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Getting fit and keeping the weight off

matt120182 Posts: 7 Joined: 2008/01/15	2008/01/16, 09:19 AM Hi all, i'm new to these forums but have read through a fair few posts but looking for a bit of advice. Bit of background i'm 26 years old and have just taken up thai kick boxing. I used to play rugby 2-3 times a week and go to the gym 2-3 times a week up till the age of 18 then stopped. Mt weight ballooned to 16 stone and i'm only 5'8 (i blame alcohol and fast food from uni) After going to kick boxing for about 4 months i'm now dead on 13 stone and have more defined muscles (i do 2 hour long lessons a week sometimes 1 lesson a week) I'm looking for some advice on diet as in: 1) are vitimin supplements a good idea 2) protein shakes? yes/no 3) high protein or high carb foods? plus any other advice anyone can offer me Many thanks!! Matt
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2008/01/16, 09:54 AM Yes to #1 Yes to #2 and number 3 I would say for you just keep your ratios balanced like 40& protein 40% carb and 20% fat. You need crabs for 2 hour lessons or you'll poop out! Just make your choice of carbs a good choices! -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down!
	2008/01/16, 09:59 AM Hey SFG - keep your crabs to yourself
matt120182 Posts: 7 Joined: 2008/01/15	2008/01/16, 10:22 AM I need crabs?!? cool :P lol how can i tell good carbs from bad carbs? Thanks for the advice!
matt120182 Posts: 7 Joined: 2008/01/15	2008/01/16, 10:23 AM Also sorry i've read differing views on this should i drink protein shakes before or after a workout and same question for the carbs are they best before the workout?
severrin Posts: 82 Joined: 2006/02/15	2008/01/16, 10:53 AM 13 stone is how many Kg/lbs?
matt120182 Posts: 7 Joined: 2008/01/15	2008/01/16, 11:02 AM 182 lbs