Talking Dead: Team Carol
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If you want to set your protein goals, just do an estimate of your lean body mass on a site like this:That sounds really yummy and easy TJ.
I was trying to figure out my macro eating ect but since I don't know my body percent of fat. I will just try to do what I'm doing.
http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/lean-body-mass
And use that number as a minimum protein goal so that you have an idea of the ballpark you should be in. You don't have to have a bang on accurate number.0 -
Ty Cindy0
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According to the website I should be eating 110g of protien per day.....wow that sounds high!!0
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That's about what I get too. It's not too hard to hit, providing you enjoy foods like lean meats like chicken breasts, dairy products like cottage cheese and its definitely helpful if you can have the odd protein shakes. I think it can be challenging for vegetarians though.According to the website I should be eating 110g of protien per day.....wow that sounds high!!0 -
Mine is 102, I can't believe how short of protein I'm at. I have mine set to about 78g and I don't have that much even. Guess I have something to strive for. Wow!0
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Hi Everyone!!
I joined today, and I've asked to be on Team Carol. I am so excited to see where her character leads this season. She has gone through a huge transformation since the first season. Many of us use MFP to transform our lives, so I think she is a perfect fit! Can't wait to start one of the early bird rounds tomorrow. I've never done anything like this before, so I am really excited!!0 -
Hi Everyone!!
I joined today, and I've asked to be on Team Carol. I am so excited to see where her character leads this season. She has gone through a huge transformation since the first season. Many of us use MFP to transform our lives, so I think she is a perfect fit! Can't wait to start one of the early bird rounds tomorrow. I've never done anything like this before, so I am really excited!!
WELCOME!!! Team Carol is getting bigger and badder - awesome!0 -
Welcome to the team!0
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Welcome to the team hajenkatt!
Sorry I've been away guys! I have a new trainee at work and this is my first time training... its a little overwhelming! Hope everyone has been keeping up with their goals!0 -
Welcome to the team hajenkatt!
Everyone is feeling better in the house, I have the sniffles now. Could be a lot worse.
Still plugging away at the cardio, but focusing more on the food and recording. Makes a DUGE difference! And the scale is showing it too!
I hope everyone i doing well!
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I have been keeping the cardio up but I have been having a hard time keeping my eating under control. I have to work on that this week. I think maybe I will try to eat more protein to see if that helps.0
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Woohoo!!! I went all last week without eating bad carbs. The only ones I had were already in the meals I cooked, or in the protien bars I had (sometimes breakfast is just easier with a protein bar). I also did one day of the C25k and while I was hungry after, it wasnt for sweets. Heres to hoping all the other days are just like that one!!!0
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Way to go TJ, don't you wish it was easy to stay on target every day??? You are doing awesome!0
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Okay, I am in for team Carol. I love Darryl but then I am not ready for his team, so Carol it is. She is pretty pathetic in the first season (the one I am currently watching) but from the spoilers I have read it seems like that changes. :drinker:
Introduction: I am Kim, 36, from Ohio. This is my second challenge with this group (also participated in the Wizard of Oz). I am down 40+ pounds from when I started and I'm about halfway to my goal. Generally speaking, I stay within calories and water and exercise each day. However, I am just starting with weight training and I managed to strain my IT band by doing a Leslie Sansone video (of all things-- pretty embarrassing). Firm 30 is a minefield of squats and lunges.
My weight-loss seems to have slowed, so I am looking forward to being forced into trying new workouts and strength training moves. I am a little intimidated by the current pre-challenge. I just took some before pictures and they are de-motivational. I'm not sure it is possible that I can change from de-motivational to motivational over the course of this challenge. I would settle for non-scary pictures. :happy:0 -
Thanks ladies!! I'm glad to be here. My son was home sick with a nasty fever today, but I did manage to squeeze in two of the low impact cardio kickboxing from the early bird challenge links. I hope to do my arm strength traing app tonight once I get the kids settled. I do the 10 minute one and usually really feel the burn after doing it.0
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Welcome to the team Kim! We are intermediate but usually challenges progressively push you to do more and get out of your comfort zone. I think because it's so difficult for everyone to view videos, we will not be focusing on that this challenge. I think I will be designing our work outs based on the episode and how to train for the zombie world. Sound fun???
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Hi everyone - I just signed up to be part of Team Carol - who can resist a women who learns to be strong and wants to teach others how to be strong too?
I have just started lifting weights, so I'm trying to learn how to be stronger. I figure if I have some muscles, there wont be as much room left for the fat . I don't have any martial arts workout videos, so I'll head over to Amazon and see what they have. Anyone have any recommendations?
I'm a pretty regular exerciser, so should be able to contribute there. Not as great on the food.... love good food and wine way too much. So this is a work in progress....
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you sound like me Karen. lol...welcome to the team. glad to have you.0
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I was messing around on the computer today and felt the need to add a little Carol in here to get us motivated.
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Hi everyone - I just signed up to be part of Team Carol - who can resist a women who learns to be strong and wants to teach others how to be strong too?
I have just started lifting weights, so I'm trying to learn how to be stronger. I figure if I have some muscles, there wont be as much room left for the fat . I don't have any martial arts workout videos, so I'll head over to Amazon and see what they have. Anyone have any recommendations?
I'm a pretty regular exerciser, so should be able to contribute there. Not as great on the food.... love good food and wine way too much. So this is a work in progress....
Karen
Karen if you go to youtube, you will find all kinds of short videos that are free.0 -
HI all!! i just joined the challenge and I will catch up on th thread tonight... but wanted to throw in a quick HELLOO and say that i cant wait to start!!0
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Howdy all!!! I'm here bc of the really great chick above me!! I just joined and I am super pumped for this challenge! I am training for a race and totally struggling with my nutrition. This will totally kick my butt into shape!!! Can't wait to get to know you all!!
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Welcome guys! Love the graphics Hajenkat, love it...i may steal it for a profile pic. LOL!0
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Ok now team. I need a bit of steering in the right direction. Can anyone simplify this process for me? I know exercise and watching the show and the teams. But still a bit confused. I have read everything. But I think I must have missed something.
I have tried Leslie Sansone videos last week and this week. I am finding them quite invigorating and feel so much more of work out. I am coming off a bad foot injury so Jacks and running are not in the near future. But I hope by the end of the month I will be up and going. I am quite large but finding the thinner me. So I am looking forward to this. I will try my best to make this team and winner!0 -
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This challenge seems to have 3 components : 1) eating within your calorie guidelines on average per week, 2) doing the required cardio (45 minutes of combat training exercise; 160 of your choice of cardio), and 3) doing the strength training requirements (90 minutes of weights).
The other stuff is how they determine a winning team. But I think in order to have the best chance of winning we need to be eating right and completing all the exercise components. Your Leslie videos should be a good way to get in a bunch of cardio minutes.
@ Someone smart
Help! I cannot figure out this macro thing. I did the math and it seems that I am supposed to be eating 35% protein, 45% fat and 25% carbs? This doesn't sound right? Or do I have to use the TDEE method to use macros? I'm not sure I want to switch to TDEE because this other system is working for me.0 -
Welcome guys! Love the graphics Hajenkat, love it...i may steal it for a profile pic. LOL!
Glad you like them!! They were fun to do, and you are welcome to use it for a profile pic. Go Team Carol!!! Woot! I may have to make a few more before the challenge starts.0 -
Don't worry about it too much. Just get a ballpark figure.@bebubble -
This challenge seems to have 3 components : 1) eating within your calorie guidelines on average per week, 2) doing the required cardio (45 minutes of combat training exercise; 160 of your choice of cardio), and 3) doing the strength training requirements (90 minutes of weights).
The other stuff is how they determine a winning team. But I think in order to have the best chance of winning we need to be eating right and completing all the exercise components. Your Leslie videos should be a good way to get in a bunch of cardio minutes.
@ Someone smart
Help! I cannot figure out this macro thing. I did the math and it seems that I am supposed to be eating 35% protein, 45% fat and 25% carbs? This doesn't sound right? Or do I have to use the TDEE method to use macros? I'm not sure I want to switch to TDEE because this other system is working for me.
The rule of thumb is to get 1gram of protein per lean body mass and .35 grams per total body weight, I don't know your stats, but just get an online guesstimate of your lean body mass and go from there.
For example, say someone has 120lbs of lean body mass and is 150lbs and eats 2000 calories a day.
Protein: 120g x 4 calories in 1 gram of protein = 480 calories divided by 2,000 (calorie target) = 24% - round up to 25%
Fat: 0.35 x 150 = 53.5g x 9 calories in a gram of fat = 473 calories divided by 2,000 = 24% - round up to 25%
Carbs: balance of 50%
So this person has 25/25/50 macros.
Remember, protein and fats are minimums, so you don't worry about going over. That's another reason why the numbers don't have to be perfect. What matters is getting sufficient protein and healthy fats. :flowerforyou:
And, of course, setting your macros is just an option for this challenge. You won't get points for it, it's just something that is often worth looking at when it comes to your overall health.0 -
@ Cindyinpg - I was setting my macros for being 5'10 and 205 pounds. Was using MFP for guidelines for what to eat so I was using 1450 calories as my "base" and the percentages seemed way outta whack.
I think this sounds like a good strategy for someone using the TDEE method or for someone closer to maintenance. I kinda like being able to eat back my exercise calories and I'm not sure you are supposed to do that on the TDEE method. I switched things this morning to losing 1.5 lbs a week ( MFP congratulated me by lowering my calories again. 1390 was the recommended to lose 2lbs a week and that I know from past experience is too low for me to be happy.) I am now set at 1640 which seems appropriate for all the exercise I'll be doing.0 -
Sounds like you're doing fine. I don't use TDEE either. Just keep doing what you're doing and just keep an eye on your protein and fat grams rather than percentages.@ Cindyinpg - I was setting my macros for being 5'10 and 205 pounds. Was using MFP for guidelines for what to eat so I was using 1450 calories as my "base" and the percentages seemed way outta whack.
I think this sounds like a good strategy for someone using the TDEE method or for someone closer to maintenance. I kinda like being able to eat back my exercise calories and I'm not sure you are supposed to do that on the TDEE method. I switched things this morning to losing 1.5 lbs a week ( MFP congratulated me by lowering my calories again. 1390 was the recommended to lose 2lbs a week and that I know from past experience is too low for me to be happy.) I am now set at 1640 which seems appropriate for all the exercise I'll be doing.0
