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losing weight

#141
tastybasslines said:
Anyone know what effect smoking has on weight loss? I watch what I eat mostly and exercise at least 5 times a week but still smoke. I know, I know, doesn't make much sense but I'm doing it anyway...I plan to stop but who knows how long that will take.
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Studies vary. I still see plenty of overweight smokers. When I was in school, some profs rationalized that smokers gain weight when they stop smoking because they can once again taste food.
 
#143
You'll need calories, certainly, which brings you to Common Problem #1: wanting to lose fat & gain muscle at the same time. My experience? It can't be done, you have to do one & then the other. It may be beneficial for you to think of this as two separate goals. There are all kinds of info out there about how to approach this, which way is best for you is something you'll have to figure out.
 
#144
Get into the gym, have a balanced diet and don't cut the calories too much. You should bulk and drop a bit of bodyfat.

The absolute "optimal" way would be to cycle, but LiquidMidnight doesn't sound like he actually needs to lose a lot in the bf department. Doesn't sound like he suddenly wants involved in competative powerlifting or to be cut like a bodybuilder. A solid starter program and making sure you have a balanced diet should be the starting point. Keep a track on progress and tweak as required.
 
#145
i_got_a_mohawk said:
Get into the gym, have a balanced diet and don't cut the calories too much. You should bulk and drop a bit of bodyfat.

The absolute "optimal" way would be to cycle, but LiquidMidnight doesn't sound like he actually needs to lose a lot in the bf department. Doesn't sound like he suddenly wants involved in competative powerlifting or to be cut like a bodybuilder. A solid starter program and making sure you have a balanced diet should be the starting point. Keep a track on progress and tweak as required.
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I thought you burn more calories running than biking...
 
#150
fmoore200 said:
Please excuse my humble ignorance sir <takes bow> :ninja:
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When I was talking of cycling, it was what Darth was talking about.

Spend a period of time focusing on either gaining strength or muscle mass, lots of resistance training while having a calorific excess then switch to focusing on dropping body fat (and trying to maintain what you already have) by using lots of cardio, a simmered down resistance program and running at a calorific deficate, and repeat.
 

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