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2009/03/24, 03:11 PM
Hi,
I've joined Free Trainers.com because I've hit a major plateau. I recently read the Michael Thurmond 12 Day Body Makeover book and I've been working with his principals for about 3 months, but my weightloss has ground to a hault.
I was wondering if anyone was interested in taking a look at my specifics and letting me know if they have any advice. I'd really like to lose 10 - 15 more pounds and continue toning.:love:
I've got my details below
I'm a 27 year old female, 5'5" and 144 lbs and an estimated body fat percentage between 28% (online calculators) and 31% (my inconsistant bathroom scale)
I've been doing 60 minutes of cardio in the fat burning heart range six days a week, exercize biking.
Strength training on a 3 day cycle two days on, one day off.
I eat 6 times a day:
Breakfast- Oatmeal, fruit & eggwhites
Snack - chicken and garden salad
Lunch - chicken, mixed vegetables & 1/2 cup carbs (brown rice or sweet potato usually)
snack - raw broccoli & fish
dinner - chicken, mixed veggies, 1/2 cup carbs
snack - fruit & egg whites (after training)
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2009/03/25, 07:25 AM
Hi Kimber,
That's some nice improvements so far. At first glance your diet looks clean and the resistance and cardio looks ok.
My thoughts (for what they're worth!)
1) Is your weight staying the same but your body composition changing? What does the tape measure or your clothes say? Scales are just one way of measuring progress.
2) Are you increasing the weight in the resistance training? Our mind often tells us when we're tired before our muscles do. Raise the weights 10% if you're finding you're finishing the routine comfortably.
3) Have you mixed the training up? Our body can be very good at being efficient. Keep it guessing, change the cardio type (walking, swimming, cycling). Vary the weights routine.
4) Have you tried HIIT? This could be a good way to jump start your cardio to the next level. Try a search below if you aren't familiar with HIIT.
I hope some of that is helpful, I'm sure it isn't comprehensive though.
Keep us informed on how you go!
Jon
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