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Nickibeth Posts: 11 Joined: 2006/02/05	2007/03/27, 10:26 PM and I'm finally almost able to walk again. Hi, I'm new here. I started eating how the site recommended for someone wanting to lose weight and tone up yesterday. I've been totally satisfied with the food so far. I also started resistance training to gain lean muscle by following the 8 week fitness plan. I do have a few questions, however. How important is it to hit the recommended grams of each? The site recommended I eat 390 grams of carbs, 195 grams of Protein, and 32 grams of fat. Yesterday I was able to get 35 grams of fat, 160 grams of protein, but only 240 grams of carbs. I just wasn't able to eat more. Today I'm sitting at 25g fat, 209 carbs, and 99g protein. Any suggestions? My goal in resistance training is to gain lean muscle; ultimately I would like to loose the fat and be nice and strong like before years/college/injuries. Mildly buff would be a good way to state my goal. I've read on the message boards that the way to build muscle is to do the maximum weights/reps one can. Does this mean that I'm going to be constantly in pain? I worked my calves and legs on Saturday, and I'm only now being able to stand up without major pain. Yet I worked my abs and lats yesterday, and while they ache a bit today...I don't feel I worked them enough. Where's the balance I should be seeking?
Nickibeth Posts: 11 Joined: 2006/02/05	2007/03/27, 10:27 PM Also, how do I create my profile...I can't seem to figure this out! :(
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/03/28, 10:37 AM Hi! Top tips for getting those proportions right. Ok so maybe not top tips, but they are mine. :o) More regular smaller meals - 5 or 6 meals in a day 2 or 3 hours apart. Lots of reasons to do it, increased metabolism, better blood sugars. So divide the totals by 6 and that is the amount to try to get into one meal. Protein defecit, try whey protein shakes. They aren't as bad tasting as they ought to be and they add 20g of protein per scoop (mine does). Your goals are very similar to mine, take a look at the WSSC challenge stickies in the General Exercise and Fitness Forum. Good luck, and welcome to FT!!! Jon
Nickibeth Posts: 11 Joined: 2006/02/05	2007/03/28, 03:30 PM Thanks for the advise. dividing the amounts up and shooting for those amounts each meal is a good idea. Protein shakes are also a good idea, and I've found some individual packets at whole foods to do a taste test. Any recommendations on taste/nutritional content/soy vs whey? I had a friend in Oz who would mix 3 egg whites with protein powder then add oats. It was pretty yummy.
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/03/28, 06:34 PM From my limited knowledge whey protein is better quality than soy, but I think there are advantages to each. I'm sticking with whey for now. The make is Body Fortress, no idea if that is available where you are. I add a scoop of plain to my cereal in the morning and have a shake before I go to the gym (chocolate flavour) with a banana and tablespoon of peanut butter. There are a lot of ideas in the recipe section for when you get bored!
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/03/28, 06:39 PM To answer the other question regarding aching after the workouts, I aim to fail on the last rep of each set. By that I mean I am unable to keep good form because the muscles are tired. It's almost addictive... mmmmmm achey. That usually means I have a nice achey feeling the next day so I know I did some good! By the way, ache is ok, pain isn't! With experience you'll find the level that works for you, listen to your body, but don't let it kid you! Jon
Nickibeth Posts: 11 Joined: 2006/02/05	2007/03/29, 01:40 AM Thanks for all the advise. I'm still nowhere near the # I'm supposed to be eating at, but I'm slowly working on stocking up the right foods and eating them in at the right times. I've bought several different types of protein powders in individual packets from whole foods. So far, I haven't found a whey one that is consumable without clothes-pinning my nose. I'm determined though.... I'll see if Body Fortress is available here.
Nickibeth Posts: 11 Joined: 2006/02/05	2007/03/29, 01:51 AM Wow, I'm way over on fat today. I'm going to have to watch out for these days when just waking up has goes wrong. Whoda thought that one measly 7-layer burrito has 22 grams of fat! Yikes!
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/03/29, 06:31 AM Scary eh!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/03/29, 01:59 PM nickibeth - sorry, I am rarely in this forum (not sure why...)... Your legs won't be nearly as sore the next time, the amount of soreness will depend on your ph balance/lactic acid build-up and your intensity during the workout. You don't always have to go balls-to-the-wall, but try to make it intense. The food plans that the site generates tend to be a bit high in calories, try the WSSC challenge food plan and calculate using it's formula. Should be more manageable. -------------- Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. Thomas Carlyle