Hi Im katie and I am a devoted athlete. I just recently became a member to a nearby gym and anow I am devoted to live a healthy and active lifestyle. This summer I want to focus on toning, learning new exercises to change my ym routine up, & eating more healthy. If you have any good tips don't be afraid to share!! Thanks!!
Chillen has some good info for the new forum Sista.
Welcome to the absolute best forum on the plant that tries to stimulate the spirit of all members and bring each near it.
You will find no forum better! WELCOME, young lady.
What "specifically" are your goals?
Knowledge is key, and so are learning about the basic nutrients.
And here are some good reads:
Pop a Chill Pill and reel in the brain cells like you would a fish:
Carbohydrates:
The Human Brain - Carbohydrates
What are Carbohydrates?
What You Need to Know Before You Start a Low Carbohydrate Diet
(and other info)
Carbohydrates
(this one may be a tad over-kill for the average person)
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Some info on Protein:
John Berardi - Protein Super Feature
Everything you need to know about protein
Protein: Nutrition Source, Harvard School of Public Health
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Some info on Fats:
What You Need to Know about Fat and Your Family's Diet - Family Articles - Kaboose.com
Fats 101: How to tell Good Fats and Bad Fats
Fats, Fish Oil and Omega-3-Fatty Acids - Cholesterol Information Produced by Doctors For Patients Experiencing High Cholesterol Levels
(and other GOOD info)
Fat
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Some info on Fiber:
Dietary Fiber
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Go here and read on some basic and fundamental information:
Weight Training 101
Nutrition 101
Delaware Consumer Health Information Services (Originally Posted by Wrangell)
Weight Training Technical Articles
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Some Info on the ab core:
Abdominal Training
How to get abs guide
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Go here for some thoughts on the mental side:
Weight Loss Intricate
The ChillOut Log by Chillen
(allot of pages to go through, but there IS good information that may help you if you take the time to seek it)
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Nutrition
7 Habits of Highly Effective Nutritional Programs
Covering Nutritional Bases
Defeating Dietary Displacement - Part 1: The Food
And many other informative articles. One can learn MUCH from these articles. TAKE TIME TO READ!
ROCK ON with knowledge determination this WILL exterminate bad habits and other habits we are prone to that prevents us from reaching are goals.
Link:
John Berardi - Nutrition Articles
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Again, welcome to the forum.
What type of equipment do you have available to use?
Again, try to outline your personal goals more "specifically", and then the advice can be more accurate to assist you better.
ROCK ON!
Best wishes,
Chillen
