tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602018401321106818.post5051270627598967216..comments2023-05-23T04:41:56.147-07:00Comments on The Blog of Dr. Sean Preuss: My Fitness Program, Results, and Rationale: Part IIDr. Sean Preusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11171406774474107392noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602018401321106818.post-82028747395286896322017-05-01T21:23:34.360-07:002017-05-01T21:23:34.360-07:00Melissa,
Thanks for reading.
Protein intake is n...Melissa,<br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br />Protein intake is not considered to be high unless is makes up more than 35% of total calorie intake. I'm often close, but I'm generally around 30-35%. If 86 grams are your minimal suggested amount of protein, then you should weigh around 103 lbs. (You don't have to confirm that here - I'm just noting to help you ensure accuracy.)<br /><br />I think chasing two kids sounds exhausting...and I would consider it activity, not exercise. It offers health benefits but doesn't necessarily change your structure in a positive way.<br /><br />For abs, I think crunches are great - I just would do a low volume (1-2 sets of 12 or fewer reps) and use resistance. An example is placing a dumbbell, gallon of water, or a case of water bottles on your chest as you perform crunches. An alternative is holding the weight (water bottle) above your forehead hairline as you perform crunches.<br /><br />In regards to yoga and pilates, I think people should perform them if they enjoy it. I think neither is as critical as strength training, but both offer health benefits.Dr. Sean Preusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171406774474107392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602018401321106818.post-53475016448031572652017-05-01T18:13:38.973-07:002017-05-01T18:13:38.973-07:00At first I was like wow you're consuming a lot...At first I was like wow you're consuming a lot of protein, but then you said your intake is actually low, based on the calculation. So I did the calculation with my weight and got 86 grams. When I was pregnant I found research (and was told in my birth class which focused on nutrition in pregnancy (by a chiropractor)) that recommended pregnant women consume greater than 60 (I think this was the number) grams of protein per day to prevent preeclampsia. I still continue to aim for high protein and protein with every meal (which is not always easy). <br />Does chasing two kids all/part of the time count as exercise? :)<br />What do you think about yoga and pilates in regards to exercise?<br />What are some good abdominal exercises that you can do at home that don't put strain on the back?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11653387446625312975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602018401321106818.post-10423073602755807512017-04-28T13:58:13.175-07:002017-04-28T13:58:13.175-07:00Thanks. I hope there's at least one idea from ...Thanks. I hope there's at least one idea from this that you can add to your lifestyle. Dr. Sean Preusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171406774474107392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602018401321106818.post-75983888432529401272017-04-28T10:16:40.865-07:002017-04-28T10:16:40.865-07:00Lots of valuable information, thank you.Lots of valuable information, thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com