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Im a 19 yr old female, 5ft 5in and 160lbs. Im classified as a litle overweight but it aint through lack of trying!About 3yrs ago I lost nearly 2st from simply working out at the gym, but then steadily but it back on coz I got lazy. For the past year I have been desperately trying to lose the weight again, and I want to lose about 3 stone (42 lbs). i want to do it right and I would really appreciate some advice on my daily routine, cheers.

B/fast Glass of pure fruit juice

Lunch Soup/porridge/sandwich and homemade fruit shake (2 fruits, milk and ice blended together)

Dinner Regular meal with all food groups.

I usually work out between lunch and dinner as i am a student it is the easiest time.

My workout schedule is below

Monday 2hr gym session

Tuesday circuit training

Wednesday off

Thursday 45 min swim + floor excersises (eg 40 leg raises, 80 situps, 40 press ups, 40 squats)/ 45 min swim + 30 min run

Friday 2hr Gym session

Saturday 2hr gym session/off

Sunday 45 min swim etc.

My goal is to lose the weight sensibly and to firm up. Id really appreciate any advice, if you think theres something I could do, eat excersise for longer dont hesitate to let me know!!

Cheers,

tory
 
If your looking to lose weight you need to do lots of cardio. I would suggest running alot. Gradually, work your way up to an hour. I'd start off running for about 15 to 20 mins. Your overall routine doesn't look bad at all. Just make sure your eating sensibly and get plenty of protein, fruits and veggys, and some fat...because you need fat to burn fat.
 
Contrary to popular belief, calorie restriction, in the long run, will prevent you from losing weight...

(A) you need to eat more than one meal a day...try: b/fast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack...

(B) what are your gym sessions? cardio only, weights and cardio, full body program, what...?

More info = more tips ;)

Keep up the good work!
 
Thanx for the feedback!

My usual gym routine is approx. 1hr of aerobic and cardio based activity, 30-45 mins low weights and 15 mins of stomach work.

Its really encouraging to know their are people out there willing to share their knowledge of a worldwide fear - fat!! Cheers!
 
What is the intesnity of your 1hr cardio session...I would suggest you shorten it and increase the intensity, thereby burning more calories.

What kind of lifting do you do? High reps/low weights...but what kind of reps are we talking? 12-15 or 20+?

Let me know...;)
 
Have you considered cutting back on your fruit consumption. Fruits, especially fruit juice is very high in sugar, and very high on the glycemic index, and will naturally prevent weight loss. I'm not saying cut all the fruit from your diet, as it is vitamin rich and fiberous, but switch it up for vegtables and you will probably see results.
 
but isn't fructose a lot easier for body to utilize than glucose? I would hate to tell someone not to snack too much on fruit (obviously there is a limit) or am i on the wrong track?
 
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