Thread: Question...

Originally Posted by Tsunamic_Tuna

Alright so first off i'm 17... Weigh around 144lbs and i'm 5'7... So according to the grossly inaccurate internet BFP calculators I would have a BFP of 9-13% body fat.. (They told me 11%)

What i'm looking for is a supplement that will help burn the fat above my abs in my stomach area and help me build muscle everywhere else...
I weight lift/work out 5 times a week (sometimes more) and I do cardio at least 3 times a week for around 30+ minutes...

I started taking Hydroxycut Hardcore to help me lose that fat but... I think its a little too strong for me (especially when im trying to gain muscle too)... I have lost weight but... Im afraid im losing a little too much too fast...

What im asking is.. What should I be doing to get to my goal by the end of the summer... I'm not wanting the perfectly toned body by then... I just want to be a little more toned to where people will at least notice.

I watch what I eat somewhat... But i'm already small as it is and I'm not exactly sure if it would be a great idea to go on a hardcore diet... So basically the only thing ive changed about eating patterns etc. is replacing all drinks with water...

You can't target specific areas to burn fat. Atleast 5 days a week of weight training is alot and probably too much, what does your routine look like?

Your weight loss isn't really determined by what kind of fat burner you are using, but what your caloric intake is.

Make a good routine and start a healthy diet in which your daily calories are slightly less than maintenance(if you want to preserve LBM).

If you want to see results, you have to watch what you eat constantly. Consistency is a must for any diet to work. I don't know what your preception of a "hardcore diet" is but it takes alot of dedication to lose bodyfat. I suggest that you read the stickies in the D&N section to see what kinds of foods to eat and why.

Good luck.

So even if i'm a smaller person I should change my diet? I guess it makes sense though... Its just its really hard for me to do... Especially when my family goes out to eat, and I don't decide what we eat every night etc... And also.. Usually when I go on a low calorie diet (I have tried, believe me), I will end up being so hungry, that I end up getting sick from it...
(If you know a filling low calorie snack or food or whatever, PLEASE fill me in)

Day Target Area Workout Sets Reps

Monday
Shoulders
Clean & Press Three 12*, 8*, 6
Military Press Three 10*, 6, 4
Stiff-Arm Pushdown Three 10*, 8, 8
Triceps
Triceps Pressdowns Three 25*, 12, 10
Skull Crushers Three 10*, 6, 4
Tricep Extensions Three 12, 10, 10
Tuesday
Back
Romanian Deadlifts Three 10*, 8*, 6
Seated Rows Three 12*, 10*, 8
Upright Rows Three 12*, 10*, 8
Traps
Weighted Shrugs Three 12-15*, 10*, 6
Behind-Back Weighted Shrugs Three 12*, 8, 8
Wednesday
Legs
Leg Extensions Three 25*, 15*, 12*
Romanian Deadlifts Three 15*, 12*, 10
Squats Four 12*, 10*, 6, 4
Leg Extensions Three 8, 8, 8, 8
Leg Curls Three 12*, 10, 10
Calf Raises Four 15*, 10, 10, 10
Friday
Chest
Incline Bench Press Three 15*, 10, 8
Flat Bench Press Three 12*, 8, 6
D. Bell Flyes Three 12*, 8, 6
Biceps
Preacher Curls Four 15*, 12, 10, 8
Standing Curls Three 12, 8, 6

Also, its supposed to be only four days... But I end up doing something else on Thursday b/c I get bored... And I usually do cardio on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays also... I don't do it on wednesdays tho cause my legs are usually tired lol..
And for cardio i use stationary bike, gazzelle, or punching bag...

I do weighted sit ups for ab workouts, then I do leg raises somedays, and I do inverted sit-ups... And sometimes I do ab crunches and bicycles for a little variety...

Originally Posted by Tsunamic_Tuna

So even if i'm a smaller person I should change my diet? I guess it makes sense though... Its just its really hard for me to do... Especially when my family goes out to eat, and I don't decide what we eat every night etc... And also.. Usually when I go on a low calorie diet (I have tried, believe me), I will end up being so hungry, that I end up getting sick from it...
(If you know a filling low calorie snack or food or whatever, PLEASE fill me in)

Check out this link: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...6&d=1068942662

Alot of "healthy" foods aren't very dens in calories, meaning you can get full pretty quick without taking in that many calories.

Egg whites and cottage cheese are a couple examples of this.

^^ I posted workout schuedule above... If you have any suggestions on change etc.. Please let me know Im open for any opinions...

Anyways, so all of the foods in the list are low calorie foods? Awesome.

But to supplements... Whats something that will help me achieve my goal though. Should I stick with the hydroxycut or move to something that focuses more on muscle growth than fat burning? I'm not wanting the supplement to do the work for me... I just want it to help me out a little bit lol.

Originally Posted by Tsunamic_Tuna

^^ I posted workout schuedule above... If you have any suggestions on change etc.. Please let me know Im open for any opinions...

Anyways, so all of the foods in the list are low calorie foods? Awesome.

But to supplements... Whats something that will help me achieve my goal though. Should I stick with the hydroxycut or move to something that focuses more on muscle growth than fat burning? I'm not wanting the supplement to do the work for me... I just want it to help me out a little bit lol.

Well not all. Generally speaking, "healthy" foods are less calorie dense than other food.

Post your routine in the training section.

Ok I did... But i'm still looking for a suitable supplement to go along with my diet and excersize plan... Anyone have any ideas??

really a supplament isnt gonna help cardio is the best pick it up thats what i did then start working i was in the same position about a year ago what i did was 20minutes cardio before a workout and 30-40 minutes after a workout once i got to where i felt comfortable then i started to cut out my cardio and to more weight training it worked for me

im 17 started working out at 16 was i 140 cut it myself down to i 130 and in two months i went to 145 in muscle but now im starting to workout again so im looking to gain weight

good luck hope you acheive what you want