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Jordan Bentley traineo Newbie Posts: 18 Jordan Bentley Before this summer I never exercised and ate a lot. I started working out with my little brother when I was home for a few weeks, and after that joined a gym. I've built a lot of muscle since then, but now I want to lose some weight so that it actually shows.	# Posted: 28 Oct 2007 03:52 Is there any diffrence between eating fresh vegetables from the produce section and eating frozen vegetables? I've been eating the steamfresh vegetables that you microwave in the bag, and they're great, but would it be any better if I was eating fresh ones?
Jeff West Fitness Guru Posts: 237 Jeff West Hi! I'm a 44 year-old slightly overweight male looking to loose 30lbs by the end of year. For me, weight loss is just one part of an overall plan for living a healthier lifestyle (as healthy a lifestyle as possible!) In addition to diet and exercise, other elements of my healthy way of life include good sleep, proper hydration, kicking the (smoking) habit, meditation, and disease management (I have rheumatoid arthritis). I signed up at Traineo because maintaining routines has always been difficult for me. 3 years ago however, after many tries, I was finally able to maintain an exercise routine for a period of 6 months with outstanding results. I then stopped working out so I'd have more time for other things and 3 months later the RA got worse. Since then I've been unable to motivate myself back into the gym. Well, my motivation is back, due in part to Traineo. I think having a few motivators will be a great help. Also, posting my efforts on the Internet, for the whole world to see, may help to keep me on my toes. I'm not entirely sure about that yet so I may change my profile so only Traineo members can see it. I'm strong willed, but most of all I crave the results I achieved 3 years ago. So I'm determined, and thus far my spirits remain high. I sure am glad you stopped to read about me and great luck with your own efforts! Cheers!	# Posted: 28 Oct 2007 04:09 That depends. As soon as you pick veggies they begin to loose nutrients (and flavor, I believe). Some frozen veggies companies (I wish I had names to give you) flash freeze their products hours after they're picked dramatically slowing down the loss of nutrients. Keep in mind some fresh veggies may take more than a week to make it to a grocery store shelf. And then how many days do you store it before consuming? On the flip side, freezing something that doesn't need to be frozen is a waste of energy. Thatâ€™s on top of the energy used to transport produce, sometimes hundreds and even thousands of miles away. Then thereâ€™s organic produce, which Iâ€™ve heard can have as much of 5 times the nutrients of conventionally grown produce. So, lots of food for thought. Cheers! (I think)
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 28 Oct 2007 06:22 they say fresh is the best but id rather eat frozen than nothing at all so sometimes convenience is worth it.
Cindy N Fitness Guru Posts: 733 Cindy N Goals This Week: Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!! Continue getting up early for boot camp Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days Goals Last Week: Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!! Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close! Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :( Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse May Goals: Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE! Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12 Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5) Upcoming: Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting) 10K in September 2008	# Posted: 28 Oct 2007 16:29 I agree, jennifer! When you're tired and don't feel like cooking at all (the case for me every day after work), popping frozen veggies in the microwave is still easier, cheaper, faster, and far healthier than running through the drive-thru.
Natasha W traineo Newbie Posts: 14 Natasha W This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 28 Oct 2007 18:09 Everything I have read says that frozen and canned fruit/veggies have the same amount of nutrients as fresh. In some cases they might be better because, as Jeff West mentioned, the nutrition value starts to deteriorate once they're picked and then there's the transport and storing time etc.
Jeff West Fitness Guru Posts: 237 Jeff West Hi! I'm a 44 year-old slightly overweight male looking to loose 30lbs by the end of year. For me, weight loss is just one part of an overall plan for living a healthier lifestyle (as healthy a lifestyle as possible!) In addition to diet and exercise, other elements of my healthy way of life include good sleep, proper hydration, kicking the (smoking) habit, meditation, and disease management (I have rheumatoid arthritis). I signed up at Traineo because maintaining routines has always been difficult for me. 3 years ago however, after many tries, I was finally able to maintain an exercise routine for a period of 6 months with outstanding results. I then stopped working out so I'd have more time for other things and 3 months later the RA got worse. Since then I've been unable to motivate myself back into the gym. Well, my motivation is back, due in part to Traineo. I think having a few motivators will be a great help. Also, posting my efforts on the Internet, for the whole world to see, may help to keep me on my toes. I'm not entirely sure about that yet so I may change my profile so only Traineo members can see it. I'm strong willed, but most of all I crave the results I achieved 3 years ago. So I'm determined, and thus far my spirits remain high. I sure am glad you stopped to read about me and great luck with your own efforts! Cheers!	# Posted: 28 Oct 2007 18:31 Quoting: nmw1975 frozen and canned fruit/veggies have the same amount of nutrients Oooh, canned = So-Di-Um Quoting: jenngetfit so sometimes convenience is worth it The convenience of frozen is definitely hard to beat, and I use a combination of fresh and frozen myself. I am becoming more energy-aware and slowly transitioning into the whole sustainable lifestyle thing. One thing becomes immediately clear when you start living sustainability, it takes more time, and usually more effort as well. Nothing is free.
Daniel Bland traineo Newbie Posts: 7 Daniel Bland Uni graduate from Brisbane who likes to drink a little too much.	# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 06:19 There is a show in Australia that answers stuff like this lots. Here are some links: What's better for you â€" fresh or frozen food? As Jeff mentioned organic being better, I thought I'd add this: Are organic fruit and vegetables better for you? Hope that helps.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 11:37 Cheers, Daniel, I enjoyed that organic article.
Matt D traineo Fanatic Posts: 103 Matt D My Routine: Monday: Lift Cardio Tuesday: Cardio and Abs Wednesday: Lift Cardio Thursday: Cardio and Abs Friday: Lift Saturday: Day Off Sunday: Cardio	# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 20:44 Daniel those articles were interesting, but I'm still very skeptical. Personally, I find that organic fruits taste much better than non-organic, but I also notice other things as well. For example, if you have two bananas that are slightly green, one is organic and the other is not. The organic banana is always much firmer than the non-organic. This is just what I notice, and if the pesticides are safe, why do they cause the non-organic bananas to effectively age quicker?
Jeff West Fitness Guru Posts: 237 Jeff West Hi! I'm a 44 year-old slightly overweight male looking to loose 30lbs by the end of year. For me, weight loss is just one part of an overall plan for living a healthier lifestyle (as healthy a lifestyle as possible!) In addition to diet and exercise, other elements of my healthy way of life include good sleep, proper hydration, kicking the (smoking) habit, meditation, and disease management (I have rheumatoid arthritis). I signed up at Traineo because maintaining routines has always been difficult for me. 3 years ago however, after many tries, I was finally able to maintain an exercise routine for a period of 6 months with outstanding results. I then stopped working out so I'd have more time for other things and 3 months later the RA got worse. Since then I've been unable to motivate myself back into the gym. Well, my motivation is back, due in part to Traineo. I think having a few motivators will be a great help. Also, posting my efforts on the Internet, for the whole world to see, may help to keep me on my toes. I'm not entirely sure about that yet so I may change my profile so only Traineo members can see it. I'm strong willed, but most of all I crave the results I achieved 3 years ago. So I'm determined, and thus far my spirits remain high. I sure am glad you stopped to read about me and great luck with your own efforts! Cheers!	# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 23:18 I found the articles Daniel shared with us to be light-hearted at best. Not a whole lot of serious science there.
Veronica Macaulay traineo Newbie Posts: 12 Veronica Macaulay Well, until a few years ago I could pretty much eat anything I wanted to without gaining a single pound. Sadly, this was not a good thing because I would eat all kinds of junk withough giving it any thought at all. Now that I am slightly older, (26), I have finally just started to really pay attention to what and how much I eat. Better late than never, I suppose. I actually find that I really enjoy healthy foods so much more than I ever enjoyed the junk that I used to eat. My problem now is working out. I just can't seem to EVER stick to a plan or routine...which is why I'm on this site. I have high hopes and I feel really good about it this time around.	# Posted: 30 Oct 2007 21:40 Frozen veggies do tend to have more nutrients, from what I've read. Canned veggies can be loaded with salt or sugar. Fresh is probably better if you purchase the produce at a farmers market or a local grower.

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