Workout to burn fat and gain muscle tips and ideas?

RECowgill

In my experience the brand of whey protein makes no difference. But what might matter to you is the flavor, they all have a slightly different taste and aftertaste and some flavors you just might find intolerable. I'm at a point now where I just get the cheapest stuff I can find because I don't care about the flavor anymore. I just put it in my water and drink it.

I discovered through trial and error how much my body suffers if I'm not getting enough protein. It's like anything else really have to experiment to find out what works for you.

babbott165

I found this local for $50 for 5lbs. not bad and it'll last me a little over a month. Very doable! As far as taste, I can take down most any type of foods that taste like crap, haha

DennisParker

That were some really useful tips to reduce wait. The steps were precise and easy to follow.Thanks a lot

Jocampgrl

May I post a question in this thread since it is related? What is the best way to reduce body fat percentage?

I just had my 3rd baby 2 months ago. I am back to pre pregnancy weight but my goal weight is to lose another 7 lbs. according to a scale that measures weight and body fat i am at 31%. I would like to be between 22 and 25%. I am currently breastfeeding so need to be careful not to do it too quickly and can't take creatine which is in most protein powders. I am eating 1880 calories a day, am 5' 7", weigh 162 (would like to be 155 ish), typically meet my protein.

I'm thinking more focused lifting like op? Or more cardio? Or a good mix of both? I am not currently doing any lifting beyond my 2 yo (which I do shoulder presses, etc with) and trying to add strength exercises such as pushups throughout my day.

If I should have created a new forum, I apologize

FromHereOnOut

Jocampgrl, first "bravo!" on breastfeeding.

There are two ways to change body fat percentage- (1) reduce body fat while holding lean mass constant, & (2) increase lean mass. Most of us are wanting to reduce body fat percentage by reducing body fat while holding lean mass constant (without losing muscle). The best way to do that is to eat at a slight deficit and to do some sort of weight/strength training to maintain lean mass. While breastfeeding, you'll need to pay very close attention to the response of your supply to a slight calorie deficit. (Personally, I couldn't "diet" while breastfeeding because I already had supply issues.) But even if you have to wait it out, once the little one starts taking food, you can worry a little less about supply issues with each passing month.

As for protein powders, I think that only "gainer" type products have creatine (although not sure why creatine specifically would be a problem breastfeeding, but as a general premise I'd stay away from the "gainer" products, as some do attempt to manipulate hormones naturally). BUT plain whey powder is just a product of cheese and yogurt-making and is simply protein--you could also eat more yogurt and high-whey cheeses & dairy, but it tends to result in higher calories. I think plain whey protein powder would be okay, as long as you are not using it as a meal replacement which would rob your diet of other nutrients that comes from food.

Sarahliquid

Eat at maintenance level along with the protein recommendation

RhysWill_I_Ams

If you have found that building muscle will cause more weight loss than cardio than you cardio is complete weak sauce.

That aside, I think you've got a pretty good thing going and should ride that wave as long as you can. Its actually refreshing to hear someone concerned they may be doing too much around here. Good work man, keep it up.

I agree with this. If your noticing changes with this routine then go with it. If it aint broke and all that stuff. Just would say possibly changing up the reps and sets to shock your muscles but it's your call.