Comments on: Weekly Weigh In September 18th 2009

By: Keith | Weight Loss Blog | Body Fat Percentage

Keith | Weight Loss Blog | Body Fat Percentage — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:44:09 +0000

My main aim is to lose fat whilst maintaining my body weight. I know this is going to be difficult because it means gaining lean body mass whilst losing fat. In the past I have been able to get leaner, whilst maintaining my weight. So I know I can do it, your right losing fat on its own is much easier, but this means dropping body weight and it’s something I am not wanting to do at this stage on my body fat loss journey.
I’m eating a diet plan which is high in protein and complex carbohydrates and low in fats. The fats I’m eating are healthy fats from oily fish. I’ve managed to maintain my body weight this week whilst losing 0.4% body fat. I know that body fat scales are not 100% accurate, but I really do feel like I’m losing fat whilst maintaining my body weight.

By: Dr. Kal

Dr. Kal — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:18:27 +0000

I love what you are trying to do, but I think you should focus on one thing at a time. You are trying to lose fat and build muscle at the same time.

Many people believe you can lose fat and build muscle at the same time. Most notably Tim Ferris : http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/04/06/how-to-lose-20-lbs-of-fat-in-30-days-without-doing-any-exercise/ and http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/04/29/from-geek-to-freak-how-i-gained-34-lbs-of-muscle-in-4-weeks/

However, I’m not convinced. I think you should focus on losing fat and when you get to your goal body fat percent, then start building muscle.

If your workouts are making you hungry and making you eat too much, you should workout less. When it comes to weight loss and fat loss, calories consumed are more important than calories burned.
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