First of all, thank you for all the responses!
I'm a noob also, but here's my take
For energy wise have something like a small snack before going to the gym. For me, I take a cup or 2 of coffee (drinking one right now for AM gym).
Diet wise, Right now I'm doing slow progression not going over 2500 calories a day. I've lose 5lbs in a month already, and still eat things I like (wings, burger, buffet* once a week)
I see. Do you drink your coffee black? Diet wise, did you cut out any foods?
95% of your weight loss goals will be diet related. Keto itself does wonders depending on the person - it's a fast way to drop a lot of weight and is good for mega-fatty status to get downgraded.
I'd recommend holding off on a lot of gym work besides light cardio and double down on your diet. Focus, it's misery, but fucking focus and you'll drop weight. Once you dump a good 60 lbs or such your mobility will be a LOT better in the gym and you'll also be able to focus better one thing at a time.
Make sure you do research. Throw out the cereal. Don't do things you "hear" about, but that's why you're here no? A lot of shit you hear about has no scientific basis as to why it would work, and therefore it doesn't. Everyone is different.
Yea, I know that my current diet is my biggest road block at the moment. I will do more research into the Keto diet. For now I will cut out bread, potatoes, pretzels, sugar drinks, and cereal. Workout-wise, I will do light cardio and some weights. I have noticed that I don't have back and shoulder pains anymore since I started doing light weights.
You can try a combination of creatine, beta-alanine and caffeine to give you an extra boost during a wokrout. If you do not know anything about diet I do not suggest going into a ketogenic diet. It's a pretty strict protocol and you should learn the science behind the whole diet before you jump into something like that. Also if you plan to be in ketegenic state the entire time it will hurt your performance at the gym but there are some carb backloading protocols you can implement to offset that.
Thanks for the mixture advice! From what I have researched, keto seems like a do-able diet for me. I just need to researched more on different meal ideas before I start it. Gym-wise, I have read to not workout for 2 - 3 weeks when starting the keto diet. That bothers me because I will feel like a lazy ass >.>
First, major props for taking the initiative to better your health.
Second. I'd wait with the cardio - bike riding - till after you're done with your weight lifting regime. The cardio could potentially be burning all the necessary energy you could've used on your main lifts/free weight exercises. I understand that you're large, but you can use all that mass to your advantage and start internally developing bigger muscles, whilst progressively lose weight by focusing on weightlifting instead. Read up on SS in the OP.
In short; lift first, then burn whatever excessive energy you got left on the bike.
Third. Clean your diet a bit more, take control and responsibility for making your own homecooked meals. It's very positive that you're taking the initial steps to eating better, and doing research, plus negating the food from your diet that's inappropriate for your weightloss. But the mentioned fast food, cereal, cheese and pretzels are pretty calorie dense, and impend your goal. If you don't feel ready for major clean up in your food inventory, make some slow shifts in switching a specific food product, untill you ultimately removed food products that aren't beneficial for your weight and body nutrition.
Fourth. Be careful with the asthma and all bro. Just make sure you're always near someone should something happen.
Hmm you are right, I will do the bike last then. I will read up on SS.
I will be cleaning up my diet asap! For sure I will be cutting bread, potatoes, pretzels, sugar drinks, and cereal. Since I usually only eat two meals a day, I am thinking a hamburger patty with cheese and bacon (no bun, maybe lettuce wrapped) with spinach for lunch and grilled or baked chicken breast and a salad (with a light dressing) for dinner. For snacks, probably just baby carrots. Currently the little road block I have in the diet department is money (unstable employment at the moment so I just eat what my family buys). However, I will be starting a much better stable job in May so I will do my best with what I have for now.
Will do! Thanks for the advice again.
Thank you all again for the replies!
