Posted by Optimist on January 25, 2005, at 13:22:06
In reply to Re: Exercise Backfire., posted by ed_uk on January 25, 2005, at 12:08:37
> Even walking makes me breathless........ any exercise suggestions for a severely deconditioned me?
>
> Ed.How's your nutrition Ed? Improving one's eating habits can improve stamina and energy as well, leading to more enjoyable exercise.
Personally I follow a Zone diet 30/30/40 protein/ fat/carbs by calorie percentage. It has made a significant improvement in my energy, mood, and exercise performance. It's based on moderation and what your body thrives on. Nothing extreme that is painful, and starvation induced.
It allows me to be flexible as well which is important which my food choices. I eat pizza, icecream, chips etc... but always include a protein shake, some eggs, steak, chicken, etc... every meal to balance out the carbs and protein. So instead of eating 5 pieces of pizza I'll eat 2 instead and follow it with a protein shake.
It's done well for me. I'm 6'3, 230lbs, with about 8% body fat. I'm not a chronic exerciser either. I'm active with weight training and low intensity cardio/aerobic exercise only 2 times a week, for an hour and 15 minutes each time. Very doable for the average person.
Not everyone has the discipline and priorities to follow a nutritional plan but I think this eating regimand is based more on moderation which everyone can follow.
The book is called "The Zone" by Dr. Barry Sears.
Here's a link to Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060391502/103-0993337-9361446?v=glance
Brian
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