So, I'm about 5'5 126 pounds. arms, chest and legs are lean enuff but stomach is a little saggy.
problem is this.
People say that eating less calories than you burn AND doing cardio will get rid of your fat content.
But besides from losing fat, I ALSO wanna gain more muscle mass.
So what should I do? Can both be done at the same time? If so, how?
I really need your help on this. Please reply ASAP.
Thanks.
a little dillema.
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brittany_12
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i had that same problem too, i joined here because i had so many questions about little things- how many calories do i need? how much should i work out? and so on.
what i found is that it really lies within you to learn what your body needs to take in, and how much you need to exercise to lose weight. i've been working out for about 6 months and just now am i starting to see noticable results.
its really all about packing in the lean protein,
getting sufficient balance of cardio (and preferably weight training)
and finding to the motivation, and not the "all or nothing" mentality
i'm a 17 year-old female, 5'4, and 120 pounds
i'm trying to get in the best shape possible, dream being a fitness model/nutritionist/personal trainer
diet looks like this
breakfast
oatmeal w/ raisens, protein powder, wheat germ (fiber), and skim milk
snack-
boiled eggs, or egg whites
fruit- any
lunch-
shake which includes-
non flavored tofu, oatmeal, protein powder, splenda, cinnamon
and a salad
snack- (pre-workout)
protein bar
snack-(post workout)
protein shake
dinner-
mom's cooking (small amount, whatever it is)
plate of veggies and/or salad
and usually before bed or after dinner i get the munchies i'll have some dark chocolate, mixed nuts, or trailmix
i workout everday of the week (sometimes sunday off)
5 days a week weight training
(one body part at a time)
day starts early- 5:00 am,
i go for a 30 min jog, run sprints, or do the eliptical
may seem like a lot, but i'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep in tip-top shape
hope this helps
xo
brittany
what i found is that it really lies within you to learn what your body needs to take in, and how much you need to exercise to lose weight. i've been working out for about 6 months and just now am i starting to see noticable results.
its really all about packing in the lean protein,
getting sufficient balance of cardio (and preferably weight training)
and finding to the motivation, and not the "all or nothing" mentality
i'm a 17 year-old female, 5'4, and 120 pounds
i'm trying to get in the best shape possible, dream being a fitness model/nutritionist/personal trainer
diet looks like this
breakfast
oatmeal w/ raisens, protein powder, wheat germ (fiber), and skim milk
snack-
boiled eggs, or egg whites
fruit- any
lunch-
shake which includes-
non flavored tofu, oatmeal, protein powder, splenda, cinnamon
and a salad
snack- (pre-workout)
protein bar
snack-(post workout)
protein shake
dinner-
mom's cooking (small amount, whatever it is)
plate of veggies and/or salad
and usually before bed or after dinner i get the munchies i'll have some dark chocolate, mixed nuts, or trailmix
i workout everday of the week (sometimes sunday off)
5 days a week weight training
(one body part at a time)
day starts early- 5:00 am,
i go for a 30 min jog, run sprints, or do the eliptical
may seem like a lot, but i'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep in tip-top shape
hope this helps
xo
brittany
kid - it's better to eat the RIGHT calories (not junk food) before eating less cals...also wts will burn 9 x more cals then cardio will
brits - i think you'd see even better results if you replace the protein bar which is ordianry at best nutritionally with a solid protein and veggie meal and also move to full body workouts instead of muscle splits which again are ordianary at best for most of us...i also hope your eating breakfast before those morning runs...also don't undo all the good work through the day with food by being lazy at night...solid protein and veggies again before bed
brits - i think you'd see even better results if you replace the protein bar which is ordianry at best nutritionally with a solid protein and veggie meal and also move to full body workouts instead of muscle splits which again are ordianary at best for most of us...i also hope your eating breakfast before those morning runs...also don't undo all the good work through the day with food by being lazy at night...solid protein and veggies again before bed
well i weight train at least 3 times a week. and yea body is lean and i have hard muscles. and i know what ure saying with the weight training i've been doing, arms and chest lost the fat that was covering them before.
And i've given up all the junk a months ago.
The thing is, stomach is packed with fat and i've been doing A LOT of ab excercises and I just need to shed the fat for abs to show.
And like I said, I still wanna gain more muscle mass but at the same time, LOSE fat.
what's your suggestion on this?
And i've given up all the junk a months ago.
The thing is, stomach is packed with fat and i've been doing A LOT of ab excercises and I just need to shed the fat for abs to show.
And like I said, I still wanna gain more muscle mass but at the same time, LOSE fat.
what's your suggestion on this?
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brittany_12
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i get advice of both sides; split workout vs. full body workouts
the only thing is, i work myself so hard i dont know if i'd be able to get out of bed if i did full body workouts..
is it really more beneficial to do full body? why?
because with splits i'm dragging myself to the gym EVERYDAY, which makes me feel i'm really on top of things. when i have rest day, which i dont give myself anymore, i have anxiety and guilt about not going when i have the energy.
and about the food thing, eating before morning jog/sprints
i heard it was better to not eat, then you tap into the fat you already have in order to burn it off..?
thank for the advice, all much appreciated:]
the only thing is, i work myself so hard i dont know if i'd be able to get out of bed if i did full body workouts..
is it really more beneficial to do full body? why?
because with splits i'm dragging myself to the gym EVERYDAY, which makes me feel i'm really on top of things. when i have rest day, which i dont give myself anymore, i have anxiety and guilt about not going when i have the energy.
and about the food thing, eating before morning jog/sprints
i heard it was better to not eat, then you tap into the fat you already have in order to burn it off..?
thank for the advice, all much appreciated:]
Brit and Kid, first remember your body grows while at reast not in the gym so days off are important for healing all the little tears and stress you're putting on your bodies while working out.
Brit, to answer you most directly about the full body workouts...
They burn more calories while you workout and 12 hours later they are burning more calories than just a cardio workout or by doing splits. Therefore more fat burning if you are eating clean.
so 3x week for weights and 3x per week for cardio/sprints and one day off would be ideal for you. On your day off, take the dog for a walk, go out with friends, relax and enjoy!
Kid, time friend, high intensity cardio like skipping, sprints/intervals, lay off the ab excercises for a bit and lift compound style excercises. and..... eat clean.
Cheers
Brit, to answer you most directly about the full body workouts...
They burn more calories while you workout and 12 hours later they are burning more calories than just a cardio workout or by doing splits. Therefore more fat burning if you are eating clean.
so 3x week for weights and 3x per week for cardio/sprints and one day off would be ideal for you. On your day off, take the dog for a walk, go out with friends, relax and enjoy!
Kid, time friend, high intensity cardio like skipping, sprints/intervals, lay off the ab excercises for a bit and lift compound style excercises. and..... eat clean.
Cheers
kid - as stated clean up your food and get your training right (endless crunches is the worse thing you can do) and as you're only young and small now, you can probably build muscle and burn fat at the same time for a while yet
brits - you actually burn cal's for 38hrs after your workout...fatigue doesnt ensure fat loss, muscle building etc...please do not get this confused or you'll end up burnt out...manage fatigue don''t seek it...this si not to say dont train hard'but if you have a harder session then usual then you need more and/or better recovery then usual so "dragging"' yourself into the gym wont do that and only digs your recovery hole deeper and deeper
brits - you actually burn cal's for 38hrs after your workout...fatigue doesnt ensure fat loss, muscle building etc...please do not get this confused or you'll end up burnt out...manage fatigue don''t seek it...this si not to say dont train hard'but if you have a harder session then usual then you need more and/or better recovery then usual so "dragging"' yourself into the gym wont do that and only digs your recovery hole deeper and deeper
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