5 month to fitness

Ms_Chocaholic

Have you thought about getting a personal trainer?

lippy1923

Half a stone is not too fast really. 1-2lbs a week is healthy and its been just over 3 weeks so thats good!

When weather permits force yourself to go for a walk, 20 mins, half hour what ever you fancy, during lunch breaks.

Your diet sounds fairly decent. Chicken and veg is always healthy. Try smaller plates at meal times. Make you think your eating lots as your plate is full lol.

Just watch out for sugar. Thats the killer in peoples diets. Try to eat only 2 fruits a day and make up the rest of your 5 a day in veg.
Look out for anything that says 0% fat and look at the sugar content. Its often stupidly high and worse for you.

As suggested sit ups, planks, weights etc all good for you. Try to eat a good protein snack after exercise to help "tone". Have a google for ideas.

Andy_89

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Weights does burn fat, you burn more after weights than during your cardio session.

This I did not know!

Tanks for all the advice, unfortuantely I cannot afford a PT. Wedding finances dictate what I can and can't do.

I am going to concentrate on the weights and putting on weight via muscle building etc.

I just need to eat more than I am!

Andy_89

Bumping this up a bit!

I have added a little weight but in a good way.

My stomach is trimmer and my arms are bigger - things are looking good.

markfj

Hey

Personally, seems like you're on the right track

I when trying to get leaner, alongside weightlifting/cardio I tend to eat higher protein foods, whey protein, chicken, fish, lean meats, eggs etc, plain/greek yoghurt.

Carbs - wholemeal pasta/bread, oats, oatcakes, basmati/wholemeal rice, cous cous, quinoa

Veg, dark leafy green veg is high in fibre and obviously low in calories, but cant beat a nice salad with meat on it either



For good fats, whch help burn fat too, salmon, avacados, plain nuts.

Its just a case of getting the balance right, if you're losing weight at a steady rate, then all good, if not perhaps move things around a little

good luck

Andy_89

Thanks for the advice.

I am eating alot of Tuna and fresh chicken. Taking creatine and whey.

3 months today until I get married - I need to step up now. Bit longer in the gym (well spare room)

Starting Insanity Monday - Need to see the programme through.