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2004/02/05, 09:31 AM
I was taking NO2 and stopped because my heart was feeling like it was going to pop out of my chest, and not during working out.
I need help determining which supplements to take. There are so many out there, it is not only confusing but extremely difficult to find the "right" ones. I have taken Hydroxicut (which I actually liked, gave me a nervous energenic feeling, but didn't appear to speed up my heart rate). I have taken Zantrek 3, which I gave away, didn't do me any good. For protein shakes I drink Spir-tein, which has 14 g protein per scoop and I generally do 2 scoops in the morning.
My goal is to build lean muscle and lose fat. My diet is, now, extremely clean, except for Saturday for my cheat day. I am getting enough protein in, at least 100 grams. I do plenty of cardio (more HIIT's now) and my weight training has been high reps and heavy weights. Now what is my next step to lose the fat and gain the lean muscle mass. It would be awesome to do a figure competition but I have alot of work to do before I get there. I am probably at 18% bodyfat and would like to get down to 14 - 15. The person with whom I would like to look like the most is Monica Brant, I think she has a fabulous shape.!!
Thanks for the help.
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2004/02/05, 10:48 AM
As I read through your post and profile, these are the conslusions I came to:
1. You need to eat more. 1500 kcals/day is NOT going to cut it for an athlete, especially if you're trying to build lean mass.
2. Up your protein intake.
3. You may have to cut back your cardio just a little in order to help put on lean mass. Post the rest of your training regimen, so we can take a look at it.
Now, once your diet, training, and rest schedule are in line, we can talk supplements:
1. Are you on a woman's vitamin/mineral? I've heard alot of good stuff about Woman's Fitness Training Pak.
2. Change from Spir-tein. There are much better proteins on the market. Personally, I like a blended protein (i.e. milk and egg) for all day use, and a whey post-workout.
3. Glutamine and creatine can also be used by a woman, but let's start with what's above first, and go from there.
It sounds like you're well on your way to entering a fitness comp; it is alot of hard work, but that just makes it all the better, and there is no reason why you can't get there. And Monica's type of physique is a great goal to have (what a stellar person!).
Good luck, and keep us posted!
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Michael
Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!
Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
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2004/02/05, 11:12 AM
First..... that person in your picture looks an awful like Monica Brant...... She ROCKS!! And if it is, was that during competition season or off? Would kill to have that her body!!
OK.. thanks for the post, I appreciate it. Really stinks that I just bought a ton of Spiru-tein. I use to take Myoplex and just got sick of it, that is why I switched, so I guess I should go back. I only eat 1500 a day because of the scale... I'm at 135 and CAN'T STAND that number, I've been at 128 for the longest time, up until I turned 30 (last June) and had breast augmentation, and then whooppp, up went the scale. So reason why I am trying to only eat 1500 a day... which on a busy cardio day...whoo I get hungry.
Eating: (what I eat Monday - Friday w/o fail, I am a creature of habit)
7:30 AM, 2 scoops Spiru-tein w/ 1 3/4 skim milk
11:00 AM 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 4 egg whites
2:00 PM 2 cups of salad w/ either can of tuna or can of salmon (non fat dressing, maybe 1 tbsp)
4:00 yogurt or protein bar
Cardio:
5:30 am m - thurs. sometimes Friday, 20 - 30 minutes. 2 days a week I do sprints for 20 - 30 minutes. 2 days a week keep heart rate at 50 - 60%, one day a week long cardio 45 - 60 minutes. And 1 - 2 times a week I pump out either a 7.3 or 8 minute mile after my lifting workout (just 1 mile)
Lifting.. trying to do high reps w/ heavy as I can go weight w/ keeping proper form
Monday.. Back and Abs
Tuesday.... quads and hamstrings or just quads
Wednesday.. chest and abs
Thursday ... shoulders, triceps and biceps
Friday ... 2x a month do a circuit workout
And if I don't do hamstrings on Tuesday I do them on Saturday
Multi-vitamin, (womens fitness training pack, I think that is what Monica Brant suggests on her website) but I either take Centrum 21 or Womens Ultra Mega.
Creatine I take sparadically, haven't taken in a couple of days actually, and I always get confused..do this before or after workout??? ABsolutely no idea what Glutamine is.
Once I find something that works for me, I am the type of person who won't veer from it. My one DOWNFALL, I like wine, ALOT. And have cut down from 5 nights a week, to two nights and week and am trying my darnest to cut down only to Saturday nights. Huge obstacle for me!! And I have extreme motivation and stamina, working out hard, I enjoy very very much, but I probably go extreme, too much..if I had to guess..but that is just how I am.
Thanks for all your help!! I look forward to your response. Feel free to email anything if that would be best for you.
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2004/02/05, 11:17 AM
One more thing, I drink about 10 glasses of water a day. And my dinner at night varies cause of family. Last night I splured a little, had about 1.5 cups of pasta... but m - f, it is clean.
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2004/02/05, 12:08 PM
Check your email here at FTs......
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Michael
Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!
Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
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2004/02/05, 12:32 PM
just sent you email back..thanks for the help
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