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Stick to what I'm doing? Or do more cardio? Advice needed pl
I need some advice. My body fat right now is at about 23%. I'd like to get to to 18%. Im 5'3 and weigh 126 pounds. i lift for half an hour, and do half an hour of cardio every day, 5 days a week. I'm trying to get my body fat down so the results of my lifting are a little more visible. Ideally I want to be tight and toned…
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Sugar RDA for added sugar or natural sugar?
I'm confused! I am ALWAYS over my sugar intake, no matter what I do-- I eat a lot of fruit though. my RDA for sugar is 30g per day. This seems really low considering a glass of skim milk has 12g of sugar. Is the daily recommendation only for added sugars or sugar overall (including natural). I'm worried that this may be…
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Difference between box squat--and "barbell squat to bench"
Here are videos of the two. http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/box-squat http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/barbell-squat-to-a-bench They are basically the same except in one you actually sit back on the bench and in the other you just let your bum tap it. What would be the benefits…
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ladies :) your thoughts on gaining muscle while reducing fat
Just curious on hearing what you ladies think about whether or not it is possible to reduce your body fat while increasing your muscle mass simultaneously. I've been reading up a lot on this particular topic lately and some studies show it is not possible since fat loss requires a reduction in calories while muscle gain…
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Pre workout supplementation
What does this mean for you? Having a particular meal with specific kinds of nutrients? Having a coffee? Taking a pre workout drink? I want to hear about your experiences:)
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Really sleepy after workouts.
Even on days that I don't work out as intensely...right after, i honestly feel like I could use a nap. I get really tired and don't have the energy in me to do anything. I usually go to class right after and it takes everything in me to get ready to go. This is really weird for me because when I first started working out,…
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Calorie counts
Can someone please explain how this calorie deficiet works ? Am I supposed to eat back the calories I burn from cardio ? Is the calorie count I'm given per day what I'm supposed to be eating if I don't excersise ? Insight pleasee :)
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Late night snacking?
I'm pretty good at not going over the calorie count, but lately i've been up late doing assignments and find myself needing to recharge-- which results in me going over my calorie count for the day. I usually have an english muffin with jam or peanut butter to hold me till i go to bed, nothing huge. what do i do?…
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What supplements do you take ? If any ?
I take a high potency multivitamin, iron ( im anemic), a biotin hair skin& nails formula, and flax. Oh and whey isoflex with my shakes. Im considering getting a good preworkout drink but i'm concerned about the amount of caffiene in them since i'm fairly sensitive to heart palpatations, not to mention they are a little on…
