Burning More Fat

[CrimsonWave]

You may not eat bad but be aware... booze is your enemy, loaded with sugar and shit you don't need, I aint sayin don't drink at all (unless your underage of course) but I am just saying your body will thank you if you cut booze out and you will see results.

 

[The Works]

I figured spot reducing wasn't a thing. I've been trying to intermittent fasting and from what I have read, you can't gain muscle while you're in a caloric deficit. So would you guys recommend bulking a little bit to try adding on that muscle or just completely lean out?

 

[Yosemite]

I figured spot reducing wasn't a thing. I've been trying to intermittent fasting and from what I have read, you can't gain muscle while you're in a caloric deficit. So would you guys recommend bulking a little bit to try adding on that muscle or just completely lean out?

In general that is correct. It really depends where you are in your physical abilities. A young fat guy first starting to lift will most likely put on muscle even in a caloric deficit, but for most of us you're right.

It depends what your goals are. You could lean out, then lean bulk afterwards. Or you could bulk up and gain muscle then lean out. Whatever you choose just be patient with your goals and stick it out!!

 

[SpongeBob*24]

Good luck The Works!!!!

 

[Marine0311]

You may not eat bad but be aware... booze is your enemy, loaded with sugar and shit you don't need, I aint sayin don't drink at all (unless your underage of course) but I am just saying your body will thank you if you cut booze out and you will see results.

Can you give more detail?

 

[Yosemite]

Can you give more detail?

There are 7 calories for every gram of pure alcohol. This is quite a bit when compared to carbs and protein which have 4 calories per gram and fat with 9 calories per gram.
Alcohol such as beer or liquor also has a bunch of carbs in it as well. So add all that together and you're getting nearly 100 calories for every shot you take and about 170 calories for every beer you drink.
Say you have 2 shots and 2 beers, you're already pushing 600 calories. And most people eat when they drink so add a meal to that and you are well over 1000 calories. Do this often enough and it is a recipe for weight gain.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

Beer. My nemesis.

All other foods are a non-factor to me...but beer?

Damn you for tasting so good.

 

[CrimsonWave]

@Fliehr13 is correct in what he is stating and is pretty much the same information I would post so I wont beat a dead horse on that... Beer is like saying hey I would love to just eat an entire loaf of heavy bread and just let it sit there.. The most problematic are for males and fat is their lower back and stomach region which is where your body is going to store all of those carbs... it has to be an equal rhythm of the intake of carbs and nutrients vs the output of anaerobic and aerobic ( yes it matters a whole hell of a lot in which you are doing... you need both) exercising you are executing.

 

[Devildoc]

Calories in Beer - Compare Beer Calories/Alcohol/Carbohydrates

 

[Yeti]

The best process I have found that really works is to bulk dirty, lean clean in a three month rotation. I'm at 3.13% body fat.

 

[CDG]

The best process I have found that really works is to bulk dirty, lean clean in a three month rotation. I'm at 3.13% body fat.

3%?

 

[Marine0311]

The best process I have found that really works is to bulk dirty, lean clean in a three month rotation. I'm at 3.13% body fat.

How so?

 

[Yeti]

3%?

Yes 3.13%

How so?

Its just what works for me personally

 

[CDG]

Yes 3.13%

What gave you this measurement? 3% is rather abnormal, especially for someone who is not a pro.

 

[Yeti]

What gave you this measurement? 3% is rather abnormal, especially for someone who is not a pro.

I'm also only 155 lbs and 67in.

 

[CDG]

Cool man.

 

[CrimsonWave]

one would assume (Im no expert) that staying at 3% would be un godly unhealthy.... I would think the only time dudes go that low are for competitions or shows.. I mean I may be wrong but staying at 3% seems extremely unhealthy.. so please explain.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

I'm also only 155 lbs and 67in.

Still, 3%?

I came out of bootcamp at your exact measurements and no way was I only 3% body fat. Not doubting you, but would be interested to know who (and how) that measurement was done.

 

[Yeti]

Cool man.

No I'm just stating. That's why it is so low. I had it done at my local gym. They pinch the skin a few times, take a few tape measurements, then plug it into the calculator.

one would assume (Im no expert) that staying at 3% would be un godly unhealthy.... I would think the only time dudes go that low are for competitions or shows.. I mean I may be wrong but staying at 3% seems extremely unhealthy.. so please explain.

I've never been told it was unhealthy.

one would assume (Im no expert) that staying at 3% would be un godly unhealthy.... I would think the only time dudes go that low are for competitions or shows.. I mean I may be wrong but staying at 3% seems extremely unhealthy.. so please explain.

Still, 3%?

I came out of bootcamp at your exact measurements and no way was I only 3% body fat. Not doubting you, but would be interested to know who (and how) that measurement was done.

No I'm just stating. That's why it is so low. I had it done at my local gym. They pinch the skin a few times, take a few tape measurements, then plug it into the calculator. I heard hydrostatic testing is the most accurate.

 

[CDG]

No I'm just stating. That's why it is so low. I had it done at my local gym. They pinch the skin a few times, take a few tape measurements, then plug it into the calculator.

Yeah man, you're not at 3%. That is a highly unaccurate way to measure BF%, especially when you're talking about trying to measure a percentage that low. 3% is only sustainable for a short period of time, and even then it takes a Matt Fraser-esque focus on your caloric intake vs. expenditure.