Exercise and weight loss

mcknia07

I'm using the app on my iPod that's for myfitnesspal. Great app to help count calories. Also, I'm doing the Zumba exercise program to help with the weight loss/tone up.

Any opinions on all of this??

Greg Bernhardt

Sounds perfectly fine to me :)

Eat lots of whole grains, fruits and veggies!

mcknia07

That's another thing I forgot to mention... I plan to cut out meat from my diet again. I love fruits and veggies!!!! Never been big on meat of any sort

Greg Bernhardt

Make sure to stock up on beans and yogurt for protein :)

mcknia07

Sure will be :) already an expert at Zumba according to the wii. Worked out for 2 hours tonight. I may be hooked!

syhprum

Don't "eat lots" let your meagre diet consist of a high proportion of beans and yogurt,whole grains, fruits and veggies!

mcknia07

That's going to be my hardest thing.... I don't normally eat too much in the way of food

mcknia07

Update... Since exercising I have been eating way more

syhprum

Thats always the problem, our natrual tendency is to buld up stocks of fat.

Andy Resnick

Steve Martin had the best diet plan-

Day 1: a raisin
Day 2: an egg
Day 3: chocolate cake, potato chips, pizza, donuts, milkshake (x4)
Day 4: amputate body parts until desired weight is achieved.

mcknia07

What a great diet... Sure way lose weight... And pass out... But be thin lol

NeuronsAtWork

You might also consider a grain called quinoa (pronounced keen-wah)--most stores sell it now. It cooks like rice, can be used in soup, as a side, flavored in many ways, etc. The reason I recommend it is that it's a very good source of protein, like beans without the 'side effects'. If you go meatless, this protein is essential in my opinion. Read the directions, and rinse it well before cooking--even if it says 'pre-rinsed' on the box. It can also be bought in bulk at farmer's markets, etc.

mcknia07

What does it look like?? How does it taste?? Did it need lots of flavoring??

fedaykin

It's in the amaranth family, if I recall correctly. I roast mine a little bit to enhance the nutty flavor, which isn't very strong pre roasting. It's pretty good with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. You can pretty much treat it like couscous concerning flavoring.

For pictures http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...B46rsAKsvKTDDw

angga333

thanks for share,,, i'll try at home now...

lewdawgdude

I would recommend eating as much food as possible that is natural and unprocessed. Usually you would have to get this from the grocery store. Also, I would make an effort to increase your exercise intensity gradually - like increasing the speed on the treadmill by a little bit every week.

mcknia07

Well, great update! I'm down 8 lbs from my total weight. I'm doing good! Only a few more to go :)