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Overall best time is when it is best for you schedule wise but if you have cart Blanche then I would say train fasted in the morning (of your body can handle) to burn fat. (IMHO). I tend to have more energy when I train fasted around 6pm but I suspect it's because my 11am lunch has refueled the energy stored in my muscles…

A better determination for calories burned might be with a heart monitor with some other stats like Weight.

Even the calories on the nutrition are estimates. One was is to essentially take the food pot it in a chamber and burn the food.the amount of energy released is quantified by the rise in temperature of water. An Estimate! Even the Atwater system for determining calories in food uses average amounts based on if it's a fat,…

Going from 13 to 8% might be a little tight in 8 weeks. Depends on your body. Definitely doable. I have been told (take this with a grain of salt - I'm a newbie) that you should allow 10-12 weeks just in case there is a hiccup. Hope you so well in your competition.

I am planning on entering a physique competition in September but I am a true novice. Never competed.

I typically train in a fasted state but then consume carbs and protein afterwards. If your body can handle training fasted go for it. On occasion if my energy level is low prior i will eat a little oatmeal (rolled oats) and a few almonds. I take C4, Jacked 3D prior (usually but I am cycling off for a week) to my workout.…

By "lose weight" I meant lose fat. Clarification.

Make sure you eat adequately and include strength training and cardio IMHO. I personally would not go lower than 20% lower than your basal metabolic rate. Everybody's body is different so I don't know if 1200 calories puts you just under maintence. Just advice.

It is possible to lose weight and gain muscle. I do progressive overload (been increasing volume and weight in micro increments ). My body fat % decreased but my weight stayed the same even though I was a caloric deficit. I simply went hard in the gym to stimulate my muscles (hypertrophy).

They (general fitness community ) says in general do cardio last because all the glycogen/stored energy in your muscles will be tapped out/depleted thus impairing the workout. You might not be able to give it your all of you are depleted. I stretch before weight lifting and running with no ill effect.

That is the quintessential conundrum. Exercise increases appetite. And you can always eat more than you can exercise. I think the key is to eat food that is nutrient dense and that satiates you. Slow digesting carbohydrates are good in moderation (make sure they fit in your macros). diets that are high in protein 10 to…

I try to cut by reducing my calories by 20% from my basal metabolic rate. If you are at a deficit you might experience strength loss. However, my muscles respond well to volume and to increased kilograms of weights lifted. Try less weight more volume. Also, my prework out gives me energy and I perform almost as good as in…

Remember losing weight isn't the same as getting lean. Some weight training will accelerate your progress to losing weight. Muscle increases your metabolism allowing you to burn more calories.

I do a 40-40-20 carbohydrate split. I'm a 37 year old male at 165 lbs. I eat more protein to build lean mass. IMHO your exercise regiment should include some weight training. And you don't need a gym. Push-ups and resistance bands and a couple of free weights. I had to greatly modify MFP. I try to do .8 times my weight to…

Get some support from family, friends and counseling. I have am divorced and trust me you will be much happier on the other side although I'm sure things look bleak. Don't let this person's perception of you become your reality. Take care.

I have a "Biggest Loser" scale - it's okay and records multiple people's profiles but the fat% is off - because I am very lean/athletic build.

Well I would suggest you suggest you weigh your self in the morning or consistently at the same time everyday. Depending on salt intake and water retention your weight may vary. I would also advise you get a scale that measures body fat. However weight is just one metric to track fitness - another is how you look, feel,…

Good job. Excellent job. Watch out for those dirty bulks. I heard it was hard cut back down. I am sure you will do well as a figure competitor - we are all rooting for you!!