18Jan, 2010

New Fitness Program at Trinity Fitness!!

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Finally, you can lose all the fat you want, transform your body, and KEEP IT THAT WAY PERMANENTLY.

 ”It’s the beginning of the real you …”

And you can consider today the beginning of taking control and becoming the REAL YOU

Because you’ll no longer fall victim to harmful pills, fad diets, or bogus workout gadgets.

And you won’t need hyped up information in the media or on the web that’s constantly contradicting itself.

Because today is the day you can get started with:

The Lean Body Fitness Program

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 This is your complete solution – it’s a full training system that will guide you from wherever you are now, to your craziest and most ambitious fitness and fat-loss goals.

Did you play sports in H.S. or college but let your body go and you want get back your strength?

Do you have a bulge around your middle and you want to lose weight and feel good?

When it comes to losing fat, I’m your man.  I’ve helped other men and now I’m going to help you too.

man with mid section1 200x300 New Fitness Program at Trinity Fitness!!The main thing I’ve found that’s holding men back isn’t their commitment.  Most of the guys I’ve met are serious – they want it bad enough.  They want to have a body they can be proud of, that they can be comfortable with, and that women will notice and be attracted to. 

The problem isn’t a lack of determination - it’s knowing the right things to do.  Most guys have tried ineffective routines, programs, or products to the point where they’ve thrown their hands up in despair.  Many others have given up in their quest to burning fat and having a body they can be proud of.

If that’s you, don’t worry about it – we’re going to get to the solutions.

We’re going to cover some of the best routines to lose fat. And then we’re going to go into my most effective eating tips. And lastly, you will be apart of a complete program for achieving amazing and lasting results.

SO WHAT IS THE BEST ROUTINE FOR YOU TO LOSE FAT AND ACHIEVE AMAZING RESULTS?

SHORT SLEEVE AND TANK TOP TRAINING
ARE WAITING FOR YOUR ARMS TO SHOW UP …

Two tickets to the gun show?  Ok

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But as a trainer, trouble shooting the problems of guys I’ve worked with in the past, I think I have a couple of ideas of what you want.

Top to bottom symmetry.  You want size – you want density.  You want thickness.  And you want cuts.  You want your arms as part of a complete physique.

Now if that’s not what you want, then you may want to stop reading now. 

Because I’m here to get you results, and if that’s not what you want, then you may want to go back and pick up another muscle magazine and take the latest pill.

But for the best results you’ve got to feed the muscles and lose the fat. Just as you probably expected, most of the battle of carving out a ripped body comes down a lot to the foods you eat.

But eating right isn’t a mystery – just like a good workout program, it comes down to know how and a smart plan.

ARE YOU SURE YOU’RE EATING RIGHT FOR THE STOMACH YOU WANT?

The Lean Body Fitness Program for men.

This program will help you:

End the confusion: Get the sure-fire routines to burn off pounds of body fat like wax off a candle!

Save you time: Never wonder what exercise or workout to do. I got ‘cha covered. Everytime you come to train, I will have the workout ready to go.

No more long, boring workouts: Get time efficient fat burning routines to burn off your stomach and love handles.bicyclecrunch 300x199 New Fitness Program at Trinity Fitness!!

Non-stop Coaching: I’ll be there to make sure you complete the race and give you the necessary tools to succeed.

No more mistakes: Learn the facts from the fiction and do only the exercises that will work for YOU.

THIS ISN’T EVEN CLOSE TO EVERYTHING YOU GET …
I’M GOING TO TAKE YOU ALL THE WAY TO YOUR MOST CRAZY LEAN BODY GOALS

Enough of the Talking and Socializing….Sign up NOW to get the LEAN BODY you deserve!  Call 334.268.9437 to register.

Here’s a poll: What time would you be able to attend? 5-6pm or 7-8pm on Mon, Tues, and Thurs.

Call Now!! 334.268.9437 – Space is LIMITED!!

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 Mom’s, Wives, Daughters, and Sisters….if you know of a gentleman that may benefit from this program, please forward them this blog post. Copy the URL at the top of the page and paste it into an email. They will thank you for it!

Live Fit – Live Longer,

CC Matthews

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12Jan, 2010

Clean off your Slate!

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clnslate 300x225 Clean off your Slate!It has been an honor to provide resources, guidance and support on your quest to be your Personal Best throughout 2009 and I look forward to continuing with you on your journey throughout 2010. Treat this time of the year as a new beginning and an opportunity to start with a clean slate. Don’t worry about the obstacles or failures of 2009, keep your eyes out of the rear view mirror and focus on what’s lying ahead. Clean your slate of the residue from 2009.

Here we are in the starting blocks at the beginning of a new year and goals/resolutions are present on everyone’s mind. In order to start on a good note and continue the race I will share with you how my start of the race has begun.

I keep getting asked what my resolutions are so I decided to share them here with you. To be totally honest with you, I have stumbled on two of them already but guess what…..I got back on track. I know you’re probably wondering which two I’m referring to so I’ll display some transparency here by sharing them with you. I said that I would only eat out once a week(not bad, but healthy food) and the other one was setting aside 1 hour a day to read something totally out of my element. I slipped on both of those but now I’ve created more of a compliance to both and things are moving along pretty well.

My question to you would be…..have you fell off the wagon and accepted defeat? Or have you fell off and as soon as you got your footing, you jumped back on and continued?

Let me give you a Goal Setting Formula that will yield results and start you off on the right foot for the New Year. We’re going to call this the “CC’s Take Action and Goal Setting Formula.”

7 Steps to taking massive action towards your goals.

1. Decide exactly what you want and write it down in present tense.

Be specific.

Your goals should be so clear that a caveman could read it and explain it clearly to another caveman.

(I need to lose 19 pounds of body fat, I need to get my waist down to 30, etc….)

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2. Set a deadline for the achievement of your goal.

Because of the fear of failure many people set vague and unrealistic goals and avoid committing themselves to a timeline.

As a result they have no benchmark or standards to measure their progress, and they eventually give up and quite.

( I am going to lose 19 pounds by March 15th )

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3. Determine the obstacles that you will have to overcome to achieve your goal.

Identify the major constraints that hold you back from achieving your goal at the present time.

Fully 80 percent of the reasons you are not achieving the goals are internal.

They result from your lack of some quality or ability, which is largely under your control.

Only 20 percent of your obstacles or difficulties that are holding you back are external, in other people or situations.

(Lack of time? Manage your time better, lack of knowledge? Hire a trainer, Lazy? Get off your glutes, etc….)

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4. Identify the additional knowledge and skills that you will need, to achieve your goal. The fact is that you have gone as far as you can go in life with the skills that you have now. To go any further you are going to have to improve in certain areas and develop additional skills. (Hiring someone more knowledgeable like a trainer and asking CC to write more blog postsJ)

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5. Identify the people, groups, and organizations whose cooperation you will require to achieve your goals. This is what I call the “Dream Team.”

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6. Make a plan out of your answers in the previous questions.

A plan is the list of activities organized by sequence and priorities.

A list organized by sequence means that you decide what you must do before something else.

When you organize your list by priority, you decide whats more important on your list and what’s less important.

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7. Take MASSIVE ACTION on your plan immediately.

Step out in faith.

Once you begin, do something every day that moves you in the right direction towards Success!

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Here’s some things you may want to consider when looking at establishing goals or improving overall health and wellness.

A lot of these are on my list and I tried to add a little more so you can choose from this list. I’ve already seen a difference in my life and I want you to experience the same so here you go. I even broke it down into several categories for you. Enjoy….

OPTIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR 2010

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. (I should use this in a commercial or something…lol)
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray and/or meditate.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 6-7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don’t waste your energy on negative talk.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree…

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing! (It’s the hard thing)
33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. God heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank God.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40. You may contribute to this list. Let me know what you think and be sure to pass it on to your friends, family, and co-workers. It may not be a good idea to share #31 with your boss. Hopefully this will help you sprint out of the starting blocks  this New Year and finish the race with your hands up in the air and a BIG smile on your face (just like my buddy below)!! LOL 

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As always – committed to your success,

CC Matthews

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29Dec, 2009

Best Macaroni & Cheese and Other Cool Stuff

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The Best Macaroni and Cheese and Other Cool Stuff

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  Christmas is my favorite holiday or I like to call it, “Celebration.”  Nothing beats hanging out with the family, watching children play with others, and having relatives bring their favorite dish to dinner.  I know you have a favorite Aunt or someone in your family that makes a delicious dish (dressing, special casserole, etc..) The other day, me and my sister were talking about when we were really young….about 3 feet tall to be exact….how our Aunt made the best cheese and macaroni in the world! We would literally starve ourselves that evening before Christmas and the morning of, tomacaroni 300x300 Best Macaroni & Cheese and Other Cool Stuff ensure we had a huge appetite for the famous macaroni later that day. – How crazy!!  As I was eating my Christmas dinner I couldn’t turn off my “Personal Trainer/Nutrition Expert” mindset.  When I felt the feeling of a comfortable fullness I stopped eating. Then it dawn on me, does everyone else know when to stop eating or why their eating? 

Before we go any further, I would like to ask you an important question…..

Why do you eat?

Is it habitual, environmental, boredom, comfort, convenience, greed, or simply just hungry?  We understand that food is a necessity for life. Without food, our bodies can’t function properly.  So “CC”, how do you stay within the boundaries of control eating and not run the risk of overeating?

I’m so glad you asked that question.  You’re so smart!

I’m going to break this down to the least common denominator.  Here’s how it works…..

weight 3 300x261 Best Macaroni & Cheese and Other Cool StuffIf you’re eating for any reason besides being hungry, you are providing your body with excess food that it doesn’t need.  That excess food is not needed to supply your body for energy so your body converts that excess food into fat cells. Once a fat cell is produced…..guess what, it gets bigger or produces another fat cell.  The fat cell never goes away. It shrinks, gets bigger, or reproduces. I don’t want to get to far off track but fat cells are your enemies and you want to avoid creating them at all cost.

So when do you know when it’s the right time to eat?  I’ve created a solution to your problem, here’s a guide to help you determine when you should eat and when you should pump on the brakes and stop eating. Rate your hunger….

0 – Ravenous, Primal Hunger. I’m so hungry I can eat anything that’s not nailed down!
1 – Extremely Hungry, dizzy, shaky, faint, may feel a headache coming on
2 – Very hungry, irritable, finding it hard to concentrate, snapping at your boss
3 – Stomach growling, sounds like grizzly bears are fighting in your stomach
4 – Starting to think about food, getting a little hungry
5 – Totally comfortable, feeling satisfied, This is the Best Level!
6 – Feeling like I ate too much, “CC” is going to make me do a “Bonus Round”
7 – Stomach is stretched and uncomfortable, starting to breathe heavy
8 – Very Full and Stuffed, starting to move in slow motion
9 – Very Full and Bloated, Overstuffed, looks like you have a baby kangaroo in your stomach
10 – So Full it Hurts, Feels like I’m going to explode, Feel sick to my stomach

LEVELS 0-2: Signifies ravenous hunger. This is when you are most likely to overeat. Avoid this stage!

LEVELS 3-5: These are the best times to eat. Your body is saying that it needs food.

LEVELS 6-10: Starting to eat at these levels indicates emotional, not physical hunger.

I hope this will help you assess your level of hunger and eat according to the levels I stated above.

THE COOL STUFF…………..

***TONE UP FOR TOYS** was a Huge Success Because Of You!!

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The Department of Human Resources was shocked at how many toys we delivered to their facility. I took a photo of the toys before I delivered them to DHR.  You can barely see the big tupperware container in the back but it was filled to the top.

Your gesture put a smile on a child’s face and in their heart this Christmas and I want you to pat yourself on the back for doing so.  God Bless You!! 

avatar movie poster1 200x300 Best Macaroni & Cheese and Other Cool StuffI’m a movie buff so over the Christmas break me and my family went to see Avatar (3D) and it was Awesome!!  I think the movie took more than 400 million dollars to make. –Unbelieveable!!  If you love graphics and a lot of cool animation, this is the movie for you. One other thing, if you listen well, it kinda has some political hidden messages going on behind the scenes. I won’t give it away you have to go see for yourself and no, Avatar isn’t compensating me for writing a great review on them. Just thought I’d pass it on. Just like Matrix came out and changed the way movies are made….Avatar is going to do the same. It’s well worth the ticket price.

Speaking of movies, and I promise this will be the last one. Movie Gallery finally has it in…..Food, Inc.

I Highly recommend you watch this movie, it pulls the curtain back and let you see what’s really going on with the food we eat day-to-day.  When it first came out in theater, Atlanta Ga. wasfood inc 203x300 Best Macaroni & Cheese and Other Cool Stuff the closest theater that showed it. Now, it’s out on DVD and if I could, I would set up a big screen, pop some pop-corn, and have all of you over to watch it together but I don’t have enough chairs. lol  Maybe next time….

 

Well, I hope you had a Wonderful Christmas and I pray that you get to see 2010!  Have an Awesome Day and let me know if the information helps you out.  There’s some exciting things coming in 2010! Stay Tuned…

Also, make sure you put your name and email in the upper right hand corner of this page.  I’m writing a newsletter that’s going to have 27 tips on how to get you started on the New Year.  Go ahead and do it now! The newsletter will be in your inbox on Jan. 1, 2010.

 

Yours in Health,

CC Matthews

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17Dec, 2009

I NEED YOUR HELP!!

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Tone Up for TOYS!

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We are hosting FREE workout sessions at Trinity Fitness starting on Monday  Dec. 21st at from 6am- 7am, and 6pm-7pm.  Also on Tuesday Dec. 22nd at 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pm. to support the local children toy drive. Bring 1 unwrapped toy and you can come as many times as you like!! This offer is available to EVERYONE!! Bring your pet if you like….just kidding….

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In exchange for the free body-toning workout we ask you only to bring a new unwrapped toy and your enthusiasm! I’m so PUMPED and I hope you are too.  Not only will you help a child have a happy Christmas season, you’ll also get a great work out that will burn those calories off before you put them on at Christmas Dinner! 

For more information, call (334) 268-9437
Can’t wait to Tone You Up for a Toy!
P.S.) We want this to be a big success, so help me pass the word around and be sure to bring a friend, family member, or co-worker!

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11Dec, 2009

Which side are you on?

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Which side are you on?

The two sides I’m referring to are “To Vaccinate” or “Not to Vaccinate.”

Sorry, there’s no middle man you have to choose a side.

This should be good because this is a sensitive subject to some of you.  Let the war begin…

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Yes, that’s me trying to look tough. :)

We’ve all played tug o’war in our minds when it comes to this topic. I personally, went back and forth many times trying to make a decision.  One day I’ll be ready to go get vaccinated the next minute I change my mind. No one was winning this tug o’war match so I got to the point where I said, “I am going to pray to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to get direction for this matter.”  The conclusion was to get the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine.  I don’t have any regrets and my mind is at ease. But, as I was on my way to get the vaccination it occured to me that I wasn’t the only one who was unsure about getting the vaccine. That’s why I decided to get a snapshot of me getting tortured by one of Dr. Dichiara’s Assistant.  He’s(Dr. Dichiara) a nice gentleman but his staff is suspect. lol I still think Cheryl Dichiara had the assistant use a special needle on me to pay me back from working her out too hard. lol – That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Ha!

 

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Okay, back to what we were discussing.  It seems every time I turn on the television I hear about another tragedy.  Either a child or a healthy adult dies from H1N1 flu.  I don’t think I need to go into statistics and all the other facts. It’s countless articles and information about the H1N1 vaccine and flu symptoms.  If you want to keep your finger on the pulse I would recommend going to www.cdc.gov .  These guys have all the info you need about the swine flu.

 

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Certainly at the end of the day, you’re the one who has to make the choice. But if you choose to refuse the vaccine and become ill please ensure you take appropriate steps to resolve the problem without spreading it to others.  One interesting thing I read somewhere(I forgot), it said, “The flu can still be contagious up to two weeks after you feel better.” I thought that was pretty interesting. So, make sure you take preventive measures and one good preventative measure to take my friend is to get the Vaccine.

If I can influence one person to get the vaccine…..that may be one more life saved. Please get the vaccine. There are more people dead from the flu than there is people with problems because of the vaccine.  Life is choice driven, it’s your time to choose.

 

**My Heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones to the swine flu. God Bless You and may God Comfort You. **

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So, now it’s your turn….which side are you on?

“To Vaccinate” or “Not to Vaccinate?”

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8Dec, 2009

Your Question: How many calories do I need?

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My Answer:

 Here are three phrases you need to become familiar with:

  • Caloric Deficit-Meaning that you are in a negative amount of energy needs for yourbody.
  • Caloric Surplus-Meaning that you are in an excess amount of energy needs for yourbody.
  • Maintenance-Meaning you are taking in just the needed energy for your body.

Here is an example putting the above into practice:

mariah carey 1 275x300 Your Question: How many calories do I need?Mariah Carey’s (My ex-girlfriend — it didn’t workout because of long-distance, lol) body in one day burns 2,000 calories. If Mariah is taking in 1,600 calories, then Mariah is in a caloric deficit because Mariah is taking in LESS than what Mariah’s body is expending in a day.

 

The next day Mariah’s body burns 2,000 calories. If Mariah is taking in 2,400 calories then Mariah is in a caloric surplus because Mariah is taking in MORE than what Mariah’s body is expending in a day.

 

The third day Mariah’s body burns 2,000 calories. If Mariah is taking in 2,000 calories then Mariah is at maintenance because Mariah is taking in the SAME amount that Mariah’s body is expending in a day.

So if you are in a caloric deficit you are going to lose weight, because you are expending

more energy than you are taking in. Your body is going to turn to stores of fat (or muscle—which is another subject) to make up for that energy deficit. The reverse is true for a surplus. Take in more energy, and – guess what – you are going to store more energy for future uses. This is where fat comes from, EXCESS ENERGY!

Figuring Out Your Daily Energy

How do you figure out what your energy needs are?

Glad you asked. There are a few ways. I have found the best results using the Harris Benedict Equation. It may seem a little complex but it’s really quite simple.

BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate which is your rested state of burned calories. What

this means is if you were in bed all day long and didn’t move this is the number of calories

your body needs to function properly. To calculate your BMR you use the following formula:

English BMR Formula

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) – ( 4.7 xage in years )

Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) – ( 6.8 x agein year ) 9

 

For example: Lets say Mariah weighs 210lbs, at 65 inches tall and 34 years of age. This is how it would look:

655 +(4.35 x 210)+(4.7 x 65)–(4.7 x 34) =

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655 + 913.5 + 305.5 – 159.8 =1,714.2

1,714.2 is her BMR, or the number this she would need at complete rest. Now, unless

Mariah is planning on staying in bed for the rest of her life; we need to add in activity. So right now she runs basic errands, no real exercise, doesn’t sing too much anymore, works a desk job, cooks a gourmet meal every night and watches some TV. Basically, she has a very low grade sedentary activity level. So looking below what would seem right?

 

BMR x 1.2 If you are sedentary-you do little or no exercise in a day

BMR x 1.375 If you are lightly active-light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week

BMR x 1.55 If you are moderately active-moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week

BMR x 1.725 If you are very active-hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week

BMR x 1.9 If you are extra active-very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training.

 

Obviously option number one would be correct. So now we multiply the number we got for

the BMR, 1,714.2, by the number 1.2, for the activity level. This leaves us with 2,057.04.

 

This number means that in a day this my Mariah burns roughly 2,057 calories. Now notice I said ROUGHLY.

 

Does this formula, or any formula, tell you the exact amount of calories you burn in a day?

No, of course not. It’s an estimate, but it’s a pretty good one and a great place to start. And

keep in mind the activity numbers are not set in stone. You can use them and change them

up anyway you need to for a closer estimate.

 

For example, let’s say you aren’t quite moderate in activity level, but not light either. Well

then you would split the difference and multiply your activity level by 1.44. Most people over

or under estimate their activity levels and end up way off base. This is where some common sense should take over and come into play.

 

If you have a desk job and sit most of the day, but exercise 5 days a week you would be right

at, or a little under, moderate activity. Most people will fall into light or moderate activity

levels.

Also the BMR + activity levels are just estimates. Watch how your fat loss is occurring. If

you aren’t making any change or are dropping too fast then lower, or raise your calories

based on your observations.

 

Calculator Your Question: How many calories do I need?Using the Numbers for Fat Loss

Once you have your own numbers, you want to try and formulate a personal plan of caloric

intake for fat loss. Like everything else in the world, nothing is as simple as just punching in

a few numbers. That doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of those numbers and make

some real solid moves. Most people take the deficit too far. The rule of thumb is if you want to lose 1 pound a week, then you have to be in a deficit of 3,500 calories a week, or a 500 calorie deficit each day.

 

The more of a deficit you are in, the more pounds you will lose. However, being in a 3,500

calorie deficit does not mean all the calories being burned are coming from fat. To try and

assure that you are burning as much calories from fat as you can, you need to combine the

right diet and the right training with that deficit—that’s a later discussion. For now, let’s get back to that number we got from the BMR plus activity.

 

2,057 is how many calories Mariah burns in a day, including activity. Now weactivitylog 300x300 Your Question: How many calories do I need?

want to create a caloric deficit to lose fat. How do we do that? Well, first we are going to

raise her activity level. Remember we want to burn the fat off NOT starve it off. So we start

out with raising her activity to light or moderate. If she raises the activity level to say 1.44 X

BMR (1714.2) then there is a jump to 2,468.44 calories a day. If she ate just at what her

previous maintenance was (2,057) she would be in a 400 calorie deficit. That is almost a

pound a week right there. But we want to take it further, so let’s cut down the calories by

1,000 to give a, roughly, 2 pounds a week fat loss. So instead there is a consumption of 1,500

calories a day while exercising 5 times a week. Now there is a rate of 2 pounds/week of fat loss.

 

The Trickiness of Lower/Higher Weight and BMR

You might be thinking, “Wait a second, if she is eating 1,500 calories a day and you told me

that your BMR is what you need at rest, isn’t that dangerous, isn’t that going to put her in

starvation mode?” I’m glad you asked the question.

 

The higher body weight you have, the higher your BMR is going to be because it is going to

take more energy to function. Higher body fat also means that you can safely eat in a larger

deficit and still be perfectly healthy and diminish that fat. You compensate by borrowing

down a reserve in your body fat. However, if you are less overweight this is going to change.

Logo6 - CopyHere is an example:

If we take Mariah (she lost almost all of her fat, by working out at Trinity Fitness Studios*wink*, and is close to her desired weight) and she now weighs 135lbs, at 65 inches tall and is 34 years of age, she is going to have a BMR roughly of 1,387.95. That is a big difference isn’t it? –You should have seen her in her dress when we went out to dinner that night, lol. Stay Focused C.C.!! Let’s say now she has an activity level of 1.44. This gives a daily burn of roughly 2000 calories including activity. Now if she wanted to lose 2 pounds a week, by that number, she could only eat 1000 calories. Well that’s a NO-NO unless she’s on very a specific program, for short periods of time. The sooner you grasp that concept the happier you will be. Well, maybe not happier, but healthier at least.

 

Please leave a comment below and let me know if this helps.

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