domcarrigan Member

Cheers, you've been of great help. :)

I have considered this pretty carefully. As I said in my original post, I'm not 100% strict. For example yesterday I was low on carbs, so I had some couscous for lunch and two beers at a gig - definitely not strictly paleo. I'm a firm believer that if you try and add to much restriction to your diet, it'll control you.…

So in short; 1. Keep up my regular routine 2. Eat at a deficit to lose weight while maintaining strength 3. Get to 16-17 BF% 4. Start eating at a surplus and increase strength training focus Is that your advice? Makes sense to me. :)

Yeah, you've got to do what works for you, and what you enjoy. Definitely going to try some of these things. I much prefer outdoor running to treadmills, but I'll have to incorporate some sprints in I think. Thanks!

Wow thanks for the info, glad to hear I'm not alone in this dilemma. Firstly, I have already started running earlier this year. About two months ago I finally got professionally fitted for running shoes (I used to get injuries because of the way I run, which would put me off). This year I've done three 10km (and one 14km)…

By maintain weight, I mean I'm already close to a weight that I want to stay at. My primary goal is to lower my BF% from 22-23 to 16-17 by converting fat to muscle. Thanks for the tips

There's definitely nothing that cheap here yet, and I don't think there ever will be due to the rent most gyms have to pay is quite high here in Australia (renting or buying any space in general is quite expensive). The 'budget' gyms are usually about $10 pw for membership, so $520 AU a year.

Yeah they also recommended chin-ups in the workout description at the top. I just gave the first exercise (one arm dumbbell row) a go, and realised my dumbbells are nowhere near heavy enough. Currently surfing gumtree for some cheap 2nd hand ones. Also now its making me considering getting a gym membership ... >.<

Note taken, eat as close to calorie goal as possible. :) So I've done a bit of research on dumbbell full body workouts and found this. Thoughts? http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/frankoman-dumbbell-only-split.html

Considering bulk buying 30kg if I like the free samples. So you would not recommend buying strawberry or banana?

Thanks, I just did this.

Anyone from Brisbane can add me :)

For normal cardio I wouldn't. I agree with you there. But Insanity is a high intensity circuit training workout, and the DVD highly recommends a post workout supplement for recovery. I struggle to meet my daily calories on the days I work out twice, so I figure I may as well. Thanks for the advice! :)

Moved here. Any advice is much appreciated! :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1090290-help-for-maintaining-weight-and-gaining-lean-muscle

Hey kornaco, thanks for the advice. My reasoning behind the 12 sets of chest is because I do them without a spot by myself, I don't want to lift too much weight because it could be unsafe. Any suggestions to do this safely while still exerting myself to make the most of my workout? Also when you say 3-5 sets, still at 10…

There are so many boards to choose from, maybe this isn't the best one. Should I move it to Fitness and Exercise? Sorry >.<

23 yo next month, new to MFP and happy to have any new friends.

Nice to see some fellow Aussies! I'm Dom from Brisbane. All the best!

Welcome mate, sounds like you're doing well so far. Good luck!

Welcome and good luck!

Average about 40 miles a month, anyone can add me to have another friend. :) Username: si1v3rfoxx PS Might not be running much over the next two months due to Insanity.

Brisbane, Australia :)