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How to target back fat?
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Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
Seems odd then that the vast majority of top level female contest prep coaches in fitness and bodybuilding are men.
Must be wizardry.
All the programs I've followed thus far and currently follow .... were written by men. I'm rather happy with my results....let's hear it for men trainers! :drinker:0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.0 -
This thread is the best thing that has happened to me on an overnight shift, ever. Also, in before the lock.0
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I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
*le sigh*0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
It's Ben & Jerry's
And why on earth would I ever check urban dictionary every time someone made a comment about ice-cream - I like ice-cream as you can tell from my ticker - it's a brand of ice-cream.0 -
I must think they do Not know anything ....this reads as - they don't know anything
I forget sarcasm is hard to read online.
Even if it says "I MUST not think they know what they are doing."
It's okay, I can do a Sesame Street song if needed next time.
No it didn't. Nice try. I gave you the chemical composition of oranges and orange peels...period. Nothing added or tainted
Did she say she did not eat orange peel or did she say that she did not eat orange peel tainted with chemicals?0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
Tom and Jerry's ... Did they kick ben out? Are they a couple now? Are they playing cat and mouse?0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
id love to see you both on Jerry Springer. $100 says Sara will kick the *kitten* out of you.
i think this forum drama is petty and ridiculous. that being said, Sara is highly informative and well versed in the area of health and fitness, and has an educational forum where she selflessly offers her time and advice to others. i'd listen to her...and i do.0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
It's Ben & Jerry's0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
Tom and Jerry's ... Did they kick ben out? Are they a couple now? Are they playing cat and mouse?0 -
Read this thread in the first instance:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/113609-relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner
Alternatively, if you are already relatively lean (say 17% BF as a woman) then you could try "The Stubborn Body Fat Solution" by Lyle McDonald.
Also, while I don't really like this article a huge amount (intellectually) it may put some of your issues in context:
http://members.rachelcosgrove.com/public/The_Final_Nail_in_the_Cardio_Coffin.cfm
(please be warned: I have a penis.)0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
id love to see you both on Jerry Springer. $100 says Sara will kick the *kitten* out of you.
i think this forum drama is petty and ridiculous. that being said, Sara is highly informative and well versed in the area of health and fitness, and has an educational forum where she selflessly offers her time and advice to others. i'd listen to her...and i do.0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?0 -
yes please. soft oatmeal raisin0
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Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?0 -
yes please. soft oatmeal raisin0
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Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?
No, I was just wondering how many groups of people you were going to insult in this thread, that's all.0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.
id love to see you both on Jerry Springer. $100 says Sara will kick the *kitten* out of you.
i think this forum drama is petty and ridiculous. that being said, Sara is highly informative and well versed in the area of health and fitness, and has an educational forum where she selflessly offers her time and advice to others. i'd listen to her...and i do.0 -
yes please. soft oatmeal raisin
Sara, can i have a cookie?0 -
Is there really any need to edit every post to be just that little extra bit snarky after you already post it? A wise man doesn't hit 'post reply' until they're happy with what they see. It's almost humourous how many times I've seen Edited by D_O_U_C_H_E0
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Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?
No, I was just wondering how many groups of people you were going to insult in this thread, that's all.0 -
i can see why this forum lasted so long. you are entertaining as hell0
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I must think they do Not know anything ....this reads as - they don't know anything
I forget sarcasm is hard to read online.
Even if it says "I MUST not think they know what they are doing."
It's okay, I can do a Sesame Street song if needed next time.
No it didn't. Nice try. I gave you the chemical composition of oranges and orange peels...period. Nothing added or tainted
Did she say she did not eat orange peel or did she say that she did not eat orange peel tainted with chemicals?
Wrong - She listed the chemical composition of a natural orange, she never said they were tainted - you made that assumption.0 -
I must think they do Not know anything ....this reads as - they don't know anything
I forget sarcasm is hard to read online.
Even if it says "I MUST not think they know what they are doing."
It's okay, I can do a Sesame Street song if needed next time.
No it didn't. Nice try. I gave you the chemical composition of oranges and orange peels...period. Nothing added or tainted
Did she say she did not eat orange peel or did she say that she did not eat orange peel tainted with chemicals?
Wrong - She listed the chemical composition of a natural orange, she never said they were tainted - you made that assumption.0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?
No, I was just wondering how many groups of people you were going to insult in this thread, that's all.
Pretty sure all that's left are Jewish people.0 -
i can see why this forum lasted so long. you are entertaining as hell0
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Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?
No, I was just wondering how many groups of people you were going to insult in this thread, that's all.
So, how should I interpret it?0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?
You really have an age issue, don't you?I can't tell if you're 15 and jealous Mummy won't let you drink, or 60 and upset you wasted your life.... Hmm, mysteries are always fun though.
Also, NOBODY here has any respect for your opinions. Maybe time to keep them to yourself.
Are you making inferences about blonds now?
No, I was just wondering how many groups of people you were going to insult in this thread, that's all.
Pretty sure all that's left are Jewish people.0 -
yes please. soft oatmeal raisin
Whoa. Why are you bashing Sara? I must've missed something (or a lot of things) in this thread...Sara rocks...period the end. She's got a bunch of followers because she selflessly offers her time and knowledge to help those who don't have a clue (and those who might have one but are hesitant for whatever reason). I have the utmost respect for that woman and would you believe, I'm not even friends with her on here? Step down girl...no reason to play these games. For real. This has gotten really low. (And so what if she is/was blonde...really?!?)0 -
if youve been doing everything right in the food/exercise department maybe you gotta just accept it, it really can not be that bad0
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