TommyJ

Well im hear again asking for some help...
Well I went to the doctors today and not surprisingly they said i have Plantar Fasciitis and will for some who dont know it sux very painful...

Well the doctor said im screwd im 6'2'' 331lbs...... And Plantar Fasciitis's pain will slightly go down he said a good goal for pain reduction is to lose 55lbs... Now im Currently training for powerlifting competetsions... and well 55lbs is alot and im still in highschool im 15 yrs old and taking P.E. and In P.E. I cant do because of my feet..

So heres the summary... Im 15 im 6'2'' 331lbs... i have major pain in my feet and need to lose 55lbs to sooth some up... HELP!!!! PLEASE!!!

I dont want to lose much strength cuz my goal is to be rdy to compete by the time im a junior (currently sophmore) i dont expect to lose this weight in a matter of a month or 2..

Ive looked over many threads in this certain forum page i cant really afford the better foods for me all i can do is cut down eating my doctor says i have high metobalism dont see how and i weigh 331lbs but yeah

Im asking for suggestions from anybody for losing weight i hate this stupid plantar fasciitis crap i cant work i cant do football im so pissed off i cant even play pickup games because the pain in my feet i would get ran over by the smallest people... Anybody please?.

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A.FreeRadical

Tommy, losing this kind of weight is going to take a few months. There is no magic pill. You have to consume less calories than you burn over a time period. If you have a high metabolism, that will help you do it faster.

You have to cut out junk foods and eat nutritiously. It is best to have 6 small meals per day. That way your digestive system is burning more calories by processing that many times. It will also help you with hunger by eating small meals more often. Get used to egg whites, oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain breads and pasta. Eat lean red meats, chicken and fish. Whey protein is a good low calorie, low fat source of protein. Take a few scoops of protein powder every day to keep your lean mass fed. You can eat most fibrous veggies as much as you want. You must drink lots of water every day. If you want more info, let me know. I can, or others can, design a diet for you.

If you are like me, you like to eat. When I want to lose fat, I do the above, but eat at my normal maintenance level, but I then do tons of cardio. I am not sure what you can or can't do because of your feet. Swimming, biking, rowing, kayaking all come to mind. When I was cutting I was burning an extra 1200 calories per day. This took about an hour and a half of strenuous activity plus an hour of lifting every day. Exercise and/or diet are your practical options.

For what it is worth, I was able to train for strength while I was on a cutting diet. I couldn't lift as heavy, but did all of the PL exercises every week and was able to make strength gains each week. I am now bulking, and that strength is really reaping nice rewards.

I will keep an eye on your thread and help when I can.

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Height: 5'9", Age: 62,
My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs.
My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs.

Cutting until I am lean
Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7%
November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat
Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat

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DarkFalcon

My mom had this and was able to rehab it with special exercises. I'll ask her what they are and get back to you.

DJSTARER

This is some sound advice. The only part I differ on is the cardio. Cardio must be done in moderation. 1200 kclas of energy used for "strenuous" work will almost definately decrease one's strength in a caloric deficit, and likely on maintenance.

This may work for you A.Free, but I'm not sure it would be optimal for the original poster. I believe 80% of the poster's fatloss will need to come from diet alone.

To the original poster: The foods needed to properly cut are the cheapest (per gram of macronutrient) around. Lean meat can be expensive (make sure to get SOME of it in your diet), but egg whites and a protein supp will be key to your success in a tight budget. Whey is the cheapest for of protein (per gram) available. If you are in highschool, it is likely you still eat what is in your house. Since it is a medical condition, I believe the support of your parents may be (and should be) required.

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474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

Trick D

I agree with all the statements. It will take some time, and won't be an overnight success but over 3-5 months there is no reason to not believe you won't feel 300% better. Just take the advice and put in the effort.

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