And InsideOut... if you're open to actually hearing other points of views and actually interested in learning, which you should be if you're a professional, you might want to check out this thread:

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/nutri...tion-mode.html

Also, Lyle McDonald is one of the most well researched guys in the field.

Here's what he had to say:

Meal Frequency and Energy Balance | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald

Oh, I like this one! The vanilla protein powder sounds like it really would bring the flavors together.

Okay, I'll add this idea in. I've got great timing because grocery day is tomorrow. I'm making a list of my fav foods so that I can try to find healthy alternatives to making them so thanks for the idea and all the facts!

Hello to all

I'm very much new here. This thread is really nice. I'm getting lots of tips. I also would like to know, how do you maintain a healthy body if your work requires you to render service in the night shift? I will appreciate advise that you can give.

Thanks.

I'm not sure what you mean?

Are your shifts longer than a typical day shift? If not, you're still given the same number of hours each day to work with... you simply won't be exercising at the same time as one who works a typical day shift.

Or am I missing something?

I just want to say hallo.This is my first time on a blog and it's a bit daunting after reading what's above . I have always been fat all my life, overwieight touching on obese but thank goodness not yet overly obese but I need , help.
There is so much advise , it's too much to take in has anyone just three points to help me get started.

Yea sure.

1. Eat less.
2. Move more.
3. Repeat



That's about as simple as I can put it... and if you want clarification, by all means, ask.

Hey Hun,
I work overnight, 12 hours shifts from 8 pm to 8 am, 3/4 days a week. I pretty much just do my days opposite than regular days.

It's a bit hard on that transition day, you know which one I'm talking about, because you tend to be up longer than normal. But when I get hungry on that day, I just eat more veggies to suppress my hunger a bit.

But like I said, I wake up around 6pm to get ready to go to work and I just eat breakfast than, at lunch time at work I eat lunch, and before my shift ends at 8am, I eat dinner. When I get home, I still have energy left, so I do my workouts then. On the days that I'm a regular person and not a night owl, I do the same. Wake up, eat breakfast, than lunch, than dinner and workout before I go to bed.

I'm unsure if this helps at all. Just one night shifter trying to help another night shifter out.

Veronica

I hate the ideas of a "routine" as well. That is exactly why I am looking for something different in the way of ideas for my new interactive diet.

Anyone have any good fun excersise ideas or advice? Feel free to respond here or guineapigdiet.blogspot.com

thanks
dustin

A plan is good, IMO. What I mean by routine is this idea some people have where if they're not abiding by the rigidity of some prepackaged program then what they're doing is futile.

Exercise must be specific to your given goals, current situation, availability of equipment, etc. You didn't provide enough information for anyone to offer advice.

Thanks for the initial rant Steve, good words. I'm struggling with DOMS but I've also just started working with a personal trainer. He said I'd be sore for the first few weeks but then it should settle out. I hope so.

You're welcome, Sue. Yea, anytime you impose a new stress on the body you're more than likely going to get sore. That said, being terribly sore often means you're pushing too hard. There's a fine line. The initial phase of any exercise period should always be something I call "acclimation."

There the sole points of concern are learning proper form, identifying underlying, physical issues, and working out any kinks before *really* starting a "program."

A good trainer will have the same sort of idea. An "immature" trainer will want to chase soreness as many people associate it with working hard and that's just silliness.

Steve,
First, thanks for all the free advice you offer up on these boards. It's been a great source for me.

I'm trying to structure my weight training a little better. I've primarily been working on upper body exercises because I have two bad knees (currently feeling the benefit of cortisone shots in each one). Even with the cortisone, both knees are not good enough to do squats or lunges. Any advice on what I could do to work on lower body?

Thanks in advance for your help!
E.

You're welcome, and thanks for the appreciation.

That's a real tough question without seeing you in person. What specifically is wrong with your knees and what sort of doctor have you seen about them?

I have a small tear in my lateral miniscus in my left knee and advanced arthritis for my age (35yrs) in both knees. The wear and tear of all this excess weight has taken it's toll. This diagnosis was given to me by an orthopedic surgeon that is highly regarded in our area. He fears total knee replacement in both knees in the next 10-15 years.

I play racquetball 2-4 times a week...the pain after playing has gone from a 7-8 to a 1-2, so the cortisone helps. However, being at 297lbs, it's just tough to do squats and lunges.

Thanks Steve!

Don't do squats and lunges. If it hurts, don't do it. What does your doc say in terms of contraindications? Does he provide any guidance as to what he says you should and should not do?

At your weight, squats and lunges simply aren't necessary anyways. Sure, they're fun, they're great and all that jazz. But are they going to have some magical, potent impact on your fat loss?

Absolutely not.