Hi Sundaygirl,
You might like to read my thread titled "Not Sure What to Expect".
This is week 2 of the new me and as I write I am just finishing meal 2 of the day which consists of porridge with protein powder and lots of water.
I have been told by lots of people here and in general that to burn fat, stick with 1600 calories per day and eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Have the most calories in the morning and minimal at night. I eat carbs and low fat but avoid carbs at night. Up to you though and how your body handles carbs.
Cardio, cardio, cardio girl if you want to drop that BF %. I got my new digital calipers yesterday and I am at 20%. I pinched hard though! But my goal is 15% then review.
I am doing weights for sure, but with the goal to increase my metablism rather than to bulk at this stage. You can't do both. When I get to 15% BF I'll review what I can see of my muscles and then either cut more or build from there. I just want tone though. Definition and lots of it. Strength has no interest for me.
Write down your goal. Stick it up everywhere you go, in the bathroom, fridge, car and never lose sight of what you want.
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