06-04-2013, 20:10
Thanks for the info, Timarie and Anastasia! 
Now I don't feel so reluctant to pursue weight training, lol. I usually do 20min of weight training after about 30-40min of cardio, but I just wondered about the long-term effects. I don't plan on ever using steroids, so I guess I'll be safe! :p Those Olympian women look a bit scary to me... I can't imagine wanting a body type like that. ^^; But hey, to each their own, right? xD
If I could ever commit to working out at least 3x per week for 1 hour per session, that would be awesome! I used to do that, but once Winter break hit, I sorta fell off... ~.~ I'd like to concentrate on my pecs, abs, and glutes. Luckily, the weather has been getting pretty nice lately and I live right next to a huge park, so I could go jogging on the days I can't make it to the gym.
As far as supplements go, I try to max out my vitamin dosage per day so I get more than 100% of the daily recommended value for the main vitamins (A, B, C, D, E) and I get some other minerals in there as well. I'd like to have at least 15g~20g of protein a day (with or without exercise). Does that sound about right? Maybe on the days that I work out, I should have more protein?
I recently bought some Boost Plus nutrition shakes that have a good amount of protein and a nice amount of vitamins to supplement my daily multivitamin (http://www.boost.com/nutritional-drinks/boost-plus ; you can check the full nutritional info of these if you scroll down a bit). I also eat protein bars right after a work out. I heard that it's best to have a high-protein snack right after working out (as opposed to before it). Does that sound right to both of you? I usually just drink water while working out... xD I've never paid too much attention to electrolyte drinks because I don't really drink a lot during the day (besides a few cups of my Bustea). I can drink from the same 12oz water bottle in a whole day. I really should drink more water... ^^;
Now I don't feel so reluctant to pursue weight training, lol. I usually do 20min of weight training after about 30-40min of cardio, but I just wondered about the long-term effects. I don't plan on ever using steroids, so I guess I'll be safe! :p Those Olympian women look a bit scary to me... I can't imagine wanting a body type like that. ^^; But hey, to each their own, right? xDIf I could ever commit to working out at least 3x per week for 1 hour per session, that would be awesome! I used to do that, but once Winter break hit, I sorta fell off... ~.~ I'd like to concentrate on my pecs, abs, and glutes. Luckily, the weather has been getting pretty nice lately and I live right next to a huge park, so I could go jogging on the days I can't make it to the gym.
As far as supplements go, I try to max out my vitamin dosage per day so I get more than 100% of the daily recommended value for the main vitamins (A, B, C, D, E) and I get some other minerals in there as well. I'd like to have at least 15g~20g of protein a day (with or without exercise). Does that sound about right? Maybe on the days that I work out, I should have more protein?
I recently bought some Boost Plus nutrition shakes that have a good amount of protein and a nice amount of vitamins to supplement my daily multivitamin (http://www.boost.com/nutritional-drinks/boost-plus ; you can check the full nutritional info of these if you scroll down a bit). I also eat protein bars right after a work out. I heard that it's best to have a high-protein snack right after working out (as opposed to before it). Does that sound right to both of you? I usually just drink water while working out... xD I've never paid too much attention to electrolyte drinks because I don't really drink a lot during the day (besides a few cups of my Bustea). I can drink from the same 12oz water bottle in a whole day. I really should drink more water... ^^;