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Skinny Fat Problems

Rory_123
Rory_123 Posts: 68 Member
edited February 11 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! So my problem is not exactly a dire one, but I would appreciate some advice. I am at a very healthy weight right now, between 123 and 127 (depending on the day) and 5"6.5 - so definitely not overweight. My body fat percentage, however, is quite high - around 26% according to my scale, and my trainer. I am really not sure how to go about losing the excess fat at this point - I do weight training, power yoga, a little cardio - I am at the gym 3-5 times a week. I feel like I need to switch things up, but I am at a loss as to how to do this! Any suggestions regarding a new exercise plan would be welcome!

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  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    What does your trainer say?
  • smc864
    smc864 Posts: 570 Member
    Eat at maintenance and lift heavy weights.
  • emilyisbonkers
    emilyisbonkers Posts: 373 Member
    I agree, eat at maintenance and lots of protein (about 110grams) and lift weights
  • Rory_123
    Rory_123 Posts: 68 Member
    Well, that is what I've been doing - eating at maintenance and lifting with my trainer - I'm not really sure what constitutes "heavy" lifting, I mean, I am not using 2 pounders but I'm not using 50's either. He says to plow ahead, I feel like I've given it a sufficient amount of time without seeing results and I was thinking I needed something new. I added in the power yoga more recently, maybe I need to give it a bit more time.
  • Rory_123
    Rory_123 Posts: 68 Member
    I will up my protein too and see how that works, although 110 grams of protein at my maintenance level will be hard!
  • smc864
    smc864 Posts: 570 Member
    If you want to build muscle you need to eat protein... I eat 150g/day and I'm in a caloric deficit. You just have to make it a priority.

    Lifting heavy means that you are doing enough weight that you cannot do more than 6-12 reps. If you can do more than 12, the weight is too light.
  • beckyw21911
    beckyw21911 Posts: 23
    I was working with a male fitness model / personal trainer that does meal plans. He was getting me ready for a photo shoot and had me on what he called a fat burning diet. I was eating nothing but proteins and greens. I saw a big difference in the way my body lost the fat.
  • emilyisbonkers
    emilyisbonkers Posts: 373 Member
    "heavy" is a relative term, it basically means heavy for you
  • Rory_123
    Rory_123 Posts: 68 Member
    If you want to build muscle you need to eat protein... I eat 150g/day and I'm in a caloric deficit. You just have to make it a priority.

    Lifting heavy means that you are doing enough weight that you cannot do more than 6-12 reps. If you can do more than 12, the weight is too light.

    Ok, well if 6-12 reps is the rule, I am definitely lifting heavy. I guess I will just give it more time.
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