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TSXCman · 02-22-2024, 03:30 PM

I like the thread, especially in a local community. Thanks!

Need to shed some fat (~28% body fat on a not accurate tool) and build on skeletal muscular system, after being a desk jockey for more than half my life.

36 and 5'10
Sep 2023: 203 lbs (living at site for work for 2+ years)
Nov 2023: 188 lbs (back home, access to groceries, high stress)
Feb 2024: 190 lbs (good food, high stress, 5000+ steps a day, no other activity)

The biggest thing right now is just starting a workout routine. I have an olympic weight set in my home and was going to just do a 5x5 or 5x3 olympic program. But, starting back into it has already slid ~5 months!

Tools:
- Garmin s70
- Olympic weight set, dumbbells, and chinup bar
- MyFitnessPal (haven't logged in for a while)
- Bicycle when snow leaves

Questions:
What are some good jump starts and accountability methods?
Is cardio required before lifting or can I just get through them?
Minimum supplements to be taking?
Minimum stretching program for ankles, knees, hips, and back? I can barely squat.

02-22-2024, 03:30 PM	#46
TSXCman First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2008 Exp:	I like the thread, especially in a local community. Thanks! Need to shed some fat (~28% body fat on a not accurate tool) and build on skeletal muscular system, after being a desk jockey for more than half my life. 36 and 5'10 Sep 2023: 203 lbs (living at site for work for 2+ years) Nov 2023: 188 lbs (back home, access to groceries, high stress) Feb 2024: 190 lbs (good food, high stress, 5000+ steps a day, no other activity) The biggest thing right now is just starting a workout routine. I have an olympic weight set in my home and was going to just do a 5x5 or 5x3 olympic program. But, starting back into it has already slid ~5 months! Tools: - Garmin s70 - Olympic weight set, dumbbells, and chinup bar - MyFitnessPal (haven't logged in for a while) - Bicycle when snow leaves Questions: What are some good jump starts and accountability methods? Is cardio required before lifting or can I just get through them? Minimum supplements to be taking? Minimum stretching program for ankles, knees, hips, and back? I can barely squat. Last edited by TSXCman; 02-22-2024 at 03:32 PM.