New Diet Plan with exercise WITH 1 WEEK UPDATE

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Juice Box

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So im 17 years old. 5'10" and 190 lbs.... I wouldnt say im fat, but Im def not skinny....


anyways, recently ive cut many things out of my diet, including fast food, sugared pops..ect, and just watching what i eat in general.

Ive been running for about 45 min to an hour every day, about 4-5 miles, depending on how fast (on a tredmill) and lifting weights everyday too (bench press, bicep curls, pushups, and situps)

Is this a good enough plan for someone my age, and when Might I expect to see results for it? Id say I sonsume no more than 1,500 cals a day on my new diet, and the running sure does burn off alot....

does anyone have any suggestions on this? Could I expect to "look" better in late March....thats the ultimate goal? LMK, i need ideas here!

:cheers; to nikimichi for giving me the inspiration/main plan on all this!

Update after 1 week. Lost 4.5 lbs :) w00t
 
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Juice Box

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Originally posted by: UbiSunt
Work out your legs too with weights, or your going to be top heavy
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yeah, I was gonna start that a little later. My legs are the largest parts of my body as it is.... im trying to burn the fat first
 
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UbiSunt

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By the way, developing muscle (as long as you're also doing cardio) burns fat faster than anything. And by working your largest muscle groups (glutes, quads, etc.) it accelerates even faster.
 
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Originally posted by: UbiSunt
By the way, developing muscle (as long as you're also doing cardio) burns fat faster than anything. And by working your largest muscle groups (glutes, quads, etc.) it accelerates even faster.
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alright, Ill keep that in mind... I might actually begin the legs sooner if this is the case
 
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SWScorch

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You should probably eat more than 1500 calories, that's just unhealthy. Running burns about 100 calories per mile, and you're probably burning at least 1500 cals a day just through your basal metabolism. If you want to lose weight you do want a calorie deficit, but not too much, or else you won't have any energy and will feel like crap. Cutting out the fast food and soda = good though.

If you keep this regimen up, you should see noticeable results in a few months probably.

And if you ask me, treadmills suck. :p props to you if you can handle them though. I can't run on them; I get too bored and they hurt my knees.
 
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Yeah, what I do is rotate my weight workouts where one day focuses on lower body and the next on upper body. Then I do plyometrics at the end of every weight workout. P.S. don't go overboard though, just be consistent.
 
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Juice Box

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yeah, im trying not to go overboard, but I just wanna try and get the best results quickly....I know that cant always happen, but I wanna try.... and about feeling like crap... I feel the best now than I have ever before
 
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I'm not trying to discourage you at all, props for having such a positive outlook, it sounds like you have your stuff straight. Good luck
 
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1500 calories is not enough. Eat somewhere between 2000 and 2500 calories but spread it through out the day so you can get your metabolism faster.
 
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you are still 17, so u might still be growing

dont do exercises that hinders growth..

 
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Originally posted by: The Boss
1500 calories is not enough. Eat somewhere between 2000 and 2500 calories but spread it through out the day so you can get your metabolism faster.
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with our school, thats not an option, or Id be doing it! lol
 
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You should just keep your current diet and cut out the fast food and soda, and watch whatever else you eat. As long as you are exercising more, and eating less garbage, you will be healthier and will get into better shape.
 
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Keep positive and good luck. I'm pulling for you. The pushing, on the other hand, must be done by you.
 
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Originally posted by: rezinn
You should just keep your current diet and cut out the fast food and soda, and watch whatever else you eat. As long as you are exercising more, and eating less garbage, you will be healthier and will get into better shape.
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this is what im hoping. Ive just kinda set a goal of late march to be in better shape than I am now
 
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I have similar specs (except for having just turned 18), and am at the beginning of a new exercise and diet commitment, but at this point I'm stuck at needing resources to make sure I'm doing the weightlifting thing properly. Any suggestions? Edit: I have a basic weight bench thing, and have started to use it, but need a very basic guide to what kind of exercises to do. Also, what's a good way to get cardio indoors without a treadmill or other equipment in crappy weather?

Good luck on your plan. :cool:
 
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Originally posted by: ProviaFan
I have similar specs (except for having just turned 18), and am at the beginning of a new exercise and diet commitment, but at this point I'm stuck at needing resources to make sure I'm doing the weightlifting thing properly. Any suggestions? Edit: I have a basic weight bench thing, and have started to use it, but need a very basic guide to what kind of exercises to do. Also, what's a good way to get cardio indoors without a treadmill or other equipment in crappy weather?

Good luck on your plan. :cool:
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well, Ive been told Jump Roping is really good cardio, and builds legs, as well as, surprisingly... DDR... I tried that for a little bit, it was fun, but got to be a hassle, running is much easier. like, the main motivation for me was...there was nothing to do..... i am SICK of computer games... spent way too much time with them, i need to make use of my time... 50% of the battle is mind, you gotta concentrate and keep with it man!
 
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Can't wait to hit the gym tonight myself. Have not been there in a week due to the Mardi Gras holidays (College gym) and have been doing a little too much partying. First night it is open since last thursday.
 
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