|
|
Post by Wyntrmood on Jan 4, 2005 12:46:23 GMT -5
I want to lose anywhere from 3-5% body fat, but it's hard with the choices available to me. I was wondering what is a feasible diet based on my limited access to good foods?
|
|
|
|
Post by Troyster on Jan 4, 2005 14:39:57 GMT -5
WAAAAY too many variables with too little information to give you a reasonable answer.
In general, though, back off on sugar and fat. Many hidden sources of both from condiments (i.e. ketchup, etc.) through gravies and sauces.
Considering that most things pre-made (from the grocery store) or from restaraunts are LOADED with sugars, fats and salt, you're not too likely to succeed.
Please give some more specifics on what you have available and what types of things you will be eating.
T
|
|
|
|
Post by sockrocker on Jan 4, 2005 14:40:19 GMT -5
is your diet limited because you are on a campus food plan, or because you are poor?
|
|
|
|
Post by Tim Wescott on Jan 4, 2005 15:40:25 GMT -5
Welcome to the board Wyntrmood,that is a tough question to answer but a few cheap and easy things to use would be:
Success "Boil-in-Bag" brown rice
Canned water packed tuna (very cheap)
Eggs (use the whites)
Non-stick cooking spray
Potatoes
Canned salmon
Salads (with vinegar)
Water (free) :Happy Spinner:
Very Spartan like but it can be done if you want it and use your imagination to spice things up a bit!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Wyntrmood on Jan 4, 2005 16:06:09 GMT -5
Sorry, guys for the lack of information. It's definitely because I'm poor ;D. So, really my limitations are price. I'm 6'1", 160 pounds, thin, but I believe my body fat is prohibiting my abs from "appearing". It doesn't help that I'm gym shy and mostly do push-ups, squats, and use a resistance band for most of my exercises.
|
|
|
|
Post by sockrocker on Jan 4, 2005 16:58:15 GMT -5
Sorry, guys for the lack of information. It's definitely because I'm poor ;D. So, really my limitations are price. I'm 6'1", 160 pounds, thin, but I believe my body fat is prohibiting my abs from "appearing". It doesn't help that I'm gym shy and mostly do push-ups, squats, and use a resistance band for most of my exercises. at 6'1" 160, you should be more concerned with putting ON size...however, if abs are what you want, maybe just try working them out more (since none of the things you listed are actually abs exercises), and eating cleaner (oatmeal, rice, tuna, chicken breast, etc)...how do you do squats with a resistance band? can you post pics in the members photos section (of yourself, not the squats, lol)? btw, cheap food: large quantities of rice potatoes apples tuna oatmeal milk chicken breast (sometimes) find someone who has a membership to costco or sam's club or some other bulk place, and pester them until they let you go with them to shop, since you can save a crazy amount there |
|
|
|
Post by Maximum6 on Jan 4, 2005 19:41:25 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Wyntrmood on Jan 4, 2005 19:43:42 GMT -5
Nah, I was just being stupid and not reading what I wrote lol. I meant I used a thick resistance cord to do other exercises.
|
|
|
|
Post by Maximum6 on Jan 4, 2005 21:48:42 GMT -5
do you happened to have a gym you can go to at College? Maybe you should start learning a few moves with the old iron  |
|
