Protein and getting toned

yoheii · 11-Aug-05, 01:09 PM

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**threenorns** · 11-Aug-05, 01:10 PM

what's wrong is you're not working your lower body or back. until you get your WHOLE body working, you won't see much by way of results, particularly since back and legs are the two largest muscle groups you own.

yoheii · 11-Aug-05, 01:17 PM

I plan on incorperating some straight leg dead lifts and squats to replace my 2nd chest work out of the week.

But do you notice anything else wrong with it, am I utilizing the protien right?

Would I notice direct results with how I'm doing anything as weeks go on???

after i lift i do 45 crunches, 3 sets of em. and in marital arts we do pretty much the same + push ups as a warm up.

I do plan on doing back and legs just gotta fit into the schedule and learn how to properly do the excersises/lifts.

thanks for the reply

**threenorns** · 11-Aug-05, 01:21 PM

about your diet, no one can tell anything until you post a complete day's intake - from what you've posted so far, the ONLY thing you eat is whey protein, wheat bran cereal, and tuna, lol.

yoheii · 11-Aug-05, 01:32 PM

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**maverick** · 11-Aug-05, 01:36 PM

You said the "T" word.

yoheii · 11-Aug-05, 01:38 PM

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**threenorns** · 11-Aug-05, 02:20 PM

lol - there's really no such thing as "toning" muscle in the sense you're thinking.

what you want, plain and simple, is to increase your muscle size a modicum and decrease your body fat levels to give your muscles more definition.

1600 calories is low - way low for your athletic demand. you're skimming along on enough barely to power your activities, but there's definitely no extra to fuel new growth.

Blaze · 11-Aug-05, 03:06 PM

Yes and your taking in alot of protien, or a fairly good amount, which is good, but your pointing too much emphasis on just that. Carbs are no the enemy you know. Your gonna need to take in some good wholecome carbs to fuel your workouts in the weight room and in the dojo. Do a search on "the grocery list of a bodybuilder". You'll find some awesome food sources in there. Yes I know your not a bodybuilder, but look at the list anyway, and find what you like out of the various type/genre's of food and go buy them, you will not regret it.

You need fuel!

Not to mention if you start eating like a bodybuilder, you will maximize yoru muscle gains and drop your bf%, thus giving you the "toned" look you continuely keep referring to.

**threenorns** · 11-Aug-05, 03:21 PM

and, um, technically speaking, in the *strictest* sense of the word, yes: you ARE a bodybuilder in that you are manipulating your diet and organizing your activities to change the shape and composition of your body.

you're just not a competitive bodybuilder.

yoheii · 11-Aug-05, 04:15 PM

I see, thank you. I never looked at things like that, but thats what im here for, to learn!

odd that you say that bout the carbs, i just bought some multigrain hot cereal. ill eat more beans and potatoes too.

but how can i lose body fat and still gain muscles? this appeals to me greatly (my body shape and such)...ive always had the mindset that i can only lose weight by cardio and not gain muscle at the same time. like they were contradicting (weight loss and muscle gain).

so what would the best plan be to drop body fat but gain muscle???

thanks a lot,

i apprecciate your help.