Ideally for me, I ate pasta as my choice on most lunches. It is because:
Pasta has a low glycemic index of 41. Pasta does not cause sugar in the blood to rise quickly, so consumers receive the benefits of prolonged carbohydrate absorption
Pasta meals are efficient “delivery systems” for healthy foods when combined with other food that you consumed
Pasta is high in complex carbohydrates, which provide a “time release” of energy rather than a quick boost. Most athletes include complex carbohydrates in their diet to save up the energy in their body
Pasta does not promote weight gain
A 1/2 cup serving of cooked pasta (spaghetti) contains a mere 99 calories, less than half a gram of fat, and less than 5 milligrams of sodium
I feel that for me, eating ‘good’ food doesn’t need to be bland. I have my indulgences and know my limit. Have it in moderation. I think if you were to jump into a vegan lifetyle, you’ll lose motivation in no time if you find it ‘yucky’
I don’t really know your diet, so I can’t say much or advise. But diet is really important. I’ve always believe in (DIET + TRAINING) x CONSISTENTLY = LOSE WEIGHT
Your gym workouts are enough. I myself go once a week. I believe you need to do more cardio.
You cycling mileage is good, but hows the intensity level. You can determine by taking your heartbeat at different intervals (e.g. start, middle, end).
Apart from cycling, I think you should seek other cardio alternatives too like jogging, walking, swimming, skipping and play sports. Alternate your workouts or it will get monotonous & lose motivation
But last but not least
- Have you consulted a doctor on the level of intensity or frequncy recommended. I did seek my family doctor for advise before starting
- Results are slow as maybe you didn’t give enough time. At most you need 2 months to see results
- Setup a training log. I’ve been doing this for years. Don’t overcomplicate it, I myself just used an excel spreadsheet, no fancy gadgets
Training log is like jotting down your daily training routine, weight and even diet. In it, you put in your thoughts, repetitions, sets, etc
Also training log, you can plan in advance your training. I plan mine 6 months in advance plus backup plans to daily workout, if i needed to work last minute or something crops up
It’s good to know your progress, to see where you lack and needed improve. Also it motivates me as I’ll be less wanting to quit knowing i’ve put so much effort into this
— e.g of training log —
Monday – Cardio 45 minutes 10km (Pace ok, not too fast. Increase intensity). Cool down 15 minutes
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Hi yongwei
It’s good you’ve initiate
My advise
- Start with a realistic goal
- Train, Diet within your realistic means
From there, once you see results, you’ll be motivated & ‘hungry’ for better results. Now aim higher
Keep me updated
i wanna go vegetarian,but i’m not sure what to start with,cause vege food is always yucky and bitter.
i’ve been training weights about 5times a month at the gym,but results are slow,i always drink soy milk with no sugar up to 2 liters for the protein.
is something wrong?
i cycle almost daily anywhere,only around 10-30km each time.
Hi yongwei
I feel that for me, eating ‘good’ food doesn’t need to be bland. I have my indulgences and know my limit. Have it in moderation. I think if you were to jump into a vegan lifetyle, you’ll lose motivation in no time if you find it ‘yucky’
I don’t really know your diet, so I can’t say much or advise. But diet is really important. I’ve always believe in (DIET + TRAINING) x CONSISTENTLY = LOSE WEIGHT
Your gym workouts are enough. I myself go once a week. I believe you need to do more cardio.
You cycling mileage is good, but hows the intensity level. You can determine by taking your heartbeat at different intervals (e.g. start, middle, end).
Apart from cycling, I think you should seek other cardio alternatives too like jogging, walking, swimming, skipping and play sports. Alternate your workouts or it will get monotonous & lose motivation
But last but not least
- Have you consulted a doctor on the level of intensity or frequncy recommended. I did seek my family doctor for advise before starting
- Results are slow as maybe you didn’t give enough time. At most you need 2 months to see results
- Setup a training log. I’ve been doing this for years. Don’t overcomplicate it, I myself just used an excel spreadsheet, no fancy gadgets
Well keep me updated :)
haha,pardon me,but whats a training log?
i don’t keep track of my exercises,even if i do, i don’t know what to put.
i’m going to get a speedo for my bike soon.
are supplyments good? like those which claimed that would help burn fat
Training log is like jotting down your daily training routine, weight and even diet. In it, you put in your thoughts, repetitions, sets, etc
Also training log, you can plan in advance your training. I plan mine 6 months in advance plus backup plans to daily workout, if i needed to work last minute or something crops up
It’s good to know your progress, to see where you lack and needed improve. Also it motivates me as I’ll be less wanting to quit knowing i’ve put so much effort into this
— e.g of training log —
Monday – Cardio 45 minutes 10km (Pace ok, not too fast. Increase intensity). Cool down 15 minutes
Tuesday – Gym, upper body workout. Chest benchpress 3×15 60kg, Triceps fly 3×21 5.5kg
Wednesday – and so on ….
— e.g of training log —
I wouldn’t recommend try supplements at this stage. Go natural and do the basics first before trying the more advance stuff. Get your BASIC right aite