kbhegrenes
11-05-2007, 03:45 PM
Mandyleeann has inspired me to start my own journal. Thanks Mandyleeann.
I have never done this, but want to be held accountable and I could really use some feedback. You all have been so supportive and knowledgeable, I'm hoping to learn more!
Okay here goes. I'm 5'6'' and about 134lbs. I think about 28% BF, (i don't know how accurate that it, my scale that reads lbs and BF says 28%. I need to lose body fat and seriously tone up especially in my mid area. I have before/current pics on my page. Veiw at your own discretion :) I'm currently hanging around 1500-1600 calories on fitday.com and try to eat as clean as possible. I try to keep macros at around 40 35 25, or 40 30 30. I lift 3 days a week and cardio three days a week and take one day off. I do Cathe Friedrich videos because it's not in our budget right now for a gym. (Stay at Home Mother of two, one income)
Mondays: Chest and Tri's
Tuesdays: Cardio for about 45 mins. (Step aerobics 8'' step height. Cathe again. (she rocks!) and Abs.
Wednesdays: Legs
Thursdays: Interval Step Arerobics 45 mins.
Fridays: Back, Biceps, and Shoulders
Sat. Step aerobics 45 mins. and Abs
Sunday off
Need advise here. I usually work out around 8 am, but am considering starting to get up early to work out so I can workout on an empty stomach, Body For Life recommended that. I am not a morning oerson at all, so it's hard for me, and I'm not sure if I should be eating or not before workout. BFL also recommends not eating the hour following your workout, but it sounds like most of you drink protein immediatly after lifting at least if not every wo. I have been eating right after all my work outs and wondering what's right. I hear so much conflicting stuff!!
Here's my food intake today:
M1: 4 egg whites, 1/2 cup oats w/1tbls. flaxseed and 2 tbls. sugar free maple syrup.
Work Out: Chest and Tris
M2: ON Protein Shake (made w/ half skim milk 1/2 water) and 1/2 apple.
M3: Chicken Breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/4 tbls olive oil and 1/2 cup broccoli
M4: 1 slice low carb bread (trader joes sprouted wheat), 1 tbls nat. PB, 1/2 apple and a ON protein shake.
M5: 1/2 cup whole grain/wheat pasta, 3oz. very lean ground beef, 1/2 cup nat. spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup brussel sprouts.
M6: GNC Fast and Slow Whey protein drink, 1/2 apple, 1/2 oz. almonds
Let the losing fat and the advise begin!
I have never done this, but want to be held accountable and I could really use some feedback. You all have been so supportive and knowledgeable, I'm hoping to learn more!
Okay here goes. I'm 5'6'' and about 134lbs. I think about 28% BF, (i don't know how accurate that it, my scale that reads lbs and BF says 28%. I need to lose body fat and seriously tone up especially in my mid area. I have before/current pics on my page. Veiw at your own discretion :) I'm currently hanging around 1500-1600 calories on fitday.com and try to eat as clean as possible. I try to keep macros at around 40 35 25, or 40 30 30. I lift 3 days a week and cardio three days a week and take one day off. I do Cathe Friedrich videos because it's not in our budget right now for a gym. (Stay at Home Mother of two, one income)
Mondays: Chest and Tri's
Tuesdays: Cardio for about 45 mins. (Step aerobics 8'' step height. Cathe again. (she rocks!) and Abs.
Wednesdays: Legs
Thursdays: Interval Step Arerobics 45 mins.
Fridays: Back, Biceps, and Shoulders
Sat. Step aerobics 45 mins. and Abs
Sunday off
Need advise here. I usually work out around 8 am, but am considering starting to get up early to work out so I can workout on an empty stomach, Body For Life recommended that. I am not a morning oerson at all, so it's hard for me, and I'm not sure if I should be eating or not before workout. BFL also recommends not eating the hour following your workout, but it sounds like most of you drink protein immediatly after lifting at least if not every wo. I have been eating right after all my work outs and wondering what's right. I hear so much conflicting stuff!!
Here's my food intake today:
M1: 4 egg whites, 1/2 cup oats w/1tbls. flaxseed and 2 tbls. sugar free maple syrup.
Work Out: Chest and Tris
M2: ON Protein Shake (made w/ half skim milk 1/2 water) and 1/2 apple.
M3: Chicken Breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/4 tbls olive oil and 1/2 cup broccoli
M4: 1 slice low carb bread (trader joes sprouted wheat), 1 tbls nat. PB, 1/2 apple and a ON protein shake.
M5: 1/2 cup whole grain/wheat pasta, 3oz. very lean ground beef, 1/2 cup nat. spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup brussel sprouts.
M6: GNC Fast and Slow Whey protein drink, 1/2 apple, 1/2 oz. almonds
Let the losing fat and the advise begin!