g0ggles1994
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If you don't mind me asking mate, where was you based? I tried to join the RAF but failed the medical (Migraines ftw!) Saw plenty of the Tornadoes during my time as an Air Cadet though.
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If you don't mind me asking mate, where was you based? I tried to join the RAF but failed the medical (Migraines ftw!) Saw plenty of the Tornadoes during my time as an Air Cadet though.
I was based at RAF St Athans. One of the perks I had was that when my service had ended, I hopped on over to DARA (Defence and repair Agency) who were also based there. Since it was funded by the MOD I got to continue my career as a civilian instead.
I actually applied for pilot but failed on my weight (1.6kg too light for the ejector seat) their arguement was that the compression of the seat when ejecting could break my spine. Anyways, I was temporarily unfit meaning I could go and do my 6month IOT, come back somewhat fatter/heavier, pass the medical 2nd time around and head off to pilot school. Sadly I couldnt gain that weight in 6months.
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Dicehunter
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You could have gained that by simply eating an extra helping of food per day, I can put on easily 2KG in 1 week if I chose ^_^
I tried, my metabolism prevented me from gaining it. Considering 6months IOT is extremely strenuous training. We are talking a reasonable portion of that training with the Royal Marines. Not strength training, but constant endurance, minimal sleep at times. ration packs.. yuck
Even trying to workout in the gym, i just couldn't put on the mass. Most likely I gained mass but also burned fat. (british food being british food
). I was eating every 3hours where possible. But that life is over. Was good while it lasted.
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Greenback
Active member
You'd be surprised how hard some people have gaining weight, My Mrs has supplements from the doctor and 3 month checks because she is always under weight and has been since a teenager, she eats more than I could she never has to watch what she eats
Greenback
Active member
I have to be a little picky but only weigh 10 stone which is 7lb more than I did 35 years ago
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
I tried, my metabolism prevented me from gaining it. Considering 6months IOT is extremely strenuous training. We are talking a reasonable portion of that training with the Royal Marines. Not strength training, but constant endurance, minimal sleep at times. ration packs.. yuck
Even trying to workout in the gym, i just couldn't put on the mass. Most likely I gained mass but also burned fat. (british food being british food
I train 7 days a week, By that I mean I do pullups, Pushups, Crunches, All bodyweight stuff every single day of the week which takes about 20 minutes mixed with 20 minutes of cardio everyday and 3 times a week, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, I lift iron for 4 hours per session so my nutrition has to be perfect, Luckily though with my over the top fitness lifestyle it's very hard to gain fat mass, I do gain muscle mass quite quickly though, I was 80KG in 2009 and I'm now 110KG with 15%BF which for a natural non steroid user I'd say is pretty decent.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
I workout at least 2 times a week for about an hour. I've already gained weight and a lot of my strength back. I was always strong naturally but I'm not the biggest guy around. I stopped working out for about 2 years and dropped down to about 68kg. Now after about 3 months I'm already about 77kg and far more fit. All I do is body weight. Basically pull ups and many variations and push ups. Only iron I do is curls for my arms and shoulders. It's simple but effective. I don't believe on the body fat count as there's hardly any real way to get a 100% to get a definitive result. So don't know about that! I also don't use anything. I only recently just started eating a protein bar every morning I plan on working out. Mostly because they taste good.. but it also helps gain weight and that's all I care about atm. Aiming for 81kg (180ibs)
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
Hydrostatic weighing is very accurate within something like 1% and I've had it done as it was only cheap when I was last in Berlin but it requires several underwater dunks to measure.
There are more scientific approaches like different types of deep scans that are accurate to within 0.0000000000000000001% but they get stupidly pricey.
Also there's a handy visual guide, Not super scientifically accurate to within 1% but it's a good visual guide -
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
I figured you'd mention the hydrostatic method lol
I know it's accurate but honestly nobody does it so it's whatever to me
I just know I am physically fit, not cardio though. F* cardio I did enough running during my sport career and it hurt my knees. I'll stick with body weight
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
I figured you'd mention the hydrostatic method lol
I know it's accurate but honestly nobody does it so it's whatever to me
I just know I am physically fit, not cardio though. F* cardio I did enough running during my sport career and it hurt my knees. I'll stick with body weight
I don't do running for cardio, Biking, Elliptical, Stepper, Stationary bike etc... all non-impact cardio.
Jogging is actually unhealthy in the long term, As your knees know, But also it shocks the heart, Only in a minute way but over the course of years it can lead to problems, My grandfather's best friend found out the hard way.
In short, Dice doesn't run ^_^
NeverBackDown
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I only back down from running
My knees from playing American Football aren't bad per say, but they definitely aren't perfect since playing. I blame my coach. He enjoyed watching us run for an hour straight everyday. It was sadistic the way he smiled at our suffering.. so yeah. No running for me^_^
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
I only back down from running
My knees from playing American Football aren't bad per say, but they definitely aren't perfect since playing. I blame my coach. He enjoyed watching us run for an hour straight everyday. It was sadistic the way he smiled at our suffering.. so yeah. No running for me^_^
In school I was terrible in gym class, I learned of my grandfathers friend passing away and the medical reason for it, After that I refused to jog, The gym teachers hated me for it -
Teacher - "RUN NOW OR DETENTION FOR 2 WEEKS"
Me - "Can I bring a cushion ?"
^_^
I did a bit of jogging over the last few years but it was more sociable than anything else, I did so little that it's not had any impact on my joints
Daiyus
Member
I really struggle to find a decent training regime. I have a full time job and a young daughter so my time for me is basically 2100hrs - 0600hrs which needs to include sleep and hobbies. Depression doesn't help much either but I know the exercise would help that once I'm going.
As a teenager I did martial arts twice a week, army cadets twice a week and living in the countryside meant I walked or cycled everywhere, mile after mile after mile. I was very fit, but now I'm slowly gaining weight, my cardio is shot to bits as is my strength. My endurance is still pretty good; ask me to climb any mountain in the UK and I'd be able to do it. I haven't done regular exercise since my daughter was born five years ago.
Working in a regular regime in is difficult. I really don't like gyms not to mention I'd rather save that money for more fun stuff. My only options I feel are some basics such as push-ups, crunches, pull-ups or running as there's a reservoir on my doorstep.
Don't suppose I could ask for some advice? My fitness is really beginning to affect me negatively.
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AverageNinja
Average Penis Too
A big ol' bottle of sriracha. A 435ml bottle would've cost me €3,95, whilst a 740ml bottle costs €4,40. Easy choice.
Also, jumping in on the conversation above, I personally have a lot of trouble putting on weight as well. I currently have a pretty hefty diet, which is including a few protein drinks (not the same as protein powder, don't worry) every day, and I'm stuck at 57kg / ~6.5% body fat. Doubt I'm ever gonna gain much more weight. I've been putting on a fair bit of muscle, though. I only go to the gym twice a week, but I've definitely gained some mass in the past four months. Although I still look quite skinny obviously.
AngryGoldfish
Old N Gold
I found I had a very similar problem. I was fit as a kid doing cross country running, swimming, and other sports. But when I became an adult I basically stopped doing anything other than sleep, play guitar, and play video games. Mental illness became a thing then and my fitness level and diet worsened. I started gaining weight; fast. I gained weight so fast that I ended up with stretch marks all over my body. I did eventually plateau at around 13.10 stone, but I was so unhappy with my body. I attempted to lose weight on multiple occasions, but they always failed. Only until recently have I finally found something I truly enjoy. And in fact, my training partners are on holiday for two weeks and I've really missed the workouts we do. I never thought I'd say that. So what helped me the most was having someone to train with, someone to keep me company and support me; drive me on. I'm lifting weights instead of doing cardio and I much prefer that. I was always frightened of heavy compound lifts like bench presses, but now I look forward to the challenge. I know you said you hate the gym and that's fine, but having a gym partner has been the biggest help for me. Without my sister and her fiancee who is a personal trainer I don't think I'd be able to do it. I'm now much happier with my body and making progress with my strength goals.
Daiyus
Member
Thank you for the honest advice. I think you're definitely onto something by including other people. That would help my other issue as well; extreme asocial tendencies.
I have started trying to introduce regular social events into my calendar to combat my introversion such as a weekly movie night; we'll even go for walks sometimes if they stay the night. Perhaps I can work something out with some of my friends from that.
AngryGoldfish
Old N Gold
That's perfect; you're already on the right track. If you're already involving yourself and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, you'll find a way to get fit again. It's just a matter of patience and hard work.
