Will this workout plan work?

Question

Starting on the 27th of last month I have started to work out finally lol. I am 18years old 5'10 220lbs. I'm not obese but I still have a little flab on my stomach and arms. I really want to get down to about 180 or 185 but I really dont know if my plan is working. I run on the treadmill everyday since the 27th and i run 1 mile and then I do 10 mins pushups and 10 mins situps right after i get done running....but i also still eat some bad foods not all the time but i still do....Will my routine work or am I just waisting my time???please advise????

Answer 1

simple equation, calories out have to be greater then calories in

any thing is better then nothing.

but you should probably increase the amount you run, run till your exhausted not just for one mile,

Answer 2

First of all, any physical activity is going to be benificial, never think you're wasting your time if you're not getting results right away.

You have to keep in mind though, the most important thing is what you put into your body. Dieting is 60% diet, 30% physical, 10% outside factors. This is not to say you have to starve yourself or become a vegetarian, just get use to eating less fating foods. Avoid high sugar such as cola, and high carb meals such as pasta and that will help you much more than you think.

When it comes to the physical side, looks like you're on the right track. Instead of running a mile try to run as far as you can in 15minutes, then the next time you go to run try to make it a .10mi or whatever farther. Keep pushing yourself and you will see results. Also try moving the pushups / situps to before you run. This will get your heart rate up a little more getting the most out of the cardio (where you really burn calories)

Good luck.... just remember it takes time but it does work.

Answer 3

Your cardio plan sounds fine. However you need to lift weights, push ups are ok but take it to the next level. You will be stronger and healthier if you do both cardio and weight training.

Answer 4

I would slowly increase your cardio time.  Also, that guy that said diet is #1 is right on.  Do yourself a favor, grab a pencil and some paper.  Keep track of everything you consume over a 2-3 day period.  Your caloric intake will probably surprise you.

Once you've tallied up your eating habits, see which unnecessary things can be removed, i.e. soda, candy, etc.

There are 3500 calories per pound, you'd be lucky to burn 150 calories running 1 mile.  On the other note, you may be able to cut 1000+ junk calories from your diet PER DAY and still maintain healthy eating habits.

It's a mind set, eating shouldn't be fun...it should be nothing more than refueling.  Once you can get to that point, things are easier.