new with questions......

[tashimarie]

first, carbs, fat, protien confuse me. while keeping track of intake are you supposed to count the grams of carbs/protien or hte percentages in the calories?

second i only need to lose 5 more pounds to be at my goal weight, will cutting out carbs help? i cut them out dramatically weeks ago but got off track in the past 2-3 weeks and have gained 5 pounds (i was at goal weight).

toning bands: do they really work to help tone the muscles? or should i just toss em? what about pilaties?

thanks in advance for your advice!

 

[MrMakaveli]

first, carbs, fat, protien confuse me. while keeping track of intake are you supposed to count the grams of carbs/protien or hte percentages in the calories?

Depends on how you set up your diet but basically counting grams = percentages of calories (if you only have 5g of carbs in 2000 calories thats a certain %)

second i only need to lose 5 more pounds to be at my goal weight, will cutting out carbs help? i cut them out dramatically weeks ago but got off track in the past 2-3 weeks and have gained 5 pounds (i was at goal weight).

Cutting carbs can lead to weight regain once you stop. Mostly water however. If your that close to goal without cutting carbs just up cardio or *slightly* lower them. R-ALA from anabolicfitness is another good choice (see "Why R-ALA" stickey on anabolic board)

toning bands: do they really work to help tone the muscles? or should i just toss em? what about pilaties?

You cant tone muscles, it's a myth, tone = bodyfat %. Pilates could help with calorie burning (maybe? Not sure how strenuous it is). Are you lifting while dieting?
thanks in advance for your advice!