introducing myself

[Sassy69]

Exactly what Ischia said -- it definitely takes time to first get past the misconceptions about diet & nutrition, then it takes even more time to figure out how to get a program to fit your lifestyle. Like Rhealite said - the strict diet looks scary and how the heck do you stick to it? You have to make a few compromises, but you shouldn't be miserable doing it. One of my realities is that I don't make significant progress if I dont' stick to a diet 100%. That's my reality and I can choose to cheat some, but i also then have to expect to not reach my goals as quickly. Note also that I've been lifting for 23 yrs but didnt' really understand the diet until about 7 yrs ago, and successfully implemented the whole program for competition results 2x.

Once you figure out the foods that will get you to your goal, the foods that you like and the foods and preparation methods that fit your budget, your schedule and your patience, then the challenge becomes how do you pack & carry it all with you? What are some of the emergency tricks you can do, etc. It is most definitely a change in how you view eating and food. But once you get past that, it becomes part of your lifestyle and MUCH easier to deal with.

 

[Cutiebaby]

no, I have a 3 year old, too; this one is 2 months, so I totally know what u r talking about.
You cracked me up with that post

hard work....gotta make myself laugh or i'd go insane...half way there now.... dont worry about what you look like...your body will come back soon..

 

[foreigngirl]

Exactly what Ischia said -- it definitely takes time to first get past the misconceptions about diet & nutrition, then it takes even more time to figure out how to get a program to fit your lifestyle. Like Rhealite said - the strict diet looks scary and how the heck do you stick to it? You have to make a few compromises, but you shouldn't be miserable doing it. One of my realities is that I don't make significant progress if I dont' stick to a diet 100%. That's my reality and I can choose to cheat some, but i also then have to expect to not reach my goals as quickly. Note also that I've been lifting for 23 yrs but didnt' really understand the diet until about 7 yrs ago, and successfully implemented the whole program for competition results 2x.

Once you figure out the foods that will get you to your goal, the foods that you like and the foods and preparation methods that fit your budget, your schedule and your patience, then the challenge becomes how do you pack & carry it all with you? What are some of the emergency tricks you can do, etc. It is most definitely a change in how you view eating and food. But once you get past that, it becomes part of your lifestyle and MUCH easier to deal with.

I was told that I should eat small meals in between 2-3 hours and to cut down carbs after 3pm and not to eat anything after 7pm, only drink water. Should this work?

P.S. I will check out that link

 

[Sassy69]

Yep those are good general guidelines if it helps you get a program established. Some will argue about the eating after 7 pm. The idea is that your body will metabolize fsts, proteins & carbs within 2-3 hrs, so you give it just enough of those components one sitting to process for that period of time, and then refuel again, and continue over the course of the day. Some will argue that if you are "fasting" between your last meal fo the day and the first of the next day --- depending on your goals, this may or may not be a big deal. When I say goals, please keep in mind that I'm a competitive bodybuilder and I tend to base many of my habits on the goals of that rather extreme sport. There are no canned rules on how you HAVE to eat. You use the rules of thumb that help you achieve your goals.

 

[foreigngirl]

hard work....gotta make myself laugh or i'd go insane...half way there now.... dont worry about what you look like...your body will come back soon..

I kinda wanted it to come back in time for summer...You know how it is - you go to th emall, look at all the small tiny clothes and you are dying to fit in them, but those love handles will stick out like crazy...

 

[Cutiebaby]

I kinda wanted it to come back in time for summer...You know how it is - you go to th emall, look at all the small tiny clothes and you are dying to fit in them, but those love handles will stick out like crazy...

lol i hear ya!

 

[Raina]

What I do to make things easier is really prep food twice a week. I make a whole bunch of stuff and measure it out into tupperware. My fridge is always packed with options for good stuff and if I'm on the go, I just throw a handful of things into a little soft cooler and I'm set.

I was "skinny fat" for a looong time because I wasn't eating anywhere near what I should have been. It wasn't until I paid attention to what I ate and made sure I got enough protein, cals, and fat that I really dropped fat. Prior to that I lived on a high carb low calorie diet and I looked and felt awful.

 

[foreigngirl]

What I do to make things easier is really prep food twice a week. I make a whole bunch of stuff and measure it out into tupperware. My fridge is always packed with options for good stuff and if I'm on the go, I just throw a handful of things into a little soft cooler and I'm set.

I was "skinny fat" for a looong time because I wasn't eating anywhere near what I should have been. It wasn't until I paid attention to what I ate and made sure I got enough protein, cals, and fat that I really dropped fat. Prior to that I lived on a high carb low calorie diet and I looked and felt awful.

Well, when I first came to the USA, I was 45kgs (between 95 and 100lbs). After I came I gained a lot, cause I was not moving around like I used to: it was like - get in the car and get out of it, sit down....Now, after 6 years of unhealthy lifestyle I am really sick of it. My fridge is always full with goodies: fruits, vegies, turkey, chicken...all the healthy stuff. Its that after a whole day of cooking I think I get full only from smelling it I dont work, I'm a stay-at-home mom with 2 kids, so I have 24/7 access to the fridge...
I'll have to post my work-out too, so you girls can have an idea what I have to work on...

 

[foreigngirl]

lol i hear ya!

But thats enough - time to get the body looking GOOD and NOT getting pregnant ever again...

 

[foreigngirl]

I went to that site FitDay and it turned out that I am taking between 955-1300 cal a day and I am burning 635 on an average day!!! Can that be a problem or aint that big of a deal?