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    Quote Originally Posted by MissKatie View Post
    There is just SO much conflicting info out there about losing weight and getting fit that it's bloomin confusing! Also, i am planning on losing weight as quick as possible, so it's hard to work out a plan with my trainer or doctor because they won't approve of my eating plan. Basically I would like to lose 2 dress sizes asap, within 2 months tops. I joined the gym last week and have been going to an hour long class per day, either zumba, legs/bums/tums, or spin, as well as 30 mins on the running machine and 20 mins swimming. I'll do this 5 times per week then have the weekend off. I also horse ride and walk everywhere as much as possible.

    I will be eating special k corn flakes with low fat yoghurt for breakfast, a smoothie or low fat snack bar for lunch, then fish and rice or salad for dinner, plus a banana or nuts etc for snacks. Does this sound enough to lose 2 dress sizes in that time? I haven't worked out how many calories i'm burning in my workouts yet, but i think the food comes to about 1,300 - 1,500 per day.
    **This plan sounds like what I started to do when I wanted to lose weight. I tried so hard to make the perfect plan and it was straight-up horrible. With my mistakes in mind, please don't read this super-critically, I can only share what I've learned through experience/personal trainers**

    Here's what I dislike about your training program:
    - NO WEIGHT TRAINING
    - Too much cardio (like WAY too much, even if you're someone who needs it)
    Suggestion: Lift weights (HEAVY) 3x/week, cardio 5x/week for 30m each time.
    (Are you training with your trainer as well? If not, a PT is an excellent way to kick start weight training.)

    Here's what I dislike about your training program:
    - Too little protein
    - Too low in fat
    - Special K (and some snack bars) is/are very processed
    - Yogurt is dairy which many people are sensitive to
    Suggestion: Switch the Special K and yogurt for oatmeal sweetened with Stevia or fruit. Switch smoothie/snack bar for a protein shake (maybe with 2 scoops cause you're a little low on calories) or a salad with olive olive oil/nuts or rice cakes with natural peanut butter. Go look into macronutrient ratios and calculate yours.



    The thing about your plan is that you'll definitely lose weight, but it won't look that good. You'll be the same basic body shape, just smaller, so all the rolls, pudges, etc will be there. Lifting weights and building muscle while regulating diet will help reshape your body to be leaner - lower percentage of your body as fat - which results in both a smaller dress size and a hotter body naked.
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    Wow thanks! I have no idea about protein. I am a pescetarian so only eat fish, no red or white meat. I eat eggs, milk, yoghurt etc and have no intolerances. Tonight for eg i had stir fry with quorn vegetarian chicken pieces, brown rice, spinach, brocoli, mini corn, carrots, red pepper, runner beans, and a little teryaki sauce. For lunch i had a smoothie with banana, oats, milk, yoghurt, honey, and cinamon. And for breakfast the special K again.

    I am having a PT session weekly. At my first one they advised 30 mins on the treadmill, 5 warming up, 5 slowing down, and the rest interval training, then lunges with light weights, core balance exercises, and a 20 min swim. This will be in addition to any class i do.

    I see what you're saying re the processed stuff, and i actually prefer oatmeal anyway. What is Stevia? And wow i never knew there were ways to change your actual body shape! I don't want to be muscly and bulky though??
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    do whatever JD says.

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    Default Re: Does this exercise and diet regime sound about right?

    You won't get muscly or bulky from lifting weights! Just the opposite! You'll get tighter and leaner looking.

    Take Beckatron's advice - I did and I've lost about 10 lbs this summer. Not super fast mind you, but my body looks SO much better. No more buldges or pudges anywhere.

    If you like Yogurt and/or cereal, I used to do a breakfast of yogurt + fibre cereal + fresh berries + protein powder. Kept me full and satisfied all day long, and you can put a little Splenda in there too, if you like sweet things.

    Good luck with it all Katie!



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    So I took your advice! Today i still went on the treadmill (20 mins), but after that i did 30 lunges with weights (about 4 up from the lightest), then used all the machines i could find that work arms and upper body. Gosh it's embarrassing when that part of the gym is literally FULL of men! My arms are knackered lol.

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    yesssssssssss!
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    do whatever JD says.

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    Default Re: Does this exercise and diet regime sound about right?

    Greek yogurt is high in protein. I like to eat the fage brand with berries and chopped walnuts.

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    I think you need more veggies..

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