I won't openly disagree w/ anyone here, but here's my take
The more calories I burn the more I need to replace. The key is good calories. Eliminate starches, bread, sugars (my vice is diet dr peppers)
imo, veggies are necessary, fruits as well. I tried the paleo thing for awhile, saw some good but my body needed more fresh vegs. Fruit is natures candy, just one a day. Maybe two. But lean cuts of meat is a must
I'm in my mid 60s and semi retired so I have the time to workout quite a bit + get in the yard in the spring and summers. I burn a lot of energy, so I intake a lot more protein than most my size (58-180) and age. A protein shake a day at 25g helps rebuild what I tear down. I lift 7 days a week, moderate weight. Not in it for the hulk effect by any means but I'm bigger than most dudes my age w/ a 34" waist.
Summers I'll lift twice a day..., winters once a day and add a 40 minute spin bike ride or on the ski machine 3x a week (summertime the sun drains my energy to do more aerobic)
To me, the #1 key is the eating habit. Find what works for your energy level needs. Then add a workout plan and stick to it. Everything should be geared to health and fitness. I think some discount the fitness aspect too much. Later in life you need both
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Last edited: Sep 29, 2019