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Larry_T:

tiger75:

I prefer the natural method of weight liffting and building muscles rather than taking whey proteins.

Are they healthy for your body in long term? I doubt...

But it's up to you.

Just my viewpoint.

I also agree.  Remember, supplements are only doing something for you for the duration that you're taking them.  It's better to train the body to generate as many required energies as possible by just eating properly and consuming enough water- that way if (when) you ever get off taking those synthetic additives your body won't panic wondering how to take care of itself.

Lots of lean meats for proteins (or some milk products, eggs, or beans/ legumes) will provide your body with the proteins it needs to perform.  Keep those great fruits and vegetables that you mentioned that you're eating... and of course, pick one day of the week to indulge in those treats- the body can handle a short-term binge like this effectively.

Use this rule of thumb: "The LEAST processed, the better for you."  I find it simplifies things a lot.

Hope this helps!

 Yes natural product like milk and eggs, fish provide proteins you need so for me no need for whey protein.

Have a test of using the 2 methods and see the difference...why not?

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Soundlab:

As I say, I'm only just starting to look into my diet properly now.

Look carefully at your carb intake too. Not the quantity, but the type.

Fruits, while being preferable to "snacks", contain mostly short-chain sugars so are rapidly assimilated in the gut and cause a similar spike in blood sugar. Eat enough, and you lose the health advantage over confectionery.

Cereals and pulses tend to contain longer-chain sugars (i.e: starch) which take longer to be digested and hence absorbed more slowly.

So choosing foods with a low "glycaemic index" will help, esp if combined with a small, regular meal regime to prevent the significant fluctuations in insulin secretion that can precipitate resistance.

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Recently published - my review of BodyPump 73 is available on my blog at:
http://rickinoz.com/2010/03/07/bodypump-73-review

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The forum member "pipera" is not a Les Mills Instructor, though his posts, signature and profile will falsely claim otherwise.

Since he has been economical with the truth on his profile, read the real facts here.

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Soundlab:

I did see a nutritionist a short while ago before starting pump and RPM (not because I was starting these, but because it was part of a medical I was having).

They did analysis on my diet (based on a food diary that I'd been requested to keep leading up to the "meeting") and advised a few things I should change (there were a few too many snacks in there - which I've now cut out and replaced with more fruit).

The paperwork I subsequently was given gave me a record of my protein intake, saturated fat intake, etc, so I'll have another look through that.  As I say, I'm only just starting to look into my diet properly now. 

Thanks again for the comments, it's all useful info to me.

Yes, avoiding snacks and  eating properly (well balanced nutrition) is a good starting point.

I hope you can find the result you want

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Another BP, BA, BC, BJ and RPM freak Quarterlies in Paris, March : 03/12-13-14/2010 http://animoto.com/play/zB4oi9QgG0qnUSWmFPYi3A? On twitter : Tiger75Paris

tiger75:

Soundlab:

I did see a nutritionist a short while ago before starting pump and RPM (not because I was starting these, but because it was part of a medical I was having).

They did analysis on my diet (based on a food diary that I'd been requested to keep leading up to the "meeting") and advised a few things I should change (there were a few too many snacks in there - which I've now cut out and replaced with more fruit).

The paperwork I subsequently was given gave me a record of my protein intake, saturated fat intake, etc, so I'll have another look through that.  As I say, I'm only just starting to look into my diet properly now. 

Thanks again for the comments, it's all useful info to me.

Yes, avoiding snacks and  eating properly (well balanced nutrition) is a good starting point.

I hope you can find the result you want

How many calaries per day is right for maintaining weight becomes complicated.  This morning I started my workout at 6 am and didn't finish until 11:20 burning around 4000 calories between swimming, cycling, running, and BP.  I hope things remain OK.

I used to teach school, and food was constantly being brought in like cupcakes, bread products, cookies, etc... I ALWAYS took apples or oranges, and a container of natural almonds for snacks in addition to lunch.  If you are taking Bodypump, you should be building muscle, and keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat, so I doubt your weight will change dramatically, but you will get leaner, which is a good thing. Keeping a food diary is a good idea if you really want to see just what you are taking in. Keep in mind too that a healthy diet is not just key to a better body, but better health in general! 

BillyG:

How many calaries per day is right for maintaining weight becomes complicated.

And, within reason, is probably relatively unimportant.

The key is to maintain a balance of catabolism and anabolism. That is best achieved through regular exercise as well as regular meals.

As an example: sedentary people struggle to lose weight even on very calorie restricted diets.

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Recently published - my review of BodyPump 73 is available on my blog at:
http://rickinoz.com/2010/03/07/bodypump-73-review

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The forum member "pipera" is not a Les Mills Instructor, though his posts, signature and profile will falsely claim otherwise.

Since he has been economical with the truth on his profile, read the real facts here.

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trancendental:

BillyG:

How many calaries per day is right for maintaining weight becomes complicated.

And, within reason, is probably relatively unimportant.

The key is to maintain a balance of catabolism and anabolism. That is best achieved through regular exercise as well as regular meals.

As an example: sedentary people struggle to lose weight even on very calorie restricted diets.

Hi Trans, while I agree with your assessment far too often the people I work out with are 15 years younger than myself and as a consequence tend to be in better shape.