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Originally posted by wantskinny Hi - I was just wondering if someone could help me out with some questions. I need to lose about 20 lbs. Last year I was on a diet that worked and I loved the food I ate - I just never had to lose this much weight. I have to stand up in a wedding this summer and need to start looking good! When trying to lose fat should I just do cardio????? How much cardio should I do??? And what kind???? No you need to weight train as well. Building muscle, even if a little is much more effective than cardio Here's my diet............. 5:30 - 6 am - elliptical or running 6:30 am - 1 cup Special K w/ 8 oz skim milk You need protein here. How about a shake and some EFA's. Thos are all high sugared carbs with no substance. Also, increase the oats to 1/2C. I work 7-3:30 am Monday - Friday 9 am - 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese and 1/3 cup instant Quaker oatmeal. Increase to the cottage cheese to about 30G protein - that's only 6 G protein Noon - Fat free yogurt and 1 bannana Have a salad with grilled and olive oil & vinegar - again this is all just high GI carbs - pure sugar Workout at gym 1-2 pm -- I used to do weights Mon, Wed & Frid. and cardio on Tues & Thurs. 2 pm bagel w/ 8 oz skim milk Again, you have no protein. Immediately after your workout you need protein like a shake and carbs. Preferably slow burning carbs seeing your weight training isn't too intense. 4 pm - workout - cardio or walking for 30-45 min. 5:30 eat chicken salad w/ fat free dressing and more veggies Good place to add either red meat or fish. More EFA's and maybe some brown rice or a legume. you could keep the salad too if you want just get some EFA's *if I have a big sweet tooth - I eat a coupld of twizzlers??? ditch the twizzlers - there is need for this sugar when you are trying to lose fat 9 pm - 2 oz tuna before bed! How bout 4 oz. of tuna instead and some EFA What do you think????? |
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Originally posted by wantskinny How about a shake and some EFA's What brand do you recommend??? I prefer Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey What do I mix the whey with?? Water olive oil & vinegar What about Olive oil & Vinegar Do you make your own??? Recipe???? Do I make my own what Again, you have no protein. Immediately after your workout you need protein like a shake and carbs. Preferably slow burning carbs seeing your weight training isn't too intense. How about low carb whole wheat bread w/ tuna and a little mayo?? Whole Grain Bread |
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Originally posted by Jodi Depends on your goals. When I'm bulking I don't really count, I just eat healthy and alot more. Maintenance, I just eat healthy and til satisfied. When I cut, I count every bit that goes into my mouth save for high carb days.
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Originally posted by wantskinny How about a shake and some EFA's What brand do you recommend??? What do I mix the whey with?? olive oil & vinegar Do you make your own??? Recipe???? Again, you have no protein. Immediately after your workout you need protein like a shake and carbs. Preferably slow burning carbs seeing your weight training isn't too intense. How about low carb whole wheat bread w/ tuna and a little mayo?? |