Total noob needs HELP ! ! ! !

[hamper19]

I would say take it easy on the coffee (2 -3 cups), and drink as much green tea as you want. I am also pretty sure you want to stay away from anything with the word "chai" in it.

I don't know about the Chai Tea that comes in tea bags, but the chai mixes and the stuff you buy from starbucks et al., have a bunch of crap in it.

[ecounts]

THe tea I drink is from http://teavana.com. I jsut buy the loose leaves. THis is the Chai I am talking about http://store.teavana.com/54frooiboschai.html.

[hamper19]

you should be fine then...just stay away from the "Chai lattes" and what not.

I drink tons of tea, black and green mostly. IN the morning I start my day with about 16 ounces of hot water with 3 tea bags...good ****..

[eva]

Howdy everybody.

First off I’m a totally noob here. I’m looking to loose fat and build muscle. About 5 years ago I had my right patella shattered in the Air Force. I have had 4 surgeries to fix my issue. So 5 years later and almost 200lbs heaver I want to find a way to loose it. I’m 6’1” about 375lbs large build and no clue on measurements.

I have read that the key is to loose it slowly. That’s fine. Of course faster would be nice but I want to do this right.

My first big question is that I keep seeing people talk about eating clean. Could somebody please give me some tips on this? Like what kinds of foods to eat. And maybe some good ways on how to cook it if needed. I know I should eat 5 or 6 small meals a day. So any help here would be great.

I have also seen lots of talk on taking fat burners. I have a co-worker that is swearing by Venom. I have seen mixed posts on this product. I know I should take something but I’m just not to sure which one.

Next, I know that the more muscle I have the more calories I will burn, even at rest. So do I also want to build muscle as I’m trying to loose the fat? If so do I want to take something like Mega-TRN or Mega-ZOL? So I want to start trying to powerlift?

I will be getting with a trainer at the gym I have joined so he/she will be able to help me figure out my cardio and weights. I’m sure I will be asking for tips in the weight lifting to some day.

I plan on trying to hit the gym 5 times a week. I am working on changing my schedules so I can go first thing in the morning since I see that people say that would be the prime time to burn fat.

So what everything comes down to is that I want to become a lot healthier but I don’t want to blow my heart. I can’t go to my family doctor because I know he will say this is all a bad idea and to do everything the old fashioned way. If I can get any help, tips whatever to point me in the right direction so I can run with it would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Ecounts,

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Powerlifting is not a bad idea, but you should deal also with the foods you're eating. Hope it makes sense.

[ecounts]

A small update. I have changed my diet a lot. But now I’m to a point were I’m feeling like I have to force myself to eat. I always fill full. While keeping track of what I’m eating, I see that I’m just pushing a bit over 2000cals a day. I’m taking in about 300 grams of protein a day. That is mostly done between chicken and 2 shakes a day. My big question is about building and/or not losing muscle. According to http://www.muscletech.com/CALCULATOR...or.shtml?image I need about 3400 cals a day. If I’m not hitting that, does that mean my body is eating muscle? Is my protein intake helping any?

[Ripped1]

sounds like your protein is good, you need to add some brown rice and sweet potatoes to your diet

[Hook636]

Food List

PROTEINS

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
Tuna (water packed)
Fish (salmon, seabass, halibut)
Shrimp
Extra Lean Ground Beef or Ground Round (92-96%)
Venison
Buffalo
Ostrich
Protein Powder
Egg Whites or Eggs
Rib eye Steaks or Roast
Top Round Steaks or Roast (aka Stew Meat, London broil, and Stir Fry)
Top Sirloin (aka Sirloin Top Butt)
Beef Tenderloin (aka Filet, Filet Mignon)
Top Loin (NY Strip Steak)
Flank Steak (Sir Fry, Fajita)
Eye of Round (Cube Meat, Stew Meat, Bottom Round, 96% Lean Ground Round)
Ground turkey, Turkey Breast Slices or cutlets (fresh meat, not deli cuts)

COMPLEX CARBS

Oatmeal (Old Fashioned)
Sweet Potatoes
Yams
Beans (pinto, black, kidney)
Oat Bran Cereal
Rye Cereal
Brown Rice
Farina (Cream of Wheat)
Multigrain Hot Cereal
Whole wheat or Spinach Pasta
Rice (white, jasmine, basmati, Arborio, wild)
Potatoes (red, baking, new)

FIBROUS CARBS

Green Leafy Lettuce (Green Leaf, Red, Leaf, Romaine)
Broccoli
Asparagus
String Beans
Spinach
Bell Peppers
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Celery
Cucumber
Eggplant
Green or Red Pepper
Onions
Pumpkin
Garlic
Tomatoes
Zucchini

FRUIT

Bananas
Apples
Grapefruit
Peaches
Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Lemons
Limes

HEALTHY FATS

Natural Style Peanut Butter
Olive Oil or Safflower Oil
Nuts (almonds)
Flaxseed Oil

DAIRY AND EGGS

Low-fat cottage cheese
Eggs (whites)
Low or Non-Fat Milk


Bottled Water

CONDIMENTS & SPICES

Diet Soda
Crystal Light
Fat Free Mayonnaise
Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
Reduced Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
Salsa
Hot Peppers and Hot Sauce
Chili powder
Mrs. Dash
Steak Sauce
Sugar Free Maple Syrup
Chili Paste
Mustard
Extracts (vanilla, almond, etc)
Low Sodium beef or chicken broth
Plain or reduced sodium tomatoes sauce, puree, paste)

Great list. This will sure help with the food shopping list.