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Is it a better way to lose your love handle vs. walking, or on the elliptical(spelling)?

Thanks!
 
Fas...swimming is probably the best activity to lose lbs.

- It is a full body activity
- The water keeps you core temperature down so your body burns more calories to keep your tempurature up.
- And it is very low impact...good for the joints.

I would swim a lot more if I had access to a pool.


I know some of you are going to say even olympis swimmers don't look tone, but a layer of fat for those swimmers are desired as it helps them be boyant.
 
Thanks RoRoCo! I used to swim on a regular basis but had to stop for a few months. Now, I am starting do it again. I hope it will help me getting my old "shape" back.

Spokafina,

I have a very clean diet and I work out 5-6 days a week(weight, swim, walk, abs...you name it)...and been religiously doing so for 3 months...yet I see no results. How long is it going to take? I am hopeless.
 
Working abs won't make you lose your love handles. For fat loss, there's no "spot training".

Post your diet and your workout schedule, and we'll tell you where you can improve.
 
fas said:
Spokafina,

I have a very clean diet and I work out 5-6 days a week(weight, swim, walk, abs...you name it)...and been religiously doing so for 3 months...yet I see no results. How long is it going to take? I am hopeless.
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what do you consider clean?
I agree w/ Fil - post your diet. If you're exercising and eating right, but not making progress, something is wrong - and usually it's in the food department.
 
Morning(9:00am-12:00pm): Instant Oatmeal(regular 100 calories), peanuts, greentea and water.

Lunch(1:00pm-5:00pm): Protein Shake, and a salmon salad, peanuts.

Dinner: A little bit of rice(less than half a cup), fish or chicken, some vegie.

Somtimes I eat a few pieces of french fries, potato chips, chocolate...I have very little though...
 
fas said:
Morning(9:00am-12:00pm): Instant Oatmeal(regular 100 calories), peanuts, greentea and water.

Lunch(1:00pm-5:00pm): Protein Shake, and a salmon salad, peanuts.

Dinner: A little bit of rice(less than half a cup), fish or chicken, some vegie.

Somtimes I eat a few pieces of french fries, potato chips, chocolate...I have very little though...
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Is the instant oatmeal the plain flavour? You need protein at breakfast - eggs, chicken, etc.

You need to eat between your first meal and lunch - a serving of protein (plain chicken, canned tuna, eggs, lean beef, etc.).

Again, another meal between lunch & supper.

Supper looks okay.

Peanuts aren't your best choice for nuts - switch to walnuts, pecans, or almonds. Also, be sure you're eating only 1 serving because they are very calorie-dense.

Don't eat the french fries, potato chips, chocolate.

Add another meal before bed - cottage cheese and some nuts, perhaps?

Basically, you're not eating enough. You need to eat between 5 and 7 meals per day, with a serving of protein with each (at least 15 grams). I also think you need to add some fruits & veggies.
 
Yes, instant oatmeal plain(regular) type...100 calories, 19g carbs, 0-3g of sugar.

As for eating more, I think I am already in the starvation mode, so if I eat more, I afraid, I will gain more weight.

I have been swimming since Tuesday and I can tell, my body is changing.
 
fas said:
Yes, instant oatmeal plain(regular) type...100 calories, 19g carbs, 0-3g of sugar.

As for eating more, I think I am already in the starvation mode, so if I eat more, I afraid, I will gain more weight.

I have been swimming since Tuesday and I can tell, my body is changing.
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Do you know what starvation mode means? It means that your body is using up precious muscle for energy and holding on to all the fat it possibly can. YOU NEED TO EAT MORE! Yes, you'll gain weight at first, but it's all good. Muscle burns more calories than fat - you need it to lose fat and those love-handles.
It's basically a psychological problem that you have to get over. yeah, you'll gain weight, but after your body gets used to it and starts building muscle, you'll be burning way more fat and you'll start losing weight again - the right way.
 
I get it. Thanks!

Here is what I am planning to do from now on:

Morning: Walk 30 min, 45 swim
Protein Shake(9:00)
Greentea & Water
Oatmeal (11:00pm)

Lunch: Lift 45 min
Protein Shake(1:00pm)
Fish or chicken & some veggie(3:00pm)
Almonds

Dinner: A little bit(a few spoons) of rice and fish or chicken(6:00pm)
Water
Fruit(Pineapples, strawberry, or banana (8:00pm)

What do you think?
 
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fas said:
Morning: Walk 30 min, 45 swim
Protein Shake(9:00)
Greentea & Water

Oatmeal (11:00pm)

Lunch: Lift 45 min
Protein Shake(1:00pm)

Fish or chicken & some veggie(3:00pm)
Almonds

Dinner: A little bit(a few spoons) of rice and fish or chicken(6:00pm)
Water

Fruit(Pineapples, strawberry, or banana (8:00pm)

What do you think?
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The meal following lifting (post work-out PWO) should consist of protein adn substantial carbs. As should your post PWO meal. And these two meals shouldn't contain fat.

Move the oatmeal to your first meal and have something different for your second meal - some protein and fats, perhaps.

With your protein shake PWO, you need some carbs - cream of wheat or rice cereal, oatmeal, white or sweet potatoes, rice.

Your post pwo meal you should replace the almonds with more carbs.

Fruit isn't a meal. Before bed, it's best to have casein protein (found in dairy) - cottage cheese is the best, and some fats - not fruit.
 
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