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What you're saying is very plausible. Also plausible are strength gains, an increase in lean mass and a decrease in fat. Or a combination of both.

Is that also true 5 months in?

Thanks

Hi all,

I'm a newbie and around 5 months into my training routine (3 times a week of compound movements). My strength gains continue while maintaining a small calorie deficit. I've lost about 1 kg...

Thanks! I appreciate the advice. When do you think it would make sense to repost? I know I'm being impatient. I'm just worried that my motivation is dipping.

I've been training (with heavier lifts) and watching my nutrition consistently since I last posted. A frank honest BF% would be much appreicated

TIA

Thank you! I've also been dieting: eating fruit and vegs, grilled meat, oatmeal and protein shakes.[/QUOTE]

BTW, would you all agree that 20% is a fair assessment of my BF%. More or less?

Add a good diet together with exercise. That really worked out for me.[/QUOTE]

Thank you! I've also been dieting: eating fruit and vegs, grilled meat, oatmeal and protein shakes.

I would strongly recommend you start resistance training if you haven't already, you're going to need to build some muscle to improve your overall physique.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I've been training with...

Hi,

I'm 178cm (5ft 10). I'm not sure where I'm at -- maybe 20% but happy to be told otherwise. My dream goal right now is to get to 15%. Never been here.

How much fat in grams do I need to lose...

I recently completed 3 months of a "Bro Split" routine - 4 days a week, one body part a day -- and all of a sudden I've realised that I actually have made some appreciable muscle gains. It's...

Thanks a lot! Appreciate it. The loose skin is age and yes losing weight

Please could you give me a frank objective assessment of my BF%

TIA

I wasn't asking if we should stop eating protein on rest days. It's whether it is assimilated at a faster rate when your body is more active hence more receptive to protein intake.

Should you eat the same amount of protein (i.e. even on rest days) or should you up your protein intake on training days?

TIA

Alright, guys! You've convinced me! :)

I'm aware of that; I was just saying it's the best I can manage with my knees at my age.

I'm in my early-50s. For my legs, I do HIIT sprints. That in itself does my knees in but it's manageable.

I'm not looking to be big. I just want to be more toned.

You're right. I'm gravitating towards a beginner program. I need to choose wisely. Maybe Fierce 5. I'll give it a go. Trouble is I can't do chin ups and my knees can't take too many squats. Which...

Thank you so much for sharing your advice. I'll hang in there. :) Admittedly, I've been taken in by claims that newbies can gain 5kg of muscle (without steroids) in just 12 weeks! Unrealistic.
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