http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.html traineo forum thread - Weightstuck! Suggestions? Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:10:05 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlI don't "do" protein powder (thanks to my mom, who has raised me to "say no" to supplements) but I definitely like all the others on that list. I'll put in some effort to change my diet, now that I know what to lean towards. I also started some HIIT training this past week and it definitely helped-- or at least, it felt good afterwards. I was busy over the weekend (digging a fence) and re-gained the two pounds I lost, but it's encouraging to know that there&...http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlTue, 15 Jul 2008 04:10:05 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlGood rule of thumb is .8g of protein for Lean Body Weight or 1g of protein for every pound of weight. Protein Powder Eggs Meat (chicken/fish) Tofu Soy Lots of good options.http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlMon, 14 Jul 2008 02:14:33 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlWe are about the same size. I would also recommend a lot more protein, and more cardio. I do martial arts regularly, but only loose weight when I hit the track at least 2x a week. Its the cardio that helps me drop the weight. I also eat at least 60 grams of protein a day. At 1200 calories that means my diet is mostly fruits, veggies, and protein. I don't eat bread or starchy vegetables. Seems to be working for me, I was stuck in the upper 140's for a long long time....http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlSat, 12 Jul 2008 00:36:31 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlPut protein powder in your oatmeal. I make it with water instead of milk, and add extra water, then add protein powder until it's at my desired thickness (I love really thick oatmeal, though...so I STILL don't use much water).http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlFri, 11 Jul 2008 23:35:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlThanks for the responses! HIIT definitely sounds interesting to me, since I could fit it in with all the other stuff I do (it's next to impossible for me to quit aikido at this point, and I need my weekly dose of dancing too, although I can probably cut down on that a bit until the next competition arises). I think I might try that out. Thanks! For protein, I eat nuts, yogurt and drink milk, and occasionally I'll help myself to some tofu... I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm no...http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlTue, 08 Jul 2008 20:18:32 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlOut of interest, where do you get protein from in your diet?http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlMon, 07 Jul 2008 14:55:34 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlThat sounds like a very good body fat percentage and weight for a girl. Keep living your life and making small, gradual changes. Sometimes for fitness, you don't always get to do the exercises you're great at or enjoy. So, do you want to spend time doing DDR and aikido, and not get rid of the "belly," or do you want to get rid of the belly and replace those other exercises with some running for a while? Just be logical and ask yourself why you're doing what you do....http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlMon, 07 Jul 2008 14:04:49 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlHey Sumiko, welcome to Traineo I'd probably recommend intervals for you. Something like HIIT. And if that doesn't work, try calorie/carb cycling. One or both of these methods should help you bust through that plateau. Good luck!!http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlMon, 07 Jul 2008 13:40:12 +0000http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlHello everyone! I've been scooting around on traineo for a while, but have been putting off actually introducing myself. So here's a little about my history: I was 170lbs when I was 13-14 yrs old. I improved my eating habits and started loosing weight, then discovered DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) at age 16. I had done weightlifting and running previously, but DDR finally helped me fall into a truly rigorous exercise routine. It paid off when I won second place in a DDR competition and...http://www.traineo.com/19_6213_0.htmlMon, 07 Jul 2008 03:42:45 +0000