crashnburn Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Daniela, MF, Others in Brazil - I was considering taking up on an invite to stay in Brazil for 2/3 months at a friends house. I hear Brazil is expensive (as expensive as US.. since I am no longer earning in Dollars). Are there any inexpensive Grains/ Lentils/ Pulses options? How difficult is it to get some Indian spices? Hei my friend.Sorry for delay in answer... been very busy those days.You have a lot of veggies here and they are cheap. The season ones are even cheaper.But, tell me, where are u planning to stay?I live in the South East and this is the most expensive part of the country.CheersDaniela I have an invite to stay in Bahia and unlike when I had a US dollar paycheck. Indian rupee is kinda low. I heard SP is damn expensive - More expensive than NYC for food, etc etc. And the BR currency is also expensive. I am guessing the same wont apply to Bahia etc? Is it possible to get similar low price veg stuff (lentils, chick peas, kidney beans, mung beans / sprouts, veggies) in SP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm from Brazil,About your questions:- Are there any inexpensive Grains/ Lentils/ Pulses options? Yes, grains, lentils, pulses are generally cheap. Plenty of options. Vegetables and food are cheap here, but he have the most expensive computers, cars and electronics in the world. - How difficult is it to get some Indian spices?Which spices? It is easy to find curry, paprika, cinnamon, cloves, mustard, tumeric... Any other questions about Brazil? =) Nice. I did see how iPhones were so expensive there - Major import duty.. Since you responded with such detailed valuable information - I'm gonna go detailed Are these Indian spices you listed above - imported or locally grown? Prices? How about Hing (Asafoetida), Cumin Seeds & Powder, Coriander Power, Red Chilli powder? Amchur (Dried mango powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Gonna get the details and get back to you asap =)Bahia is not as expensive as SP, for sure. But SP has lots of vegan restaurants and stuff. Hing = RARE, you cant find it online, but expensive -> http://www.bombayherbsspices.com.br/ about U$30,00 for 50gCumin Seeds & Powder = You can find it everywhere cheap, we call it CominhoCoriander Powder = You can find it everywhere cheap, we call it CoentroRed Chilli = Really don't know, we use black pepper powder a lot, but chilli not so much.Amchur = RARE. you cant find it online and not so expensive -> http://www.bombayherbsspices.com.br/ about U$8,00 for a small flask I'll get the prices as soon as I go to the supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hing 50g - U$30.00 - Only found onlineAmchur (About 30g) - U$8,00 Only found online Cumin Seeds & Powder (Cominho) 60g - U$ 2.50Coriander Powder(Coentro) 35g - U$ 3.50Lentils 500g - U$ 4,00Chick peas 500g - U$5,00Kidney beans 500g - U$4,00Mung beans, never found mung beans, just sprouts.Mung beans Sprouts 250g - U$2,00 Veggies are cheap,Tomatoes in their highest price were U$4,00 per 1 KG.100g of kale is usually U$1,50 If you want more prices or information just ask.Bear in mind that I live in the extreme SOUTH of brazil, Bahia is in the extreme north, but prices should be pretty similar or even cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Oh, most of the spices are imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 You rock! Looks like a bunch of them are available and a few I am thinking of carrying with me . Now I hope things fall in place. PS: Did I say you rock and roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 You rock! Looks like a bunch of them are available and a few I am thinking of carrying with me . Now I hope things fall in place. PS: Did I say you rock and roll Hi there The main rule here is: you can have anything anytime IF you have the money to pay. never been to Bahia. I am from South East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You rock! Looks like a bunch of them are available and a few I am thinking of carrying with me . Now I hope things fall in place. PS: Did I say you rock and roll Hi there The main rule here is: you can have anything anytime IF you have the money to pay. never been to Bahia. I am from South East. Affordability and Price Markup is what one has to check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I have been out for a long time due job. I really have a lot of things to do and I am really overweight. Never been so big. I am at 78,5 kg right now, around 31% of body fat, being 173 cm high. I know it's a lot, but It's all my fall. I've been overeaten all this time and now I am at the ground zero, as we say here in Brazil. Anyway, it doesn't work to complain. I now have such a big work to do: got to down 10 kg. and I want to do it in parts. 1) First goal will be set to June 30th: I want to be around 73 kg.2) Second goal: August 1st: 70 kg3) Third goal: August 30th: 68 kg * Please, tell me if it's reasonable. One thing for all: keeping a positive mind will help me a lot and keeping this log here. I really need your support, my friends. Today at the gym: leg training. exercise sets x reps x weight- medicine ball squats 4 x 30 bw- leg presses 4 x 20 x 40/40 kg- leg extensions 4 x 20 x 32 kg- hamstrings curls 4 x 15 x 36 kg- glutes cable rows 4 x 15 x 25 kg- abs crunches 4 x 40 x 5 kg- abs planks - 4 x 1 minute x bw Diet: Following a very low carb on this very first phase, for cutting. Estimated totals:calories: around 1000, with 23 grams of carbs; 14 of fat; 111 of protein; 4 of sugar and 1,723 of sodium. Thanks a lot my friends. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 losing 5kg in one month is not a good idea, achievable, but not a good idea.I would try to lose 3kg in the first month, 4kg tops. Going low carb is another bad idea, since you need to have energy to train hard. Going so low on carbs will demotivate you and most probably ruin your workouts. You also need more fat than 14g a day. Try to eat more carbs, more fat and less protein. Also something like 1300 calores is a better start (1000 calories is to low for anyone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 losing 5kg in one month is not a good idea, achievable, but not a good idea.I would try to lose 3kg in the first month, 4kg tops. Going low carb is another bad idea, since you need to have energy to train hard. Going so low on carbs will demotivate you and most probably ruin your workouts. You also need more fat than 14g a day. Try to eat more carbs, more fat and less protein. Also something like 1300 calores is a better start (1000 calories is to low for anyone). Thanks my friend.I'll try to reach 5 kg goal this month. This diet really works for me and motivates me.I really need those amount of protein intake. If I take less... you know, even after 5 years as a vegan, I miss meat. I went vegan for ethical reasons, not health. I gain weight very easily, so got to be radical sometimes. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Diary morning excerpt: Just want to say hi and say a big THANK YOU for the support.I am really grateful to have so many good friends here. all the best dani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Tuesday, May 21st. Day 3/84 GYM: trained around 5:30 ~ 7:30 pm, hit chest and tris and back extension. Warm up: treadmill - 15 minutes Chest:- Flat bench press (db) - 4 x 15 x 27,5 kg- Incline flyes (db) - 4 x 15 x 6 kg- decline bench press (db) 4 x 12 x 12,5 kg- db pullovers (db) 4 x 12 x 12 kg Triceps:- triceps push downs - 4 x 12 x 36 kg- triceps skull extensions - 4 x 15 x 15 kg- dips - 4 x 12 x bw Back extension machine: 4 x 30 x 41 kg. Diet:Cal:1484 cal Carbs:25Protein: 193Fat: 36Sugar: 4Sodium: 4,160 (LOLO!!!!! Notes for me: get low on sodium....Following @maybenot advice: more calorie intake. Thanks my friend. Cheers. Dani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What are you eating to achieve these macros?getting 88% protein is something hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 What are you eating to achieve these macros?getting 88% protein is something hard. soy protein, pvt, tofu and beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wednesday, May 22nd. Day 4/84 GYM: trained around 1:30 ~ 2:30 pm, hit back,calves and abs. Don't remember the exercises.... Got to ask the file to my personal trainer. Diet:Cal:1715 cal Carbs: 159Protein: 165Fat: 39Sugar: 16Sodium: 2,136 Had to add some more cabs and calories... I was feeling sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Lost the track on Thursday.... grgrgrgr Really need some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Today's highlights: GYM CHEST - BACK - LOWER ABS - EXTENSIONS - CALVES1 Flat Bench Press 2 x 15 - 10 kg / 1 x 12,5 kg / 1 x 15 kg. 2 Inclined Flyes 2 x 6 kg / 1 x 8 kg / 1 x 10 kg 3 Pulley Anterior Triangle 2 x 25 kg / 1 x 32 kg / 1 x 39 kg 4 Pulley Anterior Inverse 2 x 25 kg / 2 x 32 kg 5 Pulley Posterior 1 x 25 kg / 2 x 27 kg / 1 x 32 kg 6 Calves (machine) 4 x 15 / 65 kg 7 Calves (Seated) 4 x 15 / 30 kg (2 times) 8 Back extensions 3 x 20 / 32 kg 9 Obliques Abs 3 x 15 / BW Good day at the gym.... have to improve the diet.... lolo..... PS.: Gotta say it's hard to translate..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Lost the track on Thursday.... grgrgrgr Really need some advice.One advice, don't lose the track =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Sunday, May 26th, 2013. GYM: Delts, Shoulders, tris and bis. Abs. Diet: just great for a Sunday. BW: 76.8. Great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Monday, May 27th, 2013. GYM:Legs and abs Diet: great - around 1533 cal; carbs: 177; fat: 27; protein: 64; sugar: 28; sodium: 830 BW: 76.2. Great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 You haven't posted here in a while, are you doing okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 You haven't posted here in a while, are you doing okay? doing fine, but not making progress.... nothing to post around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Keep positive and keep at it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresende Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Keep positive and keep at it !! Thanks man.I am glad to hear that.I will try to be more consistency here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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