diet, excercise, opinions, UGH!!!!!!!

[Wallster]

I have been dropping in to this newsgroup for the last five
months or so. I have read so many conflicting reports
regarding weight loss, diet, and exercise. I joined a gym in
February and have been pretty successful. I have plateaued a
bit but I’m still just as determined as the first day I
started. I thought about rethinking my plan regarding my diet.
Should I try a low carb plan, or stick with the low fat,
reduced calorie diet I started with. This subject is so
conflicting I’m thinking of just chewing my food then
spitting it out. Nope, then my body will go into a starvation
mode. So I guess low carb should do it, NO! What about my
ketones you dope! I know, the reduced calorie low fat route
must be right. But then my body will get used to the calories
and become more efficient so I better up my cardio workout.
Sprints! No, distance, no, go uphill for a longer time period,
heart rate zones? Not too fast, not too slow? That’s not
right, I have to do weight training! More Reps, less reps,
more weight… NO! Cardio and then weight training…
GOOD LORD WHAT DO I DO!!!! I guess I’ll just stay my
current course. How the hell did I get fat to begin with??
Anyway, I’ve lost four inches off my gut, three off my
chest, and gained one and a half inches on each arm. I’m
down around twenty-five pounds. Thanks for everyone’s
advise so far… I think?

Walt

[That T Wom]

"wallster" <seveer@buffnet.net> wrote in message
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> training… GOOD LORD WHAT DO I DO!!!! snippage

Walt, we are all our own on-going experiment when it comes to
weight-loss and fitness. Yes, continue on the course that you
are on, making adjustments as you improve your fitness level
and your needs and conditions change. Don't stress out about
it so much.

Peace,

Tonia

[Christina]

"wallster" <seveer@buffnet.net> wrote in message
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> I have been dropping in to this newsgroup for the last five
> months or so. I have read so many conflicting reports
> regarding weight loss, diet, and exercise. I joined a gym in
> February and have been pretty successful. I have plateaued a
> bit but I’m still just as determined as the first day
> I started. I thought about rethinking my plan regarding my
> diet. Should I try a low carb plan, or stick with the low
> fat, reduced calorie diet I started with. This subject is so
> conflicting I’m thinking of just chewing my food then
> spitting it out. Nope, then my body will go into a
> starvation mode. So I guess low carb should do it, NO! What
> about my ketones you dope! I know, the reduced calorie low
> fat route must be right. But then my body will get used to
> the calories and become more efficient so I better up my
> cardio workout. Sprints! No, distance, no, go uphill for a
> longer time period, heart rate zones? Not too fast, not too
> slow? That’s not right, I have to do weight training!
> More Reps, less reps, more weight… NO! Cardio and then
> weight training… GOOD LORD WHAT DO I DO!!!!

You sound frustrated :)

No wonder, everyone thinks they're an expert but most people
can't even tell the difference between a bad program or one
that is just different from theirs. There's no one best way to
lose weight. If someone says "You absolutely HAVE to eat 50
grams of this, or 21.468 grams of that..." ignore 'em.

When controlling your weight, your caloric balance (total
calories eaten vs. burned) is much more important than what
percentage comes from fat or carbs. Just pick the type of diet
that you find easiest to adhere to, control your calories, and
try to stick to the healthier versions of food (good fats
instead of saturated and trans fats, or carbs from veggies and
whole grains instead of sugar and refined grains.)

I'd do weight training with low/medium reps and more weight
(faster results, shorter workouts). As for the cardio, choose
whatever doesn't make you miserable. Then push yourself while
you do it.

If you stagnate, eat a couple hundred calories less or
exercise a little longer or harder. There's more than option;
choose the one that appeals to you at the moment.

> I guess I’ll just stay my current course. How the
> hell did I get fat to begin with?? Anyway, I’ve lost
> four inches off my gut, three off my chest, and gained one
> and a half inches on each arm. I’m down around
> twenty-five pounds.

Congrats. You're definitely doing something right.

> Thanks for everyone’s advise so far… I think?
>
> Walt

[Wallster]

"Christina" <notme@austin.rr.nospam> wrote in message
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>
> You sound frustrated :)
>
> No wonder, everyone thinks they're an expert but most people
> can't even tell the difference between a bad program or one
> that is just different from theirs. There's no one best way
> to lose weight. If someone says "You absolutely HAVE to eat
> 50 grams of this, or 21.468 grams of that..." ignore 'em.
>
> When controlling your weight, your caloric balance (total
> calories eaten vs. burned) is much more important than what
> percentage comes from fat or carbs. Just pick the type of
> diet that you find easiest to adhere to, control your
> calories, and try to stick to the healthier versions of food
> (good fats instead of saturated and trans fats, or carbs
> from veggies and whole grains instead of sugar and refined
> grains.)
>
> I'd do weight training with low/medium reps and more weight
> (faster results, shorter workouts). As for the cardio,
> choose whatever doesn't make you miserable. Then push
> yourself while you do it.
>
> If you stagnate, eat a couple hundred calories less or
> exercise a little longer or harder. There's more than
> option; choose the one that appeals to you at the moment.
>
> > I guess I’ll just stay my current course. How the
> > hell did I get fat to begin with?? Anyway, I’ve lost
> > four inches off my gut, three off my chest, and gained one
> > and a half inches on each arm. I’m down around
> > twenty-five pounds.
>
> Congrats. You're definitely doing something right.
>
> > Thanks for everyone’s advise so far… I think?
> >
> > Walt

Christina, I do get a little frustrated sometimes only because
I'm a "I want it NOW" kinda person, but I am committed to
going to the gym 3-5 days a week to lift weights and do
cardio. I have increased my cardio from 20 minutes to 45-60
minutes and have increased my speed, and uphill angle. I also
have increased my weights as far as my weight lifting goes. I
eat better everyday and I have seen a dramatic change in my
body for the past 5 1/2 weeks. The point I was trying to make
is it is crazy reading everyones opinions and techniques on
health, they're are so many different ways to accomplish the
same thing. I still think if less goes in and I move more,
I'll lose weight. It's not rocket science. Common sense tells
me that taking weight (fat) off is a slow and steady endeavor.
I didn't gain weight overnight and I'm not going to lose it
overnight. I do find many of these articles interesting
though. Sometimes something just sounds right so I go with it.
Thanks for the encouragement and advise! Walt

[Christina]

"wallster" <seveer@buffnet.net> wrote in message
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> The point I was trying to make is it is crazy reading
> everyones opinions and techniques on health, they're are so
> many different ways to accomplish the same thing. I still
> think if less goes in and I move more, I'll lose weight.
> It's not rocket science.

You're right, the basic concept is easy to understand. If
people would stop trying to find quick fixes, and stop
placing too much importance on minor details, they would be
better off.

[Denise How]

In article <omg09.129968$88.2150834@twister.austin.rr.com>,
Christina <notme@austin.rr.nospam> wrote:

> "wallster" <seveer@buffnet.net> wrote in message
> news:567685c7.0207260416.56e8b90b@posting.google.com...
> > The point I was trying to make is it is crazy reading
> > everyones opinions and techniques on health, they're are
> > so many different ways to accomplish the same thing. I
> > still think if less goes in and I move more, I'll lose
> > weight. It's not rocket science.
>
> You're right, the basic concept is easy to understand. If
> people would stop trying to find quick fixes, and stop
> placing too much importance on minor details, they would be
> better off.

Well said.

--
Denise denise dot howard at attbi dot com ACE and AFAA
certified fitness instructor AFAA step certified

[Fitnet13]

Just a thought. Too much protein is hard on the kidneys. Carbs
provide energy (complex....NOT simple sugars). If you'd like
more info from me, write me at fitnet13@hotmail.com. DON'T
fall for fad diets. They NEVER work!!!