I have hit a plateau and I am sure it is diet. I have worked hard over the last 18 months with weights & cardio and am happy with results but am finding it so hard to lose those last few kilos of body fat to gain a better muscle definition.
schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Cardio @ 1830
Day 2: Weights @ 0900
Day 3: Cardio @ 1830
Day 4: Weights @ 0900
Day 5: Off
Day 6: Weights @ 1530
Day 7: Off
This schedule works for me with work commitments and I am consistent with it.
diet is:
Breakfast: Porridge or Weetbix & cup of coffee (no sugar)
Snack: Protein Bar
Lunch: Fruit salad (apple, mandarin, s/berry, pear) or a yoghurt or what is leftover from night meal
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: Pasta & veg, or chicken & veg, fish & veg
Snack: Handful of nuts (almonds,walnuts)
I will have a protein shake after morning workouts.
I get confused with what to eat. And feel as though I am not eating enough (although I am not hungry between meals) or what I eat is not appropriate. So would really appreciate guidance here, I get confused as to what to eat when, and would be grateful to know exactly what are good protein foods and carbs etc to eat.
cardio is Zumba, which I enjoy but of late sometimes have very little energy and am unsure what to eat to get energy before hand.
As goal is for more muscle definition, I am able to "stick" with it to achieve results. Thank you
Clean Eating Confusion
Moderators: Boss Man, cassiegose
Re: Clean Eating Confusion
I'd add more Protein into the Lunch and Breakfast as you might be underdoing it a little on Calories.
Plus building more muscle is good, as 1lb of muscle can burn an additional 45-50 calories.
So things like Egg Whites, Chicken, Ham, Turkey, Beef are all good examples.
The training schedule seems fine.
Plus building more muscle is good, as 1lb of muscle can burn an additional 45-50 calories.
So things like Egg Whites, Chicken, Ham, Turkey, Beef are all good examples.
The training schedule seems fine.