Beginner needing fat burning advice.

[shimmery1]

Diet sure looks good to me too. For strictly fatloss purposes your protein doesn't even need to be lean, as long as you aren't consuming more energy (calories) than you're expending. If what you'd really rather have is a burger, eat a burger! I eat mine w/o a bun with spicey mustard, single slice of american cheese and a big fat onion ring.

I might suggest starting by just adding some cardio work daily to see if that get's the bodyfat moving. You may not even need to spend any money on fatloss supps to reach your goal. Done with the proper intensity, your 30 minutes daily of cardio in the morning is enough to lose fat. I don't think 2x HIC is neccesary.

Determine your aerobic zone, and then make sure you are keeping your hr there. Use a hr monitor to check yourself. You should never get out of breath when doing cardio for purposes of fatburning. Exercise too long or with too high a hr and you stop burning fat and start burning lean body mass. More isn't better, unless you're trying to get skinnyfat.

I did not know that about burning lean muscle mass!! Is that true?! That sucks!! Last Thursday, the aerobics instructor kicked her own ass and definitely kicked mine, I wish I had known. I definitely don't want to be skinnyfat-EW!!- like Amy Winehouse used to look. Thanks for the info.

 

[shimmery1]

If I read this right you are using 3 scoops of protein at 25mgs a scoop. If that is the case that is WAY too much protein. One scoop is probably about right per shake. Much more than that will not be processed and will be stored as fat.
I would drop down to one scoop. No more than 1.5 scoops tops!

The container says to mix one heaping scoop with 4ounces of cold liquid. I just figured if I use 12 ounces of milk, then I need 3 scoops. Sometimes I put 3 scoops in 16 ounces of milk or water. Aren't you supposed to consume 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight? I weigh 163, 5'4". I probably have about 30% bf. I don't know, but I am really just starting out and am flabby. I can feel the hardness under my "flab" I just have to uncover it. Thanks for the info.

 

[NeedToBuildMuscle.com]

Welcome to ef. You rule.

 

[Thandie]

Thanks a lot!! That sounds easy enough. I already avoid sugary foods and especially sugary drinks-I don't want to waste any calories on a drink-I prefer water. I haven't gotten into drinking green tea. I konw it is good for you, but I just don't think about it.

Great!
Try having 2 or 3 cups of green tea per day. Its an anti oxidant, will help with losing weight and is great for you. Have the 5 small meals I suggested, work hard and you're on your way. Any questions, just ask..

 

[Thandie]

The container says to mix one heaping scoop with 4ounces of cold liquid. I just figured if I use 12 ounces of milk, then I need 3 scoops. Sometimes I put 3 scoops in 16 ounces of milk or water. Aren't you supposed to consume 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight? I weigh 163, 5'4". I probably have about 30% bf. I don't know, but I am really just starting out and am flabby. I can feel the hardness under my "flab" I just have to uncover it. Thanks for the info.

I'd keep the protein at 130g for now. You also should be getting MUST of your protein from whole foods. Have 1 shake per day only.

 

[abxavier]

You don't need one scoop for every 4 ounces. I take 12 ounces and only 1.5 scoops of my protein and it tastes fantastic! Unless of course you like your protein as an actual shake. I like mine more watery. Easier to get down. But 12 ounces to my 1.5 scoops does the trick for me. Sure its different for everyone.
And Thandie is right.... Most of your protein needs to come from actual food. 2 shakes a day, MAX. Lower the scoopage, I'd say.

And welcome to EF!

 

[RottenWillow]

I did not know that about burning lean muscle mass!! Is that true?! That sucks!! Last Thursday, the aerobics instructor kicked her own ass and definitely kicked mine, I wish I had known. I definitely don't want to be skinnyfat-EW!!- like Amy Winehouse used to look. Thanks for the info.

Indeed it is. Probably the main reason many women continue to carry more bf than they'd like despite doing a lot of cardio work.

You might consider getting yourself a heartrate monitor for about $100. The display goes on your wrist just like a watch. It'll help you ensure you keep your hr in the aerobic zone. I don't know your age or conditioning level but your max aerobic hr probably isn't higher than 135 beats per minute.

 

[needtogetaas]

lol@skinny fat.

 

[Tatyana]

The container says to mix one heaping scoop with 4ounces of cold liquid. I just figured if I use 12 ounces of milk, then I need 3 scoops. Sometimes I put 3 scoops in 16 ounces of milk or water. Aren't you supposed to consume 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight? I weigh 163, 5'4". I probably have about 30% bf. I don't know, but I am really just starting out and am flabby. I can feel the hardness under my "flab" I just have to uncover it. Thanks for the info.

Protein shake is best post training.

If each scoop is around 25 g, that is 100 kcals.

3 scoops = 300 kcals + the milk.

As well, one scoop can be more than 25 g.

You eat too many calories from protein, your body can store it as fat.

Most of my meals are around 300-350 kcals, I would rather have food.