Should I stay away from
Protein shakes (50/60 grams) per day if I want to stray away from skinny fat and go towards a toned/cut physique like: http://livefitcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/andy.jpg. I lift 4 to 5 times a week heavy and light (high reps), do 30 mins of HIIT 6 times a week, and run 4 miles 4 days a week (should I bump it up to everyday again?). I've went from 205 lbs to about 160-165 since about March, I'm 5 11/ 6 ft. I have lost a ton of weight but I don't see super massive definition. What should I be doing differently to continue going from skinny fat to lean or to even buff? I know I should cut my body fat % but does drinking whey protein slow the process of lowering body fat down? Wouldn't more muscle being built in the process burn fat at the same time tho? Thanks for your help guys!
TL;DR
My goal is to look close to these dudes:
http://livefitcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/andy.jpg
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/stores/sport-goods/beachbody/AMZ-6_AmazonImages_Trainer_Images_ShaunT_1._V354461086_.jpg
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/8d/81/christiano-ronaldo-shirtless.jpg?itok=RgfTyC6j
http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/277/files/2015/01/1418335905_jake-gyllenhaal-southpaw-zoom-850x560.jpg
NOT LIKE:
http://az701449.vo.msecnd.net/wetpaintmig/2015/01/w310_Mike-Tenerelli-3995704054129551562.jpg
12 Comments • Newest first
run less eat more, definitely keep the protein.
@abyssmind aight sounds gucci ty
@khazix: as long as you dont go over your maintenance its fine.
Short answer:
Less cardio. Do lean bulk. IIFYM/track calories
Depends what exercises/split/program you do.
[quote=abyssmind]nah keep chucking it. Isolate whey protein is like 120 calories per scoop. Its nothing. You jus get more muscle and get more lean. Just avoid high calorie food like pizza[/quote]
It's okay to have a slice or two once every 10 days right? I don't eat the entire box, just a slice or two with water.
nah keep chucking it. Isolate whey protein is like 120 calories per scoop. Its nothing. You jus get more muscle and get more lean. Just avoid high calorie food like pizza
[quote=solous]Wait, you were 5'9 and only 100 pounds. I didnt even know that was possible man. My little brother is 10 years old and he weighs 83 pounds.[/quote]
Right? I was gonna ask if he was like 8 yrs old or something but did not want to be rude xD
Wait, you were 5'9 and only 100 pounds. I didnt even know that was possible man. My little brother is 10 years old and he weighs 83 pounds.
@khazix: Not sure about your case but in my case:
I was 5'9 and 100 pounds.
My trainer told me absolutely no cardio for me (except little 10 minute warm up jog before working out) bc cardio would make me lose weight.
if you want to get buff, you'll need the protein
[quote=queenlorde]Don't run so much if you don't want to lose weight.[/quote]
I've already lost the weight, I just want to get more toned. Wouldn't running more and doing cardio help burn the remaining fat though?
Don't run so much if you don't want to lose weight.