• Stop drinking so much soda (even diet) and drink plenty of water. I have a friend who at one point weigh 450 pounds. I **** you not. 6'8", 450. I gave him this basic advice because when the body flows through your system, your body does work meaning some calories are burned. Also, sometimes people confuse hunger with for thirst.
• When you make a commitment to go to the gym, go everyday for the first month. I've heard psychologists say that something becomes habit if you do it 28 days in a row. So the point is this: don't lift and run everyday... keep to your basic schedule. But in between workout days, do some ab work or just spot a friend or play some racquetball or whatever. You'll make going to the gym part of your routine, which is important to long term success
• 80-90% of weight loss is diet. I don't advocate going onto some strict diet. I say if you want chocolate, eat some chocolate... otherwise, you'll eventually binge and either suffer a major setback or feel so guilty you give up on the diet totally. Just don't eat a boatload.
• On a similar note, understand portion sizes and labels. If you want a cheeseburger, make one yourself instead of going to McDonald's. Eat some fruits and vegetable. Eat whole grains instead of bleached, like whole wheat bread instead of white bread.
• A pound of fat is 3500 calories. Realistically, you aren't going to lose more than 1-2 pounds OF FAT a week. You can lose more weight than that, which is basically water weight and not what you want to lose. Weightloss is a BS term... it should be "fatloss." If you must judge your progress, use a tape measure around your belly or have your body fat taken

Posted by nixluva:

Back in the day I used to be a Fitness Trainer, but then I got married and started having kids. I quit the fitness business and got a desk job. I pretty much stopped ballin and got fat. I got up to about 220, but i've started to get back on the court every day with my teenage sons and i'm now 210. I'd love to get to around 190-195. I'm about 5-10 in shoes. Medium build. I don't diet, but I have been cutting back on fatty foods which has made a difference. For my age i'm in decent shape. I can still grab rim off 2-3 steps, but man do I feel this extra weight. Mainly in the knees. I really need to increase my aerobic fitness, so that's what i'm focusing on the most. Also i'm looking to get my shape back. I'm not too far out of it, but that slight stomach bulge has to go. Circuit training is what i'm looking to do this spring. So we'll see how it turns out. If I can get my wife to join me that would be even better .

I hope everyone finds success in their fitness plans this year.

Posted by martin:

this is what happens when the knicks don't make the playoffs and the Alba thread is dead, dudes focus on their own bodies.

Posted by EnySpree:

Posted by Silverfuel:

Thanks Supreme. Whats the easiest way to get your body fat taken? I saw a few people post but I haven't seen a body fat meter (if thats what they call them) at my gym. I need to stop drinking or stop mixed drinks with with soda.

I already said check out gnc you blind bat.