Weight loss - no problem; Fat loss - not quite so easy!

daniel1974

I hope someone may be able to help.

I would say I am a natural ectomorph in terms of physique. Small boned wiry frame, find it difficult to put much weight on no matter what I eat. This is lucky in many respects as I do not have a natural propensity to get fat, and a little discipline makes it easy for me to lose weight overall.

However, I am currently working very hard to reduce my body fat percentage (BFP) and this is difficult to do without losing lean muscle mass as well. Basically I don't want to lose any more weight overall (in fact I'd be happy to put some on!) but I do wish to further decrease my BFP and the last few ounces of body fat are frustratingly stubborn!

I believe I have my training right. i.e. 4 x 45 minute high intensity aerobic / resistance circuits per week. As well as 25 minutes cycling to and from work 4-5 times per week, plus other sports and remaining generally active.

My diet is low GI and typically consists of porridge for breakfast, large amounts of fresh fruit all day. 3 slices of granary bread with protein in the form of meat / fish / peanut butter at lunch. At night a high protein (meat or fish) dinner with a fresh vegetable stir fry and no further starchy carbs, and I don't eat at all after 19.30. I usually eat small amounts at least every 2 hours made up of 3 fairly small main meals and snacks in between. Also drink lots of water and cups of tea!

I allow myself 1 meal of whatever I like per week which would typically be a curry with naan bread and rice ( I have been told that a carb blast like this once a week is a good thing anyway??). Generally have 2-3 alcoholic drinks a week.

Can anyone offer any advice on how I can improve this to get leaner. Maybe I am kidding myself and I've got it totally wrong?! So please be brutally honest if you think that is the case!

Hope you can help.
Thanks for reading. Dan

steve8113

weight training, u need to lift big to get big. i have the same eating habits etc as u. started lifting about a month ago. i have noticed more change now that i did losing 30lbs before that

goodluck