Please Help! - Stubborn Few Pounds - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

JDN21 · 25-10-2005, 09:31 PM

Hi,

I am having a really hard time losing my love handles, I need help.

QUICK BACKGROUND:

Over the last couple of years, I have lost 3 stone, whilst putting on some muscle and greatly improving definition and fitness.

My main exercise is running - long distance. I play football 3 times a week and go the gym 2-3 times a week. I consider myself very active and im not a novice when it comes to nutrition.

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THE PROBLEM:

My love handles - I have not seen any noticeable shrinkage in them, even though I have lost alot of body fat. So, 2 months ago, I decided I would be totally relentless in a bid to get rid of them once and for all - high protein, low fat, calorie controlled diet along with my exercise.

I lost about half a stone in the first 5 weeks, I certainly saw more definition, and felt great working out - particularly running. Loads of energy. I really dont think I lost any muscle, but know I lost fat - tummy firmer for one thing.

I continued the regime, but after 7 weeks, I practically stopped the intensity of the regime because I feel I have become too light - im 10st 1lb, with my height at 5' 9" - and still no loss in love handle fat!

WHY?!:

Its so frustrating! If I continue this regime, I will go below 10stone, which I seriously dont want to do, yet there is no guarantee I will shift the handles.

SOLUTIONS:

Please, could someone suggest a solution. I could go to the gym and try and slap on the muscle with the same diet in an attempt to starve the fat cells of calories, but surely I shouldnt have to do that?!

Is there any definitive diet? Any supplements? I have read about Guggle today. does that work?

**big** · 25-10-2005, 09:32 PM

What is your current diet?

JDN21 · 25-10-2005, 09:47 PM

Current Diet:

Breakfast
*Bowl of Special K, skimmed milk
*Tea/coffee or fresh OJ
*1 Promax shake (with water)

Lunch
*Tuna sandwich on brown bread
*Piece of fruit

Afternoon (generally after a run or gym workout)
*1 Promax shake (with water)

Tea
*Varies, but try and keep it to the likes of grilled chicken, fresh veg
*Low fat yogurt

Evening
Tend not to eat after 8 o'clock to make sure I dont take in excess calories, but if I did have something, it would either be a small tin of tuna, if I feel I shouldnt have any more carbs, or a piece of fruit if I think a few more carbs wont be detrimental

Bedtime
*1 Promax shake with skimmed milk - slow release to prevent muscle breakdown overnight.

(Drink about 8 glasses of water a day). Would like to include more fruit, but dont want to go overboard on the carbs.
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All in all, I tend to have a 500 calorie defecit without training, or obviously, more if I workout.

If I go to the gym, I work on muscle definition, rather than working the heavy weights, because I know im not getting enough calories to repair worked muscles.

**Tinytom** · 26-10-2005, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDN21

Current Diet:

Breakfast
*Bowl of Special K, skimmed milk Swap this for oatmeal
*Tea/coffee or fresh OJ
*1 Promax shake (with water)

Lunch
*Tuna sandwich on brown bread
Swap Bread for Pasta and add a low fat sauce if you wish
*Piece of fruit

Afternoon (generally after a run or gym workout)
*1 Promax shake (with water) If this is taken after a Workout then have a Banana as well to replace Glycogen levels. If you don't Workout have a solid food meal with low carbs, Chicken Salad for example.

Tea
*Varies, but try and keep it to the likes of grilled chicken, fresh veg
*Low fat yogurt Don't have yoghurt late at night because of the sugar content

Evening
Tend not to eat after 8 o'clock to make sure I dont take in excess calories, but if I did have something, it would either be a small tin of tuna, if I feel I shouldnt have any more carbs, or a piece of fruit if I think a few more carbs wont be detrimental Fructose is more easily converted to fat if not utilised so fruit late at night is risky.

Bedtime
*1 Promax shake with skimmed milk - slow release to prevent muscle breakdown overnight.

(Drink about 8 glasses of water a day). Would like to include more fruit, but dont want to go overboard on the carbs.
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All in all, I tend to have a 500 calorie defecit without training, or obviously, more if I workout.

If I go to the gym, I work on muscle definition, rather than working the heavy weights, because I know im not getting enough calories to repair worked muscles. I don't know what you mean by this type of training but you should be trying to stress the muscles to some extent. Exerting yourself by training with weights that stress the muscle will encourage the body to produce more Growth Hormone and Testosterone as a response. These hormones will aid in fat loss. Additionally more effort will use more calories. As long as you have adequate protein your body will repair itself just don't go for maximal poundages whilst in a diet phase.
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Hope this helps

crazycacti · 26-10-2005, 12:00 PM

Agree with the above completely, though i'd even change the bread to sweet potatoes (just make it the day before a put it in a tupperware box if you have a sandwich because its easy)

JDN21 · 26-10-2005, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the advice, I will give it a go.

thebestoff · 14-10-2006, 02:44 PM

did not realise i was an idiot so i have to leave now

25-10-2005, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
JDN21 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 36	Please Help! - Stubborn Few Pounds Hi, I am having a really hard time losing my love handles, I need help. QUICK BACKGROUND: Over the last couple of years, I have lost 3 stone, whilst putting on some muscle and greatly improving definition and fitness. My main exercise is running - long distance. I play football 3 times a week and go the gym 2-3 times a week. I consider myself very active and im not a novice when it comes to nutrition. ---- THE PROBLEM: My love handles - I have not seen any noticeable shrinkage in them, even though I have lost alot of body fat. So, 2 months ago, I decided I would be totally relentless in a bid to get rid of them once and for all - high protein, low fat, calorie controlled diet along with my exercise. I lost about half a stone in the first 5 weeks, I certainly saw more definition, and felt great working out - particularly running. Loads of energy. I really dont think I lost any muscle, but know I lost fat - tummy firmer for one thing. I continued the regime, but after 7 weeks, I practically stopped the intensity of the regime because I feel I have become too light - im 10st 1lb, with my height at 5' 9" - and still no loss in love handle fat! WHY?!: Its so frustrating! If I continue this regime, I will go below 10stone, which I seriously dont want to do, yet there is no guarantee I will shift the handles. SOLUTIONS: Please, could someone suggest a solution. I could go to the gym and try and slap on the muscle with the same diet in an attempt to starve the fat cells of calories, but surely I shouldnt have to do that?! Is there any definitive diet? Any supplements? I have read about Guggle today. does that work?

25-10-2005, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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14-10-2006, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
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25-10-2005, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDN21 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 36	Current Diet: Breakfast Bowl of Special K, skimmed milk Tea/coffee or fresh OJ 1 Promax shake (with water) Lunch Tuna sandwich on brown bread Piece of fruit Afternoon (generally after a run or gym workout) 1 Promax shake (with water) Tea Varies, but try and keep it to the likes of grilled chicken, fresh veg Low fat yogurt Evening Tend not to eat after 8 o'clock to make sure I dont take in excess calories, but if I did have something, it would either be a small tin of tuna, if I feel I shouldnt have any more carbs, or a piece of fruit if I think a few more carbs wont be detrimental Bedtime *1 Promax shake with skimmed milk - slow release to prevent muscle breakdown overnight. (Drink about 8 glasses of water a day). Would like to include more fruit, but dont want to go overboard on the carbs. ---- All in all, I tend to have a 500 calorie defecit without training, or obviously, more if I workout. If I go to the gym, I work on muscle definition, rather than working the heavy weights, because I know im not getting enough calories to repair worked muscles.

26-10-2005, 12:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
crazycacti Fat and bulking... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle of Man/Newcastle Posts: 1,417	Agree with the above completely, though i'd even change the bread to sweet potatoes (just make it the day before a put it in a tupperware box if you have a sandwich because its easy)

26-10-2005, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
JDN21 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 36	Thanks for the advice, I will give it a go.