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Weight: Increase, Decrease or Maintain?

Rgtjax85
Rgtjax85 Posts: 99 Member
edited January 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I am happy at my current weight and would like to manintain. My current workout plan is mostly of the home video program Tapout XT or XT2. I like to run 5k's when possible although my knee has been giving me a fit lately. I am also using a pyramid style workout to increase my bench press. I have done well in maintaining my weight between 165-170. Typically weighing in at 167 or 166 if I weigh in first thing in the morning as I ought to.

I have two questions. The first is whether or not I can have a visible core at my current weight? I have "faith abs" right now I can feel them and know they are there but can't see them. MFP list my BMI as 23.5. I do not want to decrease my weight so if I would need to decrease to have a visible core I would better work abs just for the sake of strength and be happy as I am. On my profile I have pictures if that helps in your opinion of the question.

Secondly, Can I maintain/improve in my weight training and running at this weight or will I need to increase my weight as I get up to certain weights? * I am trying to get up to lifting 225 pounds. I used to struggle at lifting 165 twice but now do 190 twice without great form but get it done.

Thanks for the thoughts.

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  • Rgtjax85
    Rgtjax85 Posts: 99 Member
    Any thoughts folks?
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    I used to struggle at lifting 165 twice but now do 190 twice without great form but get it done.

    Correct your form, brother.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    If you want abs you're going to have to lose weight.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    You can probably eat at maintenance and keep up with your workouts. Make sure you get in your protein goal every day, sometimes you are short( I checked your diary). Watch your form on your lifts and they will improve. As your lifts get heavier, your body will use its fat to build your muscle. Not sure if I worded that correctly. You can still lose fat and gain muscle while at maintenance.
  • Rgtjax85
    Rgtjax85 Posts: 99 Member
    Thanks guys. I think I am going to maintain my current weight and work on proper running and lifting form as I go toward my goals. Core exercise will not be for the sake of vanity since at my weight it is unlikely to show the part of my bodyas well as others.
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