June "Shape" issue - info on adding muscle - Phentermine.com

goldengirl · May 16th, 2002, 07:26 AM

"Shape" has really gotten in some good stuff in the past few months. They've added a column called "Weight Loss Q & A" that is terrific. June has a blonde in a pink bikini on the cover - yeah, I know, too-skinny sterotypes, etc. but what's inside is good stuff.

A key item & one we discuss here over & over again (on pg. 102): "it's impossible to fuel an exercise program and meet all your nutritional needs on just 1200-1500 calories a day. 'You can't build muscle if your body is in a state of starvation,' says Miami nutritionist Sheah Rarback, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association."

Also (same page, previous question): "In order to build enough muscle to impact your metabolic rate, you need to lift heavy enough weights that your muscles fatigue after 8-12 repetitions"

So the lighter weights, Tae Bo, etc. WILL tighten things up, which is not the same as stressing the muscle enough for it to grow, OK? Either is good; both are better. But you gotta eat enough! I worked with a trainer once who taught me that I was likeliest to add lean mass when my intake was high enough that I wasn't losing weight; I had to have extra calories around to build new muscle tissue; he told me the goal while losing weight was just to keep the lean mass I had to begin with, then change focus to adding lean mass after I had gotten to goal.

My nasty wake up call recently was finding out that in May i've lost three pounds - but all from lean mass. NOT what I wanted!

Hope this info is helpful!

Lee

bridgetjones · May 16th, 2002, 07:29 AM

Lee-I read that and was going to post that exact section as well-I just posted a recipe I got from that issue that is excellent. (for me anyways)
I have the issue sitting right next to me as I type. Thanks for posting it, now I can go make lunch!

Wiccasource · May 16th, 2002, 07:37 AM

I think I need to subsribe to that...it sounds like a great magazine.

I bet it has great recipes too

gsleader · May 16th, 2002, 10:07 AM

I went onto Shape dot com and the site is great. It has some great exercises and tons of information I even signed up for a subscription. Now if I could get my B*** in gear to exercise I would feel so much better. I just can't seem to find the time. HELP!!!

May 16th, 2002, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wiccasource Platinum Phenster Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 1,303 Lost Weight: 11 (on phen since 2/15) 22 since Jan 01\' Current Weight: 139 Goal Weight: 125	I think I need to subsribe to that...it sounds like a great magazine. I bet it has great recipes too SW: 161 CW: 136 GW: 125......11 to go!! Happy Dance!! Vicki's Pics

May 16th, 2002, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
gsleader Platinum Phenster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,765 Lost Weight: 137lbs Current Weight: 164 Goal Weight: 130-140lbs	I went onto Shape dot com and the site is great. It has some great exercises and tons of information I even signed up for a subscription. Now if I could get my B*** in gear to exercise I would feel so much better. I just can't seem to find the time. HELP!!! Amy

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May 16th, 2002, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
goldengirl Gold Phenster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 909 Lost Weight: 26 Current Weight: 174 Goal Weight: 135	"Shape" has really gotten in some good stuff in the past few months. They've added a column called "Weight Loss Q & A" that is terrific. June has a blonde in a pink bikini on the cover - yeah, I know, too-skinny sterotypes, etc. but what's inside is good stuff. A key item & one we discuss here over & over again (on pg. 102): "it's impossible to fuel an exercise program and meet all your nutritional needs on just 1200-1500 calories a day. 'You can't build muscle if your body is in a state of starvation,' says Miami nutritionist Sheah Rarback, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association." Also (same page, previous question): "In order to build enough muscle to impact your metabolic rate, you need to lift heavy enough weights that your muscles fatigue after 8-12 repetitions" So the lighter weights, Tae Bo, etc. WILL tighten things up, which is not the same as stressing the muscle enough for it to grow, OK? Either is good; both are better. But you gotta eat enough! I worked with a trainer once who taught me that I was likeliest to add lean mass when my intake was high enough that I wasn't losing weight; I had to have extra calories around to build new muscle tissue; he told me the goal while losing weight was just to keep the lean mass I had to begin with, then change focus to adding lean mass after I had gotten to goal. My nasty wake up call recently was finding out that in May i've lost three pounds - but all from lean mass. NOT what I wanted! Hope this info is helpful! Lee

May 16th, 2002, 07:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
bridgetjones Gold Phenster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: IL Posts: 537 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 151 Goal Weight: 120	Lee-I read that and was going to post that exact section as well-I just posted a recipe I got from that issue that is excellent. (for me anyways) I have the issue sitting right next to me as I type. Thanks for posting it, now I can go make lunch!