batgirl said:
I am using the protien shakes as meal replacements I want to lose twenty pounds by spring, remember I am in Michigan we don't ride in the winter.
My activity is limited to my treadmill! Thanks for you response. ginger
G'day batgirl, ginger, mate, the question of losing that amount ot weight is usually not easy as most people who attempt to do so, under normal condidtions they put it straight back on again, immediately after thay stop whatever they did to lose it in the first place.
That might sound a bit confusing but it's true, what one needs is a different approach to diet and lifestyle completely. Quick weight loss is usually associated with just as quick weight gain. "Fad diets" and there are a plethora of them, are not the answer, but a complete change in the way you manage your life style. Give away the meal replacemnet shakes they are not the answer for you girl?
It is essential that you adopt a healthy nutrition and eat sensibly, no garbage foods(big Mac's), sweets, chocolates, ice cream, excess milk, dairy products etc.
Having said that, it doesn't mean you don't give up eating those things completely, they have to be managed in small proportions along with a regime of exercise too.
If you feel deprived it is the quickest way to get off track, so eat sensibly, exercise regularly and vary the exercises too.
The tread mill is a good way of static exercise but too much of that can be a ***, (soul destroying)? If possible get a wind trainer and set up your bike and alternate the different forms of both types of exercise. As well as that, in the Military they exercise daily with what was once known as "Swedish 4BX" exercise, if you are having difficulty, ask at your local library, they are sure to have something of that nature, if not I think it may be available over the net.
It isn't difficult to do this regime of exercise (4BX) and can be completed in fifteen minutes each day, you do not need any equipment, exceppt maybe a chair or a set of stairs. Not only will it get you fighting fit, but will trim all the excess weight if you conduct the exercise dilligently and in the spirit and manner in which it was intended.
Finally, for now, eat a minimum of three portions of good protein 30-40 grams daily, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, eggs are easy to cook (boil or poach, maybe fried without oil in nonstick pan), (but don't overcook, as they should be a "bit runny"), with a slice of wholemeal toast, some baked beans, fresh fruit (not juice) an orange or apple, fruit prefferably in season.
Midday meal, Fish (tinned tuna) but once again Fresh Salmon is best, or local sea food, with salad, slice of fresh wholemeal bread. You can alternate this with good quality cheese, cheddar, camembere, brie, not processed sliced cheese, "THEY ARE ****". Ham or chicken is a good source of protein and this can be alternated with the other two food sources along with salad. Drink water after meal but not too much otherwise it dillutes the gastric juices and impairs the digestion.
Evening meal, Chicken (steamed not fried, take off the skin) along with good quality steamed vegetables (limit the underground types, like carrots and beets etc), mixed fresh fruit salad (small proportion), and some rice or pasta (without the rich sauces) home made is always best. The rice or pasta should be kept to a minimum, say, a table spoon of one or the other but not both. Once again alternate the protein cources with Ham, Fish, even Eggs, and don't be araid of eating Eggs they are not the big bogey most people say they are.
Don't eat late in the evening and don't sit around otherwise your defeating the object, with food sitting in your gut and not geting used for fuel, go for a walk 10.000 steps a day, get a pedometer to see how far that is, about an hour, walk at a brisk pace but don't kill yourself?
Limit your intake of coffee, it's a poison, drink at least three litres of filtered water a day, and more during the times of summer and exercise.
If you find it difficult to get a midday meal as recommended, try juicing vegetables such as celery and carrot and add an apple, drink slowly as it will help make you feel as though you eaten a meal.
Most important to change the way you think about all this, if you don't, you are defeated before you start. Once a week treat yourself to an icecream, but make it a small one, think about the conscience sitting on your shoulder, does it approve of you breaking the new way of life? Also once a week have a cup of good brewed coffee, but make it special, go to a good cafe' and consume it there.
Get out of the habit of doing what you've been doing up till now, thats the reason you've asked about the "Whey Powder". Slowly but surely you will see the benifits of what your doing and the efforts of your work by getting into the size or two of smaller pants, jeans, feeling better about yourself and being able to get out on the bike in the lycra and kicking **** big time.
Maybe you think it's too much of a change, if so then there's no hope for you, "GIRL" but I'm sure if you apply yourself you can do it, all you have to loose is the weight your carrying as a handicap. Your heart will thank you so will your legs which have to carry the weight too, you'll feel more invigorated and able to cope with all the chores you might feel are a bit of a burden at present.
Give it a go? Keep the wheels in motion, and don't look back unless it's to see who you dropped on that last climb? TBC
