Police Officer Preparation & Law Enforcement Resource - Archive

Any of you guys know of a vitamin suppliment, or just a suppliment in general that will help boost metabolism? I'm begining to wonder if I'm not burning calories and fat at a quick enough rate. Any suggestions?

Also, I'd prefer something that is safe, and not at risk for shrinking my testicals anymore than they are.

Many thanks in advance.

I hear crank will do a fine job. :)


Sorry...I couldn't resist. To be honest, I am not a big fan of any of the "supplements" that claim to increase your metabolism. Your metabolism is set genetically and all these supplements do is put your body on a "fast forward", often resulting in feeling jittery, etc.

Your best bet is diet and lifestyle change (and not the type that now allows you sing out proud in Obama's military). Drink TONS of ice cold water (your body has to burn calories to heat it before it can be metabolized), cut out complex carbs (but keep the veggies), take the stairs, don't look for the closest parking spot, etc. It all adds up.

To be honest, I am not a big fan of any of the "supplements" that claim to increase your metabolism. Your metabolism is set genetically and all these supplements do is put your body on a "fast forward", often resulting in feeling jittery, etc.

Your best bet is diet and lifestyle change (and not the type that now allows you sing out proud in Obama's military). Drink TONS of ice cold water (your body has to burn calories to heat it before it can be metabolized), cut out complex carbs (but keep the veggies), take the stairs, don't look for the closest parking spot, etc. It all adds up.

All good points above, though I also drink green tea which has several other health benefits in addition to slightly increasing metabolism. I usually buy the Crystal Light brands (that taste less crappy than other brands) and mix in another flavored Crystal Light like lemonade or fruit punch. Taste pretty good with no sugar compromise.

I hear crank will do a fine job. :)


Sorry...I couldn't resist. To be honest, I am not a big fan of any of the "supplements" that claim to increase your metabolism. Your metabolism is set genetically and all these supplements do is put your body on a "fast forward", often resulting in feeling jittery, etc.

Your best bet is diet and lifestyle change (and not the type that now allows you sing out proud in Obama's military). Drink TONS of ice cold water (your body has to burn calories to heat it before it can be metabolized), cut out complex carbs (but keep the veggies), take the stairs, don't look for the closest parking spot, etc. It all adds up.

+1

Bottom line, move more, eat less.

Several years ago, I went on the Atkins Diet. Meat, cheese, eggs, vegetables (mostly raw), no bread, pasta or other complex carbs. Surprisingly, my cholesterol even went down although I was eating all the stuff that supposed to be bad for it. The bad news is that it's a boring diet, but I lost about 15 lbs of fat fairly quickly. Not bad considering I can no longer exercise to any appreciable degree.

Trust me, it will get worse as you get older too. My metabolism rate is nothing to what it used to be. I can honestly say that I eat about 40% of what I did 30 years ago. It sucks big time, but I learned I cannot snack and I can't sit and eat a meal until I'm "full". But that time, I've already over eaten.

But there is no magic bullet. Like Switch said, exercise more and watch what you eat, that's the only thing that works.

You also might want to have a doctor check your thyroid function. Sometimes a very slow metabolism is the result of an underactive thryroid.

Any of you guys know of a vitamin suppliment, or just a suppliment in general that will help boost metabolism? I'm begining to wonder if I'm not burning calories and fat at a quick enough rate. Any suggestions?

Also, I'd prefer something that is safe, and not at risk for shrinking my testicals anymore than they are.

Many thanks in advance.

I'm probably not the best guy to answer this but I find that when I eat is important too.

Eating small meal early in the day (protein bar or similar) and smaller meals through the day. opposite to switch, I was told complex carbs were okay (fibrous vegetables) but simple carbs were bad (starches, sugars). Someone also told be that potatoes and pasta were "complex" carbs so maybe that's why complex would be bad.

Here's the theory they told me: If you eat simple carbs, your body will spike insulin and store all the energy as fat. Then you crash. Caffeine can also spike your insulin. Calories in the form of protein don't spike insulin so they tend not to crash. Second, starving your body puts it into starvation mode. If you eat one or two meals a day, your body will shut itself down and store those calories. Eating smaller meals helps keep it out of that mode and actually increases your metabolism. That's the theory anyway. My own experience is that if I skip breakfast, I am not hungry and can not eat all day. If I eat a protein bar first thing, I am starving in about two hours. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing but I'd like to think it's because I am burning the calories after eating.

And if that doesn't work, legal crank is called "Phentermine".

And HGH isn't a steroid :).

You also might want to have a doctor check your thyroid function. Sometimes a very slow metabolism is the result of an underactive thryroid.

I was hoping I'd have an excuse, too. Nope. :)

I'm probably not the best guy to answer this but I find that when I eat is important too.

Eating small meal early in the day (protein bar or similar) and smaller meals through the day. opposite to switch, I was told complex carbs were okay (fibrous vegetables) but simple carbs were bad (starches, sugars). Someone also told be that potatoes and pasta were "complex" carbs so maybe that's why complex would be bad.

Here's the theory they told me: If you eat simple carbs, your body will spike insulin and store all the energy as fat. Then you crash. Caffeine can also spike your insulin. Calories in the form of protein don't spike insulin so they tend not to crash. Second, starving your body puts it into starvation mode. If you eat one or two meals a day, your body will shut itself down and store those calories. Eating smaller meals helps keep it out of that mode and actually increases your metabolism. That's the theory anyway. My own experience is that if I skip breakfast, I am not hungry and can not eat all day. If I eat a protein bar first thing, I am starving in about two hours. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing but I'd like to think it's because I am burning the calories after eating.

And if that doesn't work, legal crank is called "Phentermine".

And HGH isn't a steroid :).


You are right about the carbs... that will teach me to try and rattle off a response when on the run. Also, I would liek to give props to something else that you said (and that I completely forgot)... smaller, more frequent meals are always better. You would be far better with 5-6 small meals v. 3 large ones.

I have been making progress with a diet and exercise. I've been running, and cutting back on the amount of food I eat (lower calorie intake), and overall eating better. I still eat some carbs, but I'm not eating what I used to. Just feels like progress has been hung up. I've actually had a hard time dropping below the 220 line. I can get to that point, and it feels like I can't get under it for some reason. My goal is to be between 190-200.

Oddly enough, working nights on traffic has been great for exercise. I get home in the morning and run for half an hour. Have more time for it now than when I was on days.

Guess I can give the "have a small meal in between your regular ones" a shot to see if it helps.

Crank is not an option. Meth mouth is unsexy.

Just to be on the safe side, go to your doctor and have some blood work done. Check to see if your thyroid and blood sugar levels are normal. As mentioned, try to eat small meals or 'graze' throughout the day rather than subsisting on the 3 meals a day routine. Be very mindful of portion size, too.

It's called your getting older.

Hint - It Sucks!!!

I use to be able to eat anything I wanted when I was in my 20's but now my 6 year old eats more than I do and I still gain weight. Exercise is the best thing to increase your metabolism, but you should get a complete physical from your doctor and make sure there are no medical issues that would be contributing to the problem. Just remember if they get the rubber gloves out and tell you to bend over, inform them that you'll pass on that part. :)

I might be dating myself. One of the greatest cartoon strips of all time.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/bucknam/SNFc7CU7mnI/AAAAAAAAADg/v7olnftdBq8/BloomCounty-EatLessExerciseMore-1.jpg
http://www.randomthink.net/pictures/bloom_county/blm870316.gif

It's called your getting older.

Hint - It Sucks!!!

I use to be able to eat anything I wanted when I was in my 20's but now my 6 year old eats more than I do and I still gain weight. Exercise is the best thing to increase your metabolism, but you should get a complete physical from your doctor and make sure there are no medical issues that would be contributing to the problem. Just remember if they get the rubber gloves out and tell you to bend over, inform them that you'll pass on that part. :)

Actually, I am only 25, going on 26 in May. So hopefully age isn't playing a factor at this point. I really hope not. I'm not expecting to hit the "Food REALLY catches up to you point" until the mid 30's (or at least I hope not). I do get a yearly physical with blood work. The only issues I have there is high cholesterol. Blood sugar and thyroid are just fine. :biggrin5:

I just want to get control on weight and stay a little lighter before I get to the time where it's really hard to take off the weight.

All good points above, though I also drink green tea which has several other health benefits in addition to slightly increasing metabolism. I usually buy the Crystal Light brands (that taste less crappy than other brands) and mix in another flavored Crystal Light like lemonade or fruit punch. Taste pretty good with no sugar compromise.

Yeah I agree all good points, my brother inlaw is really into body building/training/dieting I will ask him if he has any tips....... Kimble I LOVE LOVE crystal light lemonade.. they make it at my work and i could literally drink it by the gallons I also just recently tried the sierra mist lemon lime soda with added REAL Lemons it is the best drink ever! :)

Actually, I am only 25, going on 26 in May. So hopefully age isn't playing a factor at this point. I really hope not. I'm not expecting to hit the "Food REALLY catches up to you point" until the mid 30's (or at least I hope not). I do get a yearly physical with blood work. The only issues I have there is high cholesterol. Blood sugar and thyroid are just fine. :biggrin5:

I just want to get control on weight and stay a little lighter before I get to the time where it's really hard to take off the weight.

yeah after 30 it is really hard to get the weight off, I agree with all the others watch what you eat and run walk go play tennis :) try a cardiac diet also :)

yeah after 30 it is really hard to get the weight off, I agree with all the others watch what you eat and run walk go play tennis :) try a cardiac diet also :)

Yeah, I want to get to my ideal weight prior to 30. That would be nice.

I used to walk two miles three times a week Mon, Wed, Friday. They also say if you drink a lot of soda it will put the weight on I think some of the other members touched on that in the above post, I know that weight watchers works if you are looking for a diet persay it goes by a point system and your BMI. you are allowed so many points. My Mil lost 50lbs with weight watchers but she also gained it all back. I think genetics plays a big role with weight issues too.
and last but not least it truly is about how you represent yourself I have seen plenty of people that weigh 200+ and i would have never guessed they weighed that much. Good luck!

*also metabolism works better with more muscle it's easier to tone what you have then to loose it sometimes* The more muscle you have the more calories you burn S/p*

I used to walk two miles three times a week Mon, Wed, Friday. They also say if you drink a lot of soda it will put the weight on I think some of the other members touched on that in the above post, I know that weight watchers works if you are looking for a diet persay it goes by a point system and your BMI. you are allowed so many points. My Mil lost 50lbs with weight watchers but she also gained it all back. I think genetics plays a big role with weight issues too.
and last but not least it truly is about how you represent yourself I have seen plenty of people that weigh 200+ and i would have never guessed they weighed that much. Good luck!

*also metabolism works better with more muscle it's easier to tone what you have then to loose it sometimes* The more muscle you have the more calories you burn S/p*

I hovered around 210 for a few years, which was quite a bit for me. For Christmas 2009, I was at 198 and sick of how I looked and felt. And, believe me, when you're 58 the weight doesn't leave easy....especially when you have a non-functional thyroid.

I fought it without success until June of 2010, when I made a commitment to myself that I was going to shape up or die! I didn't care which happened first either. So...slowly but surely, with exercise and watching diet, in the past 8 months I've lost almost 20 pounds, which doesn't sound like much....but when you convert in into muscle the difference in my appearance and the way I feel is phenomenal!!! I've lost almost 2 pant sizes, and my arms are almost 2 inches larger in diameter and hard as rock!

I was prompted by the urge for professional firearms training, and it wasn't going to work well for me in the condition I was in at the time. If I live through it all.....I will be combat fit eventually. Not to mention on top of my game with a handgun or rifle as well. I might even take on someone hand to hand if need be.

Hang in and get movin'!!!

II've lost almost 2 pant sizes, and my arms are almost 2 inches larger in diameter and hard as rock!

Cool beans!

I fought it without success until June of 2010, when I made a commitment to myself that I was going to shape up or die! I didn't care which happened first either. So...slowly but surely, with exercise and watching diet, in the past 8 months I've lost almost 20 pounds, which doesn't sound like much....but when you convert in into muscle the difference in my appearance and the way I feel is phenomenal!!!!

Congratulations! That's exactly what it takes. People try to "buy" weight loss or find another easy way and there simply aren't any. It takes serious commitment and a willingness to change your lifestyle.

I would love to be able to eat like I used to, but with the emphysema I can't exercise enough to burn it off. But I'll be damn if I'm going to let myself become a lardass.

Again, good job!!!!

There's a pic of a few of us RP folk meeting in north Phoenix a while back. That's the last time I'll ever be that effing fat.

I've used the combo of ephedra and caffeine to drop about 30 lbs since then. You can Google 'ECA stack' to get more info on it. I don't do the aspirin part of it.

CRANK, baby! CRANK!



....and what pic do you speak of?
:D

CRANK, baby! CRANK!



....and what pic do you speak of?
:D

The David Copperfield pic that has magically disappeared. :D

And what's with the "like" thingy on the bottom of posts, now??? Crikey...

Look... I like your post and I don't even know the significance of it! LOL

Look... I like your post and I don't even know the significance of it! LOL

:biggrinjester:

Even more OT... I now get notifications that a post was 'liked' and there's a little heart shape next to it.

Please tell me this site hasn't caught the ghey...

Ghey would be a pink heart... with a little dolphin, jumping through a rainbow. :)

Duly noted.

Carry on! :)

Well, isn't that special...

There's a BIG heart at the top of the page showing the number of "likes" on the page.

I swear to god one of you bastards ghey this up even more by saying anything with the phrase "I heart" in it, I will hunt you down....

:biggrin5:

What if we say "I heart spiders"?

:biggrin5:

I can't stop laughing to post......

Cntry.. have you ever tried those kellogs protein shakes, I just started giving them to my son instead of boost and he loves them , I've always been told that protein helps to build muscle but these things have either made him gain weight or muscle b/c he is up almost three lbs in his weight!!!

I swear to god one of you bastards ghey this up even more by saying anything with the phrase "I heart" in it, I will hunt you down....

:biggrin5:

Once I bought a bunch of round stick-ons with the picture of a screw on it. When I saw a bumper sticker with something like "I (heart) my German Shepherd", I'd put the stick-on of the screw over the heart. Trouble was I ran out of them too fast and could never find them again.

Once I bought a bunch of round stick-ons with the picture of a screw on it. When I saw a bumper sticker with something like "I (heart) my German Shepherd", I'd put the stick-on of the screw over the heart. Trouble was I ran out of them too fast and could never find them again.

this ^^^ has me in stitches..... you are just filled with brilliant ideas when they see you coming they better start running :)

The room's startin' to spin real fast... cause of... cause of all the gayness. [Sarge faints]

The room's startin' to spin real fast... cause of... cause of all the gayness. [Sarge faints]

ummm you either need option a) a puke bucket option B) mouth to mouth or option c ( usually does the trick for me) a ice cold cloth on the back of your neck ;)

ummm you either need option a) a puke bucket option B) mouth to mouth or option c ( usually does the trick for me) a ice cold cloth on the back of your neck ;)

That's how you deal with the gayness?

And yes, the Sarge needs some mouth to mouth, but from a wimmins.

Cntry.. have you ever tried those kellogs protein shakes, I just started giving them to my son instead of boost and he loves them , I've always been told that protein helps to build muscle but these things have either made him gain weight or muscle b/c he is up almost three lbs in his weight!!!

Why would you want your little kid to gain weight? Is he way underweight? Skinny kids are generally healthier. Both my girls were skinny as rails until they became late teenagers and then they filled out nicely. There are so many overweight people out there, I would be hesitant to encourage weight gain with a little one.

That's how you deal with the gayness?

And yes, the Sarge needs some mouth to mouth, but from a wimmins.

lol not so much for the gayness but for the feeling of being faint ;)





Why would you want your little kid to gain weight? Is he way underweight? Skinny kids are generally healthier. Both my girls were skinny as rails until they became late teenagers and then they filled out nicely. There are so many overweight people out there, I would be hesitant to encourage weight gain with a little one.

very much so he suffers from failure to thrive weight/ height is a CONSTANT battle for us.... he currently weighs 32 lbs 3 ft tall and he just turned seven :( he still has to sit in a booster seat b/c you have to be 35 lbs in order to only use a seatbelt... he was a preemie by three months...and then had severe reflux bilateral hernia repair was on a ventilator for twenty days, he has pretty severe astma in the winter months...and the list goes on.

l
very much so he suffers from failure to thrive weight/ height is a CONSTANT battle for us.... he currently weighs 32 lbs 3 ft tall and he just turned seven :( he still has to sit in a booster seat b/c you have to be 35 lbs in order to only use a seatbelt... he was a preemie by three months...and then had severe reflux bilateral hernia repair was on a ventilator for twenty days, he has pretty severe astma in the winter months...and the list goes on.

Oh.... I see.

lol not so much for the gayness but for the feeling of being faint ;)

"Not so much" eh? So you DO use those techniques to battle the gayness from time to time, but more often to keep from fainting. Maybe the fainting is linked to your psychological exertion. Hmmm...

Oh.... I see.

I have taken him to specialist at childrens hospitals ( Endocrinologist) they suggested Growth Hormone therapy, I was trying to wait it out to see if he would pick up on his own my husband was also dead againist it but it has been SUPER slow.... so we might have to succumb to that :( it's a shunt in his arm and a shot in his arm EVERYDAY. small genetics run in my family too i'm 5'1. mentally he is advanced for his age he is just small....if i could keep him well he would be doing much better everytime he gets sick he looses weight.like I said a CONSTANT battle.

"Not so much" eh? So you DO use those techniques to battle the gayness from time to time, but more often to keep from fainting. Maybe the fainting is linked to your psychological exertion. Hmmm...

lol..yeah maybe... :) seriously though if you are ever feeling pukey or fainty the cloth on your neck works like a charm, I get motion sickness really easy, to the point of riding in the back seat is almost impossible for me....I'm telling you it works... try it... you will see and you can say a women told you something that was actually correct :P

I can't stop laughing to post......

Cntry.. have you ever tried those kellogs protein shakes, I just started giving them to my son instead of boost and he loves them , I've always been told that protein helps to build muscle but these things have either made him gain weight or muscle b/c he is up almost three lbs in his weight!!!

Protein shakes wouild not do well for me. they'll cause weight to pack on.

Protein shakes wouild not do well for me. they'll cause weight to pack on.

We'll ship spiders. Between screaming, sharting yourself and running away, you'll burn the excess calories.

speaking of spiders I just killed one.......eh... who needs a "spider-Killin" man....:D

We'll ship spiders. Between screaming, sharting yourself and running away, you'll burn the excess calories.

Naw, that's ok. I can do without that. Homemade Hairspray Flamethrower usage will go up though.

Oddly enough, while lots of thoughts race through my head about the australian floods and the misery the people go through. I am also thinking about all those Sydney Funnelweb spiders that are probably floating around in the water. I could see myself pulling a Samual L Jackson moment..

"there's spiders.. in the m***** f***ing water....."

I hate those bastards.

More OT - The site has LOST the ghey!!!

The little hearts and "like" links have disappeared. Must have some ninjas behind the scenes here... ;-)

More OT - The site has LOST the ghey!!!

The little hearts and "like" links have disappeared. Must have some ninjas behind the scenes here... ;-)

We could assure the loss of ghey by completeing a full hijack of this thread and turning it into a gun thread.

We could assure the loss of ghey by completeing a full hijack of this thread and turning it into a gun porn thread.

Your thread, hijack away!!

:cheers:

http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/files/2010/04/129142928746241932.jpg

http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/files/2010/04/129142928746241932.jpg

If I could have Kari, I'd skip the gun!! :yesnod::yesnod::yesnod:

If I could have Kari, I'd skip the gun!! :yesnod::yesnod::yesnod:

lol that's my name spelled different , my mom Almost spelled it that way though :) instead she picked.......* Carry * which I like it because NO ONE on this planet spells it that way :)

she is pretty !!!

she is pretty !!!

Close, but no cigar. She is luscious.

Close, but no cigar. She is luscious.

really? I don't think she's all that maybe if she did'nt have those hideous glasses on... I would give her about a 7..:) but to each his or her own..

really? I don't think she's all that maybe if she did'nt have those hideous glasses on... I would give her about a 7..:) but to each his or her own..

Kari is to sexy women what Nigel Tufnels special amp is to music (Nigel was the guitarist for Spinal Tap). He had an amp that went to 11, so it was "one louder".

Kari takes sexy to 11!! :yesnod::biggrin5::yesnod:

Kari is to sexy women what Nigel Tufnels special amp is to music (Nigel was the guitarist for Spinal Tap). He had an amp that went to 11, so it was "one louder".

Kari takes sexy to 11!! :yesnod::biggrin5::yesnod:



lol i think we should have a poll ......:P

although i have a feeling i would be outnumbered by far :)

really? I don't think she's all that maybe if she did'nt have those hideous glasses on... I would give her about a 7..:) but to each his or her own..

They're just shooting glasses. That doesn't detract from her beauty. She's good looking, well-proportioned, highly intelligent and she's a redhead.

One word sums it up - Giggitty!

One word sums it up - Giggitty!

Well, that and "ELEVEN"!! :biggrin5:

They're just shooting glasses. That doesn't detract from her beauty. She's good looking, well-proportioned, highly intelligent and she's a redhead.

One word sums it up - Giggitty!

I knew they was shooting glasses ! :)
redheads are intelligent.... WE KNOW EVERYTHING... and what we don't know you will be to fearful to disagree ......

you will be to fearful to disagree ......

Proof positive you know nothing of the Sarge. He ain't skeered-a youze wimmins.

Proof positive you know nothing of the Sarge. He ain't skeered-a youze wimmins.

nothing in life is to be feared only understood :).............................................fro m a * wimmins* perspective...

nothing in life is to be feared only understood :).............................................fro m a * wimmins* perspective...

Just like a wimminz...

First you say we'll be fearful; then Sarge says he ain't skeered; then you say there's nothing to be skeered of.

Sounds like a bunch of hibbity-jibbity.

Make us some sammiches!

Protein shakes wouild not do well for me. they'll cause weight to pack on.

Yeah that was my experience too. Too much garbage added to them. I would gain weight but not good weight.

I have always been skeptical of some supplements anyway. I understand protein is the building block of muscle and all, but what about those guys in prison getting huge? Their diet isnt necessarily high protein (ohhhh could this sentence be twisted...).

Feel free to bash me now fitness junkies.

There really are protein shakes out there to fit anyone's needs. I would stay away from the "gainer" types. There are some great low cal, low carb whey protein shake that may fit your bill.

For MANY years now, more often than not, I have a protein shake for breakfast. I doubt many would say that I have gained "bad" weight. The key is, I found one that works for me. Along with some almond milk, peanut butter and ice, it makes for a very tasty reeses peanut butter flavored shake. :) It is NOT a low calorie shake, as I am using it as a meal replacement. When I was overseas, I had low-cal ones for loading after a workout or for a mid afternoon snack.

Just like a wimminz...

First you say we'll be fearful; then Sarge says he ain't skeered; then you say there's nothing to be skeered of.

Sounds like a bunch of hibbity-jibbity.

Make us some sammiches!

lol nothing to be feared as long as it's understood from a femal point of view, sandwhiches are fattening...


Yeah that was my experience too. Too much garbage added to them. I would gain weight but not good weight.

I have always been skeptical of some supplements anyway. I understand protein is the building block of muscle and all, but what about those guys in prison getting huge? Their diet isnt necessarily high protein (ohhhh could this sentence be twisted...).

Feel free to bash me now fitness junkies.

ummm I always thought being six ft and 200 lbs was appropriate BMI for your height?

There really are protein shakes out there to fit anyone's needs. I would stay away from the "gainer" types. There are some great low cal, low carb whey protein shake that may fit your bill.

For MANY years now, more often than not, I have a protein shake for breakfast. I doubt many would say that I have gained "bad" weight. The key is, I found one that works for me. Along with some almond milk, peanut butter and ice, it makes for a very tasty reeses peanut butter flavored shake. :) It is NOT a low calorie shake, as I am using it as a meal replacement. When I was overseas, I had low-cal ones for loading after a workout or for a mid afternoon snack.

that sounds really really yummy!

Actually, 6' & 200lbs is considered overweight by most gauges. However, most pay no mind to actual body composition, rather thinking of the "average" body type. Hell, I am 6' & 200lbs or so, and having a 31" waist would hardly make me overweight in anyone's book. If I went down the 175 (if I recall) that they suggest, I would look sickly!

Actually, 6' & 200lbs is considered overweight by most gauges. However, most pay no mind to actual body composition, rather thinking of the "average" body type. Hell, I am 6' & 200lbs or so, and having a 31" waist would hardly make me overweight in anyone's book. If I went down the 175 (if I recall) that they suggest, I would look sickly!

what is the normal BMI for someone that is male and 5'9 ? curious....

Looking at the generic BMI charts, you need height and weight.... and I am considered overweight.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dy3TcNE40iM/SKGP6aUJSNI/AAAAAAAAABs/E0cdIoMgdIU/s400/bmi-chart2.jpg


It looks like a male who is 5'9" can go up to about 165lbs, according to this BS BMI crap.

Looking at the generic BMI charts, you need height and weight.... and I am considered overweight.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dy3TcNE40iM/SKGP6aUJSNI/AAAAAAAAABs/E0cdIoMgdIU/s400/bmi-chart2.jpg

thanks both me and my hubby fall within normal limits i was wondering about him he is 5'9 and weighs 230 mainly b/c of his failing GallBladder that he refuses to go to the doctor about, poor thing sick as a dog now plus my barking real dogs that won't shut up hence why I'm awake at MIDNIGHT! all his moaning. and their barking....lol

I'm actually 6'1" and 210 now. I'm fat.

I was about the same height when I graduated the academy but I weighed 160. I looked sickly.

I'm actually 6'1" and 210 now. I'm fat.

I was about the same height when I graduated the academy but I weighed 160. I looked sickly.

Dang you are TALL!!! 6'1? what did your mom feed you as a kid? :)

Dang you are TALL!!! 6'1? what did your mom feed you as a kid? :)

I don't think it's that tall. It is not uncommon for me to feel short around people.

When I graduated high school I was 5'6." Not sure what it was but I sprouted up in college.


For MANY years now, more often than not, I have a protein shake for breakfast. I doubt many would say that I have gained "bad" weight. The key is, I found one that works for me. Along with some almond milk, peanut butter and ice, it makes for a very tasty reeses peanut butter flavored shake. :) It is NOT a low calorie shake, as I am using it as a meal replacement. When I was overseas, I had low-cal ones for loading after a workout or for a mid afternoon snack.

So you don't use powder of any kind? Just those ingredients?

BTW can someone please explain the prison thing? I'd love to know how they can gain so much muscle with a crappy diet.

Actually, 6' & 200lbs is considered overweight by most gauges. However, most pay no mind to actual body composition, rather thinking of the "average" body type. Hell, I am 6' & 200lbs or so, and having a 31" waist would hardly make me overweight in anyone's book. If I went down the 175 (if I recall) that they suggest, I would look sickly!

You're just undertall.

lol that's my name spelled different , my mom Almost spelled it that way though :) instead she picked.......* Carry * which I like it because NO ONE on this planet spells it that way :)

she is pretty !!!

Great stripper name. "Cash and Carry"

in the past 8 months I've lost almost 20 pounds,

I found it. You can have it back now.

Great stripper name. "Cash and Carry"

It's a good thing you are not a comedian.........because I am *not* laughing......atleast my first name is better then my middle name by far....:)

thanks both me and my hubby fall within normal limits i was wondering about him he is 5'9 and weighs 230 mainly b/c of his failing GallBladder that he refuses to go to the doctor about, poor thing sick as a dog now plus my barking real dogs that won't shut up hence why I'm awake at MIDNIGHT! all his moaning. and their barking....lol

FYI, for 5'9, the top end of the normal weight would be about 165lbs. These things are not accurate, but just saying.... no way 230lbs is normal. Hell, according to this chart, 180lbs is the top end of the normal category for me (6').

FYI, for 5'9, the top end of the normal weight would be about 165lbs. These things are not accurate, but just saying.... no way 230lbs is normal. Hell, according to this chart, 180lbs is the top end of the normal category for me (6').

ok that makes more sense....alot of his weight gain has stemmed from his failing Gall Bladder it's been since Nov of 2009 since he started having issues...he was supposed to go to the doctor the 1st of this yr and still has not been - work overrides health :( thanks for the right info.

Let's get back to the hijack subject please.....

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x8/usmcmstng/mythbusters-kari-byron--475x342.jpg

My Kari, what very large bullets your holding!! :biggrin5:

I guess she's ok... but she just doesn't do it for me. Sorry.

I guess she's ok... but she just doesn't do it for me. Sorry.

Don't be sorry Switch, one less guy I'd have to compete against!! :biggrin5:

FYI, for 5'9, the top end of the normal weight would be about 165lbs. These things are not accurate, but just saying.... no way 230lbs is normal. Hell, according to this chart, 180lbs is the top end of the normal category for me (6').

Yeah plus people carry their weight differently. When I tell most people I'm 210 they almost fall over because I have a lanky build (long arms, long legs etc.). Others say it makes sense because I'm taller...

Let's get back to the hijack subject please.....

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x8/usmcmstng/mythbusters-kari-byron--475x342.jpg

My Kari, what very large bullets your holding!! :biggrin5:

this one is much better! the glasses did her no justice....

Don't be sorry Switch, one less guy I'd have to compete against!! :biggrin5:

you are a mess.....:) better stand in line!! maybe you could pull a black friday get there at 4am and get the best deal :D

you are a mess.....:) better stand in line!! maybe you could pull a black friday get there at 4am and get the best deal :D

Nah, fortunately for both of us, we are both happily married with children. Kari is naught but a dream for me... :)

Nah, fortunately for both of us, we are both happily married with children. Kari is naught but a dream for me... :)


lol that's funny I think we all have stars that we drool over :) went Worth Miller is mine even his name is sexy..to me..I bet you did'nt know all of his tattoos consist of a 4 hr painting session ( they are all hand painted on) I sure would love to be that artist! and yes i know this because I stalked his bio :)

Looking at the generic BMI charts, you need height and weight.... and I am considered overweight.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dy3TcNE40iM/SKGP6aUJSNI/AAAAAAAAABs/E0cdIoMgdIU/s400/bmi-chart2.jpg


It looks like a male who is 5'9" can go up to about 165lbs, according to this BS BMI crap.

I'm thick framed. There is no way in hell I could get down to 165. I'd look like a cranker. Even my doctor said 175 is where she wants me to be. Even then, I'd look too thin.

I guess she's ok... but she just doesn't do it for me. Sorry.

Sorry, she has Gingervitis. I'll pass too.

Vitamin C plus D