Need some advice on exercise and diet regimen

tiurobert1
tiurobert1 Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello guys, rookie here asking for advice.

I'm currently standing at 5'9ft, weighing 164 lbs, waist measurement of 34 inches and quite some stubborn body fat around my chest and belly (skinny fat build), 23 years old, male obviously. I'm trying to slim down to a waist measurement of 32 inches and possibly tone my body out. As of this writing, my current exercise regiment consists of the following:

PART 1
1.) 10 jumping jacks, quick jogs in place for 10 seconds, 10 push ups, 10 body weight squats done successively three times
*10 second rest
2.) 10 jumping jacks, quick jogs in place for 10 seconds, 10 inclined push ups, 10 body weight squats done successively three times
*10 second rest
1.) 10 jumping jacks, quick jogs in place for 10 seconds, 10 wide push ups, 10 body weight squats done successively three times
*10 - 15 second rest
1.) 10 jumping jacks, quick jogs in place for 10 seconds, 10 diamond push ups, 10 body weight squats done successively three times
*15-20 second rest
1.) 10 jumping jacks, quick jogs in place for 10 seconds, 10 archer push ups on the knee side by side, 10 body weight squats done successively three times

*30 second rest

PART 2 - Done with a barbell with 15lbs plates or 30lbs
1.) 3 sets of barbell shoulder rows, 10 reps each. 10-20 second rest per set
2.) 3 sets of bicep curls, 10 reps each. 10-20 second rest per set
3.) 3 sets standing overhead press, 10 reps each. 10-20 second rest per set
4.) 3 sets floor press, 10 reps each. 10-20 second rest per set

PART 3
1.) 3 sets leg raises, 10 raises each. 10 second rest per set
2.) 30 second plank

I aim to do this set of exercises everyday or at least 5-6 times per week. I exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach due to time constraints. Sleep is no problem for me as I usually snooze off about 9-6 hours per night, averaging on 8 hours.

As for my diet, i've been extremely restricting my meals. Usually just having a glass of warm milk for breakfast, a small meal like a tuna sandwich, oatmeal with bananas or a small serving of fried tofu blocks for lunch and a small meal for dinner. I'm not too confident about my competence to count calories but my estimate has my calorie intake restricted at 1,000-2,000 calories max.

With all this, i'm aiming to lose two inches off my waist and get myself a bit toned. I would like to ask the more experienced folks here if i'm on the right track or if i'm doing anything wrong.

A little bit of history, way back in 2017 I managed to slim down my waist from 39 inches to 35 by restricting my meals and jogging daily. I regained a bit of weight early last year and shed it off by doing body weight exercises and restricting my meals in the same manner as i'm doing now once more however, I didn't get toned, only skinny fat. By the end of last year, I regained some weight again, going from a waistline of 32.5 to 34 hence here I am at it once more. I'm also a bit concerned about the effects on my metabolism and health my constant weight loss and maintenance endeavors may have.

Hoping for the forbearance of the members of this forum for some advice. Thanks in advance

Replies

  • tiurobert1
    tiurobert1 Posts: 3 Member
    edited January 2019
    Nope, no protein shakes at all or supplements as well. I wind up exercising on an empty stomach since I do my workouts at 4am in the morning after which I have my glass of milk for breakfast
  • jasonpoihegatama
    jasonpoihegatama Posts: 496 Member
    If you start your day at 4am have breakfast after your workout .
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,808 Member
    If you truly are eating only 1000-1200 calories a day, you are seriously undereating. Men shouldn't eat less than 1500 calories a day. When you do, your body uses muscle for energy. That's not what you want when you are trying to look better. You also risk health problems and losing your hair. Plus it isn't sustainable in the long term. Chances are you'll go back to eating as you did before and gain all the weight back. Put your stats in the mfp calculator and figure out how many calories you should be eating to lose .5-1 pound a week. Then log every bite that you eat or drink. The weight will come off.
  • tiurobert1
    tiurobert1 Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for your inputs guys
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    tiurobert1 wrote: »
    Thanks for your inputs guys

    So what's the new plan?
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