02-03-2005, 07:33 PM
As the others have said, balance calories with activity, eat healthy, cut the fatty snacks.
Do not worry too much about weight (pounds or kg). It will vary daily and being hydrated and fit may not fit some experts "ideal placement on the chart of perfect health." Weight is an easy way to measure progress but there is an easier method...
Pay attention to how you feel. After the "break in period" you should begin to feel more alert, have more energy, sleep better, and your body shape and composition will improve visibly. Your muscle to fat ratio should begin to change and over time the size of your waist and most anywhere else you store fat should begin to get smaller while muscle mass should begin to increase. (YMMV ;) )
My workout suggestion for your stated goal is to do activities similar to aerobic weight training. Resistance excercises like swimming and rowing are excellent. Also, many gyms may have a weight circut designed to keep your heart rate near an aerobic level while using various weight machines to work the entire body.
My last piece of advice is stick with a training plan for a period of time and then change the plan a bit. This will help prevent boredom and your body will not get used to a specific workout, which may slow down your progress.
Do not worry too much about weight (pounds or kg). It will vary daily and being hydrated and fit may not fit some experts "ideal placement on the chart of perfect health." Weight is an easy way to measure progress but there is an easier method...
Pay attention to how you feel. After the "break in period" you should begin to feel more alert, have more energy, sleep better, and your body shape and composition will improve visibly. Your muscle to fat ratio should begin to change and over time the size of your waist and most anywhere else you store fat should begin to get smaller while muscle mass should begin to increase. (YMMV ;) )
My workout suggestion for your stated goal is to do activities similar to aerobic weight training. Resistance excercises like swimming and rowing are excellent. Also, many gyms may have a weight circut designed to keep your heart rate near an aerobic level while using various weight machines to work the entire body.
My last piece of advice is stick with a training plan for a period of time and then change the plan a bit. This will help prevent boredom and your body will not get used to a specific workout, which may slow down your progress.
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