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2004/06/14, 02:33 PM
Hey,
I am realtively new to weight training. As much as i want to become more buff by gainin muscle mass, i also need to loose fat (primarily around the midsecion.. but i know spot reduction is not possible).
What is the best way to integrate both into a weekly workout schedule.
I do have protein everyday (in the morning) and after workout (3-4 times a week).
Will going on low fat food help much?
How can having a low carb diet affect my muscle gaining goals?
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2004/06/14, 07:12 PM
I'm in the same situation right now. I say conentrate on gaining muscle mass but do just enough cardio. Keep in mind that you only need between 1.4 and 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. You may not even need the extra protein. If you eat 4-6 times a day you'll get enough. Vitamins and Glutamine would probably be more beneficial.
if your low on carbs your muscles wont have enough energy. You can keep it low but eat just enough carbs. When doing cardio do it after your workout or on a free day. -my .02
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2004/06/14, 07:21 PM
Its nearly impossible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. But You can gain muscle and lower body fat % at the same time. Lets say you eat clean and lift heavy for 3 months and gain for instance 6 pounds of muscle and no BF. Your overall BF% will go down. On your original question I watched BB1fit in his journal set personal lifting records while on a cutting competition diet. So it is possible but you have to be pretty exceptionally dedicated and probably somewhat genetically gifted.
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Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds.
Charlie
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2004/06/14, 07:50 PM
This is what i'm trying.......go "low calorie" or maintance calories whatever you do......and lift heavy havy as you can, like a powerlifter if need be. Go heavy on bench, militaries,deads and squats.......keep them no higher than 8reps......on the isolation movements keep the reps a higher than 8......if you can lift heavier somthing has got to get bigger eh? When you plateau, which you might because you don't have the extra calories or low carbs than usual. up everything a lil bit, carbs fats and protein........maybe 100cal or so.......see if you break the plateau like that. This way theres not alot of extra calories, nothing wasted to be turned into fat. I"m trying it now, gained alot of strength and lost about 6 lbs.
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