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2004/07/06, 07:41 AM
Roaminggnome,
15 lbs by August 10th is a bit steep in my opinion, although you may get an initial boost by just getting started on an exercise program and dropping your carb intake a bit. I weigh 180 lbs, and I only eat a bowl of cereal and a non-fat yogurt for breakfast. I think you may need to bring your total carb level down a bit, and probably replace some of those carbs with quality protein.
Also, add some heavier weight training into your lifestyle. Not bodybuilding, but just working with challenging weights. The fact that you said you do some "light" lifting leans to the fact that you might not be getting the metabolic boost that you need out of that activity. Weight training helps your muscles and connective tissues become stronger, and more metabolically active, which means they burn more calories - even when you are sleeping.
I would drop some of your carbs, watch your total caloric intake for your bodyweight, do your weight training and ab exercises before you run, and start doing some interval training when you run.
Also, don't get caught up in trying to get to a certain number on the scale. If you need to lose bodyfat, then the suggestions above will get you there. However, you may gain healthy, calorie-burning lean muscle tissue in the process, which will help you immensely during your cross country endeavors.
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Aaron M. Potts
Aarons Personal Training
http://www.aaronspersonaltraining.com
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