Eating Times/Portions

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When your are sleeping your body is not supposed to do anything. if you eat before you go to bed your body will start to digest what you had to eat when you are sleeping, your hear rate per min will increase and so on.

[Roach-Rampino]

When your are sleeping your body is not supposed to do anything. if you eat before you go to bed your body will start to digest what you had to eat when you are sleeping, your hear rate per min will increase and so on.

Correct. That's why it's great if you can do low intesity cardio as soon as you get up because youbody would have digested any food in your stomach, thus going straight into fat burn.

[elephantsoup]

Correct. That's why it's great if you can do low intesity cardio as soo as you get up because youbody would have digested any food in your stomach, thus going straight into fat burn.

Would you reccommend keeping the heart rate at 50-65% of MHR for this workout mate?

I have been getting back in shape this past year through healthy eating and walking/cycling.. I usually watch the footy most nights whilst on the static bike instead of slouched in a chair.
I have dropped from 245lbs to 194lbs by doing this and I feel sooo much better.

[Roach-Rampino]

Would you reccommend keeping the heart rate at 50-65% of MHR for this workout mate?

I have been getting back in shape this past year through healthy eating and walking/cycling.. I usually watch the footy most nights whilst on the static bike instead of slouched in a chair.
I have dropped from 245lbs to 194lbs by doing this and I feel sooo much better.

Sounds like you are doing well mate. The recommended span for fat burn is between 65 and 75% of your MHR. So a bit more exertion but not too much pal.

[LFC Muppet]

WOW nice, i helped someone, i am not often in a postition to do this.

The guys in here will be able to offer you a lot more diet advice than me and it looks liek they are on board.

When you need more info let us know.

Good luck and do not despare, this is something that can be controlled through diet and general well being. I am sure you will be fine, you are only 29 after all. I am sure you are adressing this situation in plenty of time.

Cheers......Q

Got my Doctors appointment on Thursday morning to get some tests done. Will post later with results and whether I need help or not.

Cheers
Gav

[QfanatiQ]

Got my Doctors appointment on Thursday morning to get some tests done. Will post later with results and whether I need help or not.

Cheers
Gav

How goes it? Any news?

Q

[ffrr]

A very valid point. Don't make your life miserable, you still have to live, socialise etc and you can be a major pain in the arse to those around you if you are constantly talking about your diet and food intake (trust me my family get well fucked off with me!). Also you will find yourself being moody and irritable if you deprive yourself too much. Keep treats and cheat meals sensible and in moderation.

lol... my family are the same with me... it's funny as half the time they take the piss out of me about how often I eat and when I train, then at other times they tell me how I'm looking slimmer and more healthly and then ask about how I do it?!?...

My intake currently is around 3100 calories per day, mixed with weights 3 times a week (around 3 1/2 hours training), and running 3 times a week (25 mins a time) on alternate days, I currently have Sundays off.

To keep it simple I just divide 3100 X 6 = 516 calories per meal, so each time I eat I try to get around 516 calories... I have to admit it's not that easy sometimes from the selection of foods I consume. I think I'm on track, over the last 4 months, I have slowly been losing body fat, increasing my weight, and very very gradually sizing up around my chest, legs, and arms.

I eat every 3 - 3 1/2 hours from when I have my first meal which is around 5 to 6 am each day and my last meal is around 10 pm, I normally make this meal cereal with fruit and yoghurt so as when I wake I'm full of energy, I have experimented with other foods and cereal for me seems to be a winner. I normally run first thing when I wake and then have breakfast. My workouts are normally early evening between 5 and 7.

One thing that has got me slightly confused is when to change/check how much you should be consuming when your weight increases, like mine has been. When I worked out my diet, again, back in November last year I worked out that I needed around 2800 cal per day to promote fat loss and gain lean mass... obviously as I said above I must have been doing something right but up until a few weeks ago I found I was struggling a bit when I was lifting weights, running was fine though. So I re-worked my diet and sure enough, although it took a few weeks, I noticed the change when doing certain sets. I was able to do them without the lack of energy I was experiencing before, plus I am at the point now to up the weight on some sets too. I'm due for a measure next Saturday so I'll see if any changes have happened!

So with regards to above how often should you change/work out your intake? I weigh/measure myself fortnightly so I was thinking of maybe making the change once a month or would that be too soon? Plus if I start doing this will my muscle growth level off, or just continue? I want to get really toned but not bulk up (well at this current point in time), I know I can just tweak my intake down slightly to a maintenance level but I guess I would have to change my routine slightly to compensate for this change... lol... it starts to get confusing when you really look into it huh!

[super mike]

Personally i think if it aint broke don't fix it, but from the sounds of it you have it sorted and it will be fine for quite a time.

After a while gains will slow down, they always do and this is unavoidable so don't be dissapointed when this happens just make the most of the good gains

[LFC Muppet]

How goes it? Any news?

Q

Results this week, Thursday she said to ring the doctors.

[LFC Muppet]

Went to doctors today and Cholesterol level is 7

Been told it is high but not risky high.

I have been advised to do more exercise and start to eat healthier, as I must prepare for the future as it is supposed to get worse as you get older (if I continue the way I am at present).

Just thought I would update you on the situation QfanatiQ

[QfanatiQ]

Cool, did they give you any information on how to help yourself, or any sites, groups that coudl offer exended help?

Cheers.....Q