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<blockquote data-quote="jevyod" data-source="post: 2029541" data-attributes="member: 114244"><p>I am looking to Montana in 2 years to pursue Mule deer and Elk. Part of the reason for going is to force myself to get in shape. I am very much in shape if round counts. I am 5' 8" and almost 300 lbs. (embarrassing to admit) I have started my workout regime, and am almost a week in. I work a job that requires little physical activity (teaching) and if I am not intentional about weight control it gets out of control. So I started fairly easy, and every 2 weeks I will step it up. Here is what I do and in this order:</p><p>15 minute walk, fairly easy since my pregnant wife goes along. But it works well to warm up</p><p>10 sets of stairs. This actually works me pretty well since we are in an old house, 10 foot ceiling, 17 steps that are pretty steep</p><p>10 minutes on the exercise bike</p><p>10 push-ups. </p><p>This is done 6 days a week with a break on Sundays.</p><p>Plans are to increase the bike time, stair reps, and push-ups by 2 every 2 weeks. Also once I start getting more in shape, weights will be added to the stair reps. I also live where we have a good amount of mountains around (not high) that I will hopefully start hiking next spring. There is a trail that goes up over 3 pretty good ridges, and pretty much goes straight up over. Distance is 5 miles 1 way, so goal is to start hiking that a few times next spring. Total distance of 10 miles and 6 ridges should show me what else I need to work on. </p><p>Are there any glaring deficiencies in this start up plan? I will also add some planks in order to help core strength. </p><p>Diet is also being considered...makes a difference for me if I exercise regularly. Gives me pause at the sweets because it feels like I work against myself if I eat sweets. One thing I am trying to do is stay away from carbs (ever realize how many carbs are in bread??) and eat less starch and more protein and salads. For instance if I have a meat, I will eat either corn or potatoes with it, not both. </p><p>Anyways, any other thing to consider/add?? I am really open to suggestions here. Part of the reason I am panning on 2 years instead of 1 is to give me more time to get in shape. I am not old, only 35. I figure the quality of my later life will be much improved by getting and staying relatively healthy. It is amazing how quickly I can tell a difference. Started last week Wednesday, and I am not puffing nearly as hard after 10 reps of stairs. Also shed 2.5 lbs in 3 days, I am hoping for a consistent 2 lbs a week. Target weight is 200. Hopefully this plan is reasonable/doable.</p><p>Another way I hope to see progress is I live an hour from what they call 1,000 steps in Lewistown Pa. It is literally that, 1k steps up a good ridge. Once I can do that without stopping, I should be well on my way!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jevyod, post: 2029541, member: 114244"] I am looking to Montana in 2 years to pursue Mule deer and Elk. Part of the reason for going is to force myself to get in shape. I am very much in shape if round counts. I am 5' 8" and almost 300 lbs. (embarrassing to admit) I have started my workout regime, and am almost a week in. I work a job that requires little physical activity (teaching) and if I am not intentional about weight control it gets out of control. So I started fairly easy, and every 2 weeks I will step it up. Here is what I do and in this order: 15 minute walk, fairly easy since my pregnant wife goes along. But it works well to warm up 10 sets of stairs. This actually works me pretty well since we are in an old house, 10 foot ceiling, 17 steps that are pretty steep 10 minutes on the exercise bike 10 push-ups. This is done 6 days a week with a break on Sundays. Plans are to increase the bike time, stair reps, and push-ups by 2 every 2 weeks. Also once I start getting more in shape, weights will be added to the stair reps. I also live where we have a good amount of mountains around (not high) that I will hopefully start hiking next spring. There is a trail that goes up over 3 pretty good ridges, and pretty much goes straight up over. Distance is 5 miles 1 way, so goal is to start hiking that a few times next spring. Total distance of 10 miles and 6 ridges should show me what else I need to work on. Are there any glaring deficiencies in this start up plan? I will also add some planks in order to help core strength. Diet is also being considered...makes a difference for me if I exercise regularly. Gives me pause at the sweets because it feels like I work against myself if I eat sweets. One thing I am trying to do is stay away from carbs (ever realize how many carbs are in bread??) and eat less starch and more protein and salads. For instance if I have a meat, I will eat either corn or potatoes with it, not both. Anyways, any other thing to consider/add?? I am really open to suggestions here. Part of the reason I am panning on 2 years instead of 1 is to give me more time to get in shape. I am not old, only 35. I figure the quality of my later life will be much improved by getting and staying relatively healthy. It is amazing how quickly I can tell a difference. Started last week Wednesday, and I am not puffing nearly as hard after 10 reps of stairs. Also shed 2.5 lbs in 3 days, I am hoping for a consistent 2 lbs a week. Target weight is 200. Hopefully this plan is reasonable/doable. Another way I hope to see progress is I live an hour from what they call 1,000 steps in Lewistown Pa. It is literally that, 1k steps up a good ridge. Once I can do that without stopping, I should be well on my way!! [/QUOTE]
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