Hey workout guru's!

[S13_love]

cut out gluten in your diet. Breads pastas cereal, i bet u will lose it.

Pasta? no.

Bread? well i'll have to get back at this one...there are certain kinds of bread that are actually good for you...then there are ones that are really really bad.

[RCA]

*edit*I'm 5'7 by the way. I know, "fat a$$"

It could be worse...

6'2 285lbs I was 6'2 240lbs solid

so i have been working out for about a month and half now, i workout about 4 times a week, i do a 30 minute full body workout, then work on machines that just focus on certain muscle groups then ill end the night with 15 minutes of interval training on the treadmill or play basketball for at least an hour.

Now, i have noticed that my arms are bigger, chest is flatter, legs are bulkier, i have a lot more strength, my cardio is great but i have one nagging problem...i still have a belly and love handles! now i have heard there is no direct way to get rid of this type of fat that hangs around those areas besides burning the maximum amount of calories you can, but what i wanted to know is if there are any supplements that you guys would recommend like protein shakes or other supplements that will aid in the process of burning the fat in my midsection, i have tried VENevol and the only thing is makes me do is feel jittery, so, any suggestions?

I'm not really trying to get big, i just want to be lean and cut, any suggestions would be helpful.

This goes out to any fattys out in NICO land...It worked for me. I was 275 fat and went to 240lbs solid and best shape of my life and did NO RUNNING at the gym. Occasional basketball games.

Since I am a fattso I had a hard time changing my diet so I just worked out harder and ate like ****. If you do both I am sure you will lose PLENTY more then me.

First two months:Work out on your muscles hardcore.Like get big and bulky. Work out all parts of your body but concentrate mostly on legs, chest, shoulders, back and core (abs). Every 2 weeks or so tottaly change your routine. Like nothing should be the same. The more diffrent it is the better. Just remember to work out hard and low reps and high weights. 8-6 reps build strenth and size.NOTE: Stretch CONSTANTLY or you will look and feel like a robot.

Once you are big and bulky and strong change your workout's pace.Like turn a 1.5hr - 2 hour routine into 45min. Upping the speed with work just like doing cardio. You will oviously be doing much less weight now...EX:Two muscle groups a day.- DAY 1: Bi's and legsCYCLE ONEFor the first cycle you need to find one of your fav bi workouts (curls) and do that for 10-12 reps. Once you are done and tired go to squats and do 10-12 tough reps. The rest you get for your arms takes place when you squat.When you finish your squat then go right back to the curls and continue this for 3 sets of each curl and squat. That is "one cycle".

So basicly pick 4 diffent leg and bicep work outs inorder to complete 4 cycles. I usually rest inbetween each cycle for about 2-3min and I get some water. Other then that I DO NOT STOP EVER.

This increases your heart rate and works almost like cardio would. Plus the stamina you build is amazing. I also did absolutley NO running. The calories I burned were from ALL the nonstop lifting.

But because you rest one muscle by working out another the hard part is finding work outs that use one muscle but not the other.BAD IDEASCalfs and quadsLats and biceps Triceps and chestBack and shoulders

GOOD IDEASBiceps and tricepsLegs and ChestCalfs and forearmsShoulders and abs

I did this 5 days a week but I do realize it is a hardcore work out. So supplementing with products that rebuild and repair quickly and provide energy would be a good idea. Also start by throwing in just one or two intence work outs into your "BULKY" routine inorder to jump into it slowly is a good way to do it.

BUT the goal of the work out is to work out hard as much as possible with minimal rest inorder to keep your heart rate up. You will build definition, stamina and shead pounds of fat. Gain pounds of muscle.

It is hard work but the work outs do work and they only take about 45min.You can see my Myspace photos for proof.

I have ALWAYS been heavy in my life (5th grade 5'7 200lbs & 8th grade 6'0 250lbs) so acheveing any muscle definition is near impossible. This work out did wonders. If you are normal size, you will see much more definition.

Sorry for the long post.

If you have any questions or want some more tips email me: [email protected]

[slimj0e]

Yeah dude if u still need info about lifting and anything related to this topic just email me at [email protected] i know LOTS about this

[nissangirl74]

I don't know if you have access to a pool, but swimming would be a good option for you. It tones every part of your body and it's not hard on your joints. I had a friend who lost forty pounds in six months and this was the only exercise he did.

[S13_love]

I don't know if you have access to a pool, but swimming would be a good option for you. It tones every part of your body and it's not hard on your joints. I had a friend who lost forty pounds in six months and this was the only exercise he did.

Qft.

[Looneybomber]

so i have been working out for about a month and half now...i still have a belly and love handles!

And you're complaining why? If after a year of intense working out and you still have belly fat, come back.

I'm not really trying to get big, i just want to be lean and cut, any suggestions would be helpful.

Sure, stop doing total body workouts 4/week. Start splitting stuff up to allow your muscles to recover.

Beyond that it's very simple, calories consumed (eaten) vs. calories used (normal metabolic functions and exercise) must be less. If you eat less calories than you use in a day, you will lose weight.

Now, I could go on for pages, but you're not anywhere close to being an advanced athlete, meaning, anything you try right now will net you gains in strength, endurance, and muscle mass and decrease fat...Even if you're not even eating great.

Also, 1000 situps is an aweful idea!!!

The thing is, it all takes a lot of time. I started lifting back in 97-98, then started hitting it pretty hard in 99-00. In '02 I was getting serious about competing and by May 2006 I was ready to compete in my first body building show (had my mass and symmetry, and had 2 months to cut), but tore my shoulder up at work, 2 months before my show. I'm just now able to start doing pushups again. So '99 to '06, that's 7 years of busting my *** to get to the point of competing.

If you expect anything to happen in less than 6 months, other than losing some fat, you're kidding yourself. A good 6pack, depending on your body composition, workout regime, and diet, will likely take between 6-12 months...More if you're lazy or real fat.

[mmm240]

I'm eating a little healthier, but not too much. I have a complicated living situation and I can't really use the fridge, so eveything I eat, has to be eaten that day. No grocery shopping really.

Pointers?

Sorry to hear dude. I guess oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly sammiches (jelly doesn't need to be refrigerated right?). Fruit; I like nanners cause they are simple, and I now feel that sentence will bite me later. lol. Soup; i stock up on the healthy choice chunky campbells stuff when it's on sale. Popcorn, but the plain stuff; don't even know if there is such thing anymore though.

And maybe a mini fridge? If you can swing it.

[Looneybomber]

Yes jelly needs to be chilled...but not honey!

Other options.Canned meat (salmon, tuna, not spam),Canned other foods,Fresh vegi's and fruits will last a couple days easy.Whole grain cereal,Fruit, granola, and other kinds of breakfast bars.Just think boxed, canned, and fresh. Simple. Milk will even last a few hours at room temp.

Treat yourself to a nice Tuna steak every once in a while, so long as it's sushi grade. Bring it home and cook it up rare with a little lime, tequila, ginger, and a little Mrs. Dash. High protein, low fat, low sodium. Don't cook it well done or you might as well buy canned tuna.