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2004/10/12, 05:37 PM
Ok heres the story..
I am 'called' skinny because I am 145-150lb and I am 6' tall. However recently I had two people tell me my middle got 'fat'. Now, I bought those new Nike mesh shirts and I tried them on, and I definetly saw a big stomach. Now I've been blessed with an almost flat stomach, but I've never had a six pack. I feel like my high metabolism finally gave up and now the fat is settling in my stomach.
My question is this. My Free Trainer nutrition tracker states I need 504 g of Carbs and 148 g or Protien. Plus a bunch of calories and such. My question is this. By exercising with the program they gave me, which is an intermediate program, I believe progressive muscle gain, and eating the way the prescribed, will my stomach actually remove the fat?! I thought it was high protien and low carb that removed fat.
I've been having a problem achieving my carb goal, so I found this :
http://www.gnc.com/productDetails.aspx?id=350478&lang=en
it is a weight gainer. However as the term implies, its not something I really essentially want unless its a gain in muscle mass. But, the nutrition facts almost meet my requirements, plus with what I'm currently intaking would make it perfect.
I guess what Im looking for is reinforcement that what free trainers prescribed is truly what I need, and whether or not achieving these goals with alot of exercising will really get me to the place I want.
Any input would be awesome,
Thanks,
~Mark
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2004/10/12, 09:16 PM
Mark 0 recent studies are showing that you don't ever want to be at more than a 300 calorie deficit. Otherwise your body won't function efficiently and burn fat.
Your metabolism definitely slows as you age.
Your best bet is to figure out how many calories you average per day now, and gradually incraese or decrease that amount. The FT protein amount sounds right, and you need a good supply of complex carbohydrates and fiber and good fats.
If the amount that freetrainers prescribes is radically different than what you have been ingesting, you need to make the change gradually.
A good starting point for calories is your weight X 15. From there you can figure out your wiehgt in grams of protein and 20-30% fat, the rest carbs. Does that make sense?
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"Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth."
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