Been slimming down since Jan 30th was 194 lbs and im now about 180 lbs, I'm heavy set guy and never trained for definition, just mass. Got fed up and wanted to get rid of the gut while preserving all that hard earned muscle.
Thing is, the scales are going down every week but how do I know I'm losing fat and not muscle?
My diet is solid (did all the formulas ) and I do cardio about 5 days a week.
Maybe I'm just paranoid cos i'm searching for a physical change.
tips anyone?
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03-13-2012, 04:02 PM #1
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How do I know if I'm losing fat and NOT muscle?
Lift heavy,pick up whales
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03-13-2012, 04:05 PM #2
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03-13-2012, 04:09 PM #3
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You ARE paranoid.
You have nothing to worry about.
1. You're 20 fricken years old. Natural testosterone flowing big time... look at a weight and you gain muscle mass.
2. You've got a solid diet.
3. You're lifting weights. END OF STORY
4. Furthermore, you're not overly muscular anyway. There isn't a bunch of excess muscle for you to lose.
5. Further, furthermore, you've got plenty of fat to lose. There's no reason for your body to use muscle for fuel
Stop being paranoid and stick to the plan. You'll be fine as long as you are consistent and patient enough to let it happen.A diet isn't punishment. A diet is a way to reward your body with the wholesome, nutritious food that it needs. Your body composition is a direct reflection of what you put in your mouth.
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03-13-2012, 04:14 PM #4
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03-13-2012, 04:20 PM #5
As long as it isn't drastic or sticks around forever... I lose some endurance based on whether I carb cycle or not, but that is because I have no glycogen in my muscles.
Just keep at it, if you go for a few less reps, don't think you need to drop down a weight to get that number, keep it steady and keep lifting heavy bro.
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03-13-2012, 04:26 PM #6
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03-13-2012, 04:26 PM #7
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Exactly. Don't confuse energy and strength with muscle loss or gain. While on a cut it is common to lose some energy and strength. You're eating less calories per day than your body needs to maintain....hence there is less energy available for immediate use in the weight room. If you find it harder to work out hard, be sure to schedule in some decent carbs an hour or so before a workout. The little energy boost may make a difference in the weight room.
A lot of this is mental though.... Push through!!!A diet isn't punishment. A diet is a way to reward your body with the wholesome, nutritious food that it needs. Your body composition is a direct reflection of what you put in your mouth.
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03-13-2012, 04:29 PM #8
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