5'11 294 pounds

[pumpthatiron]

Hello guys (and girls),

I workout everyday at ballys and I'm 5'11 294 pounds like ALLL fat cuz i can only bench like 50 pounds on each hand on dumbell bench (last set)... So i was wondering what i should do: go heavy and do less reps, or do more reps and go light so my muscles come in shape...?

Thanks a lot

 

[SPIKE1257]

First I think you need to get your diet in check, and do some cardio.

 

[pumpthatiron]

i do cardio after every workout and i'm working on my diet too i do 30 minutes on the elliptical after every weight training workout and burn 400 calories

 

[SPIKE1257]

i do cardio after every workout and i'm working on my diet too i do 30 minutes on the elliptical after every weight training workout and burn 400 calories

Good.. What's your diet look like ? What kind of foods do you eat ?

 

[pumpthatiron]

i eat taco bell like everyday and like everyday i have white rice (i cut down to 3/4 plate) and curry or like chicken and i eat pizza every week and ice cream here and there

 

[SPIKE1257]

i eat taco bell like everyday and like everyday i have white rice (i cut down to 3/4 plate) and curry or like chicken and i eat pizza every week and ice cream here and there

Hmmmm, what could be the problem ? Try 5 to 6 smaller meals a day. A good balance of protein, low glycemic carbs and essential fatty acids. Personally, for myself, I would 86 the icecream, pizza, and
white rice..

 

[pumpthatiron]

oh ok thanks, but as for the original question, should i do more reps or less reps(and try to get strong)?

 

[SPIKE1257]

oh ok thanks, but as for the original question, should i do more reps or less reps(and try to get strong)?

From what you write it seems like you're pretty much a novice.. I think you should stay with a weight that you can get 8 to 12 reps with, this way you can get the proper form on all these exercises. When you perform these exercises correctly and you feel comfortable with them then slowly increase the weight...

 

[pumpthatiron]

 

[Mudge]

i eat taco bell like everyday and like everyday i have white rice (i cut down to 3/4 plate) and curry or like chicken and i eat pizza every week and ice cream here and there

I'm down to around 13% bodyfat and I'm telling you I can't eat like that, I love to binge and stuff but honestly your diet needs serious, serious work. You dont have to fix it all at once but you need to get moving, because you are going to be spending your whole life chasing a dream if you think working out can subtract that many calories from what you are putting through your mouth.

When dieting down my rule of thumb was one cheat meal a week. I love pizza, ice cream, and pasta and burritos and that kind of stuff, but really its all crap (cheat meals).

 

[cjrmack]

Hello guys (and girls),

I workout everyday at ballys and I'm 5'11 294 pounds like ALLL fat cuz i can only bench like 50 pounds on each hand on dumbell bench (last set)... So i was wondering what i should do: go heavy and do less reps, or do more reps and go light so my muscles come in shape...?

Thanks a lot

You have a serious problem. Two days ago you were 5'9" and weighed 190. Gaining 104 pounds in two days, even though you grew 2", is not good.

 

[BoneCrusher]

You have a serious problem. Two days ago you were 5'9" and weighed 190. Gaining 104 pounds in two days, even though you grew 2", is not good.

Do we have a poser here?

 

[cjrmack]

Do we have a poser here?

I think so.

 

[cops25]

From http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?p=725634#post725634

hey guys i'm 190 pounds 5'9... Most of that weight is fat since i can't lift a lot. I workout everyday and everyday do cardio on the elliptical for 30 minutes, 400 calories burned... Am I on the right track?

Give it a few more days, maybe his fat ass will blow up

 

[BoneCrusher]

OK pump ... what is your malfunction?

 

[Big Smoothy]

This is an obvious wind-up. But enjoyable.

 

[goal_500_bench]

First I think you need to get your diet in check, and do some cardio.

I agree you can never get enough cardio and diet is key.

 

[Belfort11]

so which one is it because 5'11 294 is really fat, 5'9 190 isnt that fat at all...... it makes a difference so just to us which one you are, if you are any of those two at all!!!! ???????

 

[LAM]

so which one is it because 5'11 294 is really fat, 5'9 190 isnt that fat at all...... it makes a difference so just to us which one you are, if you are any of those two at all!!!! ???????

you can not judge a persons body compostion just by height and weight. I have friends that are 5'10 290 lbs at 8% bf. converesly I also have friends who are 5'9 200 lbs at 25% bf which is definetly fat...

 

[QuestionGuy]

i swear

 

[QuestionGuy]

I MEAN, i swear i had a feeling that he was bullshiting when i read his post there was just something not right about it,

 

[SPIKE1257]

I MEAN, i swear i had a feeling that he was bullshiting when i read his post there was just something not right about it,

 

[pumpchaser]

Bounce/run a mile a day, work up to 2 miles.

 

[pumpthatiron]

grr i'm sorry, i didn't feel like writing it out but my cousin is 294 pounds 5'11 and i'm really trying to help him out here and i just wanted to learn how i can help him out

 

[pumpthatiron]

i am 5'9 190 pounds...

 

[BoneCrusher]

Now you know ... the rest of the story *in his best Paul Harvey voice*

 

[pumpthatiron]

what the hell is that suppose to mean BC?

 

[BoneCrusher]

Nothing offensive. Ever check out Paul Harvey?

 

[pumpthatiron]

no

 

[BoneCrusher]

You are missing one of our national treasures. Hit the internet and look for his broadcast times in your area. He is on AM radio. Not listening to him would be a loss. He is older than dirt so don't wait or you'll miss the chance. Give him a week and you will understand.