monamiso

This is really helpful, thank you for spelling it out for me. I've recently started a 1,300 cal goal, and do at least 30 mins of exercise five times a week. I haven't really lost anything yet (it's only been a month so I wasn't expecting to) but if I carry on with this regime (and add lifting say twice a week) will I…

Ok so, start with intensity cardio on my cross trainer and eat less fat to reduce body fat then when i've got to 20-22% body fat start lifting to define? Sorry I'm lost when it comes to this stuff. Another question just to be annoying, how would I adjust my macros to target body fat on my diary? Mine are currently…

I don't understand this 'eat less gain muscle' advice. I assume it's just something I've been mislead about, but I thought there was some kind of lifting involved with toning the stomach? I mean yes obviously I'm reducing fat, but surely reducing fat doesn't just make your stomach defined without some kind of working in…

But surely if you're trying to tone yourself you need to work the muscle in some way? Tone and definition doesn't come from just not eating.

Thanks everyone, that's a great help. cwolfman13 - 50/25/25 is perfect! thanks!