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In order to help people new to H&F, I created this mini-guide on how to post here. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people who are more than willing to help you, but they don't want to tease the information out of you! To get the best answers, you need to tell us a little bit about yourself first. Here it goes...
How to make a Successful Post:
1. Post your GOALS.
Be very clear about what you want to accomplish. "Getting healthy" doesn't mean anything. "Losing 150 pounds" means something. See the difference? Be specific! For example:
It also helps if you post a clear, concise thread title. Instead of "I need help bad!", you could post "I need help losing 150 pounds!". Short, specific, and to the point.
2. Post your STATS.
We don't know anything about you! Some good things to share are your age, height, and weight. Any relevant personal history, such as prior injuries or food allergies, is also good to share.
3. Post your ROUTINES.
To help us understand what you do right now, tell us about the following:
Here's a sample post:
Here is a good example of a clear, informative post:
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You can stop reading here if you want.
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Where to go from here:
Okay, now you know how to make a good post, so post away! You may want to read an awesome article written by our very own SociallyChallenged called "Fat loss - how to lose the bulge and gain the ripples":
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2172437&enterthread=y
If you've never done Health & Fitness-related stuff before, it can be a confusing world to get into. Don't be shy - if you're confused about something, just ask!
Here are some H&F areas to start thinking about:
The 3 primary things you can control, health-wise, are:
So the basics here are sleep, diet, and exercise - and how you approach those things all depends on your goals.
Setting Goals:
A really good approach to H&F is to set goals. A goal gives you something to work towards (instead of just mindlessly exercising for hours and hours) and once achieved, something to maintain throughout a period of time or even throughout your life. Once you have selected a goal (such as "get buffer than Arnold"), you can create a Sleep Routine, a Meal Plan, and a Workout Schedule. Again, there are a LOT of very knowledgable people here in H&F who can help you decide on your H&F plans, so please ask specific questions!
So the basic process goes like this:
How to make a Successful Post:
1. Post your GOALS.
Be very clear about what you want to accomplish. "Getting healthy" doesn't mean anything. "Losing 150 pounds" means something. See the difference? Be specific! For example:
If you're unsure of what your goals are, or don't know exactly what they should be, don't be afraid to ask for help! Health & Fitness is a murky world due to lots of false advertising and there is a lot of misinformation and bad information out there. If you're not sure what your goals should be, simply explain your situation and tell us what you want to change.
It also helps if you post a clear, concise thread title. Instead of "I need help bad!", you could post "I need help losing 150 pounds!". Short, specific, and to the point.
2. Post your STATS.
We don't know anything about you! Some good things to share are your age, height, and weight. Any relevant personal history, such as prior injuries or food allergies, is also good to share.
3. Post your ROUTINES.
To help us understand what you do right now, tell us about the following:
Here's a sample post:
Here is a good example of a clear, informative post:
That tells us who you are, where you're at, and where you want to be. From there, we can offer help, tips, and guidance. The key is being specific about your goals and your current situation!
**********************************************************************
You can stop reading here if you want.
**********************************************************************
Where to go from here:
Okay, now you know how to make a good post, so post away! You may want to read an awesome article written by our very own SociallyChallenged called "Fat loss - how to lose the bulge and gain the ripples":
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2172437&enterthread=y
If you've never done Health & Fitness-related stuff before, it can be a confusing world to get into. Don't be shy - if you're confused about something, just ask!
Here are some H&F areas to start thinking about:
The 3 primary things you can control, health-wise, are:
Getting enough sleep is a big key to both helping your muscles grow and to having motivation. It's hard to do anything difficult and/or boring (aka EXERCISE) if you're tired! Diet here doesn't mean "dieting" in the traditional sense, it simply means "what you eat". Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy doesn't have to be a time-consuming preparation process and doesn't have to taste nasty! I eat 6 small meals a day, all of which taste GREAT, and it only takes me about 20 minutes in the morning to cook for the whole day. Exercise is traditionally done as a combination of cardio (fat-burning) and strength training (muscle-building - important for everything, not just bodybuilding!). Again, contrary to popular belief, you do not need to spend hours and hours and hours a day in the gym to get in shape or to get ripped. Many bodybuilders spend more than 60-75 minutes, 3-4 days a week doing strength training.
So the basics here are sleep, diet, and exercise - and how you approach those things all depends on your goals.
Setting Goals:
A really good approach to H&F is to set goals. A goal gives you something to work towards (instead of just mindlessly exercising for hours and hours) and once achieved, something to maintain throughout a period of time or even throughout your life. Once you have selected a goal (such as "get buffer than Arnold"), you can create a Sleep Routine, a Meal Plan, and a Workout Schedule. Again, there are a LOT of very knowledgable people here in H&F who can help you decide on your H&F plans, so please ask specific questions!
So the basic process goes like this:
HTH
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