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2006/09/15, 04:12 PM
I just pretty long post regarding a few things but I lost it all. :( I will try this again!
I have a few questions. First let me introduce myself! My name is Lauren, 20 years old, 5'2" and 140 lbs. I work two jobs - one I manage a cat/dog specialty store (healthful/organic foods for both cats and dogs, clothing, accessories) and the other job I have is working at a local grocery stores' deli. I work 7 days a week, roughly 9 hours a day. (Working to buy a car :)) I am really excited to have found this site because it offers so much to me without me having to pay ridiculous personal training/nutritional counselor fees!
I am joining a local curves in a few days and will be working out 4-5 times a week. I recently stopped eating meat, and my workout is going to consist of toning my muscles and lessening my body fat percentage. I know I am going to have to heighten my intake of protein in order to achieve the goals I have for my body. (I don't want bulk muscle whatsoever, but I do want definition.) What is the best source of proteins out of nuts, beans and cheese? I know they're all good for you, but are there a few of each kind out there that are better to each in regards of how it affects muscle toning? Everyone keeps telling me to eat meat, meat, meat...But I know that beans and cheese are just as good. Is there anything that meat specifically provides that those things cannot? And can I get that through a supplement?
One more question. When the nutritional guide says "3.5 oz of ..." what is considered 3.5 oz? For example, in regards to cheese. How many slices of cheese are in 3.5 oz? Just so I can get relatively close to balancing my meals, because I want to stay as close to the guidelines as possible!
Thanks =) <3
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2006/09/16, 09:16 AM
Somebody else will probably be able to answer these questions...all I know is cheese and nuts have a lot of fat to go with the protien...so watch your portion sizes carefully....but I just wanted to say welcome to FT!!:)
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2006/09/19, 11:04 AM
I'm so appreciative to those who answered back! Yeah, I know I should see a nutritionist. I, at the moment, have decided to not eat meat because I work with it, therefore have gotten completely disgusted with it. I work in the deli department at a local deli so you can only imagine what I have to see/do there. It's a dirty job! I joined Curves because of the self concious feeling I would have felt at another gym. I suppose after a year I will end up joining another gym, only because I will then be used to it, more fit and more confident about machines and my specific needs. I had a coupon, and the facility is more than amazing.
Nuts and cheese, two amazing things, but in small portions. I eat a lot of cheese, so I know I should cut down on it, and I eat about a handful of nuts every couple of days. I am definetly going to check on supplements, because this is the 2nd time I have heard about the specific vitamin you get from red meat. I think it's vitamin B something.
Thank you for the warm welcome =) I really appreciate it !! <3
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2006/09/18, 08:54 AM
hi Lauren. i'm not sure the best way for you to get your proteins as a vegitarien, but i'm a student of molecular biology, and i just wanted to recommend speaking to a doctor or nutritionist to make sure you get enough of the proper protiens in your diet. the human body needs certain proteins that are found in things like red meat so they may recommend a particular supplement to ensure proper skin and hair health. Large amounts of meat are not necissary, but you still need some of the nutrition only meat can provide. i only bring this up because a vegan friend of mine now has to get supplement shots from her doctor because she did not check with a physician first and became very ill from an unbalanced diet.
When it comes to your health it's always best to check with a liscenced physician so you can be sure, just because someone says it worked for them doesn't mean it will work for you.
Also, as for your question about weight. Companies have different proportions for their servings, sheck the info on the back of the package it normally gives the estimated weight per serving and the number of slices. if you want to be very strict you can purchase a small food scale, like they use for weight watchers, at a kitchen store or even some wal marts.
hope i've helped. Good luck with everything!
Sarah:big_smile:
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2006/09/18, 09:24 AM
Hi Laurenar and welcome to FT. I didn't see anywhere in your post about being vegitarian, so I would suggest that your best source of protien would be things like eggs, chicken breast, tuna and other lean meats. Nuts and cheese are a good source of protien, but as KC suggests, they are high in fat, so just make sure you're staying within your daily caloric requirements if you using them as your main source of protien. Also, Curves is a great way to get started with weight training, it's what I did, however, I would strongly suggest you skip Curves and get a membership at a regular gym and start using free weights. You'll get results 100X quicker!! You will not bulk up, I gurantee it. It is actually very difficult for women to bulk. Get your diet in order (read grocery list for healthy eating and othe diet threads) and start lifting wts...you'll be amazed at the change in your body!
As far as your portion question, the best thing to do is read the label.
Good Luck!
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