chunkymunkey
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I'm 36. Father of one boy. Overweight and unhappy with myself.
My health went downhill almost 5 years ago. I won't go into detail, but just know that stops today.
I want to improve my energy, mood, libido so I'm looking for a good natural test booster. Open to recommendations (must be available in Australia).
Most importantly, I need to lose weight. Particularly around my mid-section where it's collected thanks to my painfully sedentary lifestyle.
My focus for now is;
ChunkyMunkey.
My health went downhill almost 5 years ago. I won't go into detail, but just know that stops today.
I want to improve my energy, mood, libido so I'm looking for a good natural test booster. Open to recommendations (must be available in Australia).
Most importantly, I need to lose weight. Particularly around my mid-section where it's collected thanks to my painfully sedentary lifestyle.
My focus for now is;
- Fix my diet. I'm simplifying it so I don't get too overwhelmed. Whole foods, cut out sugar & alcohol, keeping complex carbs around my workout.
- Move more and stretch. Setting alarms to get up from behind the computer and move every 40 mins. Trying to squeeze in small stretches 2-3 times a day and prioritising my tight areas; hips, glutes, hamstrings, biceps, traps/upper back. Muscle tightness has always been an issue for me.
- Be consistent with my exercise. Right now, I'm just trying to move as much as possible but this will evolve into a more structured program once my new equipment arrives. I've bought a landmine, rower, ropes, kettlebells, slam balls, skipping rope etc. I plan on working out fasted in the morning in a HIIT fashion. Compound movements and focusing on functional strength, explosive power and endurance training too. I want to pick 3 - 4 exercises every morning, and rotate between them in 30s on/off circuits.
- Relax! Be patient. Be realistic. I'm not trying to compete in bodybuilding or strongman comps, I don't have an ego over lifting numbers or BF%. I just want to feel better about myself, improve my overall health, and ensure I'm here for my son long term. This is a marathon, not a sprint; it's a journey that should last the rest of my life.
- advice on fat burners/energy drinks to kick me up the arse in the morning so I give it 100% and just feel more energetic and focused
- ideas for exercises and circuits using the above equipment (especially the landmine and ropes as I haven't trained with them before!)
- recipes or meal suggestions, particularly for a PWO breakfast and a healthy yet satisfying dinner to end my eating window
- any encouragement, motivation, or feedback from the wonderful members of this forum
ChunkyMunkey.