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beginner...but not really :) - 1/4/2007 8:11:25 PM
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Jane
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hi I am new :)
I have lost a lot of weight (45 pds). I would like to lose another 15....maybeeeee 20....having a hard time with it...any suggestions???
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RE: beginner...but not really :) - 1/9/2007 1:02:09 PM
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Jane
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Thanks...all this information helps becuase I have a hit a plateau...it was hard to break.
I started to lift more...in between lifting I jump rope...I go back and fourth for about 30 mins. I continue to take the kickboxing classes
I am drinking nothing but water...at least 64 oz/day
I am eating a lot of protein in the form of chicken, egg whites, turkey, cottage cheese
I am eating oatmeal or a protein shake for breakfast
(I needed the break from the omletes)
the veggies I can eat and stand are broccoli and bell peppers
I eat some pineapple
I think I need to eat more...I only eat three meals a day...but I am not hungry---but I think I need to add another two meals a day...I want to make sure it is fat and water/muscle that I am losing.
so far I have lost two pds.
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RE: beginner...but not really :) - 1/9/2007 1:32:25 PM
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danmirage
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The body has 2 energy systems that it can use for cardio work...basically Fat and/or glucose/glycogen.
During lifting it only has 1...glucose/glycogen.
If you are depleting glucose/glycogen doing cardio pre or durng weight training then the body has to find another source for glucose/glycogen. That would be muscle.
This also locks in fat stores temporarily.
Better to do the cardio post workout, when the glucose/glycogen is depleted and the main source of energy is more likely to be fat!
Perhaps, also focus on interval training for lone cardio.
Water should be .55 ounces per pound of bodyweight OR MORE
Meals should be every 3-3.5 hours. They will be smaller.
Every meal=
A lean protein
A starchy carb (rice, quinoa, oatmeal, sweet potato...etc)
A fibrous Carb (veggie or fruit..though if your goal is fat loss fruit is not optimal)
Peppers are fine, celery sticks, zuccini, broccoli...anything!
Try for mostly whole foods.
Look at the fat loss link in my sig about post workout nutrition!
How are your cloths fitting?
You can stay the same weight, gain muscle and lose fat but the cloths will fit better because fat is LARGER than muscle by the pound.
Muscle BURNS fat!
So, gaining some muscle will increase your fat burning!
In fact it should be the priority.
Gain muscle. That is what gives the look, feel and shape you want!!!
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http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/m_111173/mpage_1/tm.htm
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http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/m_111175/mpage_1/tm.htm
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