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The Weight Loss Thread v3, Ask your weight loss questions here.
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alien9
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Jan 11 2013, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(WingKalimdor @ Jan 11 2013, 11:53 AM) I have a question here, although my shirt and pants is getting lose after few month of work out. But weird thing is my body weight is getting heavier. Is this normal?? Yes, Muscle mass is more dense than fat mass. So, eventhough you are losing size, the amount of muscle mass will make you having the same weight.
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WingKalimdor
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Jan 11 2013, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(alien9 @ Jan 11 2013, 11:55 AM) Yes, Muscle mass is more dense than fat mass. So, eventhough you are losing size, the amount of muscle mass will make you having the same weight. Something that I confuse is let say my old BMI = 28.7, after increasing the muscle fat being replace by muscle but BMI remain the same at 28.7. So does it make me fat as well?
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alien9
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Jan 11 2013, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(WingKalimdor @ Jan 11 2013, 01:26 PM) Something that I confuse is let say my old BMI = 28.7, after increasing the muscle fat being replace by muscle but BMI remain the same at 28.7. So does it make me fat as well? No, don't rely on BMI. BMI is a non-very accurate way to judge someone either they are healthy on not. The weighing scale is also not important (it is if you are in competition with weigh class). The only measurement that you need is your bf%. Lower bf% at the same weight means that you have increase your muscle mass and reduce fat mass which is very good. And mirror. That's it. Don't bother with BMI
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marco_salinas
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Jan 11 2013, 02:08 PM
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Weight loss program has many ways depending on you go through with it... All you have to do is a balanced diet and exercise. If you could perform the two then you can get what you are aiming in your weight loss program.
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hlsp7a
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Jan 12 2013, 08:21 AM
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guys, i need some advice. Due to my weight last year is 120kg but now managed to reduced to 96 kg. Now still maintaining and dropping slowly. My one problem is due to the weight loss, my upper body is shabby and loose. How do i make my upper body more fit and less shabby. Currently my chest now is like women's breast and i really feel ashamed about it. Any exercise recommend to reduce my shame? Much appreciate if someone can help. Thanks.........
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DT1
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Jan 12 2013, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(hlsp7a @ Jan 12 2013, 08:21 AM) guys, i need some advice. Due to my weight last year is 120kg but now managed to reduced to 96 kg. Now still maintaining and dropping slowly. My one problem is due to the weight loss, my upper body is shabby and loose. How do i make my upper body more fit and less shabby. Currently my chest now is like women's breast and i really feel ashamed about it. Any exercise recommend to reduce my shame? Much appreciate if someone can help. Thanks......... Google up fat loss vs weight loss.
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yaya y
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Jan 13 2013, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(nightfal @ Apr 13 2012, 02:41 PM) Losing weights is a big struggle for me me too but i'm not give up yet
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skycrawler
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Jan 17 2013, 10:58 PM
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Hi guys, I have a question about bcaa. I consumes Dymatize Amino Acids 6000, I take 2 pills before workout and 4 pills after. 2 pills before bfast and 2 more before sleep. Am I on the right track in taking those pills?
My target is fat lose and gain muscle.
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sfhdh
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Jan 18 2013, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(alvin227 @ Apr 13 2012, 02:45 PM) losing weight is not big deal, maintain the weight after you losing it is something serious. I am on the process of losing weight now, build up the awareness of healthy lifestyle and selective eating but those delicious are just too tempting.   when i make up my mind to lose weight would not last a week ....
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sfhdh
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Jan 18 2013, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(yaya y @ Jan 13 2013, 03:22 PM) me too but i'm not give up yet 
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alien9
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Jan 18 2013, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(skycrawler @ Jan 17 2013, 10:58 PM) Hi guys, I have a question about bcaa. I consumes Dymatize Amino Acids 6000, I take 2 pills before workout and 4 pills after. 2 pills before bfast and 2 more before sleep. Am I on the right track in taking those pills? My target is fat lose and gain muscle. consume according to the instruction.
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maverick11
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Jan 18 2013, 08:39 PM
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hi guys, newbie here. 1 quick question. i go to gym 5 days/week. got 1 hour only for workout cos busy. everytime i do weightlifting 30mins then cardio 30mins.
i've lost 5kgs in 2 months. so my question, is this plan good for losing weight? any better plan or any advice?
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alien9
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Jan 18 2013, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(maverick11 @ Jan 18 2013, 08:39 PM) hi guys, newbie here. 1 quick question. i go to gym 5 days/week. got 1 hour only for workout cos busy. everytime i do weightlifting 30mins then cardio 30mins. i've lost 5kgs in 2 months. so my question, is this plan good for losing weight? any better plan or any advice? weight loss is more on how your diet is construct. The cardio and weightlifting do help to lose weight. Nutrition is the most important thing as you can't out train a bad diet.
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maverick11
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Jan 18 2013, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(alien9 @ Jan 18 2013, 08:41 PM) weight loss is more on how your diet is construct. The cardio and weightlifting do help to lose weight. Nutrition is the most important thing as you can't out train a bad diet. yep knew that. now i eat as clean as i can, below 2000kcal/day. just want some advice on workout plan cos never had trainer. and my fren said better do cardio 4 days then weight 1 day.
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alien9
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Jan 18 2013, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(maverick11 @ Jan 18 2013, 08:54 PM) yep knew that. now i eat as clean as i can, below 2000kcal/day. just want some advice on workout plan cos never had trainer. and my fren said better do cardio 4 days then weight 1 day. why 2000kcal? Any reason to choose that value? For the workout plan, since you are new, I would highly suggest for you to do stronglifts 5x5 or 5/3/1. It's a 3 day a week routine and for the non-training day, you can do some HIIT or cardio if you want.
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maverick11
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Jan 18 2013, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(alien9 @ Jan 18 2013, 09:08 PM) why 2000kcal? Any reason to choose that value? For the workout plan, since you are new, I would highly suggest for you to do stronglifts 5x5 or 5/3/1. It's a 3 day a week routine and for the non-training day, you can do some HIIT or cardio if you want. cos i remember using online calculator my bmr is around 1800 and calories needed is 2800. so easier to calculate, i take about 2000kcal/day (roughly). 5x5 is 5 sets and 5 reps right? what is 5/3/1? sorry if stupid question.
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alien9
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Jan 18 2013, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(maverick11 @ Jan 18 2013, 09:20 PM) cos i remember using online calculator my bmr is around 1800 and calories needed is 2800. so easier to calculate, i take about 2000kcal/day (roughly). 5x5 is 5 sets and 5 reps right? what is 5/3/1? sorry if stupid question. I guess 2800 is your maintenance? I guess at 2200~2300 kcal should be fine. Yeah, 5x5 is the sets reps scheme but the routine is stronglifts. You can refer to this thread created by Darklight79
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maverick11
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Jan 18 2013, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(alien9 @ Jan 18 2013, 09:22 PM) I guess 2800 is your maintenance? I guess at 2200~2300 kcal should be fine. Yeah, 5x5 is the sets reps scheme but the routine is stronglifts. You can refer to this thread created by Darklight79is stronglifts is lifting as heavy as u can? i guess? lol nvm, doing some reading now. thanks man!
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SUSdavid_lynn
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Jan 18 2013, 09:47 PM
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guys, just a quick question...pls dont shoot. usually, from your experience, how much percentage of body fat will only the muscle in your body able to be visible ?
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alien9
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Jan 18 2013, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(david_lynn @ Jan 18 2013, 09:47 PM) guys, just a quick question...pls dont shoot. usually, from your experience, how much percentage of body fat will only the muscle in your body able to be visible ? 15% ish. For abs, below 10%. Even I'm at >20% I can see my shoulder muscle but not as define (muscle definition) as at single digit.
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