Starting Again, Any Tips?

graydragon10

graydragon10

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Hey all. I gave up awhile ago but am trying again with weight loss and muscle gain. This time it's doing really well, and I'm about 3 weeks into my new lifestyle change.

Current Stats:
Height 5'3", 151 lbs
Hips @ 38.5 in., Waist @ 34 in.

I'm doing isometric strength training and eating about 1300 calories per day. I hate running and any other type of aerobics, so I've been focusing on strength training. Though my sessions aren't super long (3 days a week, 10 mins each.), I feel it's something I can successfully do every week without giving up.

So far I've lost a couple lbs, with some being water weight. I've only just started to record measurements, but I can now wear my slightly smaller pants so I'm happy there's progress. Also, I have a daily food diary.

A typical meal day for me goes like this:
- 1 granola bar = 140
- fish and crackers = 340
-1 white nectarine = 70
- SMALL fruit juice/banana smoothie = 285
- 1 roast beef sandwich = 170
- 2 LARGE eggs = 140
- 2 MEDIUM corn = 160
TOTAL = 1305

I was wondering if there was anything I should keep in mind or additional stuff I can do to help me on my journey? Thanks in advance! :D
 
Hey graydragon, welcome to the forum!

Can I ask you what made you pick isometric training? I only ask because it's not that common.

As for the diet, it seems very short on fruits, veggies, and legumes. Is the way you listed your foods above the order that you typically eat your meals, or is that just a list of all of your normal foods for the day?
 
Hey there :) thanks for the warm welcome.

It's just a list, no particular order. And yes, I really do need to add more veggies into my diet. I've never been a big fan of them, but I know it's a big part of a healthy diet.

About the isometric workouts. I actually didn't directly choose it; it was only after I chose a workout plan that I decided to find out what type it was. I found a plan called "90 second fitness", which involves several levels, with the 1st level consisting of 2 exercises, 90 seconds each, and the 2nd level (which I'm at now) consisting of 6 exercises. I wanted a program that didn't need me to commit hours of my time per week and something I could do on a consistent basis for the rest of my life. It seemed like a perfect fit for me.

I do realize that I won't lose fat fast with this type of program, but I figure slow and steady will allow me to retain this permanent change in my lifestyle. Also it seems that level 3 does include some isotonic movements, so that should help with getting a wider range of motion. If, after getting fit, I feel a desire to push myself more, I'm willing to try harder stuff.
 
Well, I think it's good that you've recognized that you need to start slow and do something that's manageable, so that you don't quit. If you're consistently following your nutrition plan and consistently doing some sort of physical activity, you'll likely see results. For the exercise, eventually, you should be doing mostly isotonic movements so that you build strength through the whole range of motion of that muscle group. For your nutrition, just slowly make good changes like adding a serving of fruit or veggies, and over time, you'll see a great improvement in the quality of your diet.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
 
Thank you for the positive encouragement :) Slow and steady wins the race, and I get to go on a shopping spree at the end woohoo :hurray:
 
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