have determination! need information!!

cassidy ptomey · 03-10-2003, 01:21 PM

need information!!!!!
I am very interested in fitness and would be interested in competition. However, my problem is I have no idea where to start. I will tell a little about myself maybe someone can give me some advise as to keeping trying or i'm dreaming. either way i'm gonna get there! Anyway I'm 30 yrs. old I have two children, my current weight is 114, I'm 5'5, my measurements are 34-25-30 .
I am in good shape, I workout everyday. But I do not know where to go from here. I started drinking slimfast soy protien drinks, but I was told that they would blot me???? I want to know what type of protien is best for females and how would I go about finding someone to help with a training program.
I live in Mattoon,ILL. and I'm not having any luck finding a program. thanks for your time in reading .

cassidy

Yanick · 03-10-2003, 01:35 PM

Okay, you said you're interested in competition so i'm assuming you want to cut your bodyfat. The only way to do this properly (especially if competing is your goal) is to develop a good diet. Also assuming you're in this for the long run, you'll probably have to change your eating habits completely. But don't worry, by the time your done here, you'll be looking at food in a completely different way.

To help you out on your diet, we'll need a sample of what you eat on any given day. Portion sizes, frequency etc. Try to be as specific as you can (ie not just cereal with milk, but 1 cup of fruity loops with 2 cups of milk or something like that).

If you want some help with your training program, go to the training forum and post there for help.

**P-funk** · 03-10-2003, 02:13 PM

Yep, just like Yan said, you should work on getting your diet nice and clean.

Also you may want to attened a couple of fitness shows so that you can see how it all goes down and get a feel for what the judges are looking for.

-good luck

w8lifter · 03-10-2003, 08:47 PM

Hi cassidy

Welcome to IM

Just like Yan said...if you could post your current diet w/ as much detail as possible, it would give us a place to start

Dr. Pain · 03-10-2003, 08:51 PM

Welcome to IM

DP

cassidy ptomey · 03-10-2003, 08:54 PM

Thank you for your reply, I am so excited that someone took the time to help me!!!!

Well here it goes a day with Cassidy.
breakfast : 1 orange or grapefruit
1 cup bran flakes or wheat chex
1/2 cup skim milk
multivitamin
Snack: fat free yogurt

Lunch: 21/2 oz chicken breast or turkey breast
salad with 2 TBL fat free dressing
or I have a slimfast

Snack: yogurt or apple or pretzels

Dinner: different each day, but I have been getting a lot of high protein receipes that I try for dinner.Ex: I made Turkey and black bean chilli for dinner.

I am doing pretty well, but could do alot better I still have cheat days

I also do 45-60 min treadmill in A.M and weights PM

Dr. Pain · 03-10-2003, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cassidy ptomey
Well here it goes a day with Cassidy.

Oooh, I think Cassidy's day is gonna have reading tomorrow

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...?threadid=5121 (NEWBIES START HERE - Nutritional FAQ!)

DP

RCfootball87 · 03-10-2003, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cassidy ptomey
need information!!!!!
I live in Mattoon,ILL.

cassidy

hey Cass props to illinois. what part of the state is that? if you dont like it come here to rockford, or you could try chi-town.

w8lifter · 03-10-2003, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cassidy ptomey

Thank you for your reply, I am so excited that someone took the time to help me!!!!

Well here it goes a day with Cassidy.
breakfast : 1 orange or grapefruit
1 cup bran flakes or wheat chex
1/2 cup skim milk
multivitamin

Grapefruit is better than the orange...has more fibre. Other good fruits would be apples, peaches, and berries. Bran flakes and wheat chex suck ....try switching to 1/2 cup plain oats and adding some form of protein....whey protein shake w/ cream or some eggs. Milk is high in sugar...trying switching to cream for less sugar

Snack: fat free yogurt

unless this is plain, low sugar yogurt, try to have something else here. Flavoured yogurt is too high in sugar. Get the plain and add your own fruit. Even better would be to make a meal and try some cottage cheese w/ apples and a little cheese....or chicken/fish/turkey/steak and some sort of slow burning carb like sweet potato or brown rice...and a healthy fat!

Lunch: 21/2 oz chicken breast or turkey breast
salad with 2 TBL fat free dressing
or I have a slimfast

Please...do yourself a favour, and throw out your fatfast...er, I mean slimfast. Get yourself a low carb whey protein shake. And switch to an oil based dressing like newmans

Snack: yogurt or apple or pretzels

It's far better to have 5-6 smaller meals than it is to "snack". Try making this into a small meal w/ a balance of slow burning carbs, healthy fats and protein

Dinner: different each day, but I have been getting a lot of high protein receipes that I try for dinner.Ex: I made Turkey and black bean chilli for dinner.

For starters....I think you should read the fat loss primer (Fat Loss Primer) ...then go to the sticky at the top of the nutrition forum and read all the threads in there

I am doing pretty well, but could do alot better I still have cheat days

Probably due to the sugar you have in your diet...reduce that and you'll reduce the cravings for sugar

I also do 45-60 min treadmill in A.M and weights PM

Last one! (Closet Cardio)

cassidy ptomey · 03-11-2003, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RCfootball87
hey Cass props to illinois. what part of the state is that? if you dont like it come here to rockford, or you could try chi-town.

Mattoon is in central Ill. about 31/2 hours south of rockford

cassidy ptomey · 03-11-2003, 11:45 AM

Thanks to all! this is really great inspiration!!!
I have my work cut out for me, but I am soooo excited. You all provided great information!!!

w8lifter, thank you!
you are a great inspiration..

03-10-2003, 01:21 PM	#1
cassidy ptomey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: mattoon,Ill.61938 Posts: 8	have determination! need information!! need information!!!!! I am very interested in fitness and would be interested in competition. However, my problem is I have no idea where to start. I will tell a little about myself maybe someone can give me some advise as to keeping trying or i'm dreaming. either way i'm gonna get there! Anyway I'm 30 yrs. old I have two children, my current weight is 114, I'm 5'5, my measurements are 34-25-30 . I am in good shape, I workout everyday. But I do not know where to go from here. I started drinking slimfast soy protien drinks, but I was told that they would blot me???? I want to know what type of protien is best for females and how would I go about finding someone to help with a training program. I live in Mattoon,ILL. and I'm not having any luck finding a program. thanks for your time in reading . cassidy

03-10-2003, 01:35 PM	#2
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,231	Okay, you said you're interested in competition so i'm assuming you want to cut your bodyfat. The only way to do this properly (especially if competing is your goal) is to develop a good diet. Also assuming you're in this for the long run, you'll probably have to change your eating habits completely. But don't worry, by the time your done here, you'll be looking at food in a completely different way. To help you out on your diet, we'll need a sample of what you eat on any given day. Portion sizes, frequency etc. Try to be as specific as you can (ie not just cereal with milk, but 1 cup of fruity loops with 2 cups of milk or something like that). If you want some help with your training program, go to the training forum and post there for help. "The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate

03-10-2003, 02:13 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,699	Yep, just like Yan said, you should work on getting your diet nice and clean. Also you may want to attened a couple of fitness shows so that you can see how it all goes down and get a feel for what the judges are looking for. -good luck E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

03-10-2003, 08:54 PM	#6
cassidy ptomey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: mattoon,Ill.61938 Posts: 8	take a look Thank you for your reply, I am so excited that someone took the time to help me!!!! Well here it goes a day with Cassidy. breakfast : 1 orange or grapefruit 1 cup bran flakes or wheat chex 1/2 cup skim milk multivitamin Snack: fat free yogurt Lunch: 21/2 oz chicken breast or turkey breast salad with 2 TBL fat free dressing or I have a slimfast Snack: yogurt or apple or pretzels Dinner: different each day, but I have been getting a lot of high protein receipes that I try for dinner.Ex: I made Turkey and black bean chilli for dinner. I am doing pretty well, but could do alot better I still have cheat days I also do 45-60 min treadmill in A.M and weights PM

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03-10-2003, 08:47 PM	#4
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Hi cassidy Welcome to IM Just like Yan said...if you could post your current diet w/ as much detail as possible, it would give us a place to start

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Dr. Pain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Get the Duct Tape...I'm Ripped Again! Posts: 11,239	Welcome to IM DP

03-11-2003, 11:45 AM	#11
cassidy ptomey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: mattoon,Ill.61938 Posts: 8	Thanks to all! this is really great inspiration!!! I have my work cut out for me, but I am soooo excited. You all provided great information!!! w8lifter, thank you! you are a great inspiration..

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