often people have knee issues because of the extra weight. If you lose some you might notice how much easier everything is (even getting up from a chair)
I mean “think about it”, if I put 20 pounds of dumbells in your lap how hard would it be to get up? it is the same with extra weight.
Yeah, that is a lot of it for me, but losing 20 pounds is easier said than done for me.
Some people’s knee problems have been caused by an accident, not excess blubber.
I do shrugs with two 65# dumbbells on shoulder day.
I grab them from the rack, then walk away from the rack so I’m not in the way of others. As I walk away and feel the extra weight on my gait and balance, I never fail to think, what life and mobility was like when I was 60# heavier. It’s a great reminder of the benefit of losing weight and am thankful to the Lord to be healthy enough to achieve this, but also appreciate those who are overweight and the challenge before them.
Slow and steady...the weight will go away, but you ABSOLUTELY cannot out-work a bad diet.
FWIW...what I abide by (even today) is five days 10-15% calorie deficit below basal metabolic rate, two days of feast and 3-4 days of progressive strength training each week. Rest days are INCREDIBLY important to muscle recovery and growth, as is upping the protein consumed...more than you think and difficult to eat that much to meet your needs.
Now that it’s cooling off and running season is here. Two runs each week @ 5k each really burns the summer goo. Four miles is like being touched by the gypsy as she whispers “thinner”.
Best wishes to any and all trying to get in shape. Get a trainer who has a focus on preventing injury, good form and Stewartr progress. The money you pay is WELL worth it.
61
Male
6’
169#
43” chest
15.5” neck and upper arms
29” levis jeans
Size 16 shoes.
...ok, I made that last one up for laughs =o)
You ain’t kiddin’.
After I shed 60 in about 7-8 months, I carried my Honda eu2000 portable generator up a flight of stairs. It weighs 45 pounds, and has a convenient carrying handle.
I couldn’t BELIEVE how much that weight felt on my feet, knees, ankles etc. I was carrying that much extra, and more, around every day all day everywhere. It’s crazy, I tells ya!