Thread: New to cutting fat

Quote: Originally Posted by needachange Dude know his stuff, I didn't want pass of his knowledge as mine.

I play Sports On Mondays and Thursday so i tend to do a lot of running and cardio. I could swim before the practice. I also could use tuesday and wens day as a work out day and then again Friday. The Do running on Saturday and Sunday?

Quote: Originally Posted by Nowhereman Dude know his stuff, I didn't want pass of his knowledge as mine. Oh I know you didn't mean for it to sound like you were taking credit for it I really didn't start be successful in my goals until I stumbled accross his stuff on BB.com. It made things so easy. I actually enjoy cutting now

I agree with all the comments above. My workout regimen: Day 1 - Elliptical x 50mins (Intervals, AM), Chest + GPP (PM) Day 2 - Treadmill HIIT x 12 rounds + MISS x 45mins (AM), Back/Triceps (PM) Day 3 - Run outside (50-60 mins) Day 4 - Elliptical x 50 mins (Intervals, AM), Legs (PM) Day 5 - Treadmill x 45 mins (Intervals, AM), Shoulders + GPP (PM) Day 6 - Metabolic circuit with weights + Prowler push/pull Day 7 - Rest or Run...

Quote: Originally Posted by Robert2006 Your knees will be happier if you avoid any high impact stuff. Running wouldn't be at the top of my list. If you mean an average of 5lbs a month that shouldn't be that hard. You'll likely do a little better the first part and the loss will slow down later. Don't expect it to be a smooth line . Too much running definitely can injure you but that is usually because of a few reasons...

Hey, Good work with settings goals and motivating yourself. First thought off the top of my head is that you are probably doing too much around your workout. If you are doing a 30 minute run you are probably going to be too tired to give it your all during your workout, and therefore won't make progress as quickly as you would like. What I would suggest is moving your running and swimming to the days that you don't work out, so you...

Your knees will be happier if you avoid any high impact stuff. Running wouldn't be at the top of my list. If you mean an average of 5lbs a month that shouldn't be that hard. You'll likely do a little better the first part and the loss will slow down later. Don't expect it to be a smooth line .

I think that cardio should be treated like a supplement. Just like protein powder. You eat more whole foods than the powder. You don't need the powder, but there is a reason why you add it in your diet. Just like cardio and as BJ stated above for the loss in weight. Hell I lost over 100lbs with doing a 30 minute WALK a couple times a week and doing HIT weight training. Diet is key along with the right source of exercise. I wanted the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Barber I disagree with eliminating/minimizing cardio.... it burns calories and you will results that much faster. I humbly disagree... I did a whole lot of cardio in June and NONE in July (followed HIT)... Diet was roughly the same