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Body Age Assesment - Interpretation plea

ljones4521
ljones4521
Posts: 4
Joined: 2006/03/01
United States
2006/03/03, 12:41 PM
I had a Body Age Assessment at the gym last week. The report, along with my doctor's instructions as well as the informaiton gathered here on the site all have me confused. Will you guys please take a look at the following and help to me to understand what I am to do:


History:
5'3
205lbs
female
inactive (except the last 2 wks I have started going to the gym)

Body Age Assessment;
Cardio Assessment Max VO2:28.6
Lean Body Mass 61.3%
Fat Mass 38.7%
Lean Body Mass 131.2lbs
Fat Mss: 82.8 lbs
Basal Metabolic Rate 1858
Daily Caloric Intake: 2037 calories


Now here is the confusion:

I am a lapband patient, which means I have a band around my stomach to help me with controlling portion sizes. All food and nutrition passes through the stomach as normal, the only difference with me is that the opening to my stomach is a little smaller than normal.

Having said that, my doctor told me to keep my calories at 1200 and protein about 45 - 50grms. This is in direct conflict with the body age assessment(BAA). Of course I don't know if the BAA takes into account I would like to lose weight.

Even more confusing is the nutritional advice given by FreeTrainers. It tells me to consume: 205g of Protein, 410g of carb, 33g f fats and a total of 2,731 calories. Again, I remain very very confused.

Here is what I want to achieve. I'd like to get to a body weight of 128 (roughly what my muscle mass is right now). So, right now I want to lose weight and build a little muscle (back of thigs, gluts and a little on the abs (mainly want to continue toning the abs)). I have been going to the gym for the last two weeks. I have been doing 2miles of cardio (35minutes) and the weight training. After the work outs I sit in the steam room (helps with not feeling so sore the next day) and I sleep really really well. In fact, I have been going to sleep a little early after each workout.

Please tell me what in the heck should I be eating? I can't figure out how to get in 205g of protein in one day!

Please help! :(


Lisa
225/205/128
**I know muscle weighs more than fat so I don't 'have' to get to 128. As long as I look better, can play volleyball with my sons, go hiking, kayaking and fit in a single digit jean (size 8), I would be really thrilled.

Thanks
ljones4521
ljones4521
Posts: 4
Joined: 2006/03/01
United States
2006/03/03, 12:52 PM
Part of my message got cut off when I did a cut and paste.

Just wanted to say Hello to everyone and that I think this site is absolutely wonderful! It's an inspiration to read about everyone elses success. Hope to join you all soon.

Lisa