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[lisalamp]

I Have been working out with a trainer for about 41/2 months now, with very little results. I work out 5 to 6 days a week, try to watch what I eat, change my cardio workouts. I have lost only 8 pounds and only 1 inch in the waist. I just read the new rules for women book. It seems to say you need very little cardio to lose weight. Is this true? After I read the book, I talked to my trainer and she agreed to try more of a workout that uses all your core muscles. My other question is on the calories and protein, It says that you can not restrict calories of 500 and you need a lot more protein. I feel as if there is so much iformation available on how to lose weight and it is all so different. Any answers would be great.
Thanks,
Lisa

[GinnyLou]

Originally Posted by lisalamp

I Have been working out with a trainer for about 41/2 months now, with very little results. I work out 5 to 6 days a week, try to watch what I eat, change my cardio workouts. I have lost only 8 pounds and only 1 inch in the waist. I just read the new rules for women book. It seems to say you need very little cardio to lose weight. Is this true? After I read the book, I talked to my trainer and she agreed to try more of a workout that uses all your core muscles. My other question is on the calories and protein, It says that you can not restrict calories of 500 and you need a lot more protein. I feel as if there is so much iformation available on how to lose weight and it is all so different. Any answers would be great.
Thanks,
Lisa

You know, I honestly think different things work for different people and you have to play around with it, until you find what works for you. Some people have been losing weight and gaining muscle using the caloric information in the book, some have not. It all depends on what your goals are and then tweaking it to best fit you.
My advice would be to start with what the book says and the evaluate after 6 weeks or so to see if you are getting where you want to.
If only there were a cookie cutter answer for all of us, things would be so much easier!

[beach_plums]

I agree with Ginger. Start with the book and re-evalute after a couple of months.

I can't speak for anyone else, but the key for me was really finding something that I liked, looked forward to doing, and was really able to push myself farther with. NROL4W is really that for me. And I just got the original-I'm looking forward to starting that when I finish up here.

Good luck.

[Shell81]

I started eating the maintenience amount and gained weight, but I'm trying to see it as "good gain" as in my body is adjusting to workouts....Just cut my calorie intake by 300 about a week and a half ago and scale is on a downward trend. This seems to be typical for many people on this program: to stay about the same after the first 6 weeks. It has been really difficult for me because I have been so used to eating next to no calories but, I'm learning! This program has made me feel so strong and confident and I look forward to working out! Its hard to move away from the scale, byut, its getting easier! Good luck!