Weight Loss, Fat Loss.

msummers26 · 06-17-2009, 08:41 AM

Hi,

My goal at the moment is to lose weight and lose fat. Now I also know that do this effectively requires some muscle development to help burn more calories.

My current workout involves 45-60 minutes of cardio and the rest in core machines. My total workout time is usually 2hrs. I workout 2-4 times a week.

I am planning to take whey protein every morning and post workout next week. I am keeping my calorie intake 500 less than my maintenance but I am not that particular at the moment on healthy foods. I just make sure the calorie is counted.

Any advice if I am on the right track? Anything I can do to improve my routine?

-Mike

Kevsworld · 06-17-2009, 10:52 AM

Here's an article on caloric intake:
Strong and Fit: Lose Fat, Build Muscle: How Many Calories Should I Eat?

Be sure you are getting enough protein--1 gram per lb of body weight.

msummers26 · 06-24-2009, 01:16 AM

Thanks for the reply mate. I have started taking Whey protein and yea, I know about 1gram per pound of body weight.

What I wanted to ask is the type of food. Say a wheat tuna sandwich has 400 calories and a cheesburger has the same 400 calories. Does this affect my weight loss since both foods has the same calories? Does it matter to weight loss which I eat?

My question is regarding principles of calorie intake. I know that obviously, the cheeseburger is worse due to less healthy contents like less fiber, more salt and fat, etc. Just wondering calorie wise and weight loss, is there a difference?

-Mike

**Built** · 06-24-2009, 01:26 AM

Read the link in my sig on getting started, k?

chronicelite · 06-24-2009, 02:40 AM

How much do you weigh my friend??? And roughly what percentage of that is body fat?? Also height does help.

msummers26 · 06-29-2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chronicelite

How much do you weigh my friend??? And roughly what percentage of that is body fat?? Also height does help.

I am 5ft 11 inches, 190 lbs, and 26% body fat.

msummers26 · 06-29-2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Built

Read the link in my sig on getting started, k?

Thanks man. Sorry that I might have created a thread unnecessarily. That link gave good info.

-Mike

06-17-2009, 08:41 AM	#1
msummers26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 20	Weight Loss, Fat Loss. Hi, My goal at the moment is to lose weight and lose fat. Now I also know that do this effectively requires some muscle development to help burn more calories. My current workout involves 45-60 minutes of cardio and the rest in core machines. My total workout time is usually 2hrs. I workout 2-4 times a week. I am planning to take whey protein every morning and post workout next week. I am keeping my calorie intake 500 less than my maintenance but I am not that particular at the moment on healthy foods. I just make sure the calorie is counted. Any advice if I am on the right track? Anything I can do to improve my routine? -Mike

06-17-2009, 10:52 AM	#2
Kevsworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 93	Here's an article on caloric intake: Strong and Fit: Lose Fat, Build Muscle: How Many Calories Should I Eat? Be sure you are getting enough protein--1 gram per lb of body weight. Kevin StrongandFit.net

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06-24-2009, 01:16 AM	#3
msummers26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 20	Thanks for the reply mate. I have started taking Whey protein and yea, I know about 1gram per pound of body weight. What I wanted to ask is the type of food. Say a wheat tuna sandwich has 400 calories and a cheesburger has the same 400 calories. Does this affect my weight loss since both foods has the same calories? Does it matter to weight loss which I eat? My question is regarding principles of calorie intake. I know that obviously, the cheeseburger is worse due to less healthy contents like less fiber, more salt and fat, etc. Just wondering calorie wise and weight loss, is there a difference? -Mike

06-24-2009, 02:40 AM	#5
chronicelite Member Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 473	How much do you weigh my friend??? And roughly what percentage of that is body fat?? Also height does help.