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  • 04-07-2012 11:41am
    #1
    jack87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    Hey Guys

    Not a regular poster but am an avid reader of late

    Basically long story short, i used to be in quite good shape regulare exercise both in sport (Rugby) and the gym weights and cardio.

    However due to work lately both above have been somewhat kicked to the curb and hence the weight is back on.

    Work is obviously the problem, im workig long hours, not an early start but working late into the evenings so even an early rise is not too practical as i would die half way through the day in work (stressful job :( ) To try and beat the belly i have started running home after work, its about 8km and making my only food for te day. Chicken and Veg home made soup (Tiz good schtuff) and wraps are the most popular choice

    The challenge im putting out there is this. Given that i basically work all day till late, early morning rises would probably result in a sacking due to fatigue, how do i encoporate more into my week?? Im running home after work but is 8km enough (im 87kgs at 5'.8 dont laugh) along with a trim diet to drop the pounds?? What else can i do?? how can i build muscle without the gym regularly (Sat is not enough) I need muscle to burn this fat but all i can do is my 8km a day.....

    Suggestions are greatly appreciated

    Thanks in advance.

    Jack


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  • #2
    squod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,704 ✭✭✭squod


    jack87 wrote: »
    how can i build muscle without the gym regularly (Sat is not enough) I need muscle to burn this fat but all i can do is my 8km a day.....

    Suggestions are greatly appreciated

    Thanks in advance.

    Jack

    How is Saturday not enough? I hit some of my *biggest numbers when I trained on Saturday alone. Do some bodyweight stuff at home after work, hit the gym on Saturday IMO.

    *biggest numbers considering how weak I am generally. Do not assume I'm superman please.


  • #3
    Ant11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,433 ✭✭✭Ant11


    You can use convict conditiong body weight exercises and can do it all at home. A simple google search will find it.


  • #4
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,902 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    jack87 wrote: »
    The challenge im putting out there is this. Given that i basically work all day till late, early morning rises would probably result in a sacking due to fatigue, how do i encoporate more into my week??

    Unless your hours are a completely ridiculous 12 hours everyday, you can workout around work. You can spare 45 mins in the morning 2 or 3 days a week. Saying you'll get sacked due to fatigue is a bit bizarre - have you even tried yet.


  • #5
    lorrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭lorrim


    Mellor wrote: »
    Unless you hours are ridiculous, that's ridiculous. You can spare 45 mins in the morning 2 or 3 days a week. Saying you'll get sacked due to fatigue is a bit bizarre - have you even tried yet.


    I work monday to fri from 8.30am to 7.30pm... I get up at 5.45, am in the gym by 6.30 - i go to bed by 10.30 - I have a busy job too - a lot of people do. It's about making choices and I've decided I've had enough of being overweight and about 8 weeks ago I started this routine.

    I've had more energy in the past few weeks - no 3pm slump and reaching for the chocolate to keep awake. Give it a try before work (2days), 1 or 2 weeks - if it doesn't work then look at other options.


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