well if you guys don't think it is a big hinderence to weight/ fat loss, i'll stay on...i mean i do like the regular periods, no cramps, and clear skin...as far as my diet and workouts go i just started hardcore 2 weeks ago...i've worked out my whole life but the past eight months i've really been slacking...working out an average of 2 times per week and would sometimes go a week without working out at all...even in my laziness i still eat pretty healthy, i would have the occasional splurge but nothing crazy...i've also been drinking more than normal for the past several months...i'm sure that's added to my 7 lb weight gain and move from a size 4 to a size 6...2 weeks ago i decided to stop fooling around and get serious AND consistent...here is my diet and workout plan...
7 am: 1) either cream of wheat (plain) or quaker oatmeal w/ cinnamon, splenda, and pecans--both made w/ water and 2) a protein shake w/ skim milk
945 am: 1) 2 tbsp natural peanut butter 2) everyonce in a while i'll have a small apple or nectarine here
1230 pm: 1) 6 oz can of albacore tuna 2) salad made with baby spinach, bacon bits, lo-cal parmesan viniagrette dressing (50 cals/ serving) 3) 1 boiled egg and 4) 3 whole wheat crackers
330 pm: 1) fat free/carb free beef jerkey 2) fat free string cheese
630 pm: 1)beef fajita strips (low fat) 2) 1/3 c. lo-fat cottage cheese 3) handful of grapes
9 pm: IF i'm still hungry, i'll have another small protein shake or a scoop of peanut butter
*i drink about 1 gallon of water per day
as for the workouts...i lift 4-5 times per week...usually doing bis and tris together, shoulders and chest together, back and calves, and then legs...i try to do abs twice weekly and get in at least 4 cardio sessions in per week...my resistance training usually takes about 40 mins and cardio 30-45....please get back to me with suggestions
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