Ms. Wisely Answers Your Questions!

It's almost been three full months since I, I mean... Ms. Wisely, forced herself into your lives.  I hope she has successfully guilt-driven, fear-driven or any-other-kind-of-driven you into making better decisions when it comes to your diet and workout regimens.  

Over the past few months, I've received quite a few questions about my posts and today I'm going to answer these inquiries about diet and exercise!

Diet Questions:

Caiti: This week.... I'm going to avoid taking my stress out on my food cabinet. Suggestions? Working out I find is a much better way to relieve stress.

Ms. Wisely: Caiti, you are absolutely correct! Working out is a much better way, however many people will not automatically head to the gym when they're stressed because they're probably stressed due to lack of time!  If you feel yourself about to stress eat, I find that either pulling out my calorie counter on my phone or just taking a moment to think about whether or not this is worth it - I'll stop.  If you know that you're going to be stressed, find OTHER ways to handle it quickly. Here are a few tips.

Mary Ellen: Weight Watchers coaches folks too on how to avoid the people who want to derail you. I don't know what it is. Boyfriends afraid their girlfriends will leave them? Friends jealous of the new you?

Ms.Wisely: I believe it is not only jealousy and fear - but it's envy and discomfort, as well!  Many people don't want to deal with that friend who is excited every morning when she weighs in. A lot of your close family members, boyfriends and coworkers will not be as happy for you as they should be.  The educational blogger in me should say "Just keep this inside, and share your success with those who care." However, my real advice is to keep pushing it in their faces because chances are - they need to change, too!

Ashley: I've heard before that salads can be really heavy with calories, but the thing that stands out to me is that you said bananas are going to be extinct? Why and how? Can you link to something?

Ms.Wisely: Absolutely. It's very sad - but they are working to figure this catastrophe out! 

Caiti: What's your take on the wraps in the B & G? 
Ms. Wisely:  My take is that they're a bit unnecessary calorie wise, especially when you don't have much to spare.  Each wrap is between 200-300 calories and that's not even including the meat, cheese and condiments you ask for on the inside.  I would definitely recommend the bread over the wrap, also the bread comes from Rockland Bakery, which has its ownnutritional guide online. 

Katie: I love Greek yogurt! But I have to admit that I am guilty of going out on late night snack binges to Sonic and Wawa with my roommates to buy breakfast burritos. How bad is this for our metabolisms and waistlines?

Ms. Wisely: Well, let's take a look at the four breakfast burritos that Sonic offers:

• SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE, 500 calories.
• BACON, EGG & CHEESE, 470 calories.
• HAM, EGG & CHEESE, 520 calories. 
• SuperSONIC® BREAKFAST BURRITO, 590 calories.

So, if you would like to treat yourself to these things, or allot a certain amount of calories for them - then it's okay. But, if this is an EXTRA meal - I'd make better choices.

Workout Questions:

Sarah: What kind of workout routines do you focus on for weightlifting, plyometrics, cardio etc.?

Ms. Wisely: Well, I've posted my beginner suggestions, and a small plyometric/calisthenics routine.  I am currently on a weightlifting regimen that is for intermediate lifters, only.  It is Layne Norton's P.H.A.T routine. I also do at least 15 minutes of cardio and core workouts after weightlifting.  I'm currently on a 4/5 day split, which means I am in the gym for 4 or 5 days and I am resting on the other two.

  

Katie: I don't have a lot of extra time in my schedule. Is there an effective workout that can be done in a half hour?

Ms. Wisely: Absolutely. Workouts in only a half hour will not be extremely effective for building muscle, but a lot can be done in a half hour to burn fat.  Plyometrics would be the best option, as you really shouldn't do that sort of routine for longer than a half hour.  Spending a half hour doing intervals on the treadmill is also very ideal. If you're looking for a weightlifting routine, you could probably do a 5 day split focusing on one part of your body for a half hour each or doing 5 days of full body exercises with short rest.

QUESTION ME! WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? Help me, help you.

Either post them directly on my blog, on my Facebook status or re-tweet me!

XOXO,

Ms. Wisely