Diet and Workout Help!!?

Question

Hello Yahoo Answers,

I have some questions about diets and workouts. I am trying to turn some of my fat into muscle, I have about 19% body fat and I would like to cut that down some! What exercises work best, I would like to work on my stomach! I know that crunches are great, but I don’t think I am doing them correctly because my back seems to hurt! I mean I feel the burn in my abs but it also hurts in my back. So that is why I don’t think I’m doing them correctly!

What kind of foods and drinks should eat and avoid!

Will coffee or tea hurt in any way in what I am trying to accomplish?
I drink my coffee, with 2 tsp of sugar and 1 tsp creamer, witch is about 30 cals.

And a gain I would love some different exercises, They don’t all have to deal with my stomach, I want to have a healthy body!!!!!

Hope you can help,
Adam D.

First off, Thank you to all have answered so far!

I just want to add one more thing, I don’t want to use any diet supplements, I know they can help, but I want to do it the correct way with not short cuts!!!!!

I want this to be some thing to be proud of ^_^ I am working hard to get in shape and I want to know that it was all me and my will power that was able to accomplish this. ( with the help of all of your exercises and diet tips)

So if any one can else can help me great!!!!!!!


Thank you all again for your help so far,
Adam D.

Answer 1

OK, plenty of meat and fruit. Chocolate is ok but only before you exercise. If you want more muscle then you need a more toneing workout. This means not so much cardio (running, cycling etc.), but more weights.

The only way to build muscle is to have an extremely heavy weight in which you can only do about 5-6 quick reps a time. Repeat this until you are tired enough or satisfied. If you want more endurance, then more reps on a lighter weight is the key.

Answer 2

The best way to burn fat is a cardio workout. Running, biking and swimming. When the heart rate increases then slows down, then increases again, you are burning more fat. Try running on a treadmill (or the old fashioned way, outside) for 2 minutes, then walk for 3. Repeat this for about 25-45 min. a day. The fat will be GONE in no time. of course a healthy diet is a must as well (cut out fast food, pizza and soda for a month, you'll be amazed at how quick you will lose fat). It is also best NOT to work out with weights at first. burn the fat, then hit the weights. You will lose fat but not pounds by pumping iron (muscle is heavier than fat). Stay away from stomach crunches until the fat is gone as well. You will get ab muscles under the fat to make you look bigger!

Good luck!

Answer 3

if you're 19% body fat you're already 'slim'.... if you exercise and do cruches make sure your back is not off the ground - that's what's hurting it - and don't pull at your neck... as for your other exercises - since you're already thin and want to lose more 'fat' around the mid-section for that 6pack - you'd need to really pay attention to what you eat ... and eat small meals a day (5 or 6) instead of just 3.. you're body is storing fat and it's going to your waist because it's thinking your 'starving' it - I know that sounds strange but that's what causes that last few to come off.... lastly, be sure to do cardio, maybe get an interval training routine ie: cardio, weights, alternating w/other equipment, bike, jump rope to get your heart rate up and then you'll burn it off.. your caffeine intake is minimal so nothing to be too concerned about - just don't have just coffee/tea for breakfast however.... whole grains, fruits, veggies... 'good fat and carbs' ... you're body will be healthy in no time!

Answer 4

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