I'm in a workout routine. But if these abs are ever going to show through all the fat on my stomach I'm going to have to be way stricter on my diet. I want it but I need to want it more. Tips?
Add cardio to your workout.... The only way to lose belly fat is to lose weight overall, however, remember that when you lift weights and gain muscle mass, the gained muscle will increase your metabolic rate while you're at rest. It can help you lose weight pretty quickly if you can cut your calories and still lift.
“Being healthy and fit isn’t a fad or a trend, it’s a lifestyle...”
To be healthy and fit is as simple as abc:
A) A balance diet, fruits and vegetables, proteins etc. not overeaten, like we have been raise to do because of the supersizing of meals.
B) A good exercise “routine”, again not overdue it; is false the claim of “not pain no gain” you have to be able to exercise more often has to be part of your lifestyle.
C) A good night sleep; if you don’t rest well it doesn’t matter if you do A and B, you have to rest your body to be able to exercise as part of your lifestyle.
“The first step to cultivate motivation and achieve goals is to set those goals effectively.
Divide the overarching goal into a series of small, specific, measurable tasks. Rather than aiming for an elusive target, such as losing weight, identify specific actions, such as jogging for 30 minutes every weekday morning.
Create a plan to accomplish each small goal. Balance a realistic understanding of the challenges ahead with confidence that you can overcome them.
Goals should be calibrated at a precise level of difficulty. If the goal is too hard, you might be too intimidated to begin. If the goal is too easy, you might be too bored to finish. The optimal goal is slightly out of reach—it presents a challenge but one that’s attainable.
identify specific actions, such as jogging for 30 minutes every weekday morning. Smaller goals are easier to accomplish, and checking each one off the list may invigorate you to keep going—as will the hit of dopamine delivered after completing a task.”
You probably be surprised; as I was; when learned that you breath the fat out to loose weight.
“Some of the water produced as the body consumes fat exits in the usual way, through your urine and sweat. But a 2014 study in the British Medical Journal found that most of the byproducts of fat (including all that carbon dioxide) leaves the body through the respiratory system.
Yep, you read that right. You breathe out the byproducts of most of the fat that you burn, the CO2 from that process mingling with the CO2 produced by your lungs as they process oxygen. It’s something to think about while you hit the gym or walk on a track: getting rid of fat can be exhausting, but it's as natural as breathing.”
Good look getting the washboard abs.
Please post pictures of the now and then in the future post pictures of the progress to motivate you more.
I’ve had excellent weight loss results with the combination of: 1) ketogenic diet, 2) intermittent fasting, and 3) moderate exercise. I also regularly use the dry sauna and consume a daily men’s vitamin pack.
CJK thanks for your response! Very thorough! My problem is C. I can't sleep without alcohol which makes me choose between B and C. I seem able to synthesize protein because I'm having no problem putting on muscle. But the fat is going nowhere.
“Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis:
1. Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to regulate your body's clock and could help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the night.
2. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which can make it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep.
3. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Power napping may help you get through the day, but if you find that you can't fall asleep at bedtime, eliminating even short catnaps may help.
4. Exercise daily. Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity. Exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of your sleep.
5. Evaluate your room. Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep. Your bedroom should be cool – between 60 and 67 degrees. Your bedroom should also be free from any noise that can disturb your sleep. Finally, your bedroom should be free from any light. Check your room for noises or other distractions. This includes a bed partner's sleep disruptions such as snoring. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, "white noise" machines, humidifiers, fans and other devices.
6. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. The one you have been using for years may have exceeded its life expectancy – about 9 or 10 years for most good quality mattresses. Have comfortable pillows and make the room attractive and inviting for sleep but also free of allergens that might affect you and objects that might cause you to slip or fall if you have to get up during the night.
7. Use bright light to help manage your circadian rhythms. Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning. This will keep your circadian rhythms in check.
8. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening. Alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine can disrupt sleep. Eating big or spicy meals can cause discomfort from indigestion that can make it hard to sleep. If you can, avoid eating large meals for two to three hours before bedtime. Try a light snack 45 minutes before bed if you’re still hungry.
9. Wind down. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode, so spend the last hour before bed doing a calming activity such as reading. For some people, using an electronic device such as a laptop can make it hard to fall asleep, because the particular type of light emanating from the screens of these devices is activating to the brain. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid electronics before bed or in the middle of the night.
10. If you can't sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment. Use your bed only for sleep and sex to strengthen the association between bed and sleep. If you associate a particular activity or item with anxiety about sleeping, omit it from your bedtime routine.
11. If you’re still having trouble sleeping, don’t hesitate to speak with your doctor or to find a sleep professional. You may also benefit from recording your sleep in a Sleep Diary to help you better evaluate common patterns or issues you may see with your sleep or sleeping habits.
Remember a good day starts with a good night sleep.
this is a lifestyle bucko, not a get ripped quick scheme (you like what I did there?) I'd add running around the neighborhood as part of the regime. Stay far away from the club for a while and just remain focused on the gym and regular life routines. Ask your wife to join you on your exercise regime. Heck, if you have kids old enough, ask them to join you. Make it a family thing. The only issue is, you might completely check out of the monger scene one you switch your priorities from just looks to overall fitness. There's a reason why so few well built men are in the clubs on the regular. Hell, even the bouncers could care less about strippers. Because their fitness lifestyle bears access to better fruit.
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Just remember:
“Being healthy and fit isn’t a fad or a trend, it’s a lifestyle...”
To be healthy and fit is as simple as abc:
A) A balance diet, fruits and vegetables, proteins etc. not overeaten, like we have been raise to do because of the supersizing of meals.
B) A good exercise “routine”, again not overdue it; is false the claim of “not pain no gain” you have to be able to exercise more often has to be part of your lifestyle.
C) A good night sleep; if you don’t rest well it doesn’t matter if you do A and B, you have to rest your body to be able to exercise as part of your lifestyle.
“The first step to cultivate motivation and achieve goals is to set those goals effectively.
Divide the overarching goal into a series of small, specific, measurable tasks. Rather than aiming for an elusive target, such as losing weight, identify specific actions, such as jogging for 30 minutes every weekday morning.
Create a plan to accomplish each small goal. Balance a realistic understanding of the challenges ahead with confidence that you can overcome them.
Goals should be calibrated at a precise level of difficulty. If the goal is too hard, you might be too intimidated to begin. If the goal is too easy, you might be too bored to finish. The optimal goal is slightly out of reach—it presents a challenge but one that’s attainable.
identify specific actions, such as jogging for 30 minutes every weekday morning. Smaller goals are easier to accomplish, and checking each one off the list may invigorate you to keep going—as will the hit of dopamine delivered after completing a task.”
You probably be surprised; as I was; when learned that you breath the fat out to loose weight.
“Some of the water produced as the body consumes fat exits in the usual way, through your urine and sweat. But a 2014 study in the British Medical Journal found that most of the byproducts of fat (including all that carbon dioxide) leaves the body through the respiratory system.
Yep, you read that right. You breathe out the byproducts of most of the fat that you burn, the CO2 from that process mingling with the CO2 produced by your lungs as they process oxygen. It’s something to think about while you hit the gym or walk on a track: getting rid of fat can be exhausting, but it's as natural as breathing.”
Good look getting the washboard abs.
Please post pictures of the now and then in the future post pictures of the progress to motivate you more.
HG I do the intermittent fasting that does work.
“Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis:
1. Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to regulate your body's clock and could help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the night.
2. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which can make it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep.
3. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Power napping may help you get through the day, but if you find that you can't fall asleep at bedtime, eliminating even short catnaps may help.
4. Exercise daily. Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity. Exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of your sleep.
5. Evaluate your room. Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep. Your bedroom should be cool – between 60 and 67 degrees. Your bedroom should also be free from any noise that can disturb your sleep. Finally, your bedroom should be free from any light. Check your room for noises or other distractions. This includes a bed partner's sleep disruptions such as snoring. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, "white noise" machines, humidifiers, fans and other devices.
6. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. The one you have been using for years may have exceeded its life expectancy – about 9 or 10 years for most good quality mattresses. Have comfortable pillows and make the room attractive and inviting for sleep but also free of allergens that might affect you and objects that might cause you to slip or fall if you have to get up during the night.
7. Use bright light to help manage your circadian rhythms. Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning. This will keep your circadian rhythms in check.
8. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening. Alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine can disrupt sleep. Eating big or spicy meals can cause discomfort from indigestion that can make it hard to sleep. If you can, avoid eating large meals for two to three hours before bedtime. Try a light snack 45 minutes before bed if you’re still hungry.
9. Wind down. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode, so spend the last hour before bed doing a calming activity such as reading. For some people, using an electronic device such as a laptop can make it hard to fall asleep, because the particular type of light emanating from the screens of these devices is activating to the brain. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid electronics before bed or in the middle of the night.
10. If you can't sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment. Use your bed only for sleep and sex to strengthen the association between bed and sleep. If you associate a particular activity or item with anxiety about sleeping, omit it from your bedtime routine.
11. If you’re still having trouble sleeping, don’t hesitate to speak with your doctor or to find a sleep professional. You may also benefit from recording your sleep in a Sleep Diary to help you better evaluate common patterns or issues you may see with your sleep or sleeping habits.
Remember a good day starts with a good night sleep.
Good luck with your new lifestyle.
One more time to remember:
“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.”
Make a sign a keep it in your sight all day long.
Again take pics and post them to show tuscl the progress.
Go for it you only live once.