Well, according to all the height/weight charts I can find, I SHOULD weigh between 161 and 184 pounds at the most, so 199 seems reasonable. At the same time, I have to admit that I'll be very happy to reach 220.
Incidentally, those charts are for men with a large frame, which I most certainly have.
The workouts start with at least half an hour of brisk cardiovascular exercise, usually on a cross-ramp machine; once in a while I try something else, but the cross-ramps work best for me. I also sometimes take a walk outside with my co-workers instead; I've timed the walks, and they come to exactly half an hour. Since I'm usually reasonably sweaty at the end of the walk, I figure that's an acceptable substitute.
Either way, if I can possibly manage the time I also use weight machines, concentrating on my back, abdomen, arms, and upper body - my legs are already ridiculously developed, so I leave them alone. :D
Incidentally, my annual physical is nexy month, so I'll discuss a lot of this with my doctor then. I imagine she'll be surprised to see that I've lost thirty or more pounds since last year! :D
I'll ask my doctor what she thinks my weight should be; I trust her judgement.
As for cross-ramp machines, I'm a BIG fan of them. They're much better than treadmills, because they have virtually no impact on your joints. And altering resistance and "tilt" allows you to burn up a lot more calories in less time. Plus some models also have handles to work out your arms at the same time - although I don't care for those.
I can sympathize about the cost of gyms, of course. If I wasn't getting the gym membership as a gift from my parents, there's absolutely no way I could afford it.
Incidentally, those charts are for men with a large frame, which I most certainly have.
The workouts start with at least half an hour of brisk cardiovascular exercise, usually on a cross-ramp machine; once in a while I try something else, but the cross-ramps work best for me. I also sometimes take a walk outside with my co-workers instead; I've timed the walks, and they come to exactly half an hour. Since I'm usually reasonably sweaty at the end of the walk, I figure that's an acceptable substitute.
Either way, if I can possibly manage the time I also use weight machines, concentrating on my back, abdomen, arms, and upper body - my legs are already ridiculously developed, so I leave them alone. :D
Incidentally, my annual physical is nexy month, so I'll discuss a lot of this with my doctor then. I imagine she'll be surprised to see that I've lost thirty or more pounds since last year! :D
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As for cross-ramp machines, I'm a BIG fan of them. They're much better than treadmills, because they have virtually no impact on your joints. And altering resistance and "tilt" allows you to burn up a lot more calories in less time. Plus some models also have handles to work out your arms at the same time - although I don't care for those.
I can sympathize about the cost of gyms, of course. If I wasn't getting the gym membership as a gift from my parents, there's absolutely no way I could afford it.
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