I am a 20yr old male and I want to start getting fit I used to train alot. I want to build up my cardio and strength, I enjoy working out but I always feel weak and lazy I have been to my docs and had tests and nothing is wrong. I just wanna get past this and train preferbly for kickboxing can any one help? when I train I feel like it gets harder every time, I sleep well and eat well I let my body recover. also as im restarting my training how often should I train and how long for?

1. Sometimes it can be what you are eating that can make you feel tired. Sugar and processed foods can do that. You should do about 4 days cardio and 2-3 days weights. Do weights after cardio and make sure you take a high quality protein shake after your workouts to help rebuid your muscle. I lost 54 lbs and got in great shape! Check out my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net…

   Here is what I did, you can use these ideas, they are what helped me make the change you see in my picture
   1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired…all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek…
   2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier! We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions! When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function. Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.
   3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.h… are my favorite ab exercises. I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.
   4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek… I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.
   5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek… that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.
   6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself
   7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound…or didnt lose any…KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!
   8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfood…
   80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight.
   9. Do the little things that count! Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: 1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired…all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek…
   2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier! We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions! When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function. Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.
   3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.h… are my favorite ab exercises. I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.
   4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek… I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.
   5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek… that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.
   6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself
   7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound…or didnt lose any…KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!
   8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfood…
   80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight.
   9. Do the little things that count! Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: http://www.healthandstrength.net/tips.ht…

   Good luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around. Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time! You can do it. I know you can!
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   Good luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around. Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time! You can do it. I know you can!

2. omg, do u train at mike duffys?!- answer in one of my questions.
3. I lost alot of weight and live a healthy lifestyle. Visit my site: http://www.healthandstrength.net…
4. The American College of Sports Medicine offers guidelines for both cardiovascular and resistance training. The guidelines are flexible enough to allow you to pick your own exercises but have enouch structure to get you going when you first start out. They are pretty easy to follow and will make your workout easier and more efficient. For more information on exercise, visit http://straighthealth.com
5. Why don't you forget about "training" and find an activity like walking, biking, hiking, that will get you fit and be fun. Find someone to do it with and use the time to socialize. Maybe tennis, softball, basketball?
6. I have been doing a program that I found online at beachbody.com. They have several programs with dvds to get you started. I like the Slim in Six program. It offers a two disc set with about 6 or 7 different workouts. Mostly toning stuff and less cardio. One workout is only 26 min. I also do an ab workout that's 11 minutes. I have had more energy and stay motivated. There is absolutely no excuse for not at least doing the 26 minute workout when my kids go to bed. At least check out the website. Even if you are looking to go to a gym to workout, maybe a week or two of doing these dvds at home will boost your energy and light the fire under your butt to keep going. Hope this helps.

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