I'm hoping for some advice from the experts out there. I've read through the forum the last couple days and picked up some great advice. Now I have a couple questions on my quest to lose weight and tone.
My Background:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 256.5
Age: 32
My diet has not been horrible, however I am very inactive. My weight has not fluctuated too much in the past 5 years, a high of 262 and a low of about 249 (of course as a teen I was too skinny, oh to go back).
I also decided that I would only make minimal changes to my diet, and will focus on exercise to accomplish my goals.
My goals are not lofty, I would like to lose 1-2lbs per week and while doing so, gain back some muscle mass. I am two weeks into my program.
Food intake Information:
I am keeping a daily log of what I eat. Keep in mind I want this to be a lifestyle, so you won't see all healthy items on it! According to my food diary I average about 2400-3000 calories a day. I probably have cut my intake about 300-400 calories per day since starting.
Exercise
Two weeks into the program, I have noticed a definite improvement in muscle tone both physically and through the number of reps that I do per set. I am very satisfied with this progress.
However, my weight has not dropped much as all. I do realize that muscle weighs more than fat, however shouldn't I see at least a couple pounds different? I did make a discovery today that seems to indicate that I am retaining a lot of water now for some reason. I got on the scale prior to my workout and was 256, and after the workout I weighed myself (nothing changed with what I was wearing) and I was at 254. My scale is very precise, so I was confused as to why the large difference. Has my body not adjusted to the new workout program? Do I just keep on going and eventually my body will adjust? Why would my body retain more water now?
Thanks for taking the time to read. I have a 10 day carribean cruise coming up in late March and hope that I can at least take off my shirt without having the natives run.
Tom
My Background:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 256.5
Age: 32
My diet has not been horrible, however I am very inactive. My weight has not fluctuated too much in the past 5 years, a high of 262 and a low of about 249 (of course as a teen I was too skinny, oh to go back).
I also decided that I would only make minimal changes to my diet, and will focus on exercise to accomplish my goals.
My goals are not lofty, I would like to lose 1-2lbs per week and while doing so, gain back some muscle mass. I am two weeks into my program.
Food intake Information:
I am keeping a daily log of what I eat. Keep in mind I want this to be a lifestyle, so you won't see all healthy items on it! According to my food diary I average about 2400-3000 calories a day. I probably have cut my intake about 300-400 calories per day since starting.
Breakfast:
I didn't normally eat breakfast, however I know that is a bad thing. While I have been working out, a typical breakfast is a 6 oz fat-free yoplait fruit yogurt and a bananna.
Lunch:
Chunky soup can, Tuna (out of water can or pouch) and 20 oz soda
A couple days out of the week I will eat two slices of pizza, or a steak subway sub instead which is about 1000-1500 calories.
Dinner
I am cooking extremely healthy for supper, which is the biggest change. It ranges from Tuna steaks cut up in salad with fat-free low calorie dressing to chicken quesadias (700 calories each, I eat one) with low fat cheese and carb free shells cooked in the george foreman grill.
1-2 glasses of skim milk.
Snack (One per day):
Tropical fruit (canned fruit) or Pretzels or Strawberries and bannanas mixed.
I didn't normally eat breakfast, however I know that is a bad thing. While I have been working out, a typical breakfast is a 6 oz fat-free yoplait fruit yogurt and a bananna.
Lunch:
Chunky soup can, Tuna (out of water can or pouch) and 20 oz soda
A couple days out of the week I will eat two slices of pizza, or a steak subway sub instead which is about 1000-1500 calories.
Dinner
I am cooking extremely healthy for supper, which is the biggest change. It ranges from Tuna steaks cut up in salad with fat-free low calorie dressing to chicken quesadias (700 calories each, I eat one) with low fat cheese and carb free shells cooked in the george foreman grill.
1-2 glasses of skim milk.
Snack (One per day):
Tropical fruit (canned fruit) or Pretzels or Strawberries and bannanas mixed.
Exercise
Cardio (4 days/week): Stationary Bike (arm/leg workout model) for 45 minutes, average calories burned according to heart monitor and bike: 650, Miles: 11. My heart rate stays between 160 and 170, and I don't feel like I'm doing much if I get below 165. Is my heart rate too high for maximum fat burning? If so, why do I feel the workout is light if it's below 165?
Weight Training (4 days/week): 3 sets of situps, 3 sets of pushups, 3 sets of curls, 3 sets of flys, 3 sets of bench press.
Weight Training (4 days/week): 3 sets of situps, 3 sets of pushups, 3 sets of curls, 3 sets of flys, 3 sets of bench press.
Two weeks into the program, I have noticed a definite improvement in muscle tone both physically and through the number of reps that I do per set. I am very satisfied with this progress.
However, my weight has not dropped much as all. I do realize that muscle weighs more than fat, however shouldn't I see at least a couple pounds different? I did make a discovery today that seems to indicate that I am retaining a lot of water now for some reason. I got on the scale prior to my workout and was 256, and after the workout I weighed myself (nothing changed with what I was wearing) and I was at 254. My scale is very precise, so I was confused as to why the large difference. Has my body not adjusted to the new workout program? Do I just keep on going and eventually my body will adjust? Why would my body retain more water now?
Thanks for taking the time to read. I have a 10 day carribean cruise coming up in late March and hope that I can at least take off my shirt without having the natives run.
Tom