Can't get rid of the low back fat!

210&dwn · Post by **210&dwn** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:07 am

Here is the current workout:
MWF weights day-time: Ab class night, 20min intervial run.
T-Th Ab class and 30min intervial run.

Diet: 1200 to 1500 cal per day.
Stats: 6'1" 210.

I can not get rid of these fat areas on lower back sides. Not so much the oblique area but more side back, I have a 6 pack in front. They have been there for years. Any suggestions?

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:12 am

Well, your cals look a bit low for your size. Certain things can cause you to need a lower calorie intake. However, if you are not eating enough it will actually make it harder for you to lose fat.

Sarah

210&dwn · Post by **210&dwn** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:01 am

Thanks Sarah!

Liquidmetal · Post by **Liquidmetal** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:27 pm

At 6'1 210 I would take in more calories than what your saying. You'll be surprised. If you starve your body too much will start to store fat. I'm 6' 180 and I need around 2500 a day to maintain. As a rule find your maintnance intake: http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Then to loose weight take off 500 calories. To gain weight add 500 to your daily intake. Use that as a guide and you'll see results.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:11 pm

To gain weight add 50 calories. 50 calories is needed to gain another lb of muscle.

I can't say if that requirement is 50 calories with just one meal, or spread over 5-6 daily meals, could be the latter I am thinking.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:59 am

christian thibadeau syas it takes over 20,000 calories to build 1 pd or kg of muscle (not weight)...50 sounds a little low

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:54 am

I might be thinking of weight, not muscle.

sameey70 · Post by **sameey70** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:38 pm

An excess of 2500 calories is needed to gain a pound of muscle.