Thread: starting fit challenge need help!!

1. not a stupid question at all, if its something you dont know its worth finding out about !

the flavored oatmeal generally has other things added to it and is quick oatmeal, making it not such a great choice, you can get just as good with flavor if you buy your own fruit and old fashioned oats, then put the two together, just as good and much better for you.

2. the protein shake is all up to you, but lowering bodyfat youd want to have real food which would make your body work to digest it, your body burns a bit of calories in the digestion process, shakes are absorbed quick, and would work well for a post workout meal, but arent necessary to get your protein.

3. only if you plan on taking any other supplements to help like creatine (which could help you lower bodyfat by building muscle, contrary to popular belief, creatine does not make people muscle bound freaks, its just something that helps with muscle growth)

4. you want to have all the meals as balanced as possible, if you dont know the macros your taking in yet, i suggest looking at the guide to cutting bulking and maintenance that is a sticky at the top of the diet and nutrition forum. its got lots of helpful information...... for lower bodyfat% though youll want a calorie deficit with enough carbs to keep you from losing muscle tissue as well. 33/33/33 split for macros is one example, just take a look at the thread and it should explain a whole lot for you ask any questions you have concerning anything as well, people are always willing to answer and help out