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dolphins5554
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: Is this a good eating plan?

I'm 18 and about 6'3'' 210lbs. I'm trying to lose some weight and really tone my muscles. I lift weights 5 days a week and run on a tredmill 2 miles a day 5 days a week. I also walk 2 miles a day every day. So my question is would this be a good eating plan for losing some weight and gaining and toning muscles?9:00 - bowl of cereal in skim milk and glass of soy protein10:30 - 6oz yoplait yogurt12:00 - 3 small spoonfulls of peanutbutter2:00 - Banana4:00 - glass of soy protein(after workout)5:30 - average small superyea I drink lots of water

Wife2D Mom2A
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:

Seems like you'd need more for lunch. Not just 3 spoonfulls of PB. Eat some sliced turkey on wheat bread w/lettuce and/or tomato. Couple carrot sticks, or whatever you like. Otherwise, it sounds ok.

kittykat
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:04 am Post subject:

cut out the pb and make the banana @ 1:30drink LOTS of water

kerry_7553
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

Some more fruit and vegetable in your diet would help.Maybe adding an apple or another piece of fruit to breakfast would make it better.

texasjewel
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

considering i dont know what the small super consist of i cant honestly say.to lose weight you also need to make sure that you cut down on anything fatning especially at night.your motabilism is faster during the day than at night.to help build muscle or get toned try drinking protein drinks.ad some celery sticks to your 3spoonfuls of penut butter.

JenWales
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

Not even close. At your height and age you probably need something like 2000 calories a day just to maintain (if not more, I didn't look it up). Your problem if you eat too little is that you won't be able to gain muscle mass because your body will feed on your muscle as a convenient energy source.

Andrew S
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

You need to eat more fruits and vegetables and get at least 25 grams of fiber per day.For more good tips on building healthy meal plans I suggest signing up for the free nutrition course at http://www.nutrition-crash-course.com

Judas Bag
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

Not at all. You need to be eating WAY more than that, especially since you are a young man and exercising so much. Start off with adding fruits to the breakfast you already stated. The 10:30 yogurt is fine. Then, for lunch, incorporate meats of some kind, vegetables, small portion of "good fats", (peanut butter, nuts) dairy, and grains. Instead of soy protein after the workout, try a power bar. Pick one low in fat and sugar, but with at least 10 grams of protein. The average small supper sounds fine, as long as it doesn't contain loads of fat and greasy foods. This amount of food may sound like a lot, but it will be much more affective than the diet plan you just stated. If you try and follow that plan, its likely you'll overeat at night because of the lack of food you're getting in the day. Also, adding more healthy food will do much more for adding muscle then starving yourself.=)

mazze
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:10 am Post subject:

Mate, I do not think you are overly over-weight given your height. Im worried about your plan. OK for a short term ( 3 days period) but I really do not think how it will give you sufficient energy to maintain the exercise routine. On the other hand, the diet seems lack in essential Vits and minerals for good health. You might want to take some supplements on those at least. The danger of such a plan is a backlash which cause you to binge after getting too hungry. Take cares...Rome doesnt take one day to built. It is important to formulate your diet with an experienced person e.g. certified trainer or least go through some men's health mag for a good idea.PS: I do work for a gym but not certfied enough to give u a diet plan.

Samuel Ely
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:17 am Post subject:

try thisAbove all, don't smoke. Cigarette smoke is a toxic cocktail of around 70 cancer-causing chemicals and hundreds of other poisons. Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world. In the UK, smoking accounts for one in four cancer deaths and kills five times more people than road accidents, overdoses, murder, suicide and HIV all put together. Eat at roughly the same times each day. This might be two, three or more times but a routine encourages a reasonable weight. Watch your portions. Don't heap food on your plate (except for vegetables) and think twice before having second helpings. Try to have five portions of fruit and vegatables a day. A portion is about 80g of fruit or vegetables. This is roughly equal to an apple, orange, banana, or similarly-sized fruit or two serving spoons of cooked vegetables such as broccoli or carrots. Eat foods with reduced fat. Choose reduced fat versions of foods such as dairy products, spreads and salad dressings. Cut fat off meat. Eat foods with reduced salt. Too much salt can increase your blood pressure and your risk of heart disease and stroke. Eat healthier snacks. If you're hungry between meals, choose a healthy option such as fresh fruit or low calorie yogurts instead of chocolate or crisps. Look at food labels. Choose food with less far, sugar and salt content. Think about how you eat. Eat your meals at the table and it will help you focus on the amount of food you eat. Eat slowly because it takes time for your body to register how much food you've eaten and how full you are. Don’t eat while walking, but wait until you get there and take time to concentrate on what you are eating. Think about what you drink. Water is good (but eight glasses a day is not necessary - for discussion click here). Semi-skimmed milk is good too. Many soft drinks (including fizzy and sweetened soft drinks) contain a lot of sugar. Alcohol is high in calories. Walk every day. The aim should be to do around 10,000 steps which equates to around 60-90 minutes of walking. Using a pedometer on a belt is a good way to monitor this. On the way to or from work, shops, or meetings, leave the car or public transport a bit short of your destination. In the office, use stairs rather than the lift (or elevator, for my American readers). Don't sit around too long. Break up your sitting time by walking around at regular intervals. At home, do a chore. At work, visit a colleague. Limit exposure to the sun. Between 11 am and 3 pm, it's better to be in the shade. When in the sun, wear sensible clothing and use appropriate sun factor lotion. Never burn. Get enough sleep. The amount varies by individual and age, but most people need seven or eight hours a night. It's important to go to bed at a regular time and get up at a regular time. There is some evidence that people who take a short nap during the day lower the risk of heart disease. Be happy. Happiness helps healthiness, especially mental health.

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