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on 5/23/09 6:58 am
on 5/23/09 6:58 am
Sorry if I didn't word things right, I tend to ramble sometimes.....
Quote Myself: You really, especially with the heavy exercise need to hit the minimum protein numbers in your diet.....because if your body will get it no matter WHERE it steals it from...and it will from muscle...and the main easy to get it from is the heart.
If a person doesn't eat/drink the daily minimums of protein, our body will rob it from another source in our bodies, and that is its own muscle. So instead of losing fat, you will lose muscle. The heart is one of the easiest muscles to get this needed protein from and it can happen quickly.
Don't "replace" your workouts building muscle in one area, to rob it from another!
So, if she is exercising hard, her protein needs are even higher. So all the work of building muscle and toning her body will be defeated because the body will be stealing it from other places. Kinda defeats the purpose ya know?
So, think of eating as having to take medicine. It is a necessary evil, just do it!
Just a recap:
Daily Minimums
Protein 65 g
Fluids: 65 oz
Carbs (complex) 90-120g - yup you heard that right, CARBS do a mind good!
People that do not eat enough carbs get what is call brain fog as a first sign. Our brains require carbs everyday. Complex carbs are from veggies, fruits, whole grains, etc.
I need to get the exercise deal going better...... ugh! LOL
Hope that was clear as mud! hehe Sorry
Quote Myself: You really, especially with the heavy exercise need to hit the minimum protein numbers in your diet.....because if your body will get it no matter WHERE it steals it from...and it will from muscle...and the main easy to get it from is the heart.
If a person doesn't eat/drink the daily minimums of protein, our body will rob it from another source in our bodies, and that is its own muscle. So instead of losing fat, you will lose muscle. The heart is one of the easiest muscles to get this needed protein from and it can happen quickly.
Don't "replace" your workouts building muscle in one area, to rob it from another!
So, if she is exercising hard, her protein needs are even higher. So all the work of building muscle and toning her body will be defeated because the body will be stealing it from other places. Kinda defeats the purpose ya know?
So, think of eating as having to take medicine. It is a necessary evil, just do it!
Just a recap:
Daily Minimums
Protein 65 g
Fluids: 65 oz
Carbs (complex) 90-120g - yup you heard that right, CARBS do a mind good!
People that do not eat enough carbs get what is call brain fog as a first sign. Our brains require carbs everyday. Complex carbs are from veggies, fruits, whole grains, etc.
I need to get the exercise deal going better...... ugh! LOL
Hope that was clear as mud! hehe Sorry
Oh Deb, I am right there with you!
I am halfway through couch 25k, working my butt off, scale is not budging, but clothes are much looser.
I figured I am not eating enough but I really need to see it. Decided i was going back to dailyplate.com this weekend and start logging my food. Think once I see it instead of just guessing,t hat will help me realize it and increase the intake.
I cannot imagine trying to eat more. I feel like I stuff myself sometimes as it is. Looks like you got some good advice here so I am going to re-read it this weekend and see what I can use to help me.
Sorry I do not have anything to add as I am in the boat with you. Let us know what eventually works for you. I may still be in the boat while a smaller you is jumping on land!
I am halfway through couch 25k, working my butt off, scale is not budging, but clothes are much looser.
I figured I am not eating enough but I really need to see it. Decided i was going back to dailyplate.com this weekend and start logging my food. Think once I see it instead of just guessing,t hat will help me realize it and increase the intake.
I cannot imagine trying to eat more. I feel like I stuff myself sometimes as it is. Looks like you got some good advice here so I am going to re-read it this weekend and see what I can use to help me.
Sorry I do not have anything to add as I am in the boat with you. Let us know what eventually works for you. I may still be in the boat while a smaller you is jumping on land!
If I am gonna eat
like a fat girl, then I gotta workout 
like a skinny girl!
Valerie
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