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Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/01/15, 04:17 PM I am 5'9" 138 15% body fat. I am trying to get to around 11% body fat. I just got back into working out and though I don't have a lot of fat, it is all in my lower body. I do weights three times a week and cardio three times (non-weight training days)...is that enough cardio? Also, on leg days it only gives me two workouts to do.(is two enough)
shavondebrown Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/15, 05:15 PM Trust me, if you do them correctly and with enough weight you will feel hte burn. Also, no mention of diet. Diet is the most important thing for weight loss. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/01/15, 09:15 PM I'm currently at 15% and 11% is my goal too! My trainer keeps increasing my weights. Also, I'm really watching my diet...make sure I eat a lot of the right kinds of foods...it's been working so far. I do 20 of HITT cardio 3x a week...heavy trainer 2x a week and 1 light day which I do abs and inner and outer thighs. Do you do your cardio first thing in the morning?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/01/16, 02:58 AM Why do you want to go that low in bodyfat? You got a competition or photo shoot to do?!! It's actually not healthy to stay that low for very long...... -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/01/16, 08:10 AM My diet is getting better. I am in the military so I do my cardio when I have the time but it is three times a week. It's just my lower body that I am trying to loose fat from. I went from a size 2 to a size 7 in two months. I couldn't work out for two months and I ate everything in site. I am doing good so far but it's the back of my thighs and butt that are left. =0( More wieghts, more cardio???
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2004/01/17, 04:44 PM Many of us compete in Figure and Fitness at the level of 9-10% and in the off season at 15% range. It is very difficult for the average women to maintain a bodyfat level at 11%. It may be reasonable to trim down to the level for a certain period of time (bikini season) but to stay there year round ? Whew take it from the girls who compete...thats a tough act to follow. -------------- Leslie \"Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed.\"
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/01/17, 10:31 PM Right on Philia and Itriosi...this can be dangerous to maintain for women(men as well, at or below 7-8%) unless doing a competition. -------------- May the lift be with you.
Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/01/19, 07:18 PM thanks...I did not know that it was dangerous. I guess I will just try and put more muscle on instead.