Is this an effective way to loose weight? tips and advice thanks

[Anonymous]

I'm currently 5 feet 7 and 174 lbs.

I have a gym membership but I don't always want to workout at the gym...I have a treadmill at home which I use to run sometimes. I'm 22 and have a thyroid condition which is under control apparently but still its so hard for me to see results... and I'm anaemic very low iron because I'm vegetarian.

Here's my workout plan and eating plan

RUN 20 MIN ( 4.5 TO 5.0 SPEED) PLUS 10 TO 15 MIN COOL DOWN + DOING AB WORKOUT 15 MIN

DO BODY COMBAT AT THE GYM (ITS A MARTIAL ARTS/KICKBOXING TYPE CLASS) + 15 MIN OF LOWERBODY EXERCISES (SQUATS, LUNGES, SOME BUTT EXERCISE CAN'T REMBER THE NAME, STANDING LEG LIFTS)- 2 SETS AND 12 REPS EACH

ZUMBA AT THE GYM + 15 MIN OF WEIGHTS

TUES- RUN 25 MIN 4.0 to 5.0 speed) + 10 MIN WARMUP/COOL DOWN + LOWER BODY EXERCISES (SQUATS, LUNGES, JUMPING JACKS, STANDING LEG LIFTS)- 2 SETS AND 12 REPS EACH

WED- DO TWO HILLS CLIMBS ON TREADMILL FOLLOWED BY SPRINTING AFTER 10 MIN OF HILL CLIMBING FOR 2 MIN AT 5.5 SPEED

THURS- DAY OFF

FRI- 5-10 DANCE/WARMUP + 20 MIN OF FAT BURNING YOGA

_CHANGE WORKOUT ROUTINE EVERY 4 TO 6 WEEKS

NUTRITION:

EAT 5 TIMES A DAY

EAT A LIGHTER LUNCH THAN DINNER

LIMIT POP CONSUMPTION

ONE TIME A DAY A SNACK MUST INCLUDE SHAKE COMPOSED OF VEGES+SOME SPINACH+TRY PROTEIN POWDER FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME

DRINK LOTS OF WATER (WHICH I JUST LIKE TO DO ANYWAY)

DO NOT EAT 3 HOURS PRIOR TO CALLING IT A DAY!

IF YOU SEE RESULTS DON'T SLAG OFF THE NUTRITION OR WORKOUT PART.

[snowboardergirl]

Eat clean. don't eat too many processed foods. Do it yourself, like make your own stuff. It'll also save you money. I am a vegetarian and vegan so I don't have to worry about the costs of meat, and the diseases it can bring.

As for the iron, I got this from the "No Meat Athlete" a vegetarian marathon runner.

Legumes: lentils, soybeans, tofu, tempeh, lima beans Grains: quinoa, fortified cereals, brown rice, oatmeal Nuts and seeds: pumpkin, squash, pine, pistacio, sunflower, cashews, unhulled sesame Vegetables: tomato sauce, swiss chard, collard greens, Other: blackstrap molasses, prune juice -

See more at: link

You need to have a balance of cardio, strength/weights and stretching, also toning. Toning is not as intense as strength and weights but I do weights and I'm a girl so it is a thing for girls to do. weights gets your bones and muscles strong, helping to shape and sculpt the muscles.

You can burn the fat off by doing cardio, like running, swimming (this one is really good because it is a total body exercise) biking, kickboxing, etc.

Flexibility gives your body more range of motion, allowing you to do more. This can be done with Yoga, static or dynamic stretching.

I suggest that you check out Blogilates.com and she has some really good Pilates workouts for free! It's a great community to join. I really like it and that's how I keep toned and good feeling.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about losing weight, or of you just need some motivation. :)

[Izzy2102]

It's an alright plan, you can do a bit better by running intervals instead of steady running though.

For nutrition, limiting pop consumption isn't enough, cut out all sugary drinks including juice and sweetened coffes or teas. In general avoid sugar (aside from that in fruit) and limit your carb intake. You should eat mainly fruits vegetables and lean proteins, carbs only as side dish, never as main. Even vegetarians can do that.

Also don't eat any processed food, they're loaded with sugars.

A green smoothie is good, but you said a snack is supposed to include a shake with protein powder. Well it depends on what shake you're using, but a lot of them are designed to replace a meal, so use it as that.

Big lunch small dinner would be better than the other way around

There is tons vegetarian food that contains iron, but if you have a problem with maybe ask your doctor for supplements

[Anonymous]

I would mention that protein bars, especially Odwalla brand, are an awesome help. They're only 200 calories (equal to a big glass of milk) but seriously help sate an appetite for hours.

And sounds good, the other stuff. Though I'd suggest trying to eat a lighter dinner vs lunch.

[Asker]

should I drink milk before going to sleep... I always have basically but wondering if it has an effect

[Opinion Owner]

Well, that is a bunch of calories. Probably better to drink some cold water.

[Jamesthehuman]

Cut carbs. Bread rice, pasta. Don't eat that. Calories don't really matter. That's what I did. Then again, I am an ectomorph

[Asker]

I'm a vege if I did that I wouldn't have anything to eat ha ha but I'm limiting one meal a day that limits carbs and is high on protein or have a salad or shake for dinner.

[xzinax2]

low iron isn't something you get from being a vegetarian,but from a poor diet. jamesthehuman is right,cut out all processed food. I'm vegan,and I'm skinny,my blood is fine and I build muscle easily-fruit in the morning,vegetables for lunch,protein (TVP) for dinner,and nuts and some more fruit for snacks. just make sure you get enough protein,soya chunks are the easiest for me,but you can use legumes or tofu,anything high in protein that isn't full of preservatives

[Asker]

I've been reading that soya and tofu isn't good for thyroid patients (a condition I have) so maybe having that away from my thryoid medication like by 12 hrs wldn't effect it. And I eat really healthy though already and good amount of calories...ugh don't know what I'm doing wrong.

[xzinax2]

well you love empty carbs-that's bad for a vegetarian/vegan,we need more food because fruits and vegetables are mostly low in calories-filling upon bread is just a waste. and if you have thyroid issues,maybe that's why you can't lose weight

[Anonymous]

work out plan sounds good but your meal plan seems to be lacking... the green smoothe is good but what else?