Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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Baby Fat

opee346
opee346
Posts: 1
Joined: 2004/02/20
United States
2004/02/20, 03:20 AM
I am new to fitness and/or this site and all that pertains to it. I am 19 with a little bit of unwanted body fat. I am looking for good definition without gaining to much mass. I have always been active throughout my life cardiovascularly (basketball) but the past four years have been slack.....any comments please respond
agamble
agamble
Posts: 1,029
Joined: 2003/09/22
United States
2004/02/20, 09:20 AM
In order to lose body fat you have to create a caloric deficit. This simply means that you have to expend more calories than you take in. This can be accomplished through diet and exercise. So to lose unwanted bodyfat you need to clean up your diet and begin an exercise program consisting of both cardio and strength training. Don't think that you can lose it by playing basketball 3-4 times per week alone. While that is helpful it won't be enough. Especially as you get older. Diet AND exercise. All the info you need for both is right here and has been discussed at length. Do a search or post a question. Be consistent and patient and you will see results. Good luck. And by the way welcome to ft.