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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You will be inundated with advice. Everyone is different but in layman's terms quit eating crap, do exercise both cardio and resistance.
The rest and fine detail alters for every individual to some degree.
Good luck, my personal advice, keep a diary with goals. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Exercise aids the process but leaning out is mostly done through what you eat and how much you eat and how you eat (i.e. binge eat or little and often).
As said above a food diary would be a good place to start, note every single item down and work from that to get yourself on a get lean diet  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Eat better food.. Combine cardio with weights..
Take baby steps towards changing/improving your lifestyle..so you'll be able to maintain it.
'twill take time, but it'll be worth it. |
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Cycling is great for cardio workouts but to be honest it isn't that cheap - and i speak as someone who owns 5 bikes from £300 - £3000.
Yes, you CAN buy a bike* for around £120 but it will be heavy, clunky and pretty horrible to ride and most likely put you off cycling.
If you are going to get into it i would strongly suggest spending upwards of £500 for something decent that you will enjoy using, otherwise it will just sit in the shed wasting money.
*BSO - Bicycle Shaped Object |
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"Mine is at 6% at the moment, strict diet is the way forward  "
That's way below the reccomended healthy levels even for a training athlete. Your body needs some fat to enable it to function correctly |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mine is at 6% at the moment, strict diet is the way forward
That's way below the reccomended healthy levels even for a training athlete. Your body needs some fat to enable it to function correctly "
although more than 6% he looks very thin.not a healthy look |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Most of the bodybuilding sites/books I used to read recommended about 10% bodyfat as ideal, and I've managed to maintain that level for the past few years. I could get leaner but find that my energy and strength levels take a big hit, and frankly I just enjoy eating too much to be willing sacrifice food for extra muscle definition. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mine is at 6% at the moment, strict diet is the way forward
That's way below the reccomended healthy levels even for a training athlete. Your body needs some fat to enable it to function correctly
although more than 6% he looks very thin.not a healthy look"
Wow! its a good job we are all different! I think he looks edible! I wonder how many calories he would be?!?!? yummy! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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its about makin sure the balance is right nutritionally and undgergo some regular excercise. try different forms, joggin , cycling, weights, hill waking and whichever floats ur boat take it up in a more committed fashion.start slow!!.
specifically target reducing fat and sugar content in the diet. its amazing how much u can eat if its the right stuff!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Issue being, I am able to put on muscle (which is my aim) but I just can't seem to lose the fat.
However, I dont want to lose muscle whilst im training; just wanted an idea as to how I could tell im burning fat and that it is working..
I start my new training from tomorrow, so wish me luck. Going from 4 days to 6 days training and got all the supplements at hand.
Thank you all. I appreciate it.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mine is at 6% at the moment, strict diet is the way forward
That's way below the reccomended healthy levels even for a training athlete. Your body needs some fat to enable it to function correctly "
Many athletes who are seriously into running, triathlons, cycling etc will be sub 10%. 5% upwards isn't uncommon for athletes that do these events I'd say. This is for males only however with women it'll be about 15% upwards. Thing is athletes in this category will know what they need to eat and drink to fuel their training and day to day needs and maintain the balance without it being a risk to their health. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm guessing your mesomorph , 6 on 1 off is intense , does this include cardiovasc as well ?, try dropping your weights down a little and going for high rep sets to negativity , keep your eye on your fats type intake too , being meso once you suss The balance you should piss it and gain lean, stick with and don't mirror watch ! it will happen ....find a training partner with a similar aim that way youl get motivation and specific rest time between one anothers sets ! ..good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Decent paced uphill walking apparently burns as much calories as running, without the knee bashing.
Also eating apples n such as snacks throughout the day with a medium small meal later adjusts your metabolism, ( fast metabolism = faster calorific burn = less fatty you)
if you starve yourself the body goes into a store mode and when you do eat it bulks up on the fat intake and stores it. No good.
Don't eat late in the evening, the body doesn't digest it as fast and will still be dealing with the late meal as you're starting the next day.
Simple equation though...
Food in exercise out = weight goes up
Food in exercise out = weight goes down
Just eat fun but healthy stuff you like, more often, in smaller portions,
do at least some exercise, be patient and set achievable, realistic goals.
Gyms ? We don't really need gyms, our own bodies provide all the gravity resistance we need.
Sorry but gyms are for ego feeding n to ogle chicks... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh, wanted to add...
If its a beach/summer bod you're after, begin now for next year. It's what winter is for. Take your time.
Side bends, push ups, star jumps, chair jumps, back peddling, pull ups....fast walking...
Cycling only will do nothing for 80% of you.. Just get massive outer thighs and if your in a city/ town, you be breathing in untold car exhaust even harder as you ride...trust me, bin there. |
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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"How do you calculate your body fat % then?
If you look down and can't see your dick
You're fat
If you can't see your toes you're obese "
Hey lighten up on the weight challenged folk. They've got enough on their plate. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am lucky and have access to a set of inbody R20 scales. Only downside to these types of scales is that the results vary a little depending on hydration levels. It does however give a total body water result too.
I guess the other common method must be the pinch one where you measure certain points on the body and how thick the skin is in this region. You have to be sure to measure the same spot each time though.
I use the scales more as a comparator to track progress and heading towards whatever aim I have at that point in time. I'm generally between 10.5% to 11.5% according to the scales and looking at myself in a mirror I don't think that's far out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How do you calculate your body fat % then?
If you look down and can't see your dick
You're fat
If you can't see your toes you're obese
Hey lighten up on the weight challenged folk. They've got enough on their plate. "
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"How do you calculate your body fat % then?
If you look down and can't see your dick
You're fat
If you can't see your toes you're obese
Hey lighten up on the weight challenged folk. They've got enough on their plate. "
"Lighten up" |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Eat more, literally. Snack every few hours instead of having meals. Your metabolism works better that way. Also drink a pint of water every couple hours. Thirst can be mistaken for hunger and water is also vital to metabolism and maintaining a healthier temperature. |
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