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There are no forbidden foods in my plan. I like to avoid simple carbs such as white flour and sugar. I don’t usually drink fruit juice because it doesn’t have fiber to help me feel full . Deserts make very rare appearances on my plate. I usually have two pieces of fruit daily.
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I find the sugar free jellies have an awful consistency. I use regular jelly using a level tablespoon as one serving. I log everything I eat. I don’t have any issues with the real stuff
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I have my food diary open for all to see. I added a few friends and my RD too. That way my RD can see everything I eat. now, that's accountability for me.
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There's really no accurate way to determine calories burned during strength/weight training other than before/after blood tests. Even my Fitbit Force doesn't do a good job at it, although it will show some caloric burn. Personally, I don't try to determine the calories burned in strength training as I do it to gain…
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Yes, I do expect to count calories for the rest of my life. NOT counting them is what got me over 100 pounds overweight. :smile:
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You were working out at 81.3% of your maximum heart rate which is fairly intense. It most definitely is possible to burn that many calories, but if you desire fat burning, then you need to drop that intensity down to about 70% or 135 bpm.
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Thanks for the "beer gut" laugh. You are 100% on target. I am losing weight AND gaining muscle. The point is that gaining muscle increases metabolism. In just a month of lifting, I can already feel the difference in my strength. I can only imagine what six months will do for me.
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Very well said. Without a PT, I would not be making the progress that keeps me going. Couple with a Registered Dietician and a very supportive MD, I believe that I will stay on track and reach my goal of 20% body fat. Who knows, maybe I'll push beyond 20% once I get there. How much I weigh is not nearly as important to me…
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I have a 25 minute personal training session 3 x week. The only time we chat is the one minute he gives me between sets. At the end of 25 minutes I know have had a good workout because I am exhausted and weak. An hour of rest then I"m full of energy. He pushes me far beyond what I would on my own and reminds me of the…
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Whey Protein WITH some good carbs is a great meal anytime of the day. Need to add more green veggies? Simply add a handful of fresh spinach to your shake. Be sure to add some fruit, frozen works best and/or some raw oats (great for fiber and very filling). Make sure you are adding carbs with your protein powder to make it…
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Every LA Fitness has a Personal Training Director. If the trainer you've been working with isn't a good match, go talk to the PTD. I have over $2K invested in training with LA Fitness and it is well worth it. I observed the trainers on the floor and picked the one that I thought would work for me. He is very interested,…
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Find a new place to workout. You are there for you and only you. What anybody else can do, can lift, or can run doesn't matter. Your next workout should be running to a good gym! :wink:
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Give water aerobics a try. If you belong to a gym, there's probably a daily class. Easy on the joints and great for cardio and stretching. Or, just swim.
