Anavar is a bad choice...I think....

[RottenWillow]

Thanks for clarifying. I'm thinking he may have a vested interest in my purchase.

Well put, and quite possibly so.

I might add that cutting your calories too low and doing too much cardio, like it sounds like he was suggesting, is a good way to keep fat on you. He's not only a douche, but incompetent.

 

[dmarie]

Thanks for everyone's input. My cardio is down to 30 minutes 5 days a week. I use the machines and some free weights (but to be honest I don't like the free weights because I feel like I'm not doing it correctly...thats why I hired a trainer...the irony). My diet today was: 1/2 cup egg whites, organic instant oatmeal, 2 pieces of turkey bacon for breakfast; mid-morning "meal" was half of cold chicken breast and handful of almonds; lunch was lettuce wraps with turkey and tomatoe; afternoon "meal" was a no carb protein shake with an added banana and some granola; dinner was 6 oz steak with baked sweet potato (nothing on it) and about a cup of broccoli. I only drink water...no crystal light or anything. I read something on here about adding a lemon or cucumber slice to water and I'll try that tomorrow. I'll try to keep track of what I eat EVERYDAY and make sure it's consistent. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE HELP! (OH!!!! I saw my trainer in all of his bleach blonde-mohawk glory today and he says he sees no improvement in my body at all...funny because I see a HUGE change. Bitter much?)

 

[Thandie]

Thanks for everyone's input. My cardio is down to 30 minutes 5 days a week. I use the machines and some free weights (but to be honest I don't like the free weights because I feel like I'm not doing it correctly...thats why I hired a trainer...the irony). My diet today was: 1/2 cup egg whites, organic instant oatmeal, 2 pieces of turkey bacon for breakfast; mid-morning "meal" was half of cold chicken breast and handful of almonds; lunch was lettuce wraps with turkey and tomatoe; afternoon "meal" was a no carb protein shake with an added banana and some granola; dinner was 6 oz steak with baked sweet potato (nothing on it) and about a cup of broccoli. I only drink water...no crystal light or anything. I read something on here about adding a lemon or cucumber slice to water and I'll try that tomorrow. I'll try to keep track of what I eat EVERYDAY and make sure it's consistent. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE HELP! (OH!!!! I saw my trainer in all of his bleach blonde-mohawk glory today and he says he sees no improvement in my body at all...funny because I see a HUGE change. Bitter much?)

Dmarie, you're right by getting about 5 meals a day. However, try this just for kicks.

Meal #1 Your 1/2 c oatmeal and 4 scrambled egg whites (or any other way, but fried)
#2 Your cold chicken with a small salad and 1/2 cup of brown rice.
#3 Protein shake. BTW, a banana has between 19g to 34g of carbs depending on the size.
#4 Chicken or turkey with sweet potato and vegetables.
#5 Fish and vegetables.

CARBS are very good for you, btw, as long as you have complex starchy, fibrous carbs. Always have whole food and try to avoid any processed foods.

Try to not have steak for dinner. Steak is high in fat and it takes two days to digest.

Carbohydrates will increase your metabolism, therefore you'll burn calories and lose weight.
Although almonds have good fat, I rather you get your fat from your food. In addition, have 1 teaspoon of fish oil and 1 tsp of flaxseed oil in your shake. If with that you're not getting about 30 to 35g of fat, then have 15 almonds.

The low-carbs diet is best (for those who love it) to lean out when competing. You, however, need to increase your metabolic rate and by having low carbs your metabolism will stall.

 

[Melaina]

I can't believe he said that......... you want us to beat him up for you?

 

[nefertiti]

Thanks for everyone's input. My cardio is down to 30 minutes 5 days a week. I use the machines and some free weights (but to be honest I don't like the free weights because I feel like I'm not doing it correctly...thats why I hired a trainer...the irony). My diet today was: 1/2 cup egg whites, organic instant oatmeal, 2 pieces of turkey bacon for breakfast; mid-morning "meal" was half of cold chicken breast and handful of almonds; lunch was lettuce wraps with turkey and tomatoe; afternoon "meal" was a no carb protein shake with an added banana and some granola; dinner was 6 oz steak with baked sweet potato (nothing on it) and about a cup of broccoli. I only drink water...no crystal light or anything. I read something on here about adding a lemon or cucumber slice to water and I'll try that tomorrow. I'll try to keep track of what I eat EVERYDAY and make sure it's consistent. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE HELP! (OH!!!! I saw my trainer in all of his bleach blonde-mohawk glory today and he says he sees no improvement in my body at all...funny because I see a HUGE change. Bitter much?)

Wow...what a dick. No halfway decent trainer would say something that demotivational to someone. I really hope you didn't take a BIT of it to heart.

 

[dmarie]

Thanks Thandie! This is all so confusing to begin with. I didn't really care that "douche bag trainer" felt the need to say something like that. He just wants my money. I guess some people would be like "damn, I guess I need your help then...", but I'm not interested. I've found so much here that I don't feel like I need him at all. I'm stuck in my small hometown for the summer, but in August when I go back to Austin maybe I'll find someone better if I think that's the route I need to take. I'm sure he'll leave me alone after the gym manager finds the polite yet informative note that I left under his door. I hate to be a bitch, but his presence is toxic. I'm trying to better myself and I pay to be there. Harassment was not a part of the membership agreement.

 

[Thandie]

Thanks Thandie! This is all so confusing to begin with. I didn't really care that "douche bag trainer" felt the need to say something like that. He just wants my money. I guess some people would be like "damn, I guess I need your help then...", but I'm not interested. I've found so much here that I don't feel like I need him at all. I'm stuck in my small hometown for the summer, but in August when I go back to Austin maybe I'll find someone better if I think that's the route I need to take. I'm sure he'll leave me alone after the gym manager finds the polite yet informative note that I left under his door. I hate to be a bitch, but his presence is toxic. I'm trying to better myself and I pay to be there. Harassment was not a part of the membership agreement.

You did the right thing about leaving a note to the manager, or he will continue to miss inform and harass other clients.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate.

 

[slat1]

(OH!!!! I saw my trainer in all of his bleach blonde-mohawk glory today and he says he sees no improvement in my body at all...funny because I see a HUGE change. Bitter much?)

Pardon my language but FUCK HIM!!!
Maybe he is blinded by the glare of his empty wallet. What a loser.

 

[Melaina]

Pardon my language but FUCK HIM!!!
Maybe he is blinded by the glare of his empty wallet. What a loser.

Well put