New to everthing & Trying to loose weight

[evilqueen]

Great job, we5!

I may not espouse the party line about lifting heavy, but I'm sqaurely in the majority when it comes to low-carb eating. Someone a few posts back suggested that you try using fitday.com to track your ratios of protein, fat and carbs. It really is a great site; I find it really helps me stay on track, dietwise.

Again, congrats on your progress!

 

[SteelWeaver]

Re: wow!

It has been a week officially since the start of my diet...or should I say life change! I was on the scale and in a week I have lost 6.5 lbs. Just from changing my diet to include more protien and waaaaay less carbs. It has been very hard but its paying off already.

Nice work. Just so you know, though, the loss will slow down within a couple of weeks. That's because carbs hold water in the body. When you drop carbs, you drop water, voila, weight loss ... but not necessarily FAT loss. Keep an eye on the mirror (in conjunction with the scale if you have to use it) and the fit of your clothes. BF measurements are better if you have access to calipers or something.

For now, though, just concentrate on intense lifting and eating clean. Don't worry too much about weight/measurements, etc.

Good luck.

 

[we5happy]

Thanks everyone!

Like I said before...just looking on this site has given me inspiration. Everytime I come on here I check out my responses and then take a peek to see if there is any other threads will help. Everyone is so helpful that I learn something new everytime...

I have also said that knowledge is power and I think that is the key, because I feel like I am always eating and the weight (be it water or fat or whatever) is falling off. My friend is on this diet too and her first week she lost 6.5lbs and the second week (she's a week ahead of me) she lost 7.5lbs. A wopping 14lbs in two weeks....WOW! Knowing the right food to eat and the right excercise is the key combination!

The more I read the more I know...so if you have anything to add...I want your opinion.

Thanks!
We

 

[keiko]

Good for you! One word of caution, and not to rain on your parade--cutting way, way down on carbs will definitely make you shed pounds, and it's mainly water. That's fine and good for your spirit, but you'll need to be careful when you gradually reintroduce carbs (and you will, eventually) so that you don't have a rebound weight gain.

Personally, I split my diet into equal protions of carbs, protein, and fat--Isocaloric. I've eaten this way for years and it's much easier to maintain. When I dumped my carbs to less than 10, I had so little energy for lifting.

 

[we5happy]

NEW UPDATE

Just thought I would share my success...Week two I lost 4.5lbs.

So altogether in two weeks I've 11lbs. I am also doing 15 mins of Cardio before breakfast in the morning and I am going to start lifting tonight.

One question for anyone....

My boyfriend says I should have (need to have) a protein shake post-workout with a bunch of carbs in it (30g or so). Like some low-fat frozen yogurt or something to spike my insulin, and that they will all get used up right away. Is this true? I really don't want to frig up my low carb diet that is working so well so far.

Thanks for all your help!

We

 

[we5happy]

Say what?

Absolutely get whey and dex. after a workout. Not too keene on the frozen yogurt idea though.

Thanks. Why not the yogurt? What is dex? Can you explain why this is important? I am totally not understanding this. Sorry, really I am.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

The yogurt, even fat free, is so high in simple sugars and high calorie. And basically nutritionally empty. Yes, your body will suck up what you put in it after a workout - but you STILL need to make smart, nutritionally dense choices. You still need food that will put you closer to your goals. Don't get sucked into the "I workout therefore I can eat whatever I want" - doesn't work that way!

Whey protein is absorbed very quickly and you need that to replenish your spent muscles. 'Dex' is dextrose (which technically is a sugar, I think) is a carb that will help you replenish and recover. Someone else can explain that better I am sure....

Oh, congrats on your progress so far! You're doing great!

 

[we5happy]

THANKS!

Yeah guys I am totally psyched! I did a workout last night and I felt great. I kinda felt like a nob when my boyfriend came home...I was in the middle of Tricep kickbacks and he complimented my form... I didn't feel like a nob then, but my cheeks were a little rosy.

Then we went over all of my exercises for last night and what I will be doing tonight so that I would have the proper form. This is doing wonders for my body and my relationship has taken a drastic turnaround. lol

So where would you find this Dex stuff...would they sell that at GNC? Also is there a difference in the whey protein and Soy protein? What is the difference, and which should I use? I have Soy protein that I have been using and it is fat and carb free.

Opinions please! I'm almost there...

We

 

[we5happy]

Have I been Forgotten Already?

Anybody here? This is the first time I have posted without a response...

So...I guess I'll just post to let you know I am still here. and waiting for a little more advice.

Thanks.
We

 

[we5happy]

Happy Canada Day!

Just thought I would wish everyone a Happy Canada Day!