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JDN21 · 25-01-2006, 08:25 PM

I am in a quandry.

Since 2001, I have lost 3 stone, established a much leaner body and have built some good muscle in some areas (chest, arms, lats).

I now weigh 10.5stone and am 5'9".

The problem I have is body composition - namely, abdominal fat. I know that it is notoriously difficult to get rid of, but I need to get rid of it because it is the only thing I feel is holding me back.

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In early Sept 2005, I started a specific high protein diet and a moderate daily calorie defecit of 500kcal. I had a 10k race coming up, so kept to it upto the race (a month later), but fond it made me feel so good that I kept it up 'til Christmas. Just before Christmas, I was 10st exactly. The regime included alot of long distance running at a high intensity and some weights. I looked defined, and I really dont think I lost any muscle - thanks to the protein.

The problem was, I still had stubborn abdominal fat, and although I was looking lean and healthy everywhere else, the handles would not shift. I was worried that continuing my diet would make me lighter still, but not get rid of the problem area.

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So, I am trying to choose between the following 2 regimes:

*Focus on packing on muscle, with a weight regime and eating more.

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*Alter my existing regime to include less intense cardio (more fat-burning jogging rather than time-chasing running) and more weights.

Please advise, bearing in mind that I would prefer the second option, because I would hate to start putting fat on, which I see as inevitable while in a muscle gain cycle.

Thanks, and sorry for the length of the post.

25-01-2006, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
JDN21 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 36	Cutting abdominal fat I am in a quandry. Since 2001, I have lost 3 stone, established a much leaner body and have built some good muscle in some areas (chest, arms, lats). I now weigh 10.5stone and am 5'9". The problem I have is body composition - namely, abdominal fat. I know that it is notoriously difficult to get rid of, but I need to get rid of it because it is the only thing I feel is holding me back. ---- In early Sept 2005, I started a specific high protein diet and a moderate daily calorie defecit of 500kcal. I had a 10k race coming up, so kept to it upto the race (a month later), but fond it made me feel so good that I kept it up 'til Christmas. Just before Christmas, I was 10st exactly. The regime included alot of long distance running at a high intensity and some weights. I looked defined, and I really dont think I lost any muscle - thanks to the protein. The problem was, I still had stubborn abdominal fat, and although I was looking lean and healthy everywhere else, the handles would not shift. I was worried that continuing my diet would make me lighter still, but not get rid of the problem area. ---- So, I am trying to choose between the following 2 regimes: Focus on packing on muscle, with a weight regime and eating more. 0r Alter my existing regime to include less intense cardio (more fat-burning jogging rather than time-chasing running) and more weights. Please advise, bearing in mind that I would prefer the second option, because I would hate to start putting fat on, which I see as inevitable while in a muscle gain cycle. Thanks, and sorry for the length of the post.