Bikini Body

ColoradoCountryGal
ColoradoCountryGal Posts: 127
in Motivation and Support
I have to get from 25% body fat to 18% body fat ATLEAST by summer.. Need motivation.. Friend requests welcome :)
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  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    better get ya two a days going lol
  • ColoradoCountryGal
    ColoradoCountryGal Posts: 127
    I know right! I've worked my *kitten* off to get where I'm at but this is gonna be hard to hopefully get close to my goal
  • tgabmac
    tgabmac Posts: 46 Member
    I have more to lose than you! So I'm with ya! Though, you look good!
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    Even my toes are not ready for the beach yet ! LOLOLOL
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    You know whatcha have to do, no fun but it get ya there...work out light more reps
  • ColoradoCountryGal
    ColoradoCountryGal Posts: 127
    You know whatcha have to do, no fun but it get ya there...work out light more reps

    More reps less weight? Or less reps more weight? I need to kick it in gear lol
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out
  • ColoradoCountryGal
    ColoradoCountryGal Posts: 127
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    Thanks for the advice! Will definitely try it out
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    gl
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    Serious
  • ashenriver
    ashenriver Posts: 498 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    Wrong advice, very wrong

    vv This is good advice

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/977538-halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    Lite weights more reps burns fat builds muscle without bulking. She isn't a body builder she was trying to reduce body fat by 8%. Been there done that.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Don't worry about bulking with high weights/low reps. If you aren't eating enough calories to gain weight (which you won't be since you're trying to lose fat), there will be no bulking. You'll want to work your muscles to exhaustion, this will happen quicker with higher weights and waste less of your time. Anyone one who says you might bulk up is spewing bro-science at you, or just being a jerk.

    So, calorie deficit, heavy weights (to save time, or light weights with a bajillion reps if you don't have access to heavy or have time to kill), and you should be good to go by summer!
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    Don't worry about bulking with high weights/low reps. If you aren't eating enough calories to gain weight (which you won't be since you're trying to lose fat), there will be no bulking. You'll want to work your muscles to exhaustion, this will happen quicker with higher weights and waste less of your time. Anyone one who says you might bulk up is spewing bro-science at you, or just being a jerk.

    So, calorie deficit, heavy weights (to save time, or light weights with a bajillion reps if you don't have access to heavy or have time to kill), and you should be good to go by summer!
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    So as a pitcher it does me better to lift heavy. Bench the limits cause it won't bulk my shoulders? Better go tell that one to the sports trainers in SanDiego.
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    Might effect arm speed ? Just a lil? maybe 10mph off the fastball? Possible Dr?
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    Thanks for the advice! Will definitely try it out

    Don't listen to this. Heavy weights, less reps. Pretty sure this guy is messing with you.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    So as a pitcher it does me better to lift heavy. Bench the limits cause it won't bulk my shoulders? Better go tell that one to the sports trainers in SanDiego.

    Women do not have the testosterone necessary to "bulk". It just will not happen. Any women body builders you see looking bulky have to work very hard and take supplements that the average woman is not taking in order to get that way.

    Read this for some famous MFP women lifters. I don't see any bulk there, they life HEAVY.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/987513-lifting-is-the-most-horrible-thing-to-a-woman-since-twiggy?hl=twiggy
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    So as a pitcher it does me better to lift heavy. Bench the limits cause it won't bulk my shoulders? Better go tell that one to the sports trainers in SanDiego.

    Are you eating at a deficit? Yes? Than you won't bulk up, period. No? Then you might have a chance.

    Are you female? No? If you were, your coaches would be giving different advice. As a woman, you have to work your *kitten* off to gain muscle mass. It doesn't happen so fast you just wake up one day and cry because you're looking like the Hulk. It takes YEARS of hard work.

    Are you male? Yes? Then you can bulk relatively quickly. Congratulations.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    Lololololollollol.

    You're funny.

    Any who. Do what makes you happy OP but I've been all about more weight and less reps and I have certainly not bulked up. Slimmed down, yes. Bulked? No.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    summer bodies are made in the winter.
  • iwantniceabs
    iwantniceabs Posts: 357 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    Thanks for the advice! Will definitely try it out

    Don't listen to this. Heavy weights, less reps. Pretty sure this guy is messing with you.

    this.

    I'm currently 18% bf (pic is around 20%) and I do Crossfit (heavy lifting, less reps) twice a week and HIIT cardio 5 days a week. That's just what worked for me - good luck!!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Why 18%? That's an awfully difficult goal "by summer"?

    Also Lyle McDonald (fitness expert) states that the best way to maintain muscle while losing fat is strength routines, which are low reps and high weight.

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/weight-training-for-fat-loss-part-1.html

    I'd suggest Stronglifts 5x5, Srarting Strength or New Rules of Weight Loss for Women.
  • rickyjames21
    rickyjames21 Posts: 11
    I wasn't messing with the girl I was giving what I thought was good advice. It's been good for me and every other guy I know. Didn't know it was different for females. My Bad
  • curlsintherack
    curlsintherack Posts: 465 Member
    going with the group on this worst thing that happens is you look more well toned and its not like thats a bad thing at all. even for a man eating at a deficit it is hard to add muscle.
  • DeadliftAddict
    DeadliftAddict Posts: 746 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    I have to differ with you on this. Bulk has to do with amount of calories you eat. you can still strength train and eat at a deficit. You will burn more calories. Don't grab them light weights and expect to break a sweat. Lift heavy with compound lifts and you will have more intensity to your workout. If you want both do a four day upper/lower split and on do this:


    Monday: Heavy Upper
    Tuesday: Heavy Lower
    Wednesday: Rest (or cardio)
    Thursday: Hypertrophy Upper (Moderately heavy)
    Friday: Hypertrophy Lower (Moderately heavy)
    Sat: Rest (or cardio)
    Sun: Rest

    You won't get the body you want with some light 10 to 15 pound dumbbells for 15-20 reps. Women don't think because you are lifting heavy you are going to bulk like a man. It is how the fitness models you want to look like train. Light weight is low intensity and you won't burn as many calories.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    I wasn't messing with the girl I was giving what I thought was good advice. It's been good for me and every other guy I know. Didn't know it was different for females. My Bad

    it's different for guys too.

    higher weights and less reps make you stronger. your size is a direct relationship with your diet.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I wasn't messing with the girl I was giving what I thought was good advice. It's been good for me and every other guy I know. Didn't know it was different for females. My Bad

    The "high rep, low weight, avoid bulk" is still a widely believed myth. My own husband actually told me this just the other day. I have been doing high weight, low rep for 2 years. Still not bulky.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    calorie deficit plus a good resistance training program.

    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

    Lifting a challenging weight for you will NOT make you bigger if you are in a calorie deficit....It will allow you to retain more lean mass as you lose body fat...which is ideal for the bikini body you are working toward.
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    :huh:

    And how exactly do you suppose she'll "bulk" when she's eating below maintenance/at a deficit? Hmm? Do the magical muscle-building fairies visit her in her sleep? Yeesh.

    OP, lift heavy/low reps (find a good progressive lifting program like Stronglifts, Starting Strength or All Pro's Beginner Routine), eat at a moderate deficit (10-15% below TDEE). You'll cut body fat, retain (NOT BUILD) muscle, and look lean and sculpted (NOT BULKY) and ready for the beach.

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