r/bodyweightfitness • u/Hot-Entertainment435 • 12d ago
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u/CompulsiveWanking 12d ago
Weight is purely a diet thing. Eat less, learn nutrition, clean up diet.
For strength training don’t do too much, your weight already strains your joints, and adding a ton of volume that is hard to recover from won’t do your health any favours. Ease into it slowly and manage progression from there. Progress can be in the form of technique, body awareness, weight, reps, etc.
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u/Frosty-Ad-6543 12d ago
weight loss starts in the kitchen for sure. but 3 times a day strength training sounds like a lot, especially just starting out. i would maybe do 3 times a week instead and see how your body feels
the hiit on bricks is no joke, i seen those videos. maybe start with just one day of that and go slow so you dont hurt yourself
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u/Hot-Entertainment435 12d ago
How do I ease into it slowly?
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u/CompulsiveWanking 12d ago
Well for one learn your body. Doing a lot of aggressive body weight movements at your weight will destroy your joints. I’d use light weights to learn basic movement patterns such as squatting, various deadlift variations, and mobility exercises. I’d also incorporate a low intensity yet sustained effort form of cardio such as stairmaster or brisk walking - avoid running for now. The goal is to create routines and help your body begin to adapt to stressors.
As for frequency try to adapt to something that will be feasible for the rest of your life. Maybe start at three to four times a week
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u/total-nanarchy 12d ago
Imo, cuz Ive been big and got small and vice versa, biggest thing is alcohol if you drink it. If not, change one diet thing at a time and keep that up til the habit sticks. Dont drink your calories, use weekday lunches as a chance to get in your daily veggies, meal prep that. Make breakfast something VERY high protein, to curb cravings for the rest of the day. And do these things one habit at a time, so they stick individually. If you have favorite meals, learn to cook them at home with extra protein and fiber and lower calories. All of this, incrementally over time. Same w exercise. If you dont work out at all, start w 2 days of something that seems fun to you. Add on from there as slowly as need be. Good luck!
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u/Atticus_Taintwater 12d ago
The most important thing in the first few months is establishing the habit.
It has to not suck. That super intense stuff looks appealing because we think it's so hardcore it must be effective. No Pain No Gain is the biggest myth in fitness and has caused so much more harm than good.
You can get crazy gains without being miserable during your workouts.
You just start where you are at. Keep it chill enough that you won't dread it and you'll keep it in your schedule. Ramp up as it suits you. And you will get gainz.
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u/AyeMatey 12d ago
Yes start gently.
> You just start where you are at. Keep it chill enough that you won't dread it and you'll keep it in your schedule.
The magic is when you graduate from “not dreading it”… to… “I like this , I do this because it feels good”. That’s the secret.
Aim to get there. That means the experience should be pleasant. Get comfy shoes. Clothes that you like. Locations you enjoy. Listen to music that you like. Find ways to enjoy moving.
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u/Hot-Entertainment435 12d ago
Ok, yeah you're right, you look at that stuff and think it has to work lol. But I dont wanna me miserable. So thank you so much!
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u/ClenchedThunderbutt 12d ago
You have a physical job. You need to focus completely on your diet because more exercise isn’t going to make a dent.
Understand that managing a diet is a long learning process. It starts with building awareness of your eating habits. People tend to fail because they try to white knuckle the thing with sheer willpower, but knowledge goes a long way towards diminishing the hardship and makes it sustainable. Keep a record of everything you eat. Less important to be perfect than consistent. If you can do that for a week, that’s a good sign that you’re in the right mindset for a lifestyle change.
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u/Hot-Entertainment435 12d ago
Yes I do, you're the first to acknowledge that. Thank you so much for your advice!
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u/Mobile_Roll2197 12d ago
3 times a day? Surely you mean 3 times a week?
SInce you've never worked out before the chances you burn out and give up are 90%+.
Start easy. Do one set of a pull, one set of a push and one set of squats every day. Like 5 minutes. Once you can be consistent with that think about adding other things.
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u/AyeMatey 12d ago
> and I was wondering if I could do strength training 3 times a week and 2 days of HIIT on bricks
It sounds like you have a ton of determination and motivation. Great!
The results will come not from an intense will , but from consistency. I would say , add WALKING. Not three times a week, but every day. 30 minutes at first , then move to 40 minutes.
The key is to do it without fail. Ideally after the last evening meal, and then eat nothing else afterwards . Make a new habit.
The strength training is good but the difference will come in consistency every day.
Re: HIIT
I find HIIT workouts are pretty intense and I can’t do them often. I do them, but more like 1 a week. Otherwise I get fatigued and then I want to take a day off and I know that is bad.
But you may experience them differently.
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u/Hot-Entertainment435 12d ago
Thank you so much for your reply! I will try some weights and learn form first. And incorporate walking and knock that HIIT day down to once a week. I am very determined and extremely motivated. I know I can accomplish it. Im just looking for guidance as I dont have a personal trainer and im flying blind..i would rather learn correct the first time and not waste time and muscle in the process.
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u/ZombieJesusaves 12d ago
You will burn out. Take it slow and start easy. I have been working out consistently for 25 years and I know I could not keep up that pace if I tried.