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By *earded blossom OP Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Going to be joining my friend at the gym who currently does this, finding I'm not getting the results I want from body pump. I'm not wanting to be like the people you see in competitions but would like a bit of definition.

Anyone else on here do this or have any advice for a newbie?

K x

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

I dont do it myself but a guess is you want the "look" would you not be better of cutting? Cut carbs take more protein

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By *earded blossom OP Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I dont do it myself but a guess is you want the "look" would you not be better of cutting? Cut carbs take more protein "

Not the look just a bit more definition and finding I'm not losing weight with what I'm doing

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By *ancognitoMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Sent you PM.

If it's weight reduction as such it's all about calories in calories out.

Mass / size/ weight increase is entirely dependant on calories consumed as opposed to calories "burnt"

Definition is entirely dependant of body fat reduction. Hope that helps

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

Thats precisly what I mean if you look up keytones and how the body uses energy sources for definition you want to cut over exertion of the muscle tears allowing the body to grow more. Ive recently been getting rid of excess weight (all diet driven)

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By *earded blossom OP Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Thats precisly what I mean if you look up keytones and how the body uses energy sources for definition you want to cut over exertion of the muscle tears allowing the body to grow more. Ive recently been getting rid of excess weight (all diet driven) "

How much have you got rid of n what sort of diet are you eating?

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By *earded blossom OP Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Sent you PM.

If it's weight reduction as such it's all about calories in calories out.

Mass / size/ weight increase is entirely dependant on calories consumed as opposed to calories "burnt"

Definition is entirely dependant of body fat reduction. Hope that helps"

Thanks I've pm you

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

Lost about two inch on waist 3weeks first week 1900 cal made up of chicken breast brown rice and lots of greens (no sauces or additions) cals up too 2900 now with light endurance excercise (1hr cycling) added lean beef in and a dettox drink in mornings

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I dont do it myself but a guess is you want the "look" would you not be better of cutting? Cut carbs take more protein "

Agree with Kola's both comment.

In addition to your gym routine. Cut carb (bread, pasta...). Eat more proteins.

You have to burn more than you put in.

I find a light evening meal early in the evening works for me and a lemon/ginger tea later on.

Takes a bit to get used to but stick with it xx

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

"I dont do it myself but a guess is you want the "look" would you not be better of cutting? Cut carbs take more protein

Agree with Kola's both comment.

In addition to your gym routine. Cut carb (bread, pasta...). Eat more proteins.

You have to burn more than you put in.

I find a light evening meal early in the evening works for me and a lemon/ginger tea later on.

Takes a bit to get used to but stick with it xx

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didnt lie lemon or ginger tea but got a good recipe for detox drink

1 lemon two lime parsley tumeric a thumb of ginger 200ml apple cider vinegar and corriander make up to a litre with mineral water qeird at first but actually look forward to it now

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By *ab and funCouple
over a year ago

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I clean eat most of the time and I stick to 1200 calories, I do a lot of lifting and I have my carb meal after I've worked out.

You can do it K, no problem xx

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I dont do it myself but a guess is you want the "look" would you not be better of cutting? Cut carbs take more protein

Agree with Kola's both comment.

In addition to your gym routine. Cut carb (bread, pasta...). Eat more proteins.

You have to burn more than you put in.

I find a light evening meal early in the evening works for me and a lemon/ginger tea later on.

Takes a bit to get used to but stick with it xx

didnt lie lemon or ginger tea but got a good recipe for detox drink

1 lemon two lime parsley tumeric a thumb of ginger 200ml apple cider vinegar and corriander make up to a litre with mineral water qeird at first but actually look forward to it now

That's what I have been doing since last September. Ginger queen here lol use it a lot now in various ways.

Fresh ginger, fresh lemon, teaspoon of honey add boiled water. drink in the morning on an empty stomach and wait at least 20 mins before eating.

I use turmeric a lot in my cooking. I read that to have the full benefit of the turmeric you need to add a pinch of cumin with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't touch weights never have don't need them for boxing/martial arts as the muscle weight slows you down.

I have my calories in set at 1500 per day and currently burn around 2500-3000.

I don't go near a gym at all these days.

Bought a Fitbit and walk an average 10,000-15,000 paces per day I also downloaded one of those 7min fitness apps to work my core.

Have lost 3 stone and sitting at what I consider a comfortable weight.

Definition is there and if I really pushed it the abs would be back to my fighting look

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

OOh and Ginger boots your immune system and is also an anti-inflammatory and helps the digestive track.

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By *r FirecrackerMan
over a year ago

London

"Going to be joining my friend at the gym who currently does this, finding I'm not getting the results I want from body pump. I'm not wanting to be like the people you see in competitions but would like a bit of definition.

Anyone else on here do this or have any advice for a newbie?

K x"

Only lift what is achievable while maintaining good form, do NOT worry what everyone else is lifting. Gym envy can be disasterous and set you back big style!

Have fun though!

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By *ugs and JunkCouple
over a year ago

Bellshill

K you can't give up pasta

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"K you can't give up pasta

Haha!

Told her ages ago but she can't do it hehe!

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

"K you can't give up pasta

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you can get wholegrain pasta it even tastes nice

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"K you can't give up pasta

you can get wholegrain pasta it even tastes nice

I was going to suggest wholegrain pasta but did not want to risk offending her Italian blood lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone else on here do this or have any advice for a newbie?

K x"

Try crossfit it multi disaplined and if you eat right your body will follow on.

Oh i also recomend food preping so you know what your eat and when also helps when watch what your eating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Train as fast and as intense as you can, ie super sets,alternate exercises,little rest between sets, your body will be burning calories long after you stop your workout and tone you at the same time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also think about doing compound movments such as squats deadlifts chest presses back rows and clean and press. They use large muscle groups and will burn more calouris

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Carb cycling is good for dropping bodyfat. But generally counting your macros is a good place to start to achieving the body you want.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A 5 egg omelette every day for breakfast.

Eggs = awesome protein + cholesterol.

Your body takes cholesterol and turns it into so many vital compounds it needs including your hormones.

Increase your testosterone with short intense exercise as Dr mercola advocates and your body will respond in due Course.

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"A 5 egg omelette every day for breakfast.

Eggs = awesome protein + cholesterol.

Your body takes cholesterol and turns it into so many vital compounds it needs including your hormones.

Increase your testosterone with short intense exercise as Dr mercola advocates and your body will respond in due Course.

The protein is in the egg white.

So if someone has Cholesterol problems, the yolk is not recommended. Plus all the fat is in the yolk. 0 fat in the white. Check with your GP if unsure.

Alternatively, disregard some of the yolks.

Or shops are now doing cartons of egg whites, brand is called 'Two chicks' which are very handy if you don't want to waste yolks after yolks. It's in the fridge department.

Hope this helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't comment on the diet as I struggle to actually put weight on as I'm so active so I need to eat about 5000 cals a day lol .

However, I was in the gym the other day and I was listening in to a PT giving advice to a girl in your simular quandray.

I found it fascinating as he recommended doing the opposite of what everyone else does.

Instead of lifting a heavy/moderate weight for a few reps/sets, get a 45lb barbell with NO weights on it.

Set a timer for 10mins per different lift and do as many as you can do in that time obviously stopping when you need to.

The most important thing is slow and controlled movement with good form when doing it.

I tried this with the following

Standing barbell curls

Standing tricep extensions

Sitting military press

It's not as easy as it sounds and the pump you get from it is insane.

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I can't comment on the diet as I struggle to actually put weight on as I'm so active so I need to eat about 5000 cals a day lol .

However, I was in the gym the other day and I was listening in to a PT giving advice to a girl in your simular quandray.

I found it fascinating as he recommended doing the opposite of what everyone else does.

Instead of lifting a heavy/moderate weight for a few reps/sets, get a 45lb barbell with NO weights on it.

Set a timer for 10mins per different lift and do as many as you can do in that time obviously stopping when you need to.

The most important thing is slow and controlled movement with good form when doing it.

I tried this with the following

Standing barbell curls

Standing tricep extensions

Sitting military press

It's not as easy as it sounds and the pump you get from it is insane.

Maybe she is on recovery/rehabilitation mode or working out with an injury.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Search terms :

Documentary video

Statin nation : the great cholesterol cover up.

PDF

The cholesterol myth - paleo plan.

I had a bad angina attack 4 years ago and cured myself of heart disease. No statins. No stent op. No beta blockers. No aspirin.

How did I do it?

NATTO

Completely reversed my heart disease in 2 years.

I eat 5 egg omelette for breakfast about 4 times a week and a big nutribullet thingy on the other mornings .

Yes My cholesterol levels are high. Good. My testosterone levels are good too. And I'm fighting fit. Feel better than when in my 20s or 30s.

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Search terms :

Documentary video

Statin nation : the great cholesterol cover up.

PDF

The cholesterol myth - paleo plan.

I had a bad angina attack 4 years ago and cured myself of heart disease. No statins. No stent op. No beta blockers. No aspirin.

How did I do it?

NATTO

Completely reversed my heart disease in 2 years.

I eat 5 egg omelette for breakfast about 4 times a week and a big nutribullet thingy on the other mornings .

Yes My cholesterol levels are high. Good. My testosterone levels are good too. And I'm fighting fit. Feel better than when in my 20s or 30s.

Oh you said every day earlier!

Like I say do what works for you!

If you have a medical condition and/or unsure ask for advice and tweak to your body and conditions.

When it comes to diet it is not a one size fits all.

But that's my opinion and experience of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Search terms :

Documentary video

Statin nation : the great cholesterol cover up.

PDF

The cholesterol myth - paleo plan.

I had a bad angina attack 4 years ago and cured myself of heart disease. No statins. No stent op. No beta blockers. No aspirin.

How did I do it?

NATTO

Completely reversed my heart disease in 2 years.

I eat 5 egg omelette for breakfast about 4 times a week and a big nutribullet thingy on the other mornings .

Yes My cholesterol levels are high. Good. My testosterone levels are good too. And I'm fighting fit. Feel better than when in my 20s or 30s.

Oh you said every day earlier!

Like I say do what works for you!

If you have a medical condition and/or unsure ask for advice and tweak to your body and conditions.

When it comes to diet it is not a one size fits all.

But that's my opinion and experience of it. "

Fair play nawtymax, I'll concede that I was vague and didn't adequately define what was a recommendation and what I actually follow. Most folk, myself included, probably don't have sufficient time in the morning to make an omelette every single day. Also same thing every day can get a bit tedious Ken.

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By *earded blossom OP Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Search terms :

Documentary video

Statin nation : the great cholesterol cover up.

PDF

The cholesterol myth - paleo plan.

I had a bad angina attack 4 years ago and cured myself of heart disease. No statins. No stent op. No beta blockers. No aspirin.

How did I do it?

NATTO

Completely reversed my heart disease in 2 years.

I eat 5 egg omelette for breakfast about 4 times a week and a big nutribullet thingy on the other mornings .

Yes My cholesterol levels are high. Good. My testosterone levels are good too. And I'm fighting fit. Feel better than when in my 20s or 30s.

Oh you said every day earlier!

Like I say do what works for you!

If you have a medical condition and/or unsure ask for advice and tweak to your body and conditions.

When it comes to diet it is not a one size fits all.

But that's my opinion and experience of it.

Hehe

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By *earded blossom OP Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Thanks for all your replys and private messages! Off on holiday tomorrow so what better way to start healthy eating than innhe medditeranean... seafood and salads galore

K x

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

I do ommwlette two times a week but as max said its one yolk five whites (guesstimate as I buy whites in a carton) tends to be on cardio days as famished when finished

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