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Originally Posted by DeZi_chokro
hey justin! that's a great pic! i'm impressed!! this is kinda the way i want to achieve..i'm 1/4 there..but i have to lose the body fats!
i know diets and cardio are essential to lose body fats! any advice about losing body fats besides cardio and diets? you know, not by the book type of advice...
thanx!
If you want the very best advice I have on getting lean, it's the following:
1) Don't rely on cardio to get lean, the futile amount of calories burned doesn't make it the most effective way of getting lean. Do you *ever* see ripped guys or girls doing steady state cardio? Neither do I, and it's not ironic, it's that they are wasting their time. I don't do any cardio at all pre contest, if that tells you what I think about it for getting lean.
2) Put on as much quality muscle as possible to increase calorie burning potential and also lifting heavy via squats, barbell row, deadlifts, bench, etc really amps up the metabolism as well.
3) Most imortantly, DIET IS EVERYTHING. Read that over and over until you get that you can train all you want but as they say, "garbage in garbage out." Very true.
4) as far as diet, I follow a rough 40/30/30 plan, or the Zone, or Balance, or whatever they call it now. Basically, it doesn't make you cut carbs drastically (which I think is very unhealthy and dumb), it has you maximize your macronutrient profile at each meal. Meaning, each meal has quality fats (flax, olive oil, natural peanut butter, unsalted almonds, fish oils, etc), quality protein (chicken breasts, lean steak, ground sirloin, protein powder, tuna, salmon, etc), and quality carbs (red skin potatoes, brown rice my fav, quality whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, high fiber fruits), and lastly it's good to add a piece of fruit to at least 2 meals a day. I love apples or pears for their low GI.
EDIT: My diet is so simple, it's funny how easy it is to maintain. I only shop at trader joes and a local grocery store for their meats at times. I live alone, so I dont have to worry about Mom making me crap food, or unhealthy stuff laying around. I only have a small cheat meal once aweek to keep me sane, and it also serves dual purpose by raising the metabolism. You don't want the body to get used to the same things all the time, sometimes a bit of change is good.
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPearlZ
body building section ftw...i agree
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Originally Posted by 2006350zSA
how did you like the rack pulls? I wouldnt advise doing both in the same day at least. I alternate one week racks one week deads it has really made my numbers go up.
Im surprised I don't see either exercise in many shared workout routines. I think this will really wake up the back and legs dearly if added into a regimen all of a sudden. I agree though, alternate each one week and the other the next.
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speaking of boosting metabolism...
it is suggested to eat smaller amounts more often...say 6-7 times a day or eat a little something every 2-3 hours. (rather than 3 big meals)
it is suggested to eat smaller amounts more often...say 6-7 times a day or eat a little something every 2-3 hours. (rather than 3 big meals)
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Originally Posted by dhwang80
speaking of boosting metabolism...
it is suggested to eat smaller amounts more often...say 6-7 times a day or eat a little something every 2-3 hours. (rather than 3 big meals)
it is suggested to eat smaller amounts more often...say 6-7 times a day or eat a little something every 2-3 hours. (rather than 3 big meals)
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Originally Posted by C4talyst
I think body building is a little too specific a subject to warrant its own forum. Perhaps a health and diet subforum.
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yea...i love this...i love workin out and i love cars...and YOU COMBINED THEM!!! LOVE IT!
alright so im starting to work out again, its been a while. gained the stomach and some lovehandles...not lookin so good...
So what do you guys think would be the bst way to lose the fat and build muscle...?
I like the weight im at so tht need not change...
alright so im starting to work out again, its been a while. gained the stomach and some lovehandles...not lookin so good...
So what do you guys think would be the bst way to lose the fat and build muscle...?
I like the weight im at so tht need not change...
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Originally Posted by Ghost 350z
LOL @ dirtyz comin in here to leg hump
and yeah, he's got sweats on.. but sweats cling to the thighs, they don't look like they're ballooning up huge around his thighs....
dammit, person who is hot, can you just post a lower-half pic?