I have always been into working out and also doing cardio like running
or skating. Never really watched what I ate though...and i was about
14% body fat...which isnt bad, I still looked good, but it wasnt what
I wanted.
So, 6 weeks ago...I cut out the soft drinks, cut out the cigarettes and started counting calories each day.
I consume about 1500 calories per day or less...and I write down everything in a journal.
I still eat well, its just that the portions are less, and the toppings are
much less. For example, I can still have a baked potato with some
light low-fat butter on top...which is only about 350 calories...
Or I can have some soup for lunch, with 6 crackers crumbled on top
which is also about 300 calories.
It took a week or so for my body to adjust to less food, but now I dont
really miss it much. I take supplements and also protein daily but
am not obsessed with these things.
Ive dropped 15 lbs of fat, and combined with my increased weight
training, Im pretty much looking shreaded right now...
I havent gotten measured, but Id estimate myself to be in the 9-10%
bf range right now. My goal is to drop 8 more
lbs of fat while maintaining the muscle. This should take about 4-5
weeks given the current 7000 calorie deficit that I consume each week
(calories consumed vs. calories one would eat to maintain weight for my
size)
To look better is OK...but Most importantly, I feel better than ever.
I would recommend to you to watch your calories. Studies show that
laboratory rats that consume %33 less calories than other rats have
much longer life spans with less diseases.
The Biggest Loser thread at the top of this page is great...
Looks like lots of people here are having success with their
diets.
gotta go...off to the gym
