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2004/08/19, 03:33 PM
Having said that, I'm looking for a point in the right direction. Refer to my fitness and nutrition plan for more info.
As a new member, I am currently in my 9th week of a Men's Health magazine workout program (Stronger & Faster Book). What I have put together from their outline, is basically a 45-minute workout that works the big muscle groups - weightless version - and then abdominals. My concern, is that while I have been watching my diet, I seem unable to reach the 'ideal' weight of 190-lbs slated by most calculators.
As a further complication, I would like to improve my body shape by muscle-building. So screw the 'ideal' weight, I'd be happy with 200-lb to 210-lb, if it gave me the body shape I desire.
Any suggestions as to what direction to take my fitness and diet plans.
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2004/08/19, 03:50 PM
If you do not have access to weights, then I'd suggest using FT's home workout program. For your diet, calculate how much calories you are taking in now and either add or subtract 250 - 500 calories based off whether you want to lose or gain. You need to create a calorie deficit versus surplus if you want to lose. Make sure you are getting those calories over 5 - 6 meals throughout the day (every 3 hours).
As far as your current weight, screw the ideal weight as you say. My ideal weight might be 160 - 170lbs. I used to be 135lbs. I weigh 190lbs now. My goal is to reach 200lbs. It's all about the shape and the muscle, not the weight. By building more muscle, you will find it much easier to burn away the fat _after_ you build the muscle. Building muscle and eating the calories needed to do so can accumulate some fat. Considering the more muscle mass you have the more fat you burn, this is usually not an issue.
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2004/08/19, 11:12 PM
Welcome to the site. There are better forums for posting and getting the replies(your questions will get noticed better, thus more help) to help you better. This is but the introductory forum.
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