Noob needs some assistance

azzledazzle
azzledazzle Posts: 79
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone, Great site :D

Im new to all this and have just joined a gym, My main aim is lose weight and gain muscle.

Does anyone know of a good site where i can get a structured eating routine ? I tend to eat as a when, And my brother (personal trainer who i dont see ) says i need to be eating regularly - like every 3 hours.

My calorie limit is about 3000 (shocking ! ) Of which around 500 will be burned off at the gym leaving 2500 - which my brother says i must consume otherwise my body will start burning muscle instead of fat.

Im finding this quite hard to do, I thought if i eat 1500 calories, Thats 1000 less than im meant to have, i will lose weight quicker... Im really confused about this,

I am taking protein shakes, 1 scoop in the morning, and 2 scoops after a session in the gym.

I am logging all my intakes / excersise on this site, and today i still have 1600 calories left.. How can i consume this much ?

I really need an online guide, or some very helpful person to break this down into manageable bits.

Im worried im doing it all wrong and i wont see any effect, Or burn muscle away and keep the fat !

Im trying to eat healthy (er) lol, but managing a busy morning then going to work, then going to the gym, then coming home and trying to keep records of what i have eaten / burned off all day is getting the better of me.

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  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    You might want to check out marksdailyapple.com

    Its got allot of good info on how your body is affected by food

    I don't agree with everything he says about supplements, but his detailed blogs are a great source of info on everything else
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    How much do you weigh in order to get that many cals to lose weight?

    Did you make a mistake and enter how much you weigh in lbs but was set at KG's making the site think you are 2.2 times heavier than you are.
  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
    I wonder how your brother got such numbers.

    x_x
  • Bunni8E8
    Bunni8E8 Posts: 20
    I find it easier to start my day with a protein shake then have snacks through out the morning, small things like apples oranges carrotts etc. Then have a healthy lunch with good protein like chicken then some more snacks that usually leaves me with 300 calories for dinner before taking off the workout. Then having a nice dinner, (not to big but make sure it's filling) then stop for the rest of the night and if snacky feeling after 7 have water or a sugar less juice. (I've been taught not to eat minimum 3 hours before bed)

    My favorite protein morning shake would be vega. They have a website, myvega.ca I think. Lots of products and really good for you.
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    You CAN at a cost. Best thing is to learn what foods you like that are good for you, and things you may be able to substitute for the bad.
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    plus, you don't HAVE to eat 3000 calories a day... just need to get your daily vitamins, minerals, protein and water.
  • azzledazzle
    azzledazzle Posts: 79
    Well i am quite big (not obese) just overweight

    I am 21 and have a physical job. And other websites confirm my brothers predictions.

    I have a free 30 min session with a PT tomorrow so i will see if he can make me a little nutrition guide of which i can follow.

    This site along with NutraCheck Say to lose weight i need to consume 2700 calories and burn off 200 (giving a 2lb loss per week)
    However i am burning 600+ with work and gym combined.

    i can manage 1500-2000 a day at a push, But if i dont consume the remaining 700 calories, What is the effect ? will my body burn muscle instead of fat ??

    Im really confused about all this, I am sorry if it is a simple thing to understand, I just dont get the principal of it yet. I thought less calories = more weight loss.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    plus, you don't HAVE to eat 3000 calories a day... just need to get your daily vitamins, minerals, protein and water.

    What about fat and carbs? Those aren't needed?
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