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2004/06/01, 05:24 PM
I've been lifting weights with my husband, and I just wanted to a couple ideas for both pre and post workout meals. As I've said before, I'm about 230 lbs and would like to get down to 150.
I've heard from so many places that the best way to lose weight is to do cardio on an empty stomach. If this isn't true, what should I eat pre workout. Carbs, protein, both?
And what should I eat afterwords.
I would appreciate some specific food ideas. Also, is it best to do weights then cardio 3 times a week, or weights one day then cardio the next day 6 days a week? Are the foods I should eat pre and post workout different for cardio and weights?
Is there a post somewhere that someone could direct me to that explains good and bad carbs. I really want to understand this concept so that I can try to incorporate it more efficiently into my diet. Or maybe someone wouldn't mind explaining it quickly to me here, As well as give me some specific ideas for pre and post workout meals to lose weight.
My cardio consists of walking a mile on the treadmill, the about 20 minutes of stationary bike. Is this enough?
Here's my weights:
(Keep in mind all I have is a cable machine, but I think I can find plenty to do on it. My husband set these routines up for me, so please let me know if I should be doing anything differently so I can tell him he's wrong. lol)
Day 1
Legs:
Leg press 4 sets of 8
Calf extensions 4 sets of 8
Back:
Bent over rows 4 sets of 8
Latt pull downs 4 sets of 8
Biceps:
Standing curls 4 sets of 8
Day 2
Chest:
Bench press 4 sets of 8
Butterflys 4 sets of 8
Triceps:
Standing press downs 4 sets of 8
Shoulders:
Reverse Deltoid fly 4 sets of 8
He tells me I shouldn't be able to do the last couple reps on the last set. Is this right?
I know this is a long and rambling post with alot of questions. But thanks to anyone who will respond.
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