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210&dwn · Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 2

Here is the current workout:
MWF weights day-time: Ab class night, 20min intervial run.
T-Th Ab class and 30min intervial run.

Diet: 1200 to 1500 cal per day.
Stats: 6'1" 210.

I can not get rid of these fat areas on my lower back sides. Not so much the oblique area but more side back, I have a 6 pack in front. They have been there for years. Any suggestions?

SarahPT · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 583 Location: Western Maine

Well, your cals look a bit low for your size. Certain things can cause you to need a lower calorie intake. However, if you are not eating enough it will actually make it harder for you to lose fat.

Sarah

210&dwn · Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 2

Thanks Sarah! Smile

Liquidmetal · Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 18 Location: Georgia

At 6'1 210 I would take in more calories than what your saying. You'll be surprised. If you starve your body too much will start to store fat. I'm 6' 180 and I need around 2500 a day to maintain. As a rule find your maintnance intake: http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Then to loose weight take off 500 calories. To gain weight add 500 to your daily intake. Use that as a guide and you'll see results.

Boss Man · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

To gain weight add 50 calories. 50 calories is needed to gain another lb of muscle.

I can't say if that requirement is 50 calories with just one meal, or spread over 5-6 daily meals, could be the latter I am thinking.

swanso5 · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:59 am Post subject:

christian thibadeau syas it takes over 20,000 calories to build 1 pd or kg of muscle (not weight)...50 sounds a little low

Boss Man · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

I might be thinking of weight, not muscle.

sameey70 · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 247 Location: Atlanta, Ga

An excess of 2500 calories is needed to gain a pound of muscle.