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[mommalu]

Ok, let me clarify your confussion.

In order to burn fat more eficietly, is best to do FASTED casdio, then you eat and do weights later on, but not everyone has that time. If you do weights first, then you eat at least an hour before.
I eat first then lift, followed by cardio. In this case is better to eat first because I'm lifting first. Does that make sense?

PERFECT!! Thank You.
Confusion cleared
I may have to ask some dumb questions but I will get the right answers here.(so forgive me)

Another question about eating breakfast...is yogurt with frozen mixed berries & homemade clean eating granola ok to eat pre-workout?
I already had my eggs.

 

[Thandie]

PERFECT!! Thank You.
Confusion cleared
I may have to ask some dumb questions but I will get the right answers here.(so forgive me)

Another question about eating breakfast...is yogurt with frozen mixed berries & homemade clean eating granola ok to eat pre-workout?
I already had my eggs.

It should be fine, just watch how much fat is in the granola. And are the berries fresh? If so, sounds like a good breakfast for you.

 

[mommalu]

It should be fine, just watch how much fat is in the granola. And are the berries fresh? If so, sounds like a good breakfast for you.

The berries are Blue,Black, Raspberries & Marion Berries(no sugar added)
The Granola has 168 calories 7g fat 4g fiber 4g protein
Ran this through calorie count recipe analysis.

 

[ironwings]

It is great that it has no sugar! Good stuff...watch the sugar in the yogurt - that can be as or more important than fat.


You asked about what else to not eat at night - just skimp on the carbs. If you are like me I can't sleep without them so I have my last little carb around 6. Nothing past. Stick to your lean proteins and green veggies and you are good to go!

You are on track!! How are you responding so far?

 

[mommalu]

You are on track!! How are you responding so far?

I think I'm doing ok. . I have gotten some great compliments from co-workers & customers at work, so I must be doing something right.
Also~I really love the feeling I get from my workouts.

 

[ironwings]

Are you tracking your weight, measurements and body fat %? It is something worth thinking about - it provides a great "I started here" scenario and makes it easy to see how much you are changing! Pics too - you'd be amazed at how much you can see in such little time.

 

[mommalu]

I have taken measurements but no pictures as of yet. I have to work on that.
I have a co-worker that's a personal trainer and she said she would test my BF%. I think we may hook up on sunday, which would be so cool. I'd love to know where I'm at.
Tracking my foods is not a problem. I do it daily!! I also weigh most things.
Today was my 5th day of lifting. How soon before I see results? I do know that everyone is different, but a rough estimate??
Thanks for the feedback

 

[ironwings]

I have taken measurements but no pictures as of yet. I have to work on that.
I have a co-worker that's a personal trainer and she said she would test my BF%. I think we may hook up on sunday, which would be so cool. I'd love to know where I'm at.
Tracking my foods is not a problem. I do it daily!! I also weigh most things.
Today was my 5th day of lifting. How soon before I see results? I do know that everyone is different, but a rough estimate??
Thanks for the feedback

The cool thing is you are already seeing results - you feel great! Yes, everyone responds differently but you will soon start feeling a bit tighter if you don't already. Your body fat makes a huge difference as to when you will start to "see" muscle. Don't focus on the scale - you very well may gain weight while reducing body fat! You are replacing a less dense fat with lean mean muscle which weighs more. I played around with weights for a long time but when I got serious I gained 12lbs muscle in a few months while still lowering my body fat. Pics are in my journal that shows me in comparison.

Keep us updated. Doesn't it feel great?

P.S. Remember you don't have to post your pics here. You can simply keep them for your eyes only if you'd like!

 

[mommalu]

you will soon start feeling a bit tighter if you don't already.

This is what I have noticed the MOST!! Yea haw
Hopefully, I be able to lose my Cellulite too.
From gaining 65lbs with my kids and then losing 80lbs, I never really had a "tight" body. I think this momma is headed in the right direction. This forum is great!! Thanks for all the encouragement.

 

[Thandie]

I have taken measurements but no pictures as of yet. I have to work on that.
I have a co-worker that's a personal trainer and she said she would test my BF%. I think we may hook up on sunday, which would be so cool. I'd love to know where I'm at.
Tracking my foods is not a problem. I do it daily!! I also weigh most things.
Today was my 5th day of lifting. How soon before I see results? I do know that everyone is different, but a rough estimate??
Thanks for the feedback

If you continue to be as dedicated as you have been, you should see results within a month or two. Other people however, will start seeing sooner then you.