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Eat less more often and exercises that stimulate the central nervous system. i.e. heavy squats and deadliftsI need to get my metabolism up, what is the best way to get this started?
Eat less more often and exercises that stimulate the central nervous system. i.e. heavy squats and deadlifts
What are you looking to do Freddie? Lose some pounds?
Interval training was a great way for me to get the most out of my workouts. Then just eat less/smarter without going crazy about it.
Keep up the gainz Hawkster.Had to miss Thursday for some other things, but got in a session yesterday. Squat/BP/Rows.
Moved to the incline in the power rack and it was definitely more comfortable and I didn't get freaked out about not having a spotter. Missed some reps on rows, but they are getting heavy and it happens.
Squats beat me up more than normal. Hamstrings on the inner part of my legs are a wee bit tender today.
I am a believer that anything in good moderation is ok. But then again I have never been in a situation to have to watch what I eat... the common recommendation is simple carbs prior to workout and protein after. Then supplement your day (like every 3 hrs) with calories and plenty of water throughout the day to trick your body into getting rid of the excess calories stored in your body (the extra pounds)Would you recommend anything in particular as far as food goes?
Good rule of thumb. Take your ideal body weight. Multiply by 11. That's your caloric intake daily. Eat lean proteins. Whole foods like rice and potatoes. Eat Fruits and veggies. Sleep more. Exercise with compound lifts. Avoid isolation lifts.Would you recommend anything in particular as far as food goes?
Yeah, I want to lose some pounds, especially around the mid section
It's a very common theme... eat less calories than you burn... I don't wholeheartedly agree with it as a good fit for everyone. Yes it work and you will lose pounds. But the weight lost more often than not is muscle mass not pure fat.I don't believe that you have to do anything crazy. You'll hear all sorts of magic formulas, but the bottom line is you need to run a calorie defecit.
Drop you intake to about 20% lower than your daily expenditure. Intervals and some weightlifting.Then just stick with it for long term. Try to lose 1-2lbs a week. I can help with your calorie goals if you'd like.
I kind of think that the process is fun. Full discloser, I am not in "weight loss" mode. But Hawk has gone through this journey.Blu, hawk and KC...Thank you. the three of you have sparked some thoughts in my head. This is long term, not a quick fix.
It's a very common theme... eat less calories than you burn... I don't wholeheartedly agree with it as a good fit for everyone. Yes it work and you will lose pounds. But the weight lost more often than not is muscle mass not pure fat.
all too often people are worried about the pounds when more often than not they should worry about the excess fat (inches around the waist).
Quickest way to lost fat is to build muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat so while the waist could shrink, weight may not drop that much.
And Freddie, if your goal is to lose inches around the waist, I am afraid there is no quick way to do it right... it requires a long term commitment and the waist is typically the last place you see results
one last thing. I believe abs should be treated like every other muscle group in your body. give them a separate day like chest or arms or legs. Give them a thorough workout and rest them like you do every other part of your body. Key is to build the muscle and the muscle will help consume the fat.
More muscle will cause the body to produce and consume more energy causing higher metabolic state. See how we came to square one
Would you recommend anything in particular as far as food goes?
He gets sarcastic. I laugh. He cares that people do things right. But he also loves proving how right he is, and by extension, how wrong others are.I have finally arrived.
Maybe it wasn't SS where I read that. Rip sure knows how to beat things to death lol. Have you ever read any of his Q&A? He is a massive jerk. Obviously very smart though and he's helped me in a big way with a few things.