier things, and contrary to common sense, eat more often. a good day might look like this:
2 eggs with a piece of fruit
tuna on whole wheat
piece of fruit, glass of milk
handfull of nuts, raisins, etc.
8oz or less steak, vegies, small serving of carb (after work out at night)

from what I understand you want a well balanced meal after gym, so adjust according to your schedule.

as for overworking, you may be in risk for that. just push yourself as you can and be prepared to do less than you want for a month or even two. ease into it. the whole idea is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.
>> Anonymous
>I'm really not interested with strength training. I will, however, spend some time on my upperbody, as I need to tone my arms and chest a bit

fuck that and squat
you have strong legs from carrying your fat ass around, why not keep them while loosing weight
>> Anonymous
>>92642
I don't know my body fat percentage, but I wear a 42 normally, but they're a bit loose (I wear them at my navel).

I had a feeling that cutting back on calories so sharply would cause dire effects. But cutting back on 1000 or so calories per week, that would be okay, right?

I usually have something like a croissant or something similar for breakfast with a bit of water or orange juice. As for lunch, turkey on wheat, some sort of flavoured water, some chips, and a cookie or something. Dinner varies from spaghetti and meatballs to brisket and potatoes.

I'll go with my original plan of an hour or so every other day at the gym, then.
>> Anonymous
>>92677
change the croissant with some oatmeal
and the orange juice with water/milk
>> Anonymous
don't cut your calories so low, you'll either collapse or binge on fast food when your body screams e"nough is fucking enough, FEED ME"

2000 calories combined with 2 hours of exercise per day is perfect for weight loss. As long as you stick with it and eat a sensible 2000 calories. Stuffing your face with 2000 calories of french fries won't make for a healthier you.