Q. I'm a track and distance runner who tore my ACL running hurdles in April. I had surgery in July, and will be able to go back to running in October. I have started working on my diet, incorporating more proteins, fiber, carbs, diary, fruits, and veggies. I want to start lifting again and just get my body used to physical activity, but I also want to get lean and tone and gain back the conditioning I had before the injury. I would like to know some eating habits and exercises I can use to get back to my lean body frame ideal for the type of running I enjoy doing. I'd like to participate in a 5K in the end of November, and I want to feel and look fit enough to do it. Thanks.
A. My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.
On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.
The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!
Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.
Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.
Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!
Do cortisol reducing products work to help you lose weight?
Q. Cortisol is a stress related hormone. It is part of our fight or flight response, and causes us to dump glucose into our bloodstream which will then make you hungry. So, websites say if you have a lot of belly fat, with a high stress life, Cortisol is to blame. Now there are all these products like Relacore, Cortislim, and Cortidrene on the market. I fit the profile of the ads and commercials. I carry a lot of weight in my stomach, buttocks, and thighs, but no where else. My husband is deployed, my housemate and I don't get along anymore, I had a few friendships deteriorate, and I just had to get a job because the Army screwed us out of money. So, my question is, do these products help, or is it just a scam like most other diet pills? I would really like to hear from people who have tried the products with diet and exercise and get their opinions, but I will listen to anyone who has something intelligent to say. Thank you.
For reference, I use an elliptical trainer 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes and am on a healthy food plan from a nutricionist. I know I am going to have to work for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, but a little help wouldn't hurt aka a diet supplement.
Hmmm, I guess I should have put more about me in this. I was in an accident when I was younger and got broken pretty badly. I also have a chronic pain disorder. I try and work out as much as I can, but the pain can be overwhelming. My neck, knee, shoulder, and some other joints are severely damaged. Weights and anything impact is out of the question. I have a pool and swim but it is getting cold. I want to join a gym/pool but money is a factor right now and I have a recumbant bike and elliptical trainer at home. I have curbed my eating alot and realized I'm a boredom eater, so I try and stay busy. I haven't ever really tried to lose weight before so I'm deeply researching my options.
A. My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.
On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.
The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!
Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.
Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.
Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!
Is the Low Carb Diet Dangerous To Your Health?
Q. I have been on this diet for a month and lost 8 lbs and I'm angry all the time and get these bad headaches. I guess because I cant any kind of sugar, bread or cokes at all.
A. My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.
On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.
The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!
Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.
Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.
Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!
What are ways that you can go on a low fat diett? (13. Im not trying to lose weight but just to stay fit)?
Q. Okk. So im 13 it's not that i want to lose weight i just want to stay healthy and fit and not gain any weight. Pleasee answweerr: What are ways to do low fat dieting ? Thanks for answering! It really means alot to me! :) <3
A. At 13, it is dangerous to go on a low fat diet. Let me explain. Body fat is part of your endocrine system. It is a critical part of your body's ability to fight disease and purify itself of toxins. Further, dietary fat is a necessary part of any healthy regime, not to excess but in moderation. Diseases like Krohn's disease are characterised by digestive disorders and have anecdotally been temporarily cured by the consumption of fatty acids. Of course, certain kinds of fat are known for increasing things like cholesterol, but this is okay within moderation. You see, your brain is the largest consumer of cholesterol in your body. Without a proper amount of fat in your diet, you compromise your brain's ability to function. This suggests that your body needs fat in its diet.
[Incidentally, your profile is a bit ambiguous about your gender. If you are male, you can drop your body fat down to about 4% without health problems. But if you are female, you will begin to have major health issues if your body fat drops much below 14%. This includes your menstruation stopping and, if I recall correctly, osteoporosis and the like. See:
http://www.kettlebellexercisefitness.com/womens-fitness.html
Low body fat for females is definitely something to avoid.]
For staying fit, the better way to go is to cut out any junk you eat and to increase your activity. The most efficient, full-body exercise that just about anyone can do is the kettlebell swing:
http://www.kettlebellexercisefitness.com/kettlebell-swings-1.html
It works every major muscle group from your calves through your hamstrings and quadriceps, glutes, abdominals, shoulders, and triceps. Two 20-minute workouts a week will keep you in decent shape. However, if you want a greater challenge, try the kettlebell snatch:
http://www.kettlebellexercisefitness.com/kettlebell-snatch-1.html
Snatches have been scientifically proven to burn more calories than per minute than just about any other form of exercise. They burn 20 calories per minute of exercise, or 1200 calories per hour. Researchers say it is like keeping the pace of a 6 minute mile for the duration of your workout. I would, however, discourage you from doing these before you have done the swing, and don't do them with too much weight. Too high a weight with a swing can lead to significant injury very quickly.
Hope this helps.
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