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2008/08/15, 06:26 PM
I just started working out again (I had surgery done and then been hospitalized with some other health issues). Last summer until early this summer I lost 20lbs on diet alone but I was always getting headaches and you couldnt tell that I lost all the weight at all. The scale said I was 20lbs lighter but my clothes were still fitting the same and my body still looked the same. The doctor's said that healthy eating helped me in ways I couldnt see but to see the results I needed to change my calorie intake and add in a fitness routine that I could follow considering I have a busy college schedule and no means of transportation nor much cash for anything that needed a membership. I bought some weights (5-25lbs), I have a step, some workout videos, a mat, a jump rope, a stability ball and resistance bands. I designed a plan but I am not sure if it will work in terms of my desired goals (I want to lose 30-40 more lbs to be around 125-135lbs and look leaner and healthier with decent muscle definition, Im 5'4'' and 20yrs old). Here is my plan:
-M, W, F : 35-60 mins of Weight training in the morning and 45-60 mins cardio in the afternoon (at 60-70% my Target HR)
-T, TH : 20-30 mins of Interval Cardio in the morning (at 70-85% my Target HR) and 20-30 minutes of Ab/Core training along with Pilates in the afternoon
-Sat : 10-20 mins of High Intensity Interval training in the morning (at 70-90% my Target HR) and 20-30 minutes Ab/Core training along with Pilates in the afternoon
I'm just not sure how many calories I should be taking in. I did the whole 1200-1500 calories like a lot of the internet and doctor sources say but I have a slower metabolism and I tend to get a lot of headaches when I dont eat a lot of calories. I always felt hungry and the calorie range seemed soooo low to sustain for so long and still be healthy. So is 1700-1900 calories okay to reach my goal weight in 8 months or less if I do my exercise 6 days a week? I want a lifestyle change not just be on a "diet" because I am tired of having low self esteem and avoiding mirrors. The only sad part is I have no support from family and friends.
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