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[scubyfan]

Originally Posted by sarahnavy18

i just drank nothing but whey protein for a week a week ago because i heard it gets rid of your toxins.

Can you read? You are not supposed to take those things as anything other than a supplement.

[Wild_Weasel]

Originally Posted by scubyfan

Can you read? You are not supposed to take those things as anything other than a supplement.

Or on the V-diet. But that's 28 days and highly supplemented.

[sarahnavy18]

i think your right 100%. i do believe ive tried to many diets and im so used to hearing this is bad but now its good. and this was good but now its bad that im all mixed up about what actually is good and what is bad. do you think that using my own body weight would be a good way to train such as push ups crunches sit up lunges squats and such?

[sarahnavy18]

Originally Posted by scubyfan

Can you read? You are not supposed to take those things as anything other than a supplement.

Yes i can read. although maybe i havent read that. which in fact i havent so now that you told me i appreciate it and now know it. =]

[sarahnavy18]

Originally Posted by jenl

Sugesstion 2: Are you trying to lose overall body weight or are you trying to lose fat? These are two very different goals. For example, in the past two weeks week I've lost 4lbs but my scales show I haven't lost any weight. Why? Because I lost 4lbs of fat and put on just under 4lbs of muscle.

Im trying to lose overall weight + body fat. Pretty much im just trying to be light on my feet so i can run faster for the navy.

[jenl]

Originally Posted by sarahnavy18

Im trying to lose overall weight + body fat. Pretty much im just trying to be light on my feet so i can run faster for the navy.

You can be light as a feather and not able to run the length of yourself due to poor endurance and strength.

My suggestion for weightloss will always be a decent, structured weight training routine + HIIT + light cardio. But it seems to me that you still have a lot of misconceptions about diet and weight loss and I really do recommend reading the ARTICLES on BB.com. The forums are a good source of info but only when you know how to make sense of what some people are saying and to ignore what others are saying.

Also, weight training will mean that you will gain weight in muscle. With a good diet and well structured workout routine you will be losing fat also but a standard weigh in can look like you haven't shifted a pound or, in some cases, have gained weight.

Gaining weight in muscle is a good thing - it increases your metabolism (which means you burn more calories at rest), improves your overall strength and helps improve your endurance. But us females have been mentally trained to believe that weight gain is a bad thing, regardless of whether it's a healthy weight gain.

Pounding away on the treadmill day after day will allow you to lose weight, but it will be muscle and fat. Which, in the long term, is counter-productive to what you actually want to achieve.

[cbrickhouse]

if you want a good "diet" that will make you feel great, try fruit smoothies for breakfast, a nice big salad for lunch, and protein and some rice for dinner 5x a week. this will come to around 1500 calories and you will lose fat over time. not to mention you will get 100% of all of your vitamins and antioxidants.

[Lift062406]

Yea, my guess is sarah is not eating good foods.

ETA: add some chicken to that salad!!

[takingoffstrong]

In my humble opinion, it all comes down to intake versus expenditure. if it truly is fat that you need to lose, and it isnt just a lack of muscle, which could also be seen as softness, the bottom line is that you need to take in less calories than your are burning in a day. You must figure out your base metabolic rate, with calculators or just by judging if you are losing weight if the diet you consume everyday. Write it down. Writing down what you eat is the smallest thing you can do, but also the most helpful.
Your caloric intake for a cutting diet, or trying to lose weight should be relatively high in protein and fat, as they are the most filling. The small amount of carbs you should consume should come from complex sources, such as yams (sweet potatoes), whole wheat products- bread, pasta, etc., brown rice, and oats. These provide fiber to keep you fuller longer fighting off hunger cravings. They also have a low glycemic index, which does not cause an insulin spike. Be sure to get fat, protein, and carbs at every meal, while consuming about 5-6 smaller meals per day.
The bottomline- diet is key.
Make sure you get the diet right, workout hard- the more muscle the higher the base metabolic rate, drink a ton of water, and get plenty of sleep!
Hope this helps

[quickrob]

Did you just sign up and are worried about keeping up with the physical training? Because your 18 and look great imho so im wondering whats the rush?

[sarahnavy18]

the rush is that im leaving for bootcamp for the Navy in 2 months and want to be in TOP shape when i get there so they wont kill me as much as i would be killed if i didnt train and lose weight now. no particular rush besides that.

Originally Posted by quickrob

Did you just sign up and are worried about keeping up with the physical training? Because your 18 and look great imho so im wondering whats the rush?

[NavyBound]

*looks around for other sailors*
None? Ok then. lol

If the USN is anything like the RCN, you would've had to do a fitness test just to get accepted into Basic. The following one word...ya hear....ONE WORD...is going to make a huge world of difference in your run at Basic Training.

Run.

If your cardio is at a good level, then everything else will fall into place at Basic. You could be twice your weight...but if you can run real far, do pushups and situps till you feel like dyin', and look your DI in the face with a loud proud "AYE AYE, CHIEF!" then all is good.

You don't need to be a stick. BF% means nothing moving into Basic. Strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness means everything. Don't worry. The weight (that you really don't need to lose...I'd LOVE to see you in your number 1s... ) will fly off at Basic. Why? Because they will drill you and PT you until you die, and they will feed you appropriately. Thats all that matters.

Number one priority for you is not fat loss...you can be a twig, but if your heart, lungs and muscles aren't in it? You are bilge out of luck!

Every day, you should aim to run up to 5 miles. Start lower...like 2 miles, build yourself up to at least 5. Aim to do 40-50 pushups. Start lower....like, till failure. Same thing with situps (though the number should be around 55-70 per minute goal)

Best of luck, Seaman. Bravo Zulu!

[jenl]

Originally Posted by sarahnavy18

the rush is that im leaving for bootcamp for the Navy in 2 months and want to be in TOP shape when i get there so they wont kill me as much as i would be killed if i didnt train and lose weight now. no particular rush besides that.

If that's what you're really worried about then you need to stop starving yourself of good food and start doing some endurance and strength training.

[diana.lagrave]

Sarah: you are not fat, you are soft bodied

You need weight training to tone you up. Weight training in itself does not make you bulky, how you use them does. This will help you with stamina in Basic when it comes to doing all the things that are not sit-ups, push-ups, and running. Becasue while that is a big part of the training it is not the only part.

For definition of muscle and continued fat burning try circuit training: High reps, low weighs, short breaks but continued movement. Try this 3x a week with your 30-45 minutes of running.

And remember to fuel your body properly. A good balanced diet with veggies, proteins and carbs. Properly spaced throughout your day will do you wonders not just for your body's shape but for your mood, stamina and outlook on life. And when you get to training that is something else you will not have to worry about because they will decide the things you can eat for you.

Good luck and keep in touch if you can!

[Wild_Weasel]

Don't worry about losing weight before basic. They will take care of that there. You can't even take in enough calories to stop that, trust me.

Run, run, run. Cardiovascular endurance goes a long way, just be sure not to over train yourself. Your body does need to rest.

And yes, body weight exercises (especially pushups) are somethng you should practice too. Form is important on the PT tests.

[pu12en12g]

Originally Posted by sarahnavy18

help understanding would be really appreciated.

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