Replies
-
Little hard to give an opinion with a closed diary. But the body is an amazingly adaptable piece of work. There are so many possibilities. As mentioned Hormones play a big role Food plays a big role (especially sodium, simple carbs etc..) Water plays a big role. Exercising plays a big role Pretty much everything you do! A…
-
As long as your HRM has a chest strap...then its OK. If it is the wrist type, I would save up for the chest strap type. You can ask folks what they burn but it isn't a really good gauge to compare to yourself. For several reasons: 1. The more obese/overweight the more a person will burn. Even when walking. 2. Men vs women…
-
Moderately active if your exercising 5 times per wk for 60-90 min each.
-
If you can wear a HRM. If not, it depends if your giving yourself a break between sets. If you give yourself 30 sec or less before hitting the next exercise, I would log as circuit training, if its longer than 30 sec. log as strength training. Wife wears a HRM when we do strong lifts 5x5 and she burns more than what MFP…
-
Congrats on the weight loss. That's the hard part. Now, depending on your goals, but if you want a rock hard physique with muscle.You are at the perfect starting point, 24, lean and hormones are at a peak for working out . If it were me, I would eat around 2700 cals a day and lift heavy...I'm mean heavy. If you haven't…
-
You do work abs and do pushups in the SL5x5. Workout A Squats x5 Bench Press x5 Inverted Rows x5 Pushups - to fatigue x 3 Reverse Ab Crunch- til it bloody hurts and tears roll down your face Workout B Squats x5 Overhead Press x5 Deadlift x1 Pullups or Chin ups Alternate every other - to fatigue x3 Plank 30sec intervals x 3
-
2 lbs/wk loss for someone who needs to lose more than 100lbs is fine. especially at your age when risk factors are higher. Its more danger to have the weight on than lose it. Your on the right path, eat calorie dense foods as suggested to hit your daily goals. Walk as much as possible, until you can get up to a light jog…
-
This is why education in America is our downfall. Are you smarter than a 3rd grader?
-
If your serious about losing weight and being healthier, then why are you even eating potato chips, or for that fact grabbing snacks at a 7-11. That's crazy for 2 reasons. 1. 90% of the food is crap 2. Its way overpriced crap. Wouldn't sound advice be to grab a piece of fruit and be on your way.
-
I don't believe everyone can get fit but anybody can get fit.
-
Craigslist.....half the cost
-
My favorite...Get it just about anywhere (Walmart, Target, cheapest I've seen Costco)
-
A great beginner program is a good place to start. I prefer Strong Lifts 5x5 (search it on you tube and download the app for tracking) 3 times a week, the other 3 days do your cardio...and one nice rest day. There are a million different programs out there , so pick one that suits you. If you do decide to go with Strong…
-
This and you can add in some gatorade or something similar with electrolytes to help balance out.
-
Greek yogurt and some chocolate chips mixed with some stevia...excellence--that's what the wife does or a Kind bar I always have a late night protein bar Supreme Protein Caramel nut and then casein protein before bed.
-
I'm with this guy. Optimum Nutrition - 4.5 lbs whey isolate at COSTCO for $55. 55 servings and really only needed on workout days (3 times per week. I use it as a post workout only. This way it supply's what I need when I need it. No reason to overdo it! 140 cals 60 protein, 3 carb, 1 fat. No sugars added. I sometimes do…
-
Yes and no! Age does play a role in caloric burn. No, you can not "destroy" your metabolism. There have been numerous studies done regarding the effects of very low calories and metabolic slow down. Most agree that it has very little to no effect on the overall effect on metabolic rate. Yes, it slows but our bodies are…
-
Cut back on the cardio. Don't need to cut it out completely, just back off it a little for a while. Good luck
-
Couple of questions: What's your TDEE? because (in my opinion) you should only eat about 200-300 cals over TDEE for a couple of weeks then back it off to 100 - 150 cals over. If your maintaining at 3000 a day I personally wouldn't bump it up more than 3500. All depends on you TDEE. Just as in losing weight, put it on fast…
-
My guess is your running around 15% BF by looking at your photo. If it were me, I would hit the weights "heavy" 3 times a week. Cardio 3 times a week. A great starter program is Strong Lifts 5x5. You can find it on you tube. In 3 weeks you'll start to notice considerable difference in you body composition. Run the SL 5x5…
-
Since it seems you are referring to what you believe to be doing "good" for people, I think that's great. I do not like to discount others approaches along the way. There are many ways to reach an answer. 1+3=4 so does 2+2 or even 1+1+1. I believe you have to do what works for your clients with their best interest in mind…
-
It really only matters for the following reasons: 1. If your diabetic 2. If your borderline diabetic 3. If you have a tendency to gorge eat after fasting for a period of time. There have been studies both ways showing results to back up eating 5-6 times and back up 2-3 times. I personally prefer to go with more meals. As…
-
Here's what I posted for someone else. You may find it helful. Not all of it pertains to you....but you can also change up your strength training exercises to vary the muscles used. I do not believe in a metabolism "reset" idea. It's not really scientifically feasible. 1. You can help boost metabolism by keeping it working…
-
Go for some more snacks Greek Yogurt with your favorite fruit (like cantaloupe, grapes, pineapple,strawberries) all fresh ofcourse I dip my apples in all natural creamy peanut butter Pretty much any kind of nuts are good add avocado on a sandwich - great fat source with calories increase your lunch and dinner portion sizes…
-
Here's what I posted for someone else. You may find it helful. I do not believe in a metabolism "reset" idea. It's not really scientifically feasible. 1. You can help boost metabolism by keeping it working more often. What eating more often does: increases thermogensis, fasting lipid and postprandial insulin profiles.…
-
What this guy said. 2nd his opinion
-
I remember reading a few studies (its been a while, so can't remember the references), but they studied the effects of fat burn after strength training. They came to the conclusion that a nice 30 min cardio session immediately after strength training led to burning more fat cells. They referred to a cardio session as a…
-
Great. Doing the 5x5 Now and you will notice a difference withing weeks, probably 3-4. Your lean muscle will begin to develop. You might retain some fluid due to the new Heavy lifting routine...no worries. Your body will catch up to the muscle development in time, Good luck
-
What is your ultimate goal? If it is for health and physical appearance then I would do the below. Eat your TDEE to maintain your current weight. 112 lb is a great realistic healthy weight for your petite size. So what do you do, 1. Strength training 3 x per week for 50 minutes. Lift heavy. Eat approx 1700 calories on…
-
Two words. Chest strap The wrist ones don't monitor accurately enough. Even the chest strap types are OK, But their the best out there right now for continuous monitoring.
