Hi, I am 18, 6 foot 2, 208lbs, and I am looking to lose weight and become lean (though that is obviously my long term goal). For 1.5 weeks I have been having about 1000 calories a day, and exercising burning 150-200 calories (rubbish, I know). I have a treadmill in my house, and have invested in a dumbells.
Anyway, my weight loss seems to be slowing, which I see as a result of calorie intake being too low, regardless of nutrients. I have been sticking to meat, protein, fish, vegetables, fruit, etc, and carbs maybe once a week but only a bit. I am big on vegetables, and enjoy them, so it hasn't been bad at all. I am not craving crisps, or unhealthy foods
Anyway, in the past 1.5 weeks I have lost 6-7lbs. I know some will say its water weight, I don't know, there's just an unbelievable amount of conflicting information on the internet that it really frustrates me. What else frustrates me is whether I should go below my BMR or not, I am eating a lot of vegetables, etc everyday so I am not worried about being malnourished as such, and I am doing weights, squats, etc so I am trying to minimise muscle loss. So, where should I take things from here?
Today, in ages I had 2 eggs mixed up with spinach, bell pepper, tomato, mushroom- kinda like a spanish omlette for breakfast. I have been having my promax diet banana flavour shake for the past week for breakfast and do not find it filling to be honest. Though I always ensure I have it after working out. Whilst working out, I do not know how to go about doing weights exactly, I want to build muscle, so should I go for the heaviest I can go for 8-10 reps? And if so, how many sets of this should I do? Another problem is that in 2 weeks, Ramadan starts. During this month I will not be able to eat between the house of about 2am and 10pm. This includes food, drink, chewing gum, you name it. I usually pig out when I open my fast, but I am trying to plan ahead for this year. I am considering exercising the hour prior to breaking my fast - nothing too strenuous - just a walk on the treadmill and some weights to build and maintain muscle during this period of "starvation". I am also planning on sticking to meat, and vegetables, etc and only a small quantity of carbs this year. I know I have written a lot, but would really appreciate help. And any questions, please feel free to ask
Anyway, my weight loss seems to be slowing, which I see as a result of calorie intake being too low, regardless of nutrients. I have been sticking to meat, protein, fish, vegetables, fruit, etc, and carbs maybe once a week but only a bit. I am big on vegetables, and enjoy them, so it hasn't been bad at all. I am not craving crisps, or unhealthy foods
Anyway, in the past 1.5 weeks I have lost 6-7lbs. I know some will say its water weight, I don't know, there's just an unbelievable amount of conflicting information on the internet that it really frustrates me. What else frustrates me is whether I should go below my BMR or not, I am eating a lot of vegetables, etc everyday so I am not worried about being malnourished as such, and I am doing weights, squats, etc so I am trying to minimise muscle loss. So, where should I take things from here?Today, in ages I had 2 eggs mixed up with spinach, bell pepper, tomato, mushroom- kinda like a spanish omlette for breakfast. I have been having my promax diet banana flavour shake for the past week for breakfast and do not find it filling to be honest. Though I always ensure I have it after working out. Whilst working out, I do not know how to go about doing weights exactly, I want to build muscle, so should I go for the heaviest I can go for 8-10 reps? And if so, how many sets of this should I do? Another problem is that in 2 weeks, Ramadan starts. During this month I will not be able to eat between the house of about 2am and 10pm. This includes food, drink, chewing gum, you name it. I usually pig out when I open my fast, but I am trying to plan ahead for this year. I am considering exercising the hour prior to breaking my fast - nothing too strenuous - just a walk on the treadmill and some weights to build and maintain muscle during this period of "starvation". I am also planning on sticking to meat, and vegetables, etc and only a small quantity of carbs this year. I know I have written a lot, but would really appreciate help. And any questions, please feel free to ask