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Bonecollector
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Marcus,
Kudos to you for your past success. Dieting can be tough, but you need to make it a lifestyle. Additionally, I know it will be tough, but try to keep the calories under (gross) 1,500 and not net of exercise. These add up quickly. (300 calories per day x 7 days = 2,100 extra for the week. 8,400 extra for the month. It'll make a big difference to assist you in kick starting your program again. You can relax a little once you hit your goal weight range (see below).
Also, I'm sure you watch fat intake along with calories, but be very aware of the sodium content as well. For example the salsa listed in your food plan above. I'd also steer clear of all dairy products.
Once you get things rolling in the right direction, you can indulge from time to time, but be mindful. Folks always talk about a "cheat day". I always hated that term because I've seen folks eat healthy all week and ruin it with 5 huge meals of junk on their "cheat day". :-(
Once you reach your target weight (it should be a range, not a number because we all fluctuate on a daily/weekly basis), but the top number of the range should be your "not to exceed" weight. For example, your intended weight is 250lb-260lb. If you start creeping toward the 260lb, it's time to cut a few calories or hit the gym, which ever is missing. Or say you go on vacation for a week, it's tougher eating healthy, so you may put on a few pounds. Once home, they come right back off as you want to stay within your weight range.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I've been a body builder, powerlifter, and trainer for 20 years.
Wishing you all the success!!
Kudos to you for your past success. Dieting can be tough, but you need to make it a lifestyle. Additionally, I know it will be tough, but try to keep the calories under (gross) 1,500 and not net of exercise. These add up quickly. (300 calories per day x 7 days = 2,100 extra for the week. 8,400 extra for the month. It'll make a big difference to assist you in kick starting your program again. You can relax a little once you hit your goal weight range (see below).
Also, I'm sure you watch fat intake along with calories, but be very aware of the sodium content as well. For example the salsa listed in your food plan above. I'd also steer clear of all dairy products.
Once you get things rolling in the right direction, you can indulge from time to time, but be mindful. Folks always talk about a "cheat day". I always hated that term because I've seen folks eat healthy all week and ruin it with 5 huge meals of junk on their "cheat day". :-(
Once you reach your target weight (it should be a range, not a number because we all fluctuate on a daily/weekly basis), but the top number of the range should be your "not to exceed" weight. For example, your intended weight is 250lb-260lb. If you start creeping toward the 260lb, it's time to cut a few calories or hit the gym, which ever is missing. Or say you go on vacation for a week, it's tougher eating healthy, so you may put on a few pounds. Once home, they come right back off as you want to stay within your weight range.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I've been a body builder, powerlifter, and trainer for 20 years.
Wishing you all the success!!
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So would you stay away from greek yogurt then. I like to have oikos triple zero with my lunch. Or low/non fat cottage cheese thats what is the majority of my dairy on a weekly basis
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Slugz
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Marcus.......don't get down its tough. What helps me to stick to my plan is two things.
1) Planning the food intake for a three day period based on my activity
2) Good app to track stuff accurately. ( I use My Fitness Pal) but there are others that are good also.
I'd review also your macros....specifically for your age/height/weight to ensure you are giving yourself a fair chance to succeed.
1) Planning the food intake for a three day period based on my activity
2) Good app to track stuff accurately. ( I use My Fitness Pal) but there are others that are good also.
I'd review also your macros....specifically for your age/height/weight to ensure you are giving yourself a fair chance to succeed.
Bonecollector
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Slugz
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So I can relay my experience......what worked for me. First off I'm not a certified dietician. My son trained down at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for Greco Roman for a few years......I tried to pull as much knowledge out of everyone I met there on as many subjects as possible.
After adjusting my macros to 35% Protein, 44% Carbs, 22% Fat I was able to maintain a 1 lb a week weight drop consistently without much effort as long as I stuck to the macros. I'm on a 1801 calorie a day plan and my exercise consists of a mix of cross fit, weightlifting, core and cardio. I mix it up a bit so I don't get bored.
Just info for thought as there is a ton of papers, research and opinion on the correct macros for the person dependent on what the human wants to achieve. Not saying any are right or wrong.....just think that it needs tailored to the individual sometimes is all.
BC can probably shed some more light on this.
After adjusting my macros to 35% Protein, 44% Carbs, 22% Fat I was able to maintain a 1 lb a week weight drop consistently without much effort as long as I stuck to the macros. I'm on a 1801 calorie a day plan and my exercise consists of a mix of cross fit, weightlifting, core and cardio. I mix it up a bit so I don't get bored.
Just info for thought as there is a ton of papers, research and opinion on the correct macros for the person dependent on what the human wants to achieve. Not saying any are right or wrong.....just think that it needs tailored to the individual sometimes is all.
BC can probably shed some more light on this.
Friday
HiiT video 25 mins. More of a strength video with lots of squat and lunge styles.
Also lifted lightly tonight with 2 10lb dumbells
Bicep curls. 3x15.
Shoulder press. 3x10
Tricep press 3x10
Chest fly. 3x10
Lat raise 3x10
Front raise 3x10
Stayed below 1500 intake today. Got 3 rotisserie chickens took skin off and pulled them froze some for later and bought some multi grain high dietary fiber wraps. To use for my lunch and can be prepared ahead
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HiiT video 25 mins. More of a strength video with lots of squat and lunge styles.
Also lifted lightly tonight with 2 10lb dumbells
Bicep curls. 3x15.
Shoulder press. 3x10
Tricep press 3x10
Chest fly. 3x10
Lat raise 3x10
Front raise 3x10
Stayed below 1500 intake today. Got 3 rotisserie chickens took skin off and pulled them froze some for later and bought some multi grain high dietary fiber wraps. To use for my lunch and can be prepared ahead
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Bonecollector
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Bonecollector
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It?ll be ok Marcus. Keep after it bud.
In looking at the chart provided the only thing I would?ve changed food wise would?ve been to cut out the cheese-or in essence cut the cheese. [emoji23]
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In looking at the chart provided the only thing I would?ve changed food wise would?ve been to cut out the cheese-or in essence cut the cheese. [emoji23]
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tim
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I was one tired boy last night. I shot a raghorn 5x5 bull elk first thing in the morning. First load down to the bike was all the loose meat. Peddled out and grabbed the big pack and trailer. peddled back in and hiked up to the bull. put a front and a rear quarter in my pack and back down to the bike. went back up and grabbed the other 2 quarters. Went back up and grabbed the head. Then took 2 quarters in my trailer and the head on my back and peddled out. turned around and repeated. But i got the bull out solo and it was hanging in my shop by 4:30 pm.
I do have another elk tag, so time to look for horns, now that the freezer is taken care of.
I do have another elk tag, so time to look for horns, now that the freezer is taken care of.
Bonecollector
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Another suggestion Marcus; I'd recommend weighting once per week. Our bodies fluctuate to much day to day to give us a real indicator of things. I'd suggest every Monday morning after going potty. Doing this on Monday will also assist to keep you honest on the weekend so as not to lose your progress made during the week.
As long as you watch the diet and stay under your correct ratio of caloric intake, the weight will come down. Exercise will further enhance this phenomenon.
As long as you watch the diet and stay under your correct ratio of caloric intake, the weight will come down. Exercise will further enhance this phenomenon.
Yeah ive always weighed my self only once a week. I do sunday mornings since Saturdays nights are when i get my most sleep and can get a most accurate number. My weekend is a little different working retail its sunday and monday as i work Tuesday thru Saturday
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