Stoney
Level 2 Valued Member
Hi Everyone,
Let me first say how happy I am to have found this source of knowledge and this community. Here is a little information about me and my current situation.
Age 35
Weight 186
Height: 5'11"
Very little muscle mass
Bad Mobility and Flexibility (I'm stiff and move like an old ^*#%)
I am recovering from a very bad case of diverticulitis that started about 1.5 months ago. It was extremely painful and I was admitted to the hospital for a few days. The "flare-up" lasted around 10 days, in which I was on antibiotics and also unable to eat for the first few days, then onto a diet of clear liquids only and slowly progressing back to solid foods. During those 10 days or so I lost approximately 30lbs, I'm unsure how much exactly but I know I was well over 200lbs when the pain started. I have never been so sick, and once the pain subsided I felt as if I had aged 50 years. I don't know how to explain it but I felt like I could never be strong or healthy again.
As soon as I was able to start eating solid food again, I immediately started following the "Primal Blueprint" low carb (I'm eating less than 100 grams a day) diet, only eating non processed foods (Meat and veggies) and have been following it strict since 9 September and I also started exercising.
My current exercise:
Push-ups: GTG 2 reps multiple times throughout the day almost every day (getting so much better at pushups!)
Squats: 3x10 2 days per week
planks: GTG 10 second planks multiple times a day.
Pull-ups: Can't do 1 haha so I am working on the hollow body position
Walking around 3-6 hours a week
As of now I am able to do 7 push ups with good form that I learned from this website, 40 bodyweight squats (just to parallel not all the way down) and no pull-ups.
I would love any critiques or advice on a simple body weight program to start building a bit of a base. I have a SFG II, SFL instructor in my area (Sacramento) and look forward to working with him. I also plan on getting an FMS very soon, as of now I don't experience any pain while performing Push-ups, squats ect.
I am waiting to meet with the SFG instructor until I am able to do a few more push-ups and get a little stronger. My reasoning is that I am on a modest budget I would like to reserve my sessions with the instructor for things like learning kettlebell swings, TGU, and Deadlift.
My goal is to be strong and healthy with good mobility (which I'm working on). I would love any advice that may help me reach my goal, and any critiques that might increase the efficiency of my strength practice.
Jeeeze this post is long! Future updates will not be so long winded haha.
Thanks,
Tim
Let me first say how happy I am to have found this source of knowledge and this community. Here is a little information about me and my current situation.
Age 35
Weight 186
Height: 5'11"
Very little muscle mass
Bad Mobility and Flexibility (I'm stiff and move like an old ^*#%)
I am recovering from a very bad case of diverticulitis that started about 1.5 months ago. It was extremely painful and I was admitted to the hospital for a few days. The "flare-up" lasted around 10 days, in which I was on antibiotics and also unable to eat for the first few days, then onto a diet of clear liquids only and slowly progressing back to solid foods. During those 10 days or so I lost approximately 30lbs, I'm unsure how much exactly but I know I was well over 200lbs when the pain started. I have never been so sick, and once the pain subsided I felt as if I had aged 50 years. I don't know how to explain it but I felt like I could never be strong or healthy again.
As soon as I was able to start eating solid food again, I immediately started following the "Primal Blueprint" low carb (I'm eating less than 100 grams a day) diet, only eating non processed foods (Meat and veggies) and have been following it strict since 9 September and I also started exercising.
My current exercise:
Push-ups: GTG 2 reps multiple times throughout the day almost every day (getting so much better at pushups!)
Squats: 3x10 2 days per week
planks: GTG 10 second planks multiple times a day.
Pull-ups: Can't do 1 haha so I am working on the hollow body position
Walking around 3-6 hours a week
As of now I am able to do 7 push ups with good form that I learned from this website, 40 bodyweight squats (just to parallel not all the way down) and no pull-ups.
I would love any critiques or advice on a simple body weight program to start building a bit of a base. I have a SFG II, SFL instructor in my area (Sacramento) and look forward to working with him. I also plan on getting an FMS very soon, as of now I don't experience any pain while performing Push-ups, squats ect.
I am waiting to meet with the SFG instructor until I am able to do a few more push-ups and get a little stronger. My reasoning is that I am on a modest budget I would like to reserve my sessions with the instructor for things like learning kettlebell swings, TGU, and Deadlift.
My goal is to be strong and healthy with good mobility (which I'm working on). I would love any advice that may help me reach my goal, and any critiques that might increase the efficiency of my strength practice.
Jeeeze this post is long! Future updates will not be so long winded haha.
Thanks,
Tim