Full time student with limited time for exercise: Ideas?

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Lift weights. 3 times a week, 45 minutes a day. Best use of time. Look into New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women, Stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength. You won't burn a whole lot of calories but you'll maintain muscle, get stronger, and generally more awesome.

    Lose fat through calorie deficit. You don't have to burn an extra 500 calories a day. Control your deficit with food not cardio (this is something I don't seem to be able to do, but yeah, it works in theory).

    ^ This is the way I'd approach it.

    I'd add in that if you want to increase energy expenditure to allow you to eat more or to further increase your deficit, just move around more, walk a bunch, etc.

    I don't think her situation has been understood.. I know when I go to the gym, I'm in there for atleast 45 mins to an hour. Add in waiting for free weights and machines and use your imagination.. she doesn't sound like she has that kind of time.

    Definitely agree on lifting heavy vs becoming a treadmill bunny though

    I thought OP mentioned being able to go to the gym for an hour. If that's the case (maybe I misunderstood the post), it should be easy to do a full body program 3/week like SS/SL/etc or something comparable., then just create the deficit through reduced intake/NEAT upregulation.
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.


    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.

    Thanks! I think Rae provided a great solution. Which is good because I started gettin' all flirty with her on her wall so she probably needed an outlet.
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    Lift weights. 3 times a week, 45 minutes a day. Best use of time. Look into New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women, Stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength. You won't burn a whole lot of calories but you'll maintain muscle, get stronger, and generally more awesome.

    Lose fat through calorie deficit. You don't have to burn an extra 500 calories a day. Control your deficit with food not cardio (this is something I don't seem to be able to do, but yeah, it works in theory).

    ^ This is the way I'd approach it.

    I'd add in that if you want to increase energy expenditure to allow you to eat more or to further increase your deficit, just move around more, walk a bunch, etc.

    I don't think her situation has been understood.. I know when I go to the gym, I'm in there for atleast 45 mins to an hour. Add in waiting for free weights and machines and use your imagination.. she doesn't sound like she has that kind of time.

    Definitely agree on lifting heavy vs becoming a treadmill bunny though

    I thought OP mentioned being able to go to the gym for an hour. If that's the case (maybe I misunderstood the post), it should be easy to do a full body program 3/week like SS/SL/etc or something comparable., then just create the deficit through reduced intake/NEAT upregulation.


    Well I can go to the gym at least once a week for an hour or more. Other than that its 20-30min gaps on tue/thurs. Maybe some time on Friday mornings. Just don't want to overdue it to where I am too sore to give it my best. I appreciate all the advice though!
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    Lift weights. 3 times a week, 45 minutes a day. Best use of time. Look into New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women, Stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength. You won't burn a whole lot of calories but you'll maintain muscle, get stronger, and generally more awesome.

    Lose fat through calorie deficit. You don't have to burn an extra 500 calories a day. Control your deficit with food not cardio (this is something I don't seem to be able to do, but yeah, it works in theory).



    Well I did reduce my calorie intake and have been doing pretty good on that. However I am not familiar with lifting weights. I usually do cardio cause I don't even know where to begin with lifting weights to lose weight.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Lift weights. 3 times a week, 45 minutes a day. Best use of time. Look into New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women, Stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength. You won't burn a whole lot of calories but you'll maintain muscle, get stronger, and generally more awesome.

    Lose fat through calorie deficit. You don't have to burn an extra 500 calories a day. Control your deficit with food not cardio (this is something I don't seem to be able to do, but yeah, it works in theory).

    ^ This is the way I'd approach it.

    I'd add in that if you want to increase energy expenditure to allow you to eat more or to further increase your deficit, just move around more, walk a bunch, etc.

    I don't think her situation has been understood.. I know when I go to the gym, I'm in there for atleast 45 mins to an hour. Add in waiting for free weights and machines and use your imagination.. she doesn't sound like she has that kind of time.

    Definitely agree on lifting heavy vs becoming a treadmill bunny though

    I thought OP mentioned being able to go to the gym for an hour. If that's the case (maybe I misunderstood the post), it should be easy to do a full body program 3/week like SS/SL/etc or something comparable., then just create the deficit through reduced intake/NEAT upregulation.


    Well I can go to the gym at least once a week for an hour or more. Other than that its 20-30min gaps on tue/thurs. Maybe some time on Friday mornings. Just don't want to overdue it to where I am too sore to give it my best. I appreciate all the advice though!

    If you have time to do it than by all means do it! A lot of people including Sidesteel will probably be more than happy to answer any questions about lifting at the gym and what not. Soreness goes away.. I can't really remember the last time I got sore, unless it was when I tried a new routine e.g. kettlebells
  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
    I am as well. I had an exam and paper due every week this quarter. What I did was wake up early in the morning 6AM just so I could workout for an hour. That way I have the rest of the day to study and go to class. It gives me energy to do so. Also, prepare meals on Sunday!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it. It's free
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I am as well. I had an exam and paper due every week this quarter. What I did was wake up early in the morning 6AM just so I could workout for an hour. That way I have the rest of the day to study and go to class. It gives me energy to do so. Also, prepare meals on Sunday!


    ...ahhh waking up super early sounds worse then going to the gym for 2 hours.lol I need to become a morning person it's just I can't go to sleep before 11:30. I tried and I just lay in bed for an hour thinking about all the work I have to get done. If you are not a morning person, how long did it take you to get into this routine?
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it.


    Okay so this may sound stereotypical but I am just starting out so bare with me. I guess I am hesitant with lifting weights because I want a slim body but not a super muscular body. I want to be toned but still have a little curve to me. So how can I lift weights, not get bulky, and drop to my ideal goal?
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it.


    Okay so this may sound stereotypical but I am just starting out so bare with me. I guess I am hesitant with lifting weights because I want a slim body but not a super muscular body. I want to be toned but still have a little curve to me. So how can I lift weights, not get bulky, and drop to my ideal goal?

    Easy, you can't gain mass on a calorie deficit. If you're losing weight, you're not bulking. This pic is fairly recent, do I look bulky (left)?

    487781_10152557279435607_456144231_n.jpg
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it.


    Okay so this may sound stereotypical but I am just starting out so bare with me. I guess I am hesitant with lifting weights because I want a slim body but not a super muscular body. I want to be toned but still have a little curve to me. So how can I lift weights, not get bulky, and drop to my ideal goal?

    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
  • lsjd2000
    lsjd2000 Posts: 287 Member
    Ok, well I didn't read everyone reply but here is what I do - I am taking classes full time, and I work full time 3-12hour days - also have three children and husband. I commute about an hour (give or take traffic) to work and school. I work out at night around 8pm after the kids are in bed- I have a treadmill (which I despise) but its better then nothing for cardio - unless its nice out then we take the kids hiking (there 13,10 and 6) I also am doing Les Mills Pump - at home and I add in some extra cardio workouts (or in place of the treadmill) such as Zumba on Xbox, or just dance on the Wii or Xbox etc or DVD's such as TeoBo etc...
    I am very busy, I am lucky to get 4-5 hrs sleep a night and trust me I am a sleep 8+ type person when I can (usually every other weekend when I am off) Do what you can when you can - walk on campus - park farther from your classrooms - take the stairs in the buildings instead of the elevator. Take the long way to class (if you have time sometimes that 15mins btwn is not long enough even if you know a shortcut) If you really want it you can fit it in - do what you can at the gym then do some more when you get home that evening after class.
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
    :laugh: Running late for class gets me a pretty good workout. My garage spot is 1.3 miles away from my first class and my backpack usually weighs 40 lbs. Plus it's halfway down one hill and all the way up another. My lungs/legs are screaming by the time I get there. Second class is completely across campus (another couple miles) and third is back where the first was. Then hit the campus gym in between classes (or before/after classes). I usually have at least a couple days where I have a solid hour between classes.

    I usually also have a full time job bartending/managing a bar and I have a 6 year old. You can make time if you really want to. I also accept that around midterms/finals, I'm probably not going to make it to the gym and on days homework needs to be done, it probably isn't going to happen. I don't beat myself up if I only make it to the gym once in a week. Once is better than none.
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it.


    Okay so this may sound stereotypical but I am just starting out so bare with me. I guess I am hesitant with lifting weights because I want a slim body but not a super muscular body. I want to be toned but still have a little curve to me. So how can I lift weights, not get bulky, and drop to my ideal goal?

    Easy, you can't gain mass on a calorie deficit. If you're losing weight, you're not bulking. This pic is fairly recent, do I look bulky (left)?

    487781_10152557279435607_456144231_n.jpg



    First off you look great! Yay! Okay, so that makes me feel better. Guess I just need to look into it. Find out what types of lifts I should be doing etc.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge
  • lovinmyselfagain
    lovinmyselfagain Posts: 307 Member
    Interval training is ideal if you're lacking on time. The 30DS is about 27 minutes long-3 circuits involving 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio, and 1 minute of abs. There's also a great Youtube channel and website, http://www.BodyRock.Tv/
    http://www.thedailyhiit.com/ It's designed for at home workouts and high intensity interval training(HIIT). I haven't done it, but it looks intense and again, it doesn't take up a lot time. Apologize in advance if none of this makes sense. My insomnia meds just took effect and it's taken me rdiculously long to type these few sentences. Good luck and goodnight!
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it.


    Okay so this may sound stereotypical but I am just starting out so bare with me. I guess I am hesitant with lifting weights because I want a slim body but not a super muscular body. I want to be toned but still have a little curve to me. So how can I lift weights, not get bulky, and drop to my ideal goal?

    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.


    So as long as I am reducing my calories while lifting instead of chugging protein shakes for every meal I should be good? Thanks, so helpful everyone!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I'm 5' 7 and started at 150 but now down to 146. I want to get down to 130 ideally
    omg you're me XD I'm 5'7, started at 150 and am 130 :flowerforyou:

    I suggest you answer sidesteel. He's gotten into phenomenal shape, is incredibly strong, and I imagine he's pretty firm and...what was I saying? Oh yes, he gives out great advice and has all kinds of brains.
    haha side tracked there. So is that what you did? Weight lifted to get down to 130?
    F no. Unfortunately I dove in blindly and learned a lot along the way. I actually dieted my muscle mass away to get to 120lbs doing mostly nothing and cardio. My butt wasn't what it use to be and I wasn't as firm either. After having a few weight lifters on my friends list and seeing the changes they went through I decided to gain weight and start lifting. I'm kind of going backwards but still fit into the same pants. You'd have much better results if you start lifting from the beginning. I've had several regrets and that's probably my biggest one. I was a dancer most of my life and never lifted before, wasn't a fan of it at all. Once I started and my chronic back pain diminished and I started feeling firmer and stronger well...I'm getting addicted...to the point now that I have a weight room instead of a yoga room. Free weights everywhere.

    Stronglifts 5x5. Google it. Sign up. Read it. Do it.


    Okay so this may sound stereotypical but I am just starting out so bare with me. I guess I am hesitant with lifting weights because I want a slim body but not a super muscular body. I want to be toned but still have a little curve to me. So how can I lift weights, not get bulky, and drop to my ideal goal?

    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.


    So as long as I am reducing my calories while lifting instead of chugging protein shakes for every meal I should be good? Thanks, so helpful everyone!
    Even if you chug protein shakes (MFP protein recommendation is very low). As long as you are in a calorie deficit, you'll only lose muscle and fat...and with weight training, you'll lose mostly fat.

    After reading a fair bit I'm a fan of .8g of protein per lb of body mass (yes, that's for a calorie deficit).
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge


    I think MFP has me around 1350, somedays 1600 so no need to slap me around.haha I don't starve that is for sure and while I am eating better I am not going to be sacrificing every food I love.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge


    I think MFP has me around 1350, somedays 1600 so no need to slap me around.haha I don't starve that is for sure and while I am eating better I am not going to be sacrificing every food I love.
    Did you to get in 97-98% of the recommended nutrition for an adult female you need about 2000 calories? Did you know you burn significantly more then that every day and could be losing on significantly more and that your basil metabolic rate is higher then the amount you are eating? Read the cinderella thread when you get a chance. The choice is yours but if you find yourself cold or tired etc I'd reevaluate. I did the 1200 cal thing, it was a terrible idea. I lost hair and nails. 1600 is more reasonable but you could do with more. As a couch potato I was still losing at 1700 at your goal weight. As a person who was exercising I was losing at over 2000.

    The math for MFP is based on the fact that 3500 calories are in a lb of fat. Which is true. So they assume that if you burn off 500 calories a day you'll lose a lb a week...which you've probably noticed is completely wrong if you've been paying attention to the 'you'll lose this much at this rate' blurbs you get when you complete a diary entry.
  • xF7x
    xF7x Posts: 143
    Run stairs for an hour
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge


    I think MFP has me around 1350, somedays 1600 so no need to slap me around.haha I don't starve that is for sure and while I am eating better I am not going to be sacrificing every food I love.
    Did you to get in 97-98% of the recommended nutrition for an adult female you need about 2000 calories? Did you know you burn significantly more then that every day and could be losing on significantly more and that your basil metabolic rate is higher then the amount you are eating? Read the cinderella thread when you get a chance.

    The math for MFP is based on the fact that 3500 calories are in a lb of fat. Which is true. So they assume that if you burn off 500 calories a day you'll lose a lb a week...which you've probably noticed is completely wrong if you've been paying attention to the 'you'll lose this much at this rate' blurbs you get when you complete a diary entry.


    I eat what I want with modifications. Instead of chips I have fruit or a salad or a small portion of goldfish/pretzels etc. I still eat sandwiches but on whole wheat bread, I feel like I am doing okay but I'll try to check out that thread
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge


    I think MFP has me around 1350, somedays 1600 so no need to slap me around.haha I don't starve that is for sure and while I am eating better I am not going to be sacrificing every food I love.
    Did you to get in 97-98% of the recommended nutrition for an adult female you need about 2000 calories? Did you know you burn significantly more then that every day and could be losing on significantly more and that your basil metabolic rate is higher then the amount you are eating? Read the cinderella thread when you get a chance.

    The math for MFP is based on the fact that 3500 calories are in a lb of fat. Which is true. So they assume that if you burn off 500 calories a day you'll lose a lb a week...which you've probably noticed is completely wrong if you've been paying attention to the 'you'll lose this much at this rate' blurbs you get when you complete a diary entry.


    I eat what I want with modifications. Instead of chips I have fruit or a salad or a small portion of goldfish/pretzels etc. I still eat sandwiches but on whole wheat bread, I feel like I am doing okay but I'll try to check out that thread
    Doh I just modified that post. Yeah, I did that, and then I started losing my hair. Took a while though. I had this idea in my head that because I laid off the snack foods and ate lots of vegetables and the meat I was eating was fresh I was being healthy. I was wrong. Most of the nutrients in vegetables are fat soluble. Can't absorb the nutrients without enough fat. Since you're young and tall...1350 will eventually suppress your metabolism and likely run you into nutritional/health related problems. It's great that your at the beginning of your weight loss because your metabolism is probably still firing pretty good. The larger you are, the faster you burn calories. The more you suppress your fuel, the more you suppress your metabolism. You'll mostly be losing water weight at the beginning of the VLCDs (very low calorie diets). Many people come to stalls.
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge


    I think MFP has me around 1350, somedays 1600 so no need to slap me around.haha I don't starve that is for sure and while I am eating better I am not going to be sacrificing every food I love.
    Did you to get in 97-98% of the recommended nutrition for an adult female you need about 2000 calories? Did you know you burn significantly more then that every day and could be losing on significantly more and that your basil metabolic rate is higher then the amount you are eating? Read the cinderella thread when you get a chance.

    The math for MFP is based on the fact that 3500 calories are in a lb of fat. Which is true. So they assume that if you burn off 500 calories a day you'll lose a lb a week...which you've probably noticed is completely wrong if you've been paying attention to the 'you'll lose this much at this rate' blurbs you get when you complete a diary entry.


    I eat what I want with modifications. Instead of chips I have fruit or a salad or a small portion of goldfish/pretzels etc. I still eat sandwiches but on whole wheat bread, I feel like I am doing okay but I'll try to check out that thread
    Doh I just modified that post. Yeah, I did that, and then I started losing my hair. Took a while though. I had this idea in my head that because I laid off the snack foods and ate lots of vegetables and the meat I was eating was fresh I was being healthy. I was wrong. Most of the nutrients in vegetables are fat soluble. Can't absorb the nutrients without enough fat. Since you're young and tall...1350 will eventually suppress your metabolism and likely run you into nutritional/health related problems. It's great that your at the beginning of your weight loss because your metabolism is probably still firing pretty good. The larger you are, the faster you burn calories. The more you suppress your fuel, the more you suppress your metabolism. You'll mostly be losing water weight at the beginning of the VLCDs (very low calorie diets). Many people come to stalls.

    So right now I am okay but as I loose, I should intake more calories?
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I know it doesn't seem like a big deal now but eventually you'll come across the thousands of threads of those who have been in trouble.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/572503-why-you-should-eat-more-a-lion-s-tale

    And here are some more links of those who ran into problems on high deficits taken from Taso in another thread when asked if the high deficits cause problems.
    Not necessarily, as starvation mode is a overused/abused terms. But there is a high probability that it will hinder your long term success.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/419136-what-am-i-doing-wrong
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/419393-need-serious-help-please
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/420759-gaining-weight-on-a-low-carb-diet-please-help
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/421412-so-fed-up-there-has-to-be-an-easier-way
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/446248-why-am-i-gaining-weight
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/447513-disillusioned
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/448803-not-loosing-weight-or-inches
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/454374-gaining-with-scrict-diet-and-workouts
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/455392-no-results-at-all-despair
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/457566-why-cant-i-loose-weight-or-inches
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/457037-feeling-disheartened
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/467001-why-1200-c-a-day-and-still-no-weight-loss
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/480698-assistance-please-this-is-getting-ridiculous
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/480186-tiredness
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/487729-the-scale-wont-move
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/493331-i-need-some-straight-up-advice-on-this-dieting
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/503342-mfp-lied-help
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/509836-i-can-t-seem-to-lose-any-weight
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/517635-what-is-wrong-with-me
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/526497-1000cal-day-diet-daily-work-out-not-losing
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/552142-giving-up
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/557832-why-am-i-not-loosing-weight-help-im-doing-everything-i
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/585081-help-working-out-and-eating-1200-calories-no-change
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/589043-sick-of-trying-with-no-results
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/665625-could-someone-look-at-my-logs
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/668039-why-haven-t-i-lost-weight-in-2-weeks
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680195-helppppp
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/705854-hair-loss
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/713154-900-calories-a-day
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/713967-not-seeing-any-progress
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/721909-1200-every-day-and-no-change-demotivated-completely
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/739340-1200cal-daily-for-3-weeks-and-havent-lost-a-single-pound
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/854231-calorie-problem
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/854236-stuck-fat
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/867360-i-m-scared
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/873449-need-advice
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/890176-not-losing-with-1200-calorie-plan
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/892991-4-weeks-dieting-and-haven-t-lost-1-pound
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/901715-anybody-busting-their-butts-and-seeing-no-results
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/905033-why-am-i-not-losing
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/905493-daily-600-net-calories-no-weight-lost-what-s-wrong
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/922076-plateau-time-again
  • here
    here Posts: 69
    Run outside. Do body weight exercises.
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I know it doesn't seem like a big deal now but eventually you'll come across the thousands of threads of those who have been in trouble.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/572503-why-you-should-eat-more-a-lion-s-tale

    And here are some more links of those who ran into problems on high deficits taken from Taso in another thread when asked if the high deficits cause problems.
    Not necessarily, as starvation mode is a overused/abused terms. But there is a high probability that it will hinder your long term success.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/419136-what-am-i-doing-wrong
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/419393-need-serious-help-please
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/420759-gaining-weight-on-a-low-carb-diet-please-help
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/421412-so-fed-up-there-has-to-be-an-easier-way
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/446248-why-am-i-gaining-weight
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/447513-disillusioned
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/448803-not-loosing-weight-or-inches
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/454374-gaining-with-scrict-diet-and-workouts
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/455392-no-results-at-all-despair
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/457566-why-cant-i-loose-weight-or-inches
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/457037-feeling-disheartened
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/467001-why-1200-c-a-day-and-still-no-weight-loss
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/480698-assistance-please-this-is-getting-ridiculous
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/480186-tiredness
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/487729-the-scale-wont-move
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/493331-i-need-some-straight-up-advice-on-this-dieting
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/503342-mfp-lied-help
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/509836-i-can-t-seem-to-lose-any-weight
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/517635-what-is-wrong-with-me
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/526497-1000cal-day-diet-daily-work-out-not-losing
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/552142-giving-up
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/557832-why-am-i-not-loosing-weight-help-im-doing-everything-i
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/585081-help-working-out-and-eating-1200-calories-no-change
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/589043-sick-of-trying-with-no-results
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/665625-could-someone-look-at-my-logs
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/668039-why-haven-t-i-lost-weight-in-2-weeks
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680195-helppppp
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/705854-hair-loss
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/713154-900-calories-a-day
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/713967-not-seeing-any-progress
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/721909-1200-every-day-and-no-change-demotivated-completely
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/739340-1200cal-daily-for-3-weeks-and-havent-lost-a-single-pound
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/854231-calorie-problem
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/854236-stuck-fat
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/867360-i-m-scared
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/873449-need-advice
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/890176-not-losing-with-1200-calorie-plan
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/892991-4-weeks-dieting-and-haven-t-lost-1-pound
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/901715-anybody-busting-their-butts-and-seeing-no-results
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/905033-why-am-i-not-losing
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/905493-daily-600-net-calories-no-weight-lost-what-s-wrong
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/922076-plateau-time-again



    Wow that's crazy, thanks! I'll try to add some more grub into my daily dose.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    In order to end up looking toned you will want to lift weights. You are not going to get bulky no matter how hard you try. Trust me.

    The fear that you will somehow over-do it and end up with huge muscles is just silly. And I'm not calling YOU silly, I'm calling the fear silly. It will not happen.
    ^This. You have no idea how hard a women has to work their butt off and how much food they need to eat to get bulky. I'm trying to 'bulk' and I do not think I am succeeding lol.

    Also, regret number 2 is going in blindly to setting calorie deficits. If you have your calories set to 1200 I swear to God I'll come over there and beat you with my big bulky muscles. And if you do I suggest you read my post:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/637094-cinderella-s-weight-loss-knowledge


    I think MFP has me around 1350, somedays 1600 so no need to slap me around.haha I don't starve that is for sure and while I am eating better I am not going to be sacrificing every food I love.
    Did you to get in 97-98% of the recommended nutrition for an adult female you need about 2000 calories? Did you know you burn significantly more then that every day and could be losing on significantly more and that your basil metabolic rate is higher then the amount you are eating? Read the cinderella thread when you get a chance.

    The math for MFP is based on the fact that 3500 calories are in a lb of fat. Which is true. So they assume that if you burn off 500 calories a day you'll lose a lb a week...which you've probably noticed is completely wrong if you've been paying attention to the 'you'll lose this much at this rate' blurbs you get when you complete a diary entry.


    I eat what I want with modifications. Instead of chips I have fruit or a salad or a small portion of goldfish/pretzels etc. I still eat sandwiches but on whole wheat bread, I feel like I am doing okay but I'll try to check out that thread
    Doh I just modified that post. Yeah, I did that, and then I started losing my hair. Took a while though. I had this idea in my head that because I laid off the snack foods and ate lots of vegetables and the meat I was eating was fresh I was being healthy. I was wrong. Most of the nutrients in vegetables are fat soluble. Can't absorb the nutrients without enough fat. Since you're young and tall...1350 will eventually suppress your metabolism and likely run you into nutritional/health related problems. It's great that your at the beginning of your weight loss because your metabolism is probably still firing pretty good. The larger you are, the faster you burn calories. The more you suppress your fuel, the more you suppress your metabolism. You'll mostly be losing water weight at the beginning of the VLCDs (very low calorie diets). Many people come to stalls.

    So right now I am okay but as I loose, I should intake more calories?
    In my opinion you should up your calories as soon as possible to prevent...well...allot of things. This is an opinionated topic though, some people prefer to suppress their metabolism for some reason? I've never seen it argued in a way that seemed appealing or wasn't full of holes. What you're losing initially is water and likely lean body mass. You could keep the deficit and lose a bunch of water weight. But expect it to come back when you start eating normally again plus extra weight since the metabolism is so suppressed. Also, some of that water is good stuff. Like Glycogen, it fuels your organs and muscles. That's what repairs you after a workout to make you not sore anymore. That repairing also helps prevent you from injuries.

    I like what someone wrote the other day...I can't remember it now...something about flowers. It boiled down to you can kill a weed by restricting it's water but the flowers die too.

    Anyway I'm glad to hear you're upping your calories and it's late here so I'm not sure how much sense I'm making. Hopefully some. I wish you all the best!

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