Quote (adoreadork @ Sep 3 2011 06:07pm)
Hi SKC,
I just happened upon this thread.
I am currently trying to lose weight and get more in shape for my wedding in the Spring of 2012. I'll list some things about me, that may not be very well organized since I am coming with it on the top of my head.
I used to be around 160 but have packed on a few pounds after begin work as an accountant... up to 180.
Daily I'll have some type of sandwich for breakfast, for lunch I'll have rice and meat (could be chicken/beef/or salmon) and the same for dinner. My finace also likes to eat desert after dinner
I do enjoy snacking on chips (Ruffle's Cheddar and Sour Cream and Hot Cheeto fries), but I do not occasionally. Same thing with drinking Powerade.
Each week when I am at school, I may grab a burger and some fries (maybe twice a week).
I just started running a mile-two on Saturday mornings, but am limited because my legs tend to cramp up. I do play basketball occasionally too and don't have the leg cramp issue.
Any help you can suggest is appreciated.
Thanks
Try this modified cutting diet
First, find your BMR (google this). Once you have your BMR, you will eat approximately 200 cals under BMR and burn at least 300 cals a day from exercise for a total of -500 cals per day which equals out to around 1 lb of fat per week (along with nearly 1 lb of water).
Assuming your BMR is 2,200, you will take in 2,000 cals per day and burn another 300 (MINIMUM) from exercise.
Here is your sample diet for 2,000 cals of cutting:
First thing upon waking - Drink 2 cups of coffee (or take 3 GAT Jet Fuel) with 20 oz water and perform 20 mins of fasting cardio.
Meal 1 (wait another 15 mins after finishing cardio) - Protein shake w/ 1 cup oatmeal + handful of berries
Meal 2 - 1 chicken breast + large green salad + o-oil and vinegar
Meal 3 - 5 oz lean beef (90/10 or better) w/ mixed veggies
Meal 4 - 6 oz chicken breast + 1/2 cup black beans + 1/2 cup green pepper
Meal 5 (assuming this is POST WORKOUT, if not adjust this meal to PWO) - 1 Protein shake + 1 tbsp peanut butter + handful mixed berries
Meal 6 - 1 cup cottage cheese + 1 TSP peanut butter + cinnamon
also please follow this:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=335587138Fat%20loss%2015%20tips#p335587138As far as workouts go, follow this:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=304396247Cutting Workout Routine
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=330745031Abs Workout Routine
If you can't make it to the gym the prescribed number of days, just do as much as you can. If you miss 3 days, just pick up where you left off.
Remember, the more calories you burn each day the better. Do HIIT cardio at home every day if you can (first thing in the morning).
If you really can't do the gym, then you need to be physically active at home. Jogging, biking, pushups, pullups, etc.
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=331731288Bodyweight exercises