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2004/02/25, 02:32 PM
ok all I have changed the routine a little and want to know what you guys think is this ok for me or is it overkill???
This is the routine I follow 6 days a week so far.....
4:40-6:10am
15 mins of stretching
30 mins of HIIT or running 3-4 miles on the treadmill
30 minutes on stationary bicycle manual level 6 or 7 (whatever my legs can handle after the run)
Ab workout
32 ounces of water
6:30am
Protein shake Isopure with skim milk and sometimes add or almond flavoring or a banana for taste
8:30am
1 Cup of oatmeal
Diet coke or crystal light
11:00
Tuna snadwich on wheat bread Light Mayo
Tomato soup
Crystal light
1:30pm
Apple
Crystal light
3:00pm
half can of Tuna with 3 crackers
5:00-6:15pm
30-40mins of weight training
30-60 mins of cardio (mainly the bike or eliptical try to keep the running in the am)
34 ounces of water
6:30pm
Protein shake skim milk (isopure no carbs I get the carbs from the milk)
7:15pm
small salad with olive oil and baslamic vinegar (sometimes topped with a piece of grilled chicken)
This is what I do on a daily basis what do you guys think........is my calorie intake to high for me to lose the pounds I want.......Any constructive critisim is appreciated
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you can lead the horse to the water but you can't make them drink.....
~lynnoakdale
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2004/02/25, 02:36 PM
I don't know other than I don't think I could survive. Doesn't look like you are eating enough.
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2004/02/25, 02:39 PM
If you can separate cardio and weights by 6 or more hours that would be better. If you can do them on different days, even better. I don't know the isopure shake but if its whey, this all looks pretty good to me.
You could maybe cardio in the AM and do abs when you lift. If you use resistance for abs, you shouldn't do abs every day. They need rest just like any other muscle.
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Some times life is like herding cats.
Charlie
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2004/02/25, 02:40 PM
I didn't count cals. You have to do that. LOL
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Quoting from agamble:
I don't know other than I don't think I could survive. Doesn't look like you are eating enough.
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Some times life is like herding cats.
Charlie
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2004/02/25, 02:44 PM
Thanks you guys for the advice......
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2004/02/25, 02:51 PM
Charlie the reason I do so much cardio is because my life here is very sedentary....For exmaple I ride my bicycle to work which is maybe half a mile and then set at at desk all day and then go home for lunch back to work and then my day if finished I am at home setting and watchin tv until I go to the gym....the activity I use to get by maybe going to the mall or jsut walking around on a daily basis I dont really get that here that is why I do so much cardio becuase once upon a time I was very active in my daily routine and you dont realize just how active you are until you arent. I feel that I have to make up for it somewhere so I do it in the gym....that is why I do intense cardio in the am and the light stuff (jsut to be active0 in the evening......does this make sense? Thanks for the ab advice I did however take 3 days off becuase I was really sore after the workout this weekend....I am horrible at counting calories I know I should but to be honest I am lazy although I am aware of what I do eat and try to make it as healthy as I can...:dumbbell:
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you can lead the horse to the water but you can't make them drink.....
~lynnoakdale
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2004/02/25, 03:03 PM
Too much cardio will effect muscle retention. Its up to you to determine the right amount. You just have to listen to your body , guard against overtraining and research the food thing. I am lazy too and I eat pretty much the same thing 6 days a week so I don't have to count cals.
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Some times life is like herding cats.
Charlie
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2004/02/26, 11:28 AM
I think your caories are awfully low, you may end up losing muscle mass.
Try calculating your basal metabolic rate and figuriong in your activity level - that will give you a good idea of calories. or multiply your goal weight by 15, divide that 40/20/20 Portein/carbs/fat (just good basic ratio, switch to accomodate your needs). that is good baseline amount to aim for.
track your caloric intake for aweek and see how many calories you are averaging now, daily. Then gradually adjust them towards the figured amount. I think you will get better results.
Nothing wrong with working hard, just have to eat to support it or you will stall out.
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2004/02/26, 11:29 AM
Oh, and 1/2 hour of cardio after HIIT probably isn't necessary and is kind of overkill, but if it turns your crank....
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2004/02/26, 11:34 AM
Thank you asimmer......you are my motivation to a better me......you have an amazing body and I strive to have one like that. Although the last few days I have been sleepy tired and yes I am getting enough sleep........I couldnt even drag myself out of bed to hit the gym this morning so I slept in........this evening is a different story they gym it is......Yesterday I was really craving SALTY foods and I thought maybe my body was low in something so I drank a gatorade and felt better for a few hours but when I came home was sleepy again so made dinner salad Grilled chicken 1/2 cup green beans.........and read then went to bed at 9:30.......this morning alram clock went off dead to the world hit the snooze next I knew it was 6:30 time to get to work......I am however following your advice on your water intake...yesterday I drank at least 80 ounces which is alot for me.....thanks for all your words of wisdom.....I dont mind working hard in the gym it but when it comes to the foods I eat it is like learning things all over again.....thanks so much you guys are awesome.:dumbbell:
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you can lead the horse to the water but you can't make them drink.....
~lynnoakdale
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