Group: Beginners to Exercise

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clandress
clandress
Posts: 94
Joined: 2003/09/21
United States
2003/12/31, 04:56 PM
Since August, I have been loosing weight at a very respectable rate (from 230 to 180) by not over-eating and staying away from sweets and other stuff I "KNOW" is bad for me (although in the beginning I starved myself but have since quit doing that and have reverted to the 3 square meal rule). I know I need to be eating 5 to 6 meals per day and have recently started the BFL program.

It's funny though, with all my weight loss (My BMI is right on target now), I look like a thinner fat guy. Does that make sense? Im sure it has to do with poor training (which I know how to do correctly now) and diet (which I will start the 1st along with my BFL Program).

So, here's my question, I want to controll the amount of gains I make in size. So, how do I train with the mindset of looking like Brad Pitt (lean an muscular) from Fightclub instead of the Vin Deisel type frame (bulky)?

I want to train with the HIIT method to maximize my response and minimize my time. And was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for MRP's keeping in mind what I've said about the build type I want. I am way to busy to make 6 meals a day and ceartinly need to use MRP's (atleast 3 per day) to make up for it.

Any suggestions?
rpacheco
rpacheco
Posts: 3,770
Joined: 2001/12/13
United States
2004/01/01, 02:07 AM
As far as the build you want, it seems like you'll need to continue on your diet and lose additional bodyfat. Once the fat has been chiseled away, your muscles will appear more defined.

Stick with a high-protein diet, while cutting back on the carbs. You will continue to lose bodyfat, but will hit several plateaus along the way. Keep working out as this will help define the muscles that will soon appear underneath the fat.

MRPs are a good way to compensate for real food. However, you should have at least 2 meals with real food per day. There are plenty of MRPs out there. You can search www.netrition.com or many other websites. Make sure that the per serving content of protein is about 40 or more grams. Each serving should not cost you more than $3...cheaper than a Whopper/Fries/Drink and healthier to boot.

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