Re: One more newbie q.

[Guest guest]

In the FAQ section of this page there is a great formula for

determining how many calories, fat, carbs and protien you need. If

you're like me, you like specific numbers - I found it very helpful

when I was starting.

> How many carbs and protein should I be eating at each meal? I'm

> about 118 pounds, trying not just to build muscle but also to lose

> some BF.

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Keep in mind that Body for Life doesn't require any calorie counting. The

palm/fist method works great for most people. Here are some links if you're

dying to get the calculator out or just want to spot check your portions once in

awhile.

How Much Should I Be Eating

http://www.geocities.com/jgrrl2/howmuch.html

How Calories Work (with BMR calculator)

http://www.hussman.org/fitness/#calories

Don't get too hung up on one set of magic numbers. How much you eat on a given

day should be pretty dynamic and flexible. It's best to judge your portion sizes

based on how you feel and how fast you're progressing.

One more newbie q.

How many carbs and protein should I be eating at each meal? I'm

about 118 pounds, trying not just to build muscle but also to lose

some BF.

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Thanks again. And just one more question, if you don't mind.

What do you do if you can't do a set using the weights you've

chosen? I think it was on one of the shoulder exercises, where I

started low enough but by the time I got to the set of six reps, I

couldn't progress. What I mean is, the weights for the 12, 10 and 8

were ok (the 8 just marginally ok),but just adding 2.5 more pounds

to do the set of 6 made it impossible for me to finish the set.

When that happens, do you start the whole progression at a lower

weight? Or do the set of 6 at the same weight you did the set of 8

at?

TIA!