Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions

RE: Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (GLD1)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:12:41 GMT

Have a look at this as well

How do you find your workout? Easy? Hard?

RE: Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (cpl)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:58:15 GMT

Eating too little can definitely be a problem, as you'll see in this link- http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/What_the_hell_is_a_calorie_anyway/m_135283/tm.htm
You might be surprised at the amount of calories you really need- It'll sound like a lot, but trust the numbers. Just work your way up to whatever amount you come up with.
BTW, there's a link to the calorie calcs near the bottom of that article.

RE: Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (TechieGirl)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:47:17 GMT

Thanks I will check that out. I believe that has been a problem in the past. I think I was actually eating too little and wasn't losing anything.

RE: Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (TechieGirl)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:44:11 GMT

Thanks for your input. Currently I am doing some cardio ( I know I should be doing more) and weights every other day. We have a bowflex machine and I also have free weights. For my arms I have been doing

3 sets, 12 reps, 10 lb weights, bicep curls
3 sets, 10 reps, 20 lb weights, bicep curls
3 sets, 10 reps, 10 lbs weights, overhead tricep extensions

I have started to notice some definition that wasn't there previously.

I eat mainly chicken and fish, some beef. Mostly baked. Have tried to cut down on starchy veggies, eat a lot of steamed veggies. I avoid sugar since I'm diabetic. Thanks for the welcome and your advice.

RE: Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (cpl)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:43:18 GMT

Make sure to check out the calorie calculator thread near the top of the nutrition forum- Getting the right amount of calories in your system from the right food sources is very important when it comes to reaching your goals.
Welcome to DB!!!

RE: Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (Naviator)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:52:06 GMT

You are absolutely right, there is no such thing as spot reduction. The best advice is to be patient and go for a lifestyle rather than a temporary diet. There is plenty of info here about proper diet and exercise, so take the time to educate yourself. I prefer weights over cardio, but you may have a different preference. Don't worry about getting bulky because it doesn't happen on accident. Just stick with your program and you should be able to lose about 2 pounds of fat per week. Any more than that and you run the risk of burning muscle as well. Trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time is not recommended because it isn't a very efficient process. You will probably be happy just to cut fat for now until you can see your abs, but I don't know without more info from you. I don't need to know everything that goes into your mouth, either. Just stay away from the sugar, ice cream, fried foods, white flour, pastries, cookies, candies, etc. Welcome to DB!

Hi...I'm new and open to all suggestions (TechieGirl)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:33:39 GMT

I am in the process of losing weight (fat) and trying to gain muscle at the same. Although I know spot reduction doesn't work, I do have a few problem areas I need to work on; Flabby triceps area, flabby inner thighs and weak core muscles. I appreciate any suggestions for exercises in those areas. I have already decreased my fat intake, diary everything I put in my mouth, drink a large amount of water. Thanks for any help. This looks like an incredible site.