Ok so I've been doing a 8 week gym challenge. Before the challenge my body fat was 29.9%. After doing weights twice a week (alternating between arms and legs) and cardio up to four times a week my lean muscle increased 2kgs and body fat dropped to 27.1%. Great result. Had final body fat test today after 8 weeks and after upping my weights to four times a week and cardio still up to four times a week my lean muscle weight decreased, and body fat only dropped to 26.9. My PT seems to think I've starved my body of food and rest - is this true? I've been eating the same but have noticed I've been hungrier than usual but haven't eaten more as I didn't want to increase my weight. I've been struggling with my weight for a couple of years and want to get it down to between 20 and 24%. Any tips anyone???
2007-11-23 12:18:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
3% body fat in 8 weeks isn't too shabby. you want to check your calories and macros. with that much exercise you should be consuming close to your BMR + 500 cals daily. make sure you are getting in at least 1-1.5 grams of protein per lb of lean body mass. or to make it easier you can just consume 50% protein, 30% carbs (30 grams fiber daily) and 20% fats.
the body becomes more efficient the better shape you are in. so it is not uncommon for the appetite to increase along with BMR as a person reduces body fat. ask your trainer if he knows where you can get your BMR measured using indirect calorimetery so you can dial in your calories/diet.
2007-11-23 12:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't believe Leah Amarosa. If she have been 2% body fats, she'd in most cases be useless. I'm 5'6, and after I used to be at 102 kilos, 7 greater than she is presently, I was no less than 15%. If all of the calculators have gotten approximately the equal amount, they are by and large correct. Congrats. 14.5 - 17% is a excellent location to be.
2016-08-06 08:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, how did you attempt your own physique fat proportion? until eventually you're super muscular and have low physique fat such as you assert, 215 is slightly severe for 5'11". How did you attempt your self?
2016-09-30 01:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat small healthy foods 6 times daily to maximize your bodies potential
2007-11-23 12:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by jgonzos6 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋