Losing weight, and gaining muscle

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Hey, im 5'10 to 5'11 and am 16 years old. I weigh about 165 pounds. I have a little stomach fat, and was wondering if cardio would get rid of it. I still eat bad, but i do drink alot of water, and i dont eat after 6 p.m.(go to bed around 10 10:30). Would cardio do the trick?
If so how much?(30 minutes? 2 hours?)
If not, then what else do i have to do.
Also, right now i can only curl 10 pounds at 20 reps. what should my next step be? do more or move up in weight.
Thanks guys
 
Not to be the bearer of bad news, but drinking lots of water does not make up for eating bad, and why would it matter if you ate after 6:00. You actually should eat something, like cottage cheese, about a half hour to an hour before you go to bed. As far as curling 10 lbs. twenty times, your next step should be to train your WHOLE body. JMO, of course.
 
eating bad food and waiting a long time before you eat again (stopping at 6!)
Is a recipe for disaster unless you are genetically gifted. The less frequently, more your body stores.

There is a good reason why practically everyone you see is out of shape/fat/scrawny.... It is NOT easy to get in shape and some people just dont have discipline. IF you want to make a difference, make a difference by changing your ways. incorporating Cardio to a sh*tty diet will just make you lose muscle probably.
 
Ok need some advice

My wife and I have been working our seriously for four weeks now....

I have been doing the strength training 3 days a week (bowflex) and doing cardio 5 days a week...Serious spinning for 40 min. or jogging for a Mile and 1/2 then "cooling down" another half mile.

Eating healthy.

I have dropped to 162 LBS (See stats below)

The questioon here, is I am getting skinny by the minute, but the muscle tonning has not shown through yet, is the fourth week a bit mature for this? or should I start seeing results of my work out? I am lifting more weight then ever before. Or is free weights better then the Bowflex?

Opinions? advice? hello McFly?
 
Free weights are much more effective because you can really build up core strength.
I would guess that the reason you are not getting muscular is because of all that cardio. 5 days a week? and lifting?
Can you direct us to your lifting schedule?
Lifts, tempo etc.. That might give us a better idea.
 
Sure

I don't know all the names but... and I think I named them all, I am not going for huge muscle gain, just over all body shape, IE not walking stick figure. ;) Really trying to bust that stomach and switch it to other parts of body. I have a gym at work I can utilize, so I can add to my routine any exercise that you guys recommend. Thanks in advanced

all 10 reps each 3 sets each...

Bench press (only incline due to bowflex)

Chest Fly

Standing lateral raise

standing Biceps curl

standing Shoulder Shrug

seated Lat rows

Lying Triceps extension

Leg curl

Lying leg extension

Crunches

reversed crunches

Bicycle crunches
 
MellowGAman said:
My wife and I have been working our seriously for four weeks now....

I have been doing the strength training 3 days a week (bowflex) and doing cardio 5 days a week...Serious spinning for 40 min. or jogging for a Mile and 1/2 then "cooling down" another half mile.

Eating healthy.

I have dropped to 162 LBS (See stats below)

The questioon here, is I am getting skinny by the minute, but the muscle tonning has not shown through yet, is the fourth week a bit mature for this? or should I start seeing results of my work out? I am lifting more weight then ever before. Or is free weights better then the Bowflex?

Opinions? advice? hello McFly?
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In addition to what niceone said, if your diet isn't in check it will be all the more difficult to see results.
 
our diet

basically it is a cup of Coffee and a bowl of Oatmeal

Lunch a Turkey/cheese sandwich on whole wheat, maybe soup

Dinner, been eating Steak, Chicken, or Pasta (small helping with home made Marinaria sauce) Bake Potato's and Veggies.

I only drink water and Skim milk

Snack if hungry Apple, banana, or some other fruit.

that is my diet 90% of the time now...for the last 3 weeks.
 
so 3 meals with scattered snacks of fruit..
You probably need to up the protein like crazy man.
by turkey sandwich do you mean deli meat turkey? While turkey is a fantastic source of protein, deli meats are a fantastic source of crap :) Especially for someone who is trying to trim down.

are you snacking on fruits late at night?
eating a bunch of fruit late at night can actually cause an insulin spike, which can actually cause excess fat storage. Go for protein and quality fat late at night. Cottage cheese, whey... Flax oil.
Eat more frequently. You shouldnt be going more that 3 hours without eating (Except for sleep -- but that is why you consume proteins and fats late at night.. slow digestion of protein = less fat storage, and arguably less muscle loss as well..)
 
diet

no I do not eat anything after dinner, I usually eat around 6/7PM and if anything I will drink water.

Yes it is the deli meats, I but the pre-cut turkey and make it at work. Snacks are during the day time at work or right when I get home.


So what is a soultion, how can I bring my protein level up? You think that is the main problem, I am a bit tired at work.

I figured the Bake potato would be a good source.

I work out before eating dinner, strength before Cardio.
 
I would switch between cardio and lifting days, sound like you might be over training. If you lift, then run.. You are DEFINITELY losing muscle.

The solution to bringing your protein up could be supplementation.
Buy some whey protein and have that with meals that are low in protein.
IMO cereal, milk and coffee is a really bad breakfast. You would be doing yourself a huge favour to have some oats/porridge instead. An easy, healthy breakfast could be:
boil some oats then throw in a scoop (and a half maybe) of whey protein powder. You can add a little milk if you want to soften it up, but you wont get me to recommend it. I am a bit of an anti cowmilk type of guy.. anyways thats for another thread.

Dude, if you stop eating that early I promise you it will take much longer to reach your goals.
When you do not eat, your body goes into survival mode and stores more fat to burn as fuel for later. Also when you do not eat, your body does not get the required amino acids from the protein. Guess how it gets them?
By breaking down your muscle tissue.
EAT!!!!!! hahah..
Not a lot, but frequently.

Read this man, you might learn a bit about nutrition :)
 
diet

I think you missed, that I have coffee and a Bowl of Oatmeal for breakfast.

but I will cut the cardio to three days a week instead of five.

how about some Peanutbutter and Crackers before bed?

I will hit the nutrition thread for some protein ideas. I plan on adding freeweights to my program as well.

I guess I need to eat more often...just not hungry...lol
 
good good!

peanutbutter and crackers isnt so great as a meal before sleep though.
the peanut butter (if ALL NATURAL) is acceptable in moderation, but the crackers are not. they are carbs..
 
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