Group: 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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Much needed help with weight loss

natea
natea
Posts: 5
Joined: 2004/06/16
United States
2004/06/21, 12:34 PM
Well I found this site and Im looking to loose some weight. I filled out my profile and this is what it gave me.

Protein -
190 g .. maximum 10% variance is acceptable
Carbohydrates -
475 g .. maximum 10% variance is acceptable
Fats -
36 g .. maximum 10% variance is acceptable
Total Calories -
2953 .. calculated maximum, do not exceed for current goal


Right now im 15 and last time I weighed my self I was 190 and my goal is to get down to around 130-150 and get some muscle. I play basketball and lacrosse and always willing to do more walking/running whatever. But my biggest problem now is that im going to boarding school (not for punishment, its hard to explain :big_smile:) so I dont think I can run out all the time to get the food needed since I will be eating there. Please help



If there is anymore information needed please let me know.

Thanks

Nate
asimmer
asimmer
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Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2004/06/21, 04:38 PM
Nate - pick the best out of what is offered - stick with leaner protein choices, vegetables, salads, smaller portions of pasta, rice and bread.

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\\"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps:

Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\\" Dave Draper

natea
natea
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Joined: 2004/06/16
United States
2004/06/22, 01:17 AM
Thanks asimmer. Would protein bars be good to bring up there? Any ones you would recomend to me?

Thanks
asimmer
asimmer
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2004/06/22, 09:01 AM
tri-o-plex bars are good - low sugar and made with oats, decent amount of protein.
Bars are hard to recommend because everyone's tastes are different.

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\\"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps:

Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\\" Dave Draper

natea
natea
Posts: 5
Joined: 2004/06/16
United States
2004/06/22, 10:26 AM
I had a powerbar yesterday which was pretty good. But could I buy them at GMC at 15? I doubt there would be an age limit but you never know. And when should I eat bars? like before class, after, walking to the court/field?

Thanks