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2006/07/08, 08:05 PM
Hello,
I am not sure what type of nutrition/fitness plan I should be on. I am 29 years old, 5'5", 125 lbs. I typically where a size four, but I am not happy with my body. I do not exercise regularly or eat right. I know that is bad and I plan to change my lifestyle. I was trying to get a customized fitness/nutrition plan, but I was sure if I should be picking one that emphasized fat loss. Obviously I have some fat, but I am only 125lbs and wouldn't mind being back at 120, but I definitely don't want to be 110 or anything. My problem is my stomach and butt, they are so lose and fat. I do not where tight fitting shirt and am uncomfortable in a bikini. So what type of program would be right for me. I am interested in losing fat in the areas where there should be no fat and I want my body to be exceptionally toned, but I am not really interested in bulk or muscle mass necessarily. Would I be a candidate for Whey protein powders or products such as hydroxycut. Would products such as hydroxycut make me lose more weight then I wish to lose. I know I sound confused, any guidance would be highly appreciated.
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2006/07/09, 02:44 AM
I am no expert, but I would do a total body workout or maybe one body part twice a week. 4 sets at about 16-20 reps. Obviously watch your diet and eat 4-6 times a day about every 3 hours or so with small meals and snacks. Spot reducing rarely works but diet and cardio does. Start out with walking or running 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes and work up from there. You can try doing HIIT cardio. Do a search down below in the SearchFitBuddy box for it for programs. It works wonders for fat loss. I have been told and read countell times to not worry too much about supplements like hydroxycut. I heard it doesn't work as good as it sounds. I tried one product that the nutrition store guaranteed would work only to find myself dissapointed in the end and they didn't back the product up with the guarantee they promissed. Whey would help with muscle building a little and especially for recovery but it doesn't sound like you really need it. I have read several articles about green tea being very beneficial to weight/fat loss so you may want to try that.
Long story short, do cardio and work up to doing a HIIT program, watch your diet, and do light weight training with high reps with a total body workout. Also, do searchs on this site and maybe look at magazines like "Woman's Health" for motivation. Good Luck, and stay with it...your body will improve...BELIEVE ME! :)
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2006/07/09, 07:23 AM
I think a circuit training regimine would be good for you. Gain some strength, but more muscle endurance while burning fat. The secret comes from calories burned while doing the circuit, with proper diet. Diet is going to be your key to the toned hard body you want, and circuit training would be the ideal type of training for you.(you cannot target a fat area, fat will simply come off..where you have it is typically the stubborn areas).
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Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
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2006/07/09, 02:05 PM
I agree, not that I am a fitness guru like bb1fit. :big_smile:
The more muscle you have, the more it will turn on your fat burning metabolism which in turn will give you a lean body. Since you are female, it won't bulk you up as much as it will tone you so don't worry.
Good luck.
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2006/07/09, 07:35 PM
Thanks everyone for your responses. I really appreciate it. I'm serious about this. I purchased the south beach recipe book so that I can start focusing on eatting right. Just one more question, BB1Fit mentioned Circuit Training and Dart68 mention a HIIT workout plan. What is the difference between the the two and are they one in the same? I also read somewhere that HIIT should not be done on the same day as your regular workout, it should be done on you day off from the gym, is this true?
Thanks
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2006/07/09, 08:38 PM
I would not attempt HIIT the same day as a ciruit regimine. Way too much, and burnout is a real option.
A circuit is where instead of doing one bodypart till finished, you rotate through the entire body with each progressive set. That is for instance..stat with chest, do a set of benches, move right to shoulders, do a set, move right to back, a set, biceps, triceps, legs, calves. Rest 3-5 minutes, repeat for two more circuits(as you work up to that).
HIIT is a cardio regimine of increasing and decreasing heart rates. All out for say a minute, reduce/active rest to bring the heart rate down for 3-=45 seconds, then back up to all out again, etc. Your time frames of high and rest will vary as you get more fit.
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Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
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2006/07/10, 01:27 AM
There is a reason that bb1fit is a moderator and I am just a regular member...I agree with him about the circuit routine. You are on the right track alsaxon...stay with it, even if it seems like you are not making any progress...stay with it and don't give up!
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