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Hi Dev,
thats a wonderful explanation
This answers my query a few days back abt y everyone talks abt walking for slimming when elliptical machine burns more calories than walking!!!
Thanks.
Also,
the amount in grams u gave for my diet is all for uncooked items ,right?
Anandhi,
Am in US too..I get a channel called Fit TV and there is this program by Cathe Friedrich..Its from 8-9 in the morning..She tackles on workouts for different areas of the body everyday and there is this segment called "Legs and glutes" which will give u all the info u need..Try to watch it..Its highly educational.BTW,I cud find some instructions on how to do lunges and squats in the internet..If u want i'll post it for u ..
Regards,
GVB
Hi Dev,
I guess everybody has to figure out for themselves whats gonna work for them..Personally i have shed quite a few pounds myself and have been able to maintain the weight for over 2 years..As u said Losing weight comes first and toning second.:)
gvb,
please post the sites that have instructions for the lunges and squats. btb, I dont get Fit TV ;-(
Anandhi,
check these out.
http://exercise.about.com/cs/butthip.../aa040201b.htm
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/altstren...eg%20Exercises
u can add resistance by doing it with a pair of dumbbells also.IF u are planning on doing it start by doing 10 reps and increase it later on..That way u won'tl feel sore the next day..So u shud know when to stop. Its enuf i u do this 3 times a week..u can google for any additional info..
Good luck witth the weight loss:)
Regards,
Gvb
Yes Anandhi,
U r right...the weight is for raw ingredients...
Here are a few sites to throw some light on exercise myths...Including queries on spot reduction...
http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Myths.html
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040728/health.htm#1
thanks gvb. I am checking those sites now..
btb, today I went to sweet tomatoes and munched some desserts :-((
I dont know what impact it is going to have in me!!!
Hi Dev,
wow he only took only 4 1/2 months to lose 20kg, that's really great. For the past 1 year i've trying but without any success even to lose 2kg. This thread really give me the cofidence that i can do it, can't wait for the diet plan. All this while i was trying on my own, but it doesn't work, now with all of you i feel confidence
Hi Kelly,
This is not to snub ur confidence...but it's to avoid misleading you...he lost 20 ksg in 4 1/2 months...but was on strict diet & in the gym for 2-2 1/2 hrs everyday...never missed out even a day,guess...:)
but with the diet plan & 1/2 hr walk everyday,U should be able to lose 2-3 kgs per month,for sure...U can do it...don't worry...:)
Hi Kelly,
Here goes ur diet...All these are weight of raw ingredients...Pls buy a kitchen weighing scale for weighing it...
Dhal-50 gms
mixed veg-300 gms(incl onion,garlic,tomatoes)
fruits-200 gms
wheat/rice-75 gms
corn flakes or oats-40 gms
chicken/fish-50 gms(chicken should be skinless & fat out.This is the weight of flesh excluding the bones)
milk products(very lowfat or skim milk better)-175 ml
sugar-15 gms=3 tsp=1 tbsp
Oil or any other form of fat-15 ml=3 tsp=1 tbsp(strictly)
salt,curry powder,chilli powder ,other spices- to taste
Pls avoid nuts(cashew,pista,badam,peanut etc etc).Also,aviod coconut coz it's high in cholesterol.
In case U want to have eggs in place of chicken,U can have 2-3 eggs without the yolk(ie,eat egg whites only)
As said earlier in Anandhi's diet,vegetables should be a mix of watery,leafy(both highest %) & starchy(lowest %).300 gms of veg includes onion,tomatoes & garlic also.
Fruits can also be a mix like the above.Better avoid high enegry fruits (like banana) until
U reduce the excess weight.Watery fruits like watermelon are recommended.
Drink as much water as U want but atleast 2.5 litres/day is a must. Avoid areated drinks & canned juices.
Here's how u can plan ur diet:
Breakfast:
milk-100 ml
oats-50 gms
Mid-day:
fruits-100 gms(can have it at around 11 am or can have it with breakfast or lunch or anyother time)
Lunch:
wheat flour(chapathi) or rice-40gms
veg-200 gms
dhal-50 gms
curd-35 ml
Snack:
Milk-40 ml in the form of tea/coffee/milo.But coca pdts are high in energy.Avoid it if possible.
Dinner:
Whear flour(chapathi/wheat dosa)-35 ml
Veg-100 gms
Chicken/fish-50 gms
fruits-100 gms
Walking for atleast 1/2 hr a day is essential...Else the weight loss will be very low... With this diet & exercise as said above,U can reduce 0.30-0.35 kgs per week...Better join a gym & use tradmill for 1/2 hr & if time permits,U can cycle for 10-15 mins...All the best dieting...
Disclaimer:
Please consult ur physician before U start with the diet. I assume that U don't have any health complications ...