another newbie...

[breb123]

Hello all,

I've been reading and reading on this site and have found some very useful info. Figured I'd try to get some one on one from some of you pros out there. I'm 19 years old, active, and healthy, for the most part. I'm 5'6", about 130lbs. I'm pretty comfortable with my body for the most part, but would love to tone up and get rid of a few more pounds of fat. I try to eat a balanced diet, including carbs and protien in every meal, and usually only get to eat about 3, maybe 4 times a day, because of my work schedule. I'm sure if I plan more, I can improve on that. But my main concerns are my workouts. I have some definition throughout my body, but I would like more. I take a body pump class two times a week, which I love, and I think this is where I get most of my results from. And try to get in three days of cardio, usually 30 min, more or less, of interval training or an hour of steady pace, depending on my mood and energy, all on the treadmill. Is there anything more that I should do? Or should I change something? Seems like I've come to a plateau.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Thandie]

Hello all,

I've been reading and reading on this site and have found some very useful info. Figured I'd try to get some one on one from some of you pros out there. I'm 19 years old, active, and healthy, for the most part. I'm 5'6", about 130lbs. I'm pretty comfortable with my body for the most part, but would love to tone up and get rid of a few more pounds of fat. I try to eat a balanced diet, including carbs and protien in every meal, and usually only get to eat about 3, maybe 4 times a day, because of my work schedule. I'm sure if I plan more, I can improve on that. But my main concerns are my workouts. I have some definition throughout my body, but I would like more. I take a body pump class two times a week, which I love, and I think this is where I get most of my results from. And try to get in three days of cardio, usually 30 min, more or less, of interval training or an hour of steady pace, depending on my mood and energy, all on the treadmill. Is there anything more that I should do? Or should I change something? Seems like I've come to a plateau.


Thanks in advance.

Hi breb and welcome to EF!

I know you have a pretty good diet, but can you post what you eat and drink through the day?

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Welcome to elite The user 'breb123' has been gifted a platinum membership!

 

[nefertiti]

Hey there and welcome! Glad you decided to register We have a great group of women here.

 

[needtogetaas]

Great to have you.. Welcome to the family.. We hope to hear more from you girl..

 

[Tami Bellon]

Yep, your food and drink intake is needed.

What about resistance training? Do you just do bodypump and cardio?

 

[slat1]

Post up your diet. The results you want are on their way!

 

[breb123]

Well, obviously it's not always the same. But for the most part, it's something like this:

6am - oatmeal, 2-3 eggs, non-fat milk, 1 cup of coffee, maybe juice

8-10am - banana or apple, maybe a granola bar and a protien shake

2pm or earlier if I can - sandwich- turkey loaded with veggies, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.

4pm - pb crackers if i'm running low on energy or 100% fruit smoothie if i can get one

and whenever dinner is, usually chicken breasts, I try different recipes with them.
Sometimes just a bowl of cereal. and/or cottage cheese. Ha horrible combo, but it works for me.


Thanks for all the eagerness to help out. And for the week plat.
You all are very welcoming.

 

[breb123]

And yes, for the most part, body pump and cardio is pretty much my workout. I'm not sure how to advance or what other excercises to do...

 

[Thandie]

Hi Bret,

your breakfast looks terrific. However, the rest of your meals need dome change.
Sorry, on Iphone.
Have 5 meals a day. Following breakfast, if you're training have a protein drink.
Later, chicken breast or turkey, salad, brown rice
same as above, but vegetable and sweet potato or quinoa.
Fish and vegetables.

This is a sample, but the idea us to have lean protein with complex carbs and leafy vegetBles. Keep it light at night.
Drink lots of water and green tea.

Stay away from processed foods such as crackers. However, you're not going to have a clean diet overnight.
If you fall off, just get back to it.

I'll come back tomorrow.

Well, obviously it's not always the same. But for the most part, it's something like this:

6am - oatmeal, 2-3 eggs, non-fat milk, 1 cup of coffee, maybe juice

8-10am - banana or apple, maybe a granola bar and a protien shake

2pm or earlier if I can - sandwich- turkey loaded with veggies, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.

4pm - pb crackers if i'm running low on energy or 100% fruit smoothie if i can get one

and whenever dinner is, usually chicken breasts, I try different recipes with them.
Sometimes just a bowl of cereal. and/or cottage cheese. Ha horrible combo, but it works for me.


Thanks for all the eagerness to help out. And for the week plat.
You all are very welcoming.