OK. I'll start with the basics:
19. 166lbs. 5'4".
My goal: To lose 25lbs. Be about 140 before the summer of 2012.
The last time I checked, I think my body fat was about 22.7%
My body stores my fat pretty evenly. I say this as like my stomach isn't huge and then I have big legs or vi-versa. I'm pretty strong. I'm stronger than most of the females around me. I use caloriecount.about.com to keep up with total calorie intake. For me it says my average calorie in take should be 1,600. I've been going by this since average since I started back in early November. I was 169 when I started. I was about 164, but I gained two pounds so now I'm 166.
However with counting calories, i used
to find a more accurate calorie in take for myself. It says I need 2462.33 calories per day to maintain my weight as of now. Then it says to subtract from 500. 2462.33- 500= 1962.33 calories per day in order to lose weight.
So, should I go by the 1962.33 calories per day or continue using the average of 1,600?
Diet: Consists of organics- much like a vegetarian. I eat some vegetarian/vegan foods. But not too often and I'm picky about it when I do.However, I still eat meats. I eat fish, chicken(mostly), turkey and beef. I'm trying to get pork out of my diet because it's not as good as for the body anyway. I really like bacon, so to substitute it, I eat turkey bacon. For breads, I go wheat. That includes noodles too. No matter where I go, I always try to get wheat bread only. If not available, I eat honey bread. I do not eat cheese. I do not drink milk regularly- unless its for the instant breakfast drinks I have in the mornings. I try to stay away from sodas and the sub I use for that is tea/green tea and flavored carbonated water. I'll treat my self to a McDs coke or a sprite once in a while. When I treat myself with goodies, I only eat dark chocolate and/or candy bars such as snickers.
I eat most of my carbs during the early times of day. Till about after 3 I try not to eat as many. I eat more vegetables and low fat meats.
A meal for me would consist of maybe the instant drinks with some bready product to go with it. Lunch can range from sandwiches, soups, salads, or other. Dinner is usually a meat and veggies. **As for my metabolism, it is slow. I would really appreciate help about eating, how the metabolism works and is effected to working out**
Working out: I try (keyword "try") to go the gym about everyday but sunday (it's closed) I try to do lots of cardio and some weights. I do cardio for about 30 mins at a moderate fast pace, but i'm not running. On the days I do weights: I do cardio for about 30-45mins. Then do weights for however long it takes me to do everything 10-15 times for 3 reps. When I do weights, i do a lot of arms, some leg, and one that is for the chest Usually takes about 30 minutes. After that, depending on how I feel and if I'm not in a rush, I do the elliptical from 15-35 mins at a slow pace. I take a calcium and iron pill. I try not to do too many weights cause I don't want my muscles growing underneath my fat and making me look bigger.
I use to keep up with total calorie intake. For me it says my average calorie in take should be 1,600. I've been going by this since average since I started back in early November. I was 169 when I started. I was about 164, but I gained two pounds so now I'm 166.
Well, I guess I should say, for my routine that I am doing, does it sound like i can make good progress with what i'm doing? or will it just be a waste of my time and I should take a different approach?
Thanks.
19. 166lbs. 5'4".
My goal: To lose 25lbs. Be about 140 before the summer of 2012.
The last time I checked, I think my body fat was about 22.7%
My body stores my fat pretty evenly. I say this as like my stomach isn't huge and then I have big legs or vi-versa. I'm pretty strong. I'm stronger than most of the females around me. I use caloriecount.about.com to keep up with total calorie intake. For me it says my average calorie in take should be 1,600. I've been going by this since average since I started back in early November. I was 169 when I started. I was about 164, but I gained two pounds so now I'm 166.
However with counting calories, i used
to find a more accurate calorie in take for myself. It says I need 2462.33 calories per day to maintain my weight as of now. Then it says to subtract from 500. 2462.33- 500= 1962.33 calories per day in order to lose weight.
So, should I go by the 1962.33 calories per day or continue using the average of 1,600?
Diet: Consists of organics- much like a vegetarian. I eat some vegetarian/vegan foods. But not too often and I'm picky about it when I do.However, I still eat meats. I eat fish, chicken(mostly), turkey and beef. I'm trying to get pork out of my diet because it's not as good as for the body anyway. I really like bacon, so to substitute it, I eat turkey bacon. For breads, I go wheat. That includes noodles too. No matter where I go, I always try to get wheat bread only. If not available, I eat honey bread. I do not eat cheese. I do not drink milk regularly- unless its for the instant breakfast drinks I have in the mornings. I try to stay away from sodas and the sub I use for that is tea/green tea and flavored carbonated water. I'll treat my self to a McDs coke or a sprite once in a while. When I treat myself with goodies, I only eat dark chocolate and/or candy bars such as snickers.
I eat most of my carbs during the early times of day. Till about after 3 I try not to eat as many. I eat more vegetables and low fat meats.
A meal for me would consist of maybe the instant drinks with some bready product to go with it. Lunch can range from sandwiches, soups, salads, or other. Dinner is usually a meat and veggies. **As for my metabolism, it is slow. I would really appreciate help about eating, how the metabolism works and is effected to working out**
Working out: I try (keyword "try") to go the gym about everyday but sunday (it's closed) I try to do lots of cardio and some weights. I do cardio for about 30 mins at a moderate fast pace, but i'm not running. On the days I do weights: I do cardio for about 30-45mins. Then do weights for however long it takes me to do everything 10-15 times for 3 reps. When I do weights, i do a lot of arms, some leg, and one that is for the chest Usually takes about 30 minutes. After that, depending on how I feel and if I'm not in a rush, I do the elliptical from 15-35 mins at a slow pace. I take a calcium and iron pill. I try not to do too many weights cause I don't want my muscles growing underneath my fat and making me look bigger.
I use to keep up with total calorie intake. For me it says my average calorie in take should be 1,600. I've been going by this since average since I started back in early November. I was 169 when I started. I was about 164, but I gained two pounds so now I'm 166.
Well, I guess I should say, for my routine that I am doing, does it sound like i can make good progress with what i'm doing? or will it just be a waste of my time and I should take a different approach?
Thanks.