LOVE HANDLES

[Big JT]

I have a few questions... what do i have to do to get rid of my love handles and the fat on the lower portion of my chest. i have no fat on my upper chest but i have a little on my lower and those love handles if any one can help i would appreciate it

[Slashmonay]

diet and cardio bro

[JUICE]

Originally posted by Slashmonay
diet and cardio bro

yup, well for me its been helping alot.

I went from a 38 of flab to a 33 1/2 in about 7 weeks. Thats what i got for bulking and not doing cardio or even abs. The bulking was all high calories, also some bad calories there too.:(

[Big JT]

is there any one thing that i can do that is better than another...or should i just run?

[Jordan]

do slower paced cardio to assure that you burn fat instead of muscle. try to do your cardio earlier in your day so that your metabolism will be fast all day. also, try to limit your carb intake later in the day so they wont turn to fat over night

[Pumpdogg]

Running seems to work the fastest for me. Some disagree and say you should do less and keep your heart rate lower to burn bodyfat, however I always lose the best when I go balls to the walls. Everyone responds different and that should be taken into consideration as well.I have read that Jumping rope, Running, and Eliptical trainers are the best forms of cardio. Just my 2cents though. Good luck, if you struggle to stay lean then cardio and diet will be your main stay for fatloss as well as training with weights. DO NOT neglect the weights as they will add serious pounds of muscle to your frame and help you reduce bodyfat as well.

PD

[Pumpdogg]

BTW what are your stats age height yrs training diet etc...

PD

[sana]

post your diet - that means each meal every day from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed - what goes in your mouth.

be honest too.

then, your stats. age, height, bf%.

and finally NO TEST FOR YOU! you're not ready. PERIOD.

[JUICE]

Originally posted by Big JT
is there any one thing that i can do that is better than another...or should i just run?

nope, diet and cardio are the only good things that will work bro. Start off slow bro, 20 minutes eod and then increase the minutes by 10 the following.

IMO, I prefer cardio over running. I used to run but didnt like it much. I prefer a stationary bike or a treadmill.

As for diet, u need good amount of calories and high protein. Watch ur carbs too bro. Eat good fats, instead of bad ones and ur all set and done.

[sana]

Originally posted by JUICE

IMO, I prefer cardio over running. I used to run but didnt like it much. I prefer a stationary bike or a treadmill.

running IS cardio JUICE.... :dunno:

word of advice.

if you try to do a FAST WALK. like a 11-12 mile pace, it will burn more calories than a 11-12 mile jog.

do whatever cardio will make you SWEAT SWEAT and SWEAT some more.

[lxorl]

Diet and cardio are key.... mix up your cardio to keep from being bored to death.

as said above medium cardio burns fat more than fast cardio, but it doesnt start buring fat until after the 20 min mark.

[JUICE]

Originally posted by sana
running IS cardio JUICE.... :dunno:

word of advice.

if you try to do a FAST WALK. like a 11-12 mile pace, it will burn more calories than a 11-12 mile jog.

do whatever cardio will make you SWEAT SWEAT and SWEAT some more.

:dunno: :wacko: I put it all wrong, hahahaha. What i meant was that i prefer doing the cardio in the gym than on the outside. I feel weird running outside, just not the same to me and it doesnt motivate me at all. Ive done it for 2-3 years and didnt like it. I get more tired quickly and feel like giving up.

As to using a treadmill on fast speed or normal, i know im tired but i continue until i finish. I wonder why is that, does that happen to any of u all too:)

[Pumpdogg]

Yep, cant run outside for nearly as long, mus be a mental thing. Plus I think the treadmill is easier to run on since the belt is already moving the speed you want to go.

PD

[SloppyJo]

nah im the opposite... i'll run outside and not get tired as much as i do running on a treadmill... i guess after playing soccer for 14 years, running on a stationary treadmill is boring as hell

[Big JT]

sana
the fat at the lower portion of my chest and my love handels arent that big...its just not the way i want them...its actually fairly small i just want it to be gone completely...i am 18 245lbs 6'5" bench 275 squat 360
3 eggs 1 piece of whole wheat bread (breakfast)
1/2 lb ham and 3 slices of cheese 1 protein bar (lunch)
Steak or hamburgers for dinner

(and inbetween ill have some fruit or vegitables, i eat about 3 OneWay protein bars aday)