Losing weight at home. Does this sound good?

Paul11 said:
you keep saying weight, when i guess you mean fat

there is nothing wrong with putting on some weight (if its muscle mass)

weight resistance is not terrible for losing weight, as more muscle mass means more calories burnt at rest

imo, its a balance between all 3: Diet, Cardio and weight resistance work

However, the answer to the OP. You are better off doing anything, than doing nothing. So find something you enjoy doing and stick to it as a lifestyle, not a quick fix
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I completely agree.
 
With regards to the OP. I would ditch the DB's. They won't make you slim on their own. Feel free to add them to a routine, but don't rely on them as the be all and end all.

As people have said. Don't over think it. Make sensible lifestyle choices and have a lot of patience. There is no overnight fix. Most people are capable of knowing that a Big Mac for lunch isn't a smart choice and a chicken salad might be better for you.

Don't over think things and just be smart and patient.
 
Tom_D said:
This is the exact reason I just end up giving up... So many difference of opinions, people telling me I'm doing something wrong, or whatever I'm doing is a waste of time... etc...

I really enjoy using dumbbells and I feel it's something I can fully commit to. I have a feeling I'd get super bored of body weight exercises after a short amount of time.

Ideally, I'd like a 3 day routine for weight loss that just uses dumbbell exercises. Can anyone suggest something?

And in terms of joining a gym, it just isn't practicable for me at the moment due to finishing work late and having no transport.

Cheers
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Doing something, is better than doing nothing.. it really doesn't matter what it is to start with

if dumbbells appeals to you, start with dumbbells. Add in some body resistance exercises and get your body moving 3 times a week and a little cardio .. skipping, running on the spot, anything that makes you sweat.

make changes to your diet. cut down on all the crap with sugar and processed foods. eat more veg, lean meats and drink more water

once you see some results (and feel better) you will be more motivated to do more.

I wouldn't try to make a drastic change all in one go..

Just start with small changes and build on them. eg: one week cut out sugar in your tea /coffee.. a week or two later replace fizzy drinks with water.. a few weeks later replace chocolate with fruit .. etc etc..

give your self time to adjust to the small changes and you will see how easy it will be
 
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At least if you do cardio you are getting aerobically fitter too. Nice to do some cardio and some weights, at least from a health perspective.
 
Sorry to high jack this thread but what is a good value chin up bar that wont bend/break.

I've taken up running (down to 71Kg from 76Kg) would like to build on some upper body strength.
 
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I haven't done cardio in the 9 years I have been training and maintain a low BF. When carrying a good chunk of lean mass it helps with staying lean, and resistance training with enough intensity is a great way to exercise.
 
LiE said:
I haven't done cardio in the 9 years I have been training and maintain a low BF. When carrying a good chunk of lean mass it helps with staying lean, and resistance training with enough intensity is a great way to exercise.
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Not to call you a lier LiE but did you not do some conditioning work whilst doing 5/3/1?

IMO the average man should not neglect cardio, it has its place.
 
I did a week, then snapped out of it and carried on as normal.

Sure do cardio if you want to get good at cardio :)
 
i do,
20 body weight squats (toes-out about 30-40 degrees, try to keep head vertically straight)
10 push-ups (head back, then all the way down to chest)

over about 20mins gets me a serious sweat on, and for my old haggered body is pretty low impact.

maybe aim for 5-10mins if just starting out :)
 
LiE said:
I did a week, then snapped out of it and carried on as normal.

Sure do cardio if you want to get good at cardio :)
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lmao typical meathead response.

cardio makes your heart healthier, stronger and fitter, you know the most important muscle in your body, instead of worrying about your guns and pumping them you should look into pumping your heart some more.

cardio should be done by everyone who wants to be healthy.

no wonder a lot of bodybuilders run into heart problems when they are older, they do not see it as being an important muscle when it is the one keeping you alive.
 
Cardio is vastly over-rated and potentially worse for your health when done chronically than weightlifting. Chronic cardiovascular endurance exercise, which is what most people mean when they say 'cardio' is er... no thanks. I don't need to run 10km in real life, I do need to be able to move heavy things. It won't help me sprint for the train any quicker, or provide dem aesthetics. I can run 5km fine without doing any regular running, last time I went to the docs for a check-up, everything looks great. If you're a couch potato that does **** all, then something > nothing, but if you're generally active then I'd question the need for 'cardio'.

Brb heart-scarring, destroyed knees, Andrew Marr etc.

Also it's crap for body recomposition, which is why it's depressing seeing fatties and gaunt-looking people pounding pavement looking sickly when I'm out. Diet manipulation + resistance training kthx.
 
Psycho Sonny said:
lmao typical meathead response.

cardio makes your heart healthier, stronger and fitter, you know the most important muscle in your body, instead of worrying about your guns and pumping them you should look into pumping your heart some more.

cardio should be done by everyone who wants to be healthy.

no wonder a lot of bodybuilders run into heart problems when they are older, they do not see it as being an important muscle when it is the one keeping you alive.
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I'm not a bodybuilder.

Proper weight training also makes your heart healthier, stronger, fitter.

What are you basing bodybuilders and heart problems on?
 
i have heard it mentioned before that BB's tend to run into heart problems when they are older, on this forum, but it has been blamed on un-natural supp's, etc. but i believe no cardio also has a part to play, as a lot of bb's do zero cardio because they believe cardio killz gainz.

in fact a lot of bb's prefer to walk on a treadmill than jog/run on it, i see them at my gym all the time, they walk because running will eat their muscles.
 
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