Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Mandy_23
Mandy_23
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2006/11/06, 11:22 PM
okay so im trying to lose weight...im 150 and im 5'4, trying to lose 20 pounds. I heard that i should focus on cardio rather than use machines because if i use machines then all my fat will turn into muscle and i'll look "big boned" and not slimmer? but i also heard that i should be doing cardio and use machines. So what should i do? How much of what should i be doing? i know i should focus on cardio..but should i only by focussing on that and later on start with the machines? help plz :|
2006/11/07, 08:25 AM
Who ever gave you the advice that using weights will turn your muscle into fat does not know what they are talking about. Lifting weights will make you look slimmer. A pound of muscle is a lot smaller in size than a pound of fat. Not sure what your current routine is, but I would suggest lifting with weights (total body) at least 3 times per week and supplement with cardio. Focus on the big muscles. You will see much more benefits this way. Post your routine so we know what you are currently doing. Good Luck.

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jbennett
jbennett
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2006/11/07, 08:35 AM
The more resistance training you do the faster your resting metabolic rate will be. That means that you will ultimately burn more calories at rest. Don't slack on the cardio, but definately hit the weights.

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KC_72
KC_72
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2006/11/07, 08:36 AM
mandy...take a look at the "ladies please read and print" post by asimmer in the female forums...that should answer alot of your questions.
Mandy_23
Mandy_23
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2006/11/07, 11:27 AM
okay thanks a lot, right now im doin the At home workout program. I usually go on the tredmill before the workout for 20 mins..and then go jogging later on at night for 30 mins.
Mandy_23
Mandy_23
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2006/11/07, 11:29 AM
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KC_72
KC_72
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2006/11/07, 11:33 AM
It happens to all of us at some point mandy...but you may be clicking on "post it" twice..it only takes one left click:)
Mandy_23
Mandy_23
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2006/11/07, 11:30 AM
im not sure why everything doubles for me :| i dont mean to
bb1fit
bb1fit
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2006/11/07, 11:45 AM
Pretty crappy information you were given by your first post. Too bad there is so much of those fallicies that still exist out there. Good you came here so you can find out the truth.

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Mandy_23
Mandy_23
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2006/11/07, 09:54 PM
yes, this site is by far the greatest. I'm glad they have something like this for all of us. It's very informative and you guys sure know ur stuff! Thank You