The 1200/1200 Plan
07-12-06 | 07:30 AM
#51
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I don't think you'd be able to ride that much eating that little. Your legs will lose energy in about 3 miles and you'll just want to lay down all the time. I tried something similar and you just can't exert that much with out a decent amount of food.
07-12-06 | 08:26 AM
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You will quickly tire of your plan. Not enough calories or variety to sustain this plan. Go sign up at www.Fitday.com and try for somewhere around a 500-700 calorie deficit per day between eating and activity. This will yield 1-1/2 lb loss per week in a more healthy way. You will feel better while doing losing weight as well. You need to have enough energy to put in good hard workouts to get the benefits and starving will not do it.
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07-12-06 | 02:00 PM
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Thanks Pro (are you really?).
I've heard that doing something first thing in the morning before eating is a good way to get the metabolism up. The only issue is this: because of the heat I've been trying to ride early in the day. So, on ride days, I would have to go out for a walk or spin on the rollers, then eat, then get on the bike right after eating. Seems like it sould be simpler just to ride before eating, but I know how limited I am when I go for a ride w/ the gas tank empty. This will all work out later in the year when it's not so hot and I won't have to worry about beating the heat.
Thoughts?
I've heard that doing something first thing in the morning before eating is a good way to get the metabolism up. The only issue is this: because of the heat I've been trying to ride early in the day. So, on ride days, I would have to go out for a walk or spin on the rollers, then eat, then get on the bike right after eating. Seems like it sould be simpler just to ride before eating, but I know how limited I am when I go for a ride w/ the gas tank empty. This will all work out later in the year when it's not so hot and I won't have to worry about beating the heat.
Thoughts?
Originally Posted by Pro
Hey! Give this a shot, it is basically a 100% for sure thing as it boosts your metabolism. Before breakfast (this is the key) go for a 30 minute brisk walk or 30 minute light - moderate jog atleast 4 times a week. You pick the days you go. You should definately mix things up a bit. As great as the bike is, try some other exercises off the bike. You could even work in some weight training. Doesn't have to be anything extreme but a couple reps of curls, squats, etc. and that'll also help you boost your metabolism real nice. And of course, watching your diet. Here's a lil bit of what I do...
Stretch
30 min light - moderate jog in the morning (11am or whenever I get up in the afternoon) and then I strech again and have some breakfast. So Good Vanilla or Fat Free with some Vector Cereal and maybe an Apple or Banana.
Rest or Take a 30-45 minute nap.
Stretch
Go for a nice ride, nothign too hard just something to get the legs moving nice. So maybe 1hr or more of riding.
Stretch
Later in the night I'll do 60 sit ups, 60 push ups, 30 supermans and if it's a weight training night 3 reps of 20 for curls with 20lb weight and 30 dips in between reps.
Stretch
I know this isn't very detailed to read right now but my head hurts and I'm feelin' like crap. I hate being sick. Anyways, it was just a little sample of what other things you can try working into your daily routines.
Stretch
30 min light - moderate jog in the morning (11am or whenever I get up in the afternoon) and then I strech again and have some breakfast. So Good Vanilla or Fat Free with some Vector Cereal and maybe an Apple or Banana.
Rest or Take a 30-45 minute nap.
Stretch
Go for a nice ride, nothign too hard just something to get the legs moving nice. So maybe 1hr or more of riding.
Stretch
Later in the night I'll do 60 sit ups, 60 push ups, 30 supermans and if it's a weight training night 3 reps of 20 for curls with 20lb weight and 30 dips in between reps.
Stretch
I know this isn't very detailed to read right now but my head hurts and I'm feelin' like crap. I hate being sick. Anyways, it was just a little sample of what other things you can try working into your daily routines.
07-12-06 | 02:02 PM
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Yeah, I'm tending to see it that way myself.
You think 10 - 12 hours/week is plenty for weight loss this year?
You think 10 - 12 hours/week is plenty for weight loss this year?
Originally Posted by zimbo
Add me to that list, unless you're a Pro/Cat1 racer. If you're trying to outsmart your brain by exercising more to overcome your hunger let me tell you that you are likely fighting a losing battle. You see, for most people, when they burn more calories their brain simply "encourages" them to eat more to make up the difference. You'll feel just about as hungry if you burn 5000 and eat 4500 as if you burn 3000 and eat 2500.
You need to track everything using a calculator like fitday.com (it's free) and shoot for 500-1000 calorie daily deficit. And you'll probably go to bed slightly hungry every night.
--Steve
You need to track everything using a calculator like fitday.com (it's free) and shoot for 500-1000 calorie daily deficit. And you'll probably go to bed slightly hungry every night.
--Steve
07-12-06 | 02:07 PM
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Prepared w/ fresh vegies and high-quality meat/pultry, no heavy sauvce. Just wanted to convey that it wan't some taco bell cat meat buritto smothered in mystery sauce.
Originally Posted by caligurl
explain "high quality burrito"???? and lose the chips! salsa's good though! and make sure it's fat free dressing (the regular ones pack a fat/calorie punch!)
