Needing some guidance

[Rebecca D]

Well, I'm trying to limit myself to 1,200 calories a day. On a usual day with my new diet (as of last week) it goes something like this:
Coffee with fat free creamer for breakfast
fruit or granola bar at 12 or 2pm
A sandwich after class of a lean meat, lettuce and light mayo and cheese
some type of protein for dinner with a vegetable, occasionally a pasta and water only
and if I'm starving around 8pm I'll have another granola bar

What do you guys think?
Also, I've read that you need to burn more calories than you consume to lose weight... does that mean I have to burn 1,200 calories every day?!
thanks!

You really need something for breakfast. It can be simple like a granola bar or whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter, but breakfast is a must. That might add 200-300 calories but a healthy 1500 calorie diet and a good exercise program will still work. Good luck


Rebecca D

 

[Cutiebolic]

Hey ladies. I'm new to the site and relitively new to the 'fit' scene. I had a moment of revaltion last week that really smacked me in the face and I've decided to whip my eating and exercise habits into shape.
I am 20 yrs old 5'3 and 150lbs. 141lbs is healthy but I would really like to get down to 130 or less. But, one step at a time. Setting goals generally works for me but I am no fitness buff so the goal I have in mind may be unrealistic- which is where I need help.
If I got to the gym 4 times a week, doing 40 minutes of cardio each time and 30 minutes of weight machines, is it realistic to hope to lose 10 lbs by thanksgiving?
Any advice is very much appreciated!!
Thank you

Hey MissX!

I guess the advice I'd give you depends on your goals... Are you looking to lose 10 lbs and you don't care where on your body that comes from or are you looking to lose 10 lb of fat but want to hold onto your muscle tissue?

A lot of women want to be smaller or thinner and don't care too much about their muscle mass. Either one is fine by me (for someone else's body!) but it makes a big difference to me as a trainer because the diet and exercise are really different.

What are your goals? Good luck either way. The ladies here are super helpful and have been an amazing support to me!

Have a great week!!

C