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Hey guys! Currently 185lbs, 6'1". I'm calling 17% bf. The scale says 18%, the calipers say 15-16%, so lets say err on the high side and say 17%. I would *like* to drop down to about 166lbs, with around 8-10%bf.

I'm eating 150-155gr protein a day, and fill the rest with fat, to bring it to 1850-1950 calories a day. No carbs. I'm an engineer who spends a lot of time on 'the floor,' so I'm kind of active during the days, although not excessively so. Quite a bit of walking, I wouldn't say I'm more than 50% MHR very often though. Some days I spend the whole day behind the desk, others I'm constantly moving.

My body seems to enjoy eating high fat, so it's something I want to stay with. Should I incorporate an exercise routine of some sort into this, or should I continue on with what I'm doing? If additional exercise is needed, what do you suggest? Weights? Cardio? If you suggest anything throw up some numbers...reps & sets, etc :)

Any input appreciated

Matt
 
To cut body fat time efficiently...

combined cardio/weights is good - Kettlebells are awesome for this. (try the dragondoor books) try a 20lb to start and build up to heavier weights once you get comfortable.

Diet sounds good, keep the high fat high protein.

Avoid additivies in your foods (eat natural)

Sleep well, this lowers leptin levels which means you'll lose fat easier

Hope that helps :sport:
 
Cool, thanks. I didn't think about the sleep portion, and there are definitly things I can do to improve the sleep..ie drink less coffee/tea. Also I'm going to cut out the booze entirely..I was just down to a few nights a week, but it just kills my energy.

I found a good training guide on the ARMY website, check it out



I'm not really in too good a shape, but if you read it and look at training schedule 4, it tells you exactly day by day how to go from walking to running a mile. Has anyone else read this manual and what do ya'll think about it? I think the training schedule 4 would go well with trying to lose fat, not too intense, but still involves cardio/stretching/resistance

Matt
 
I haven't read the army routine but if it gets you from walking to running that's great. However, strength training is an important part in all of this also. I would imagine the army has a pretty decent grasp on that, so if you're starting out I'm sure it's not a bad place to start. But I would progress to weight training if that's not a part of it.

Check out the weight training stickies for great beginner routines. Order of importance: 1) Diet, 2) Training, 3) Cardio. That holds true in almost all cases, with the exception(s) being those who need some type of endurance training for racing, marathons, triathlons, etc.
 
I very much agree with posts above. Cardio and lifting is a great combination for fat loss.

But if you start to work out, your body will need energy through carbs, at least after a workout (cardio or lifting) I eat 1 banana and a protein shake after my workouts, that gives my body fast carbs (banana) and protein.

I also consume some carbs throughout the day (vegetables, oatmeal, wholegrain bread, some fruit), but without over doing it of course. I believe that carbs are necessary in a healthy diet and fitness program.

I believe that the post workout meal is the only right time to consume fast carbs.

Good luck :)
 
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