Weight Loss

[Blueeyes]

Weight Loss

Help I have been working out for a year and 1/2 and I think I have had good results however my weight is not going down.
I am 5'8 and 168 I currently wear a size 10 down from a 16. I would like to weigh 145 so I need to loose about 25 pds.
I was usuing Adipo but I did some research on it and I am not to comfortable with the side effects it may or may not have to start usuing it again.
My diet is pretty clean although I do use sugar in my coffee in the morning???
Anyway I would really like some suggestions as I really want to reach my goal weight.

Thank You In Advance,
Blueeyes

 

[KBgrl]

hello !!! scrol down and read my response to the post "hi im new" -- there are some pointers awaiting

 

[FitFossil]

Welcome Blueeyes! Congratulations on your weight loss - that's an awesome accomplishment.

Now that you've come to Elite, it's time to change your mindset away from pounds and scales, and think instead about body fat percentage. Actually, don't get too caught up in that either, but it's a lot better measure of health and fitness than scales. The easiest way to measure progress is by the mirror and how your clothes are fitting.

You may already know that muscle weighs more than fat and burns more calories than fat, but did you also know that muscle is denser than fat? This means you can be at a heavier weight but still be smaller in size and firmer all over.

So, concentrate on building muscle. That's what will burn off that last bit of fat for you, and help keep it off for good. Those size 10's will soon be getting roomier! Read those "beginners' posts" - we are not lying when we say the secret is to eat well (and probably a lot more than you're used to) and train HARD.

 

[new@gettinbig]

SUGAR is a NO NO!!! use some sweetner....post a sample of what you are eating, you are obviously making good progress.....maybe we can help ya with a few details

 

[Phemomena]

welcome to the board... if you stick around here long enough you will learn everything you need to know, along with a whole lot of stuff you didn't need to know (my gas problem post comes to mind ).

many people who think their diet is clean really get a shock, so do post it and we'll help ya out (or research past posts for sample diets, i've posted mine)

as far as training goes, its all said in other posts, but basically hit the weights heavy, muscle is where its at... you wont get bulky you'll get leaner, period.

as for fatburners if you're looking to get away from the ECAs (which i believe Adipo is), there are milder versions... (can anyone help me name one?)...

side effects of ECA can be very dangerous, but when taken in recommended doses (or under) and not taken for extended periods of time, they can be safe and effective...maybe Adipo isn't the right one for you, do some reading on the supplement board and try to find something that is...

well.. thats all from me for now, welcome again... have fun

 

[Cutie]

My Diet

THe following is my diet

Meal 1 8:30am- 1/2 cup oatmeal 3-5oz Turkey or Isopure and water

Meal 2 11:30am- 1 Can of Tuna with 2 Tbs Lowfat Mayo and 2 rice cakes

Meal 3 1:30 pm- Salad with Chicken breast or Turkey on a Whole Wheat wrap.

Meal 4 4:30pm Pre Workout Meal- 2 Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter (natural) or Pure Protein Bar or Myoplex it depends how I feel

Meal 5 8:30pm- chicken and broccoli no carbs or I was doind 4oz of applejuice with Isopure then eating chicken and broccoli 1 hour later.

Thank You So Much For Your Responses and reviewing my wanna be diet

 

[Cutie]

Oops I am noe logged in a Cutie also I am taking 2 tbs of Flax to

 

[Phemomena]

wanna be?? it really doesn't look that bad...

okay, loose the rice cakes, they're junk and although not high calorie, they are EXTREMELY high on the GI index...

i'd get more greens in your diet, spinach, romaine lettance, asparagus are all good choices...

other than that, it sounds pretty good, maybe a little on the light side, you may feel better if you add another meal in there... maybe some more startchy carbs too, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, small amts of brown rice are all good

remember carbs are your energy, get some good ones in there and loose the bad ones....

any other suggestions gals?

 

[new@gettinbig]

I agree, get rid of the rice cakes...also I would add some more protein sources....real food is the best....more chicken, tuna, turkey breasts, fish, and lean red meats, or egg whites.....veggies can always be added to your meals...and maybe for breakfast a 1/2 of a grapefruit or a few strawberries with some egg whites/and small chicken breast. I mix my diet up all the time, so it doesnt get boring and to keep my body from adapting to the same ol same ol stuff. Drink at least 1 gallon of water a day, more if you can! Are you doing any cardio? I would just add a little more food, clean food and see where that takes you. Consistency will get you to where u need to be!

 

[Phemomena]

egg whites rock... i've posted this before, but i actually make my oatmeal with them in the morning (instead of water)...

i just add a little maple syrup and its great...(i'm almost out of ms must go visit my auntie who taps it right from the trees... soooo good, and its not really that bad (at least thats what i keep telling myself )