Can you gym guys help me??

Well I went and got my xray done today. Get my results in 5 days. Doubt it will show anything.

I also purchased some extra strength Fish oils/omega 3 tabs as I've heard that they can aid with weight loss and help with your joints. I get little to no good fats in my diet so these should help somewhat.

I'll keep you guys posted.
 
EliotG said:
Well I went and got my xray done today. Get my results in 5 days. Doubt it will show anything.

I also purchased some extra strength Fish oils/omega 3 tabs as I've heard that they can aid with weight loss and help with your joints. I get little to no good fats in my diet so these should help somewhat.

I'll keep you guys posted.
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I highly doubt fish oils will help with weightloss... Helping with joints, however, is a better reason to take them.
 
Little update guys. I have finally got to my first big milestone. I've lost a stone. It has taken me roughly 10 weeks to do so. I could have done it a little faster but I just wanted it to feel natural, which it does, and it seems to be getting easier.

I am also getting my hip looked at more thoroughly at the hospital. I've already had an X-Ray which came back pretty much clear expect one of my joints isn't quite as round as the other. They have however asked me to have an MRI so they can have a better look. If that brings up nothing they said they are going to have to dislocate my hip and stick a camera in, which doesn't sound very nice...

So I now stand at 187lbs down from 201lbs 10 weeks ago :)

Cheers
 
Great work!

The most important thing is for it to feel 'normal' as you lose the weight. There is nothing worse than feeling like you've given up the earth for no good reason.

If you ever need to keep your motivation, go to the weights section of the gym and carry around a 5/10kg dumbell/weight for a bit and see how it makes you feel (i.e. see what you were carrying around pre-routine).

Regarding your hip, how is your flexibility on that leg? Can you lie flat on your back and get your legs vertical whilst keeping them straight? If you squat without a load, how low can you go before it starts hurting?

Before getting the MRI, it may well be worth getting a GP to refer you to a physio, or even stumping up the £50 for a physio consultation. Reason I suggest that is I have a lower back problem that a physio spotted (and resolved), whilst the GP referred me for x-rays, blood tests, etc. and just gave me painkillers to "deal with it." See a physio, determine if it's a muscular/soft tissue problem and go from there.

Doctors are great with things that are broken and obvious, but GPs are genuinely useless (unless you get either a good one with an interest) with soft tissue (unless they're fixing it, or do orthopaedics).
 
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mrthingyx said:
Great work!

The most important thing is for it to feel 'normal' as you lose the weight. There is nothing worse than feeling like you've given up the earth for no good reason.

If you ever need to keep your motivation, go to the weights section of the gym and carry around a 5/10kg dumbell/weight for a bit and see how it makes you feel (i.e. see what you were carrying around pre-routine).

Regarding your hip, how is your flexibility on that leg? Can you lie flat on your back and get your legs vertical whilst keeping them straight? If you squat without a load, how low can you go before it starts hurting?

Before getting the MRI, it may well be worth getting a GP to refer you to a physio, or even stumping up the £50 for a physio consultation. Reason I suggest that is I have a lower back problem that a physio spotted (and resolved), whilst the GP referred me for x-rays, blood tests, etc. and just gave me painkillers to "deal with it." See a physio, determine if it's a muscular/soft tissue problem and go from there.

Doctors are great with things that are broken and obvious, but GPs are genuinely useless (unless you get either a good one with an interest) with soft tissue (unless they're fixing it, or do orthopaedics).
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Exactly. If it doesn't feel normal then it isn't right. I'm becoming more satisfied with less food and stuff now too.

I've never been that flexible in either of my legs. I can't have them vertical and straight at the same time. I think that's one of my major down falls. I can however, squat all the way down with no issues.

The guy I'm seeing at the hospital is a specialist and the same guy I've always seen, except I've always just discharged myself all the other times. I might go and see someone separate yet though.

Morba said:
Well done fella :)
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Cheers dude :)
 
Little update. I haven't lost any more weight (it's been a difficult couple of weeks) but I have gained a little muscle mass.

I have been told that taking protein shakes as an addition to your meals is a good way to help build muscle and burn fat. However finding which one to take is a nightmare, especially as most of them are US brands.

Could anyone on here point me to a good, cheaper, preferably natural whey protein? I have been told to get one that is low in sugar, fat and carbs as I am not trying to gain weight.

Cheers guys :)
 
Please stop doing situps! Maybe its just me, but they are not great for you.

So many better core exercises out there, I have no idea why they still get entertained. I can barely feel my core get used when doing them. DOubt they are good for you if you have hip issues too.

Planks, reverse crunches, knee ups are so much better for you.
 
Begbie said:
Please stop doing situps! Maybe its just me, but they are not great for you.

So many better core exercises out there, I have no idea why they still get entertained. I can barely feel my core get used when doing them. DOubt they are good for you if you have hip issues too.

Planks, reverse crunches, knee ups are so much better for you.
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Thanks. I do more than just sit ups. I have a list of them I go through, including planks etc. I find holding the situp position works quite well as well, rather than just going up and down. I also do all my reps very slowly so that I'm not using momentum.
 
EliotG said:
Thanks. I do more than just sit ups. I have a list of them I go through, including planks etc. I find holding the situp position works quite well as well, rather than just going up and down. I also do all my reps very slowly so that I'm not using momentum.
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Personally I would stop them. There is just no requirement for them, puts a lot of stress on your back.
 
EliotG said:
Little update. I haven't lost any more weight (it's been a difficult couple of weeks) but I have gained a little muscle mass.

I have been told that taking protein shakes as an addition to your meals is a good way to help build muscle and burn fat. However finding which one to take is a nightmare, especially as most of them are US brands.

Could anyone on here point me to a good, cheaper, preferably natural whey protein? I have been told to get one that is low in sugar, fat and carbs as I am not trying to gain weight.

Cheers guys :)
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Whoever told you that was a muppet. Consider them food, and therefore, extra calories.

Forget shakes and forget anything that looks remotely like a sit up. Keep your diet under control, work out harder, and keep up the good work!
 
OK. Noted.

I've now lost another couple of lbs and have noticed my core strength getting better. Onwards and upwards :)

I've also had an MRI scan on my hip and am awaiting the results. My specialist said I can carry on running if I want to, so I have. I also bout some running shorts which are fantastic!
 
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