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heidilw

heidilw

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-Stats (age, height, weight, Body fat %)
31, 5'4", 128, dont know

-Diet (in detail meal to meal, overall daily caloric intake, ratios)

Breakfast, oatmeal or breakfast bar
snack, fruit or fresh veggies
Lunch, Sandwhich, salad, or leftovers from dinner
snack, fruit or fesh veggies
dinner, meat, green beans, maybe potatos, or rice or noodles
snack, popcorn, fruit, or deli meat

I have been eating 1200 cals per day. I only count calories, not anything else.

-Exercise routine in detail (cardio/weight training)
Walking atleast 4 times a week, 4 miles per hour. 3 - 5 miles

-Clear reason and question for the post
I am joining the YMCA and moving my calories up to 1500 - 1600 calories. I have never used "machinary" before and dont know what machines will benefit me for muscle tone and loss of fat. The Y has weightroom, fitness room, gym, and track. No pool.

1. What machines would be good to use?
2. How many days a week should one do Cardo and Strength training

-Current and overall goal

Weight between 110 - 120, reduce belly fat, and have good tone

-How long you have been doing what you are doing in diet and routine
I have been doing the 1200 cals, and walking since August. Working my way from 2 miles to 5. I have strayed for a few weeks at a time and have gained some pounds back here and there and then relost.

-If you have any medical problems or injuries we should be aware of
I have allergy induced asthma but it is controlled.
 
Breakfast, oatmeal or breakfast bar
snack, fruit or fresh veggies
Lunch, Sandwhich, salad, or leftovers from dinner
snack, fruit or fesh veggies
dinner, meat, green beans, maybe potatos, or rice or noodles
snack, popcorn, fruit, or deli meat
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You need to get protein in with every meal. ALso the diet seems a little all over the place, the better organized and on target the diet is, the better the results.

I have been eating 1200 cals per day. I only count calories, not anything else.
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I see you have addresses the issue of your caloric amount your sef by raising them which is good, but keep a watch on what kind of calories you take in at your final stage of loss is important. Start to take a look at your ratios of carbs, protein, and fats.


-Clear reason and question for the post
1. What machines would be good to use?
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Well I don't advocate machine use or at least very little and the right ones.
It would be best to focus on using free weights. Putting together a solid routine and understanding rep/set principals will help you achieve your goal better. This is a good link to start with in that area.
Weight Training 101 - World Fitness.com

2. How many days a week should one do Cardo and Strength training
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For your level I would recommend a Full body workout 3x a week of the right movements and 2-3 times a week cardio. I would also look into HIIT for some of your cardio sessions. HITT explained - World Fitness.com

The good news is you are very close to your goal. The catch of that is that it is the hardest area for people to push pass because the little things that you could get by with before don't usually cut it in this area. A good program and diet is your best bet. good luck.
 
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