In article >,
Michael Siemon > wrote:

> In article >,
> Katra > wrote:
>
> > In article .com>,
> > "-L." > wrote:
> ...
> > > > And yes, I need to lose 123 lbs. I started at 273 and my goal weight
> > > is
> > > > 150. I'm 5' 6" with a heavy bone structure. I plan to start weight
> > > > lifting again once I get below 200. Muscle is heavy and I tend to
> > > gain
> > > > muscle fairly easily if I keep my protein intake up and practice
> > > proper
> > > > weight training techniques.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Just a tip. If you get to a plateau and can't seem to get off, try
> > > throwing in 3-6 oz of extra protein every 2-3 days at uneven intervals,
> > > for two weeks. After that, you should lose easily again.
> >
> > Groovy! :-)
> > I've found that just about any variance from the regular diet can break
> > a plateau, but that is a great tip, thanks!
>
> You may want to resume weight training sooner -- cardio doesn't
> give the same degree of post-workout increase in the metabolism,
> and lifting should help to keep muscle loss lower than fat loss.
> I don't have as much to go, nor as ambitious a program, but I'm
> now trying to shake myself off a plateau. Good luck!

You are right, but I used to work out at that gym last time I lost a
bunch of weight. ;-)

I'm ashamed to go back as I am right now! <lol>

--
K.

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