Need to change diet to firm up?

bespatter
bespatter Posts: 73 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey y'all,

So I'm at a good weight now, but I'm pretty jiggly. I run and have started lifting weights more often, but I think what is sabotaging me is my diet. I don't eat a lot of protein. I was vegetarian for most of my life and vegan for few years and I would like to incorporate more protein (though not red meat) into my diet but, as lame as it sounds, it's difficult for me.

If there's anyone who's meeting their fitness goals (running/lifting) that would mind adding me and letting me see their diaries I would really appreciate it. I just need a little help to get started in the right direction!

Also, my honeymoon is in six months and I don't want to jiggle in my bikini!!!!

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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    hmmm...

    Jiggle indicates fat sitting on top of what muscle you have.

    That is one of the reason's I've never really made the scale number my goal. I have one but my primary goal is bf%.

    I lift 3x a week and will be adding in HIIT starting on Monday and my diary is open regardless. Mind you I eat lots of meat.

    Perhaps you need to re-evaluate what you actually want....low weight? a certian BF%, a certian clothing size? Then work on that. Keeping in mind that if you choose bf% and clothing size that will require diet and resistence training and you may see the scale go up.

    As for the protien you can get extra from shakes and bar etc if you choose to lift weights.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Here's a good link for protein sources including vegetarian and vegan:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources

    You say that you've added in more weight lifting, but be sure that it's a progressive program; you should be increasing weight or reps (or both depending on the program) consistently.
  • bespatter
    bespatter Posts: 73 Member
    Yeah, I'm looking mostly for a certain body fat %, which is a couple percent below what I'm at now. I think a dedicated weight routine and more protein will help, it's just figuring out that routine. I've lifted weights before for months (3x a week) but I didn't see results. Looking back that was probably because I didn't eat much protein.

    Thanks for your help!
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Yeah, I'm looking mostly for a certain body fat %, which is a couple percent below what I'm at now. I think a dedicated weight routine and more protein will help, it's just figuring out that routine. I've lifted weights before for months (3x a week) but I didn't see results. Looking back that was probably because I didn't eat much protein.

    Thanks for your help!

    What did your lifting program look like?
  • punkin_p
    punkin_p Posts: 29
    Not all weight training routines are created equally. You will see completely different results from a routine that uses primarily machines versus barbell training, for example. Look up a program like Starting Strength or StrongLifts. These are very effective programs for lifters who are just starting out.
  • bespatter
    bespatter Posts: 73 Member
    I use 8 lb. weights and I do three sets of 12-15 reps each. Each set has about 5 different exercises targeting various arm muscle groups. Then I do a few sets of lunges and squats. Finally, I do a one minute plank. It takes me about half an hour and then I usually run a couple miles afterward. I lift first.

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