The 2014 Glasto Get Fit Thread

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

So, to someone who actually knows about this - what sort of exercise is actually good for Glastonbury - I've been assuming stamina is important.... but I know very little.

Well I'm not doing any Glastonbury specific exercises as such. I'm just trying to get a little fitter and lose a few pounds. I reckon being fitter and carrying round less must help in any situation including Glastonbury. Not only that but exercising regularly boosts your energy levels.

The one thing that would help I guess is the cardio, due to a past knee problem I currently struggle to run so spend 40 minutes a day on the treadmill walking uphill, 20 minutes before a weight session and 20 minutes after.

Yesterdays weigh in saw me 1 1/2lbs down @ 188.8lbs. I also introduced Creatine into my diet so will have started to retain more water again.

Start Weight - 197.2lbs

Current Weight - 188.8lbs

Goal Weight 180lbs

Current Motivation 10/10

[MrPink]

MrPink. I'm not even a little bit jealous Good luck!

Good God what have I gotten myself into.. Day 3 and I'm in pieces. Hopefully it's just that first week bump of muscle stiffness etc then it's just the workouts that are hard, not getting up out of my chair.

[Padgey]

Wait until you get onto the Max ones Mr Pink ;-)

[asfaltsblomma]

Seems like this not eating for 16 hours might be working for me. Got lots of energy and lost 9,9 pounds last week.

Just gotta keep it up and then I'm rewarding myself with a tattoo next month

[MrPink]

Seems like this not eating for 16 hours might be working for me. Got lots of energy and lost 9,9 pounds last week.

Just gotta keep it up and then I'm rewarding myself with a tattoo next month

nearly 10 pounds in a week? Well done! excuse my ignorance but isn't that a little too much in a week health wise?

[thurlow84]

So ive always known i was unfit but this weekend has really highlighted how unfit i am

I dont think i could survive glasto in my current state

The motivation ive been lacking has just been rediscovered

[kemosabe]

nearly 10 pounds in a week? Well done! excuse my ignorance but isn't that a little too much in a week health wise?

yes massivly. 1-2 pounds a week is considered a safe rate to lose weight!

asfaltsblomma what calories are you consuming per day (when your not fasting?)

[asfaltsblomma]

Been eating about 1600. Have absolutely no clue what happened actually and definitely don't expect to lose that much every week.

Edit: Ment to add it's probably most water too.

Edited February 23, 2015 by asfaltsblomma

[Funkyfairy!]

Been eating about 1600. Have absolutely no clue what happened actually and definitely don't expect to lose that much every week.

Edit: Ment to add it's probably most water too.

Well done great work - good luck for this week :-)

[kemosabe]

i dunno how you have done it as you will have been in a 5000 calorie deficit every day that week! Never mind, well done!

For anyone losing wieght make sure you are using myfitnesspal, its free and calorie counts for you! The saying goes that 90% of weight loss is your diet.

Also weight training is something the guys I know swear-by to lose weight, while not everyone wants to lose weights by lifting weights ect... it can be a really good way (especially if your signed up for a gym already)

Edited February 23, 2015 by kemosabe

[Funkyfairy!]

Aching again today after 2 hours of playing roller derby yesterday. After 20 odd years of searching I have finally found an active sport that I love, and that I want to get fit for

So onwards to cross training with a mission now to skate better and be stronger ... all of which should mean I am fitter and stronger for Glastonbury

[Mardy]

need to kick myself and get back on it, been a bit slack lately. Hopefully I can get back to cycling soon and stop eating quite so much shite.

[FloorFiller]

Seems like this not eating for 16 hours might be working for me. Got lots of energy and lost 9,9 pounds last week.

Just gotta keep it up and then I'm rewarding myself with a tattoo next month

glad to hear it's working out for you! people think i'm nuts when i tell them i feel incredibly energised and focused when in a fasted state but it really works

that's a huge loss in a week, but yeah, a lot of it is probably just water weight (always happens the first few weeks). keep at it!

switching from bulking to cutting next week so i'll be going from eating 4000 calories to about 2000 - back to eating chicken breast and veggies for me! i'm gonna miss gorging on pizzas and burgers

[Andeeroo]

Time to bump this thread. Hope everyone's still going!

I'm up to 20lbs lost since the start of the year, I'm hoping for another 15 or so before the big G!

[thurlow84]

Keep up the good work Andeeroo

Ive not been so pro-active. Its a must try harder for me

[Riggins]

I've dropped about 20 pounds but keep yo yo ing now, I'll lose five then put it back on. Cant get past this little hump .

[yellowsnow]

it's not so much about losing weight or eating better for me, it's all about my fitness! need to get used to walking all the miles and miles that I will during the glastonbury weekend.

[st dan]

I'm into Week 3 of the Insanity workout. Very tough but I can see the results already .. I'm fully dedicated to sticking to it for the full 9 weeks now.

[Lois.]

Down 2 1/2 stone so far from last year's fest. Would like to lose another stone/ stone and a half for this fest. Hopefully with spring and summer approaching it'll be easier to put down the carbs and pick up the salads.

Good going guys, keep it up!!

[Hugh Jass]

I'm getting married a couple of weeks before the festival (this year's Glasto forms part of our honeymoon) so I've been getting into shape for that. Should come in handy down at the Farm.

[Funkyfairy!]

Still doing OK - not losing weight so need to crack that, but definately fitter

6 hours of Roller Derby Bootcamp next weekend so cannot wait for that and must all help with leg strength for wandering the Worthy farm hills :-)

[tigertoo]

well done you lot !

I really need a kick up the backside as I haven't made any progress at all. I really need to focus if I am going to be fit for the festival season. it's only 2 months to BT and 3 months to Glasto.

going away to give myself a talking to !

[Winslow Leach]

Deadline week = no exercise + excessive snack food. I need to get back on top of this sharpish.

[dj_tim]

Lost 24 lbs now since the start of the year and feeling much better for it.

[asfaltsblomma]

How are you all doing?

Still on track here, no more 10 lbs losses though