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Don't forget! It does not matter male or female, if you want that mid section right, it is not just the abs. you have to work the obliques also!0
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NormalMichael wrote: »Don't forget! It does not matter male or female, if you want that mid section right, it is not just the abs. you have to work the obliques also!
This thread really wasn't about ab workouts. There are lots of those threads. This is about fat loss. Many people don't even want visible abs, they just want a flat stomach. That's why I chose to use stomach in the title instead of six pack or ripped abs.0 -
Definitely some great advice. Important things to keep in mind. Too many people think starving yourself is the answer.0
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Thank you! I'll keep in mind the part about strength training. I used to do crunches all the time and only saw I was building resistance but no actual results. I guess that and eating poorly also contributed to no getting flat. But now, counting calories and strength training, I know I'll get the body I want...slowly but surely.0
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ilirlena40 wrote: »
Not particularity, unless it impacts overall dietary adherence. However, you should strive to get the majority of your food intake from nutrient dense whole food sources for general health and well being.0 -
My suggestion is about 1gram of protein per pound of lean mass.
How do I know what my lean mass would be? Sorry I'm a newbie to the fitness world but I want to learn more. Great advise too by the way!
Do you know about what your body fat is? You can find your lean mass if you know your approximate body fat. You don't really have any pictures or information that could help me guess, so a starting point would be your body weight x .75 and that would give you around what your protein should be. Could be a bit lower, but it's a start.0 -
Usmcmp Does it matter what you eat as long as you are in a calorie deficit to lose weight? Thanks1 -
ilirlena40 wrote: »Usmcmp Does it matter what you eat as long as you are in a calorie deficit to lose weight? Thanks
LolBroScience already gave you the answer I would. You can lose weight eating whatever you want. If all you eat is pizza and ice cream you would have a hard time sticking to your calorie goal. If you want to lose weight and focus on health you'll need to eat mostly nutrient dense foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats) while still enjoying treats.0 -
ilirlena40 wrote: »Usmcmp Does it matter what you eat as long as you are in a calorie deficit to lose weight? ThanksLolBroScience wrote: »ilirlena40 wrote: »
Not particularity, unless it impacts overall dietary adherence. However, you should strive to get the majority of your food intake from nutrient dense whole food sources for general health and well being.
@LOLbroscience is just as well versed
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »ilirlena40 wrote: »Usmcmp Does it matter what you eat as long as you are in a calorie deficit to lose weight? ThanksLolBroScience wrote: »ilirlena40 wrote: »
Not particularity, unless it impacts overall dietary adherence. However, you should strive to get the majority of your food intake from nutrient dense whole food sources for general health and well being.
@LOLbroscience is just as well versed
He actually text me this morning to tell me that he had replied. I didn't even need to ask what he said because I knew that his advice was solid.0 -
Love this! Thank you! I sent a request and realized you wrote you delete them after I sent it. Whoops sorry!0
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Thank you so much for sharing!! I've done some It Works body wraps and got great results, but they can't do it alone! I'm going to try these tips in addition to wrapping and see where it can take me!! Two piece swimsuit this summer? I think so!0
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I keep reading "cardio is useless" on a lot of these comment sections (not necessarily on MFP) and I guess I'm confused. Cardio is the most fun exercise for me, I look forward to it and it gets me into the gym. I get that a lot of people completely forget about strength training when in weight loss mode, but is it really a waste of time to do more than 1-2 times a week?0
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I keep reading "cardio is useless" on a lot of these comment sections (not necessarily on MFP) and I guess I'm confused. Cardio is the most fun exercise for me, I look forward to it and it gets me into the gym. I get that a lot of people completely forget about strength training when in weight loss mode, but is it really a waste of time to do more than 1-2 times a week?
It's not that it is a waste of time... it's that it is typically perpetuated as something that MUST be done for fat loss, when that isn't really the case. It can be a helpful tool to create a larger caloric deficit, and is good for improving cardiovascular health.
If you enjoy it, keep doing it. As for a more developed midsection though, you'll get more bang for your buck through strength training with compound movements and having your diet in check.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »I keep reading "cardio is useless" on a lot of these comment sections (not necessarily on MFP) and I guess I'm confused. Cardio is the most fun exercise for me, I look forward to it and it gets me into the gym. I get that a lot of people completely forget about strength training when in weight loss mode, but is it really a waste of time to do more than 1-2 times a week?
It's not that it is a waste of time... it's that it is typically perpetuated as something that MUST be done for fat loss, when that isn't really the case. It can be a helpful tool to create a larger caloric deficit, and is good for improving cardiovascular health.
If you enjoy it, keep doing it. As for a more developed midsection though, you'll get more bang for your buck through strength training with compound movements and having your diet in check.
^Nailed it. It's not that "cardio is useless" it's that too many people place emphasis on cardio and neglect strength training and just overall diet.1 -
Funny that you say to work out doing cardio 2 times per week and focus on weight training for the rest of the workout days. In the past, I weight trained 3- 4 days and did cardio 2 days for 30 minutes each workout. Had much better results than when I recently reversed it and started running 3-4 days and weight training 2 days. Will revert to the old way. Better at building lean muscle and losing weight.0
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »ilirlena40 wrote: »Usmcmp Does it matter what you eat as long as you are in a calorie deficit to lose weight? ThanksLolBroScience wrote: »ilirlena40 wrote: »
Not particularity, unless it impacts overall dietary adherence. However, you should strive to get the majority of your food intake from nutrient dense whole food sources for general health and well being.
@LOLbroscience is just as well versed
He actually text me this morning to tell me that he had replied. I didn't even need to ask what he said because I knew that his advice was solid.
you guys are cute! to both of you =]0 -
I'm doing what you have suggested, I've lost 18lb but now I'm stuck at the same weight regardless of resetting my goals. Ive gained muscle but my stomach is still not as toned as the rest of me, in particular my upper gut!Should I cut carbs?0
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