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New to the site so I wanted to say hello and ask a couple of questions. I am 31 years old male and 6' 1". I currently weigh 246 lbs. I have been on a diet now for two weeks along with exercise. I am doing hiit training on an elliptical trainer for 20 minutes three to four times a week. I am also eating prepackaged meals that add up to about 1500 calories a day. I am comfortable with this and do not fell hungry during the day. My question is does this sounds like a good approach and should I weigh myself everyday or once a week?
 
That sounds like a good plan- if you're nourished and comfortable that's all that matters!

As far as weighing yourself, I tend to only weigh myself once a week. As a 24-year-old female my weight fluxuates often, so if I'm up a few pounds it tends to discourage me. However, that's just me.

If you know you're healthy and sticking to what your exercise and diet, then you should have no problems weighing yourself every few days or day if you want to.
 
That is exactly my problem when I weigh myself everyday. If I go up a pound or two which does not make sense to me since I always stick to my diet I get really discouraged so I guess I will stick to the once a week or even better maybe start taking measurements.
 
Cals seem a bit low. I really wouldn't have a problem with them if you were eating very intelligently, meaning you were making smart choices about what foods go into your mouth. That's hard to do though, with prepackaged meals.

What don't you get about your weight moving up and down a couple of pounds depending on when you weight? You've got to remember..... we are comprised of a bunch of *stuff*. Not just fat. We've got fluid flux, muscle flux, etc.
 
Steve said:
Cals seem a bit low. I really wouldn't have a problem with them if you were eating very intelligently, meaning you were making smart choices about what foods go into your mouth. That's hard to do though, with prepackaged meals.

What don't you get about your weight moving up and down a couple of pounds depending on when you weight? You've got to remember..... we are comprised of a bunch of *stuff*. Not just fat. We've got fluid flux, muscle flux, etc.
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I eat a low fat yogurt 90 calories in the morning followed by a Clif builder's bar w/ 20g protein and 270 calories a couple of hours later. For lunch I have a Weigh Watcher's meal that are usually about 250-300 calories and sometimes I add a grilled chicken breast. For a snack I usually have a piece of fresh fruit in the afternoon and for dinner I have another Weight Watcher's meal or grilled chicken or fish w/ steamed veggies. Does that sound ok to you? I also do hiit on the elliptical for 20 minutes 3 or so times a week. I also drink a ton of water and maybe one diet pepsi per day.
 
I'd have to see the package of one of those weight watchers meals to be sure, but assuming they aren't crammed full of processes crap, it doesn't sound too bad.

I'd be interested in knowing how much protein, carbs, and fat your getting in each day.

And are you truly doing HIIT. That means the high intensity portion of the exercise is 'all ya got.'

And why no weight training?
 
I will look more at the package and get some numbers. As far as hiit I think I am. I do a three minute warm up followed by an all out want to die elliptical than back to normal pace to try and breathe again and than repeat. After doing that six times I do a three minute cool down and stretch. As far as the weight training I just can't fit it in right now. I work from 6 am- 5pm come home and do my cardio, shower, make dinner and help take care of our newborn. Relax for two hours and than go to sleep. I do some pushups and sit-ups but I can't get to the gym right now for weight training although I plan to as the baby gets a little older and I don't feel as guilty for putting all the pressure on my wife.
 
those frozen meals tend to be full of sodium and lots of stuff you cant pronounce or find on a grocery store shelf... you're really better off with real food, chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, pork tenderloin, and do a little preplaning and pre work once a week and you can create your own frozen meals that are a lot better tasting and better for your body long term
 
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