Okays, so im obese but turning fat into muscle...(please help?)?!
Question: im not a lazy kid.
yeah, im obese.
but i work out.
lately ive been working out more.
my calves and thighs have always been huge.
now, my calves are ALL muscle.
im so proud :D
unfortunately, my thighs are still all fat.
how do i change that?
and how to i make my stomach go from flab to muscle?
and...
after i do turn it all to muscle, how do i make the muscle shrink until im generally thin?
I mean, im a girl. if i turned all my fat into muscle, id look like a body guard to a drug lord.
=P
Answers: im not a lazy kid.
yeah, im obese.
but i work out.
lately ive been working out more.
my calves and thighs have always been huge.
now, my calves are ALL muscle.
im so proud :D
unfortunately, my thighs are still all fat.
how do i change that?
and how to i make my stomach go from flab to muscle?
and...
after i do turn it all to muscle, how do i make the muscle shrink until im generally thin?
I mean, im a girl. if i turned all my fat into muscle, id look like a body guard to a drug lord.
=P
The right combination of diet / exercise and healthy habits will melt off extra weight/fat like magic.
I'm a girl with muscular calves too, but all they do is make my legs look stronger and curvier, so yeah, I'm proud of them. My cousins keep poking at them because they're rock solid!
Try to use as many ideas as you can (listed below) and if you can integrate them into your life as habit then not only will you lose a lot of weight, really fast, you'll also retain a healthy weight when you reach it.
Try the exercising, calorie-shifting/cycling, calendar keeping, and tips for a two weeks. You'll be stunned at the results!
Even better, if you can keep it up for longer than two weeks you'll be healthier, happier, more attractive, more energetic, and just over all better.
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1. MOTIVATION: Set easy to reach goals to stay motivated & keep a calendar to mark progress on certain days. This helps you stick to the plan. In fact, make a simple reward system to add more motivation. The recommended goals is 1 - 2 pounds every week (which is 52 - 104 lbs. a year), although some people do lose faster than others (as in 5 - 10 lbs a week depending on the person). Try weighing on Saturday Mornings for the calendar.
2. DIET: Set up an easy, FLEXIBLE, diet plan. I highly recommend Calorie Cycling (aka: zigzag dieting). It's probably the most effective & flexible of the diets out there. Tip: Break down your days into about 5 - 6 smaller meals to help metabolism. Also, drink a lot of water or green tea. You don't have to completely cut the foods you love, but do cut down on the not so healthy stuff (consider them a treat or a reward).
3. EXERCISE: I know, yuck, right? But it has to be done. There are many ways to make it more enjoyable though. Do sports with a friend (eg. tennis) or join a class (eg. yoga, pilates, swimming).
Or you add something like a stroll through the park on certain days. Heck, I used DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) and that worked very very well for me (although I recommend having two or three different games so you don't get bored with the songs). There are articles on the internet of people who have lost weight playing DDR. Biking, swimming, jogging, etc. are also good alternatives. If you can do it with friends, even better!
Also, weight-lifting is excellent for weight loss for increased muscle mass overtakes fat and increases metabolism which increases weight loss.
***By the way, women do not get bulky (as in body-builder bulky) from building muscles unless they use steroids or other drugs. Weight lifting makes women slimmer, more toned, stronger, and more attractive. Think of those really fit women you see at the beach (they are the head-turners that have muscle definition but look hot).***
By the way, you should definitely include exercises that work the core muscles. Those really tighten up the abs on top of weight loss and reduced back pain (or risk of back pain). If possible, take up pilates.
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Here are some guidelines that will greatly help:
1. METABOLISM & PORTIONS: Instead of 3 huge meals, split your days into 6 smaller meals. This will keep your blood sugar steady and actually boost your metabolism. Make sure to watch your portions! Portion guideline can be found on the internet. Over-eating, no matter how healthy the meal, will be a set back (think sumo wrestlers, who eat super healthy meals, just in extremely large proportions).
2. HYDRATION: Drink tons and tons of water. In fact, keep a large water bottle with you. Not only does it soothe the stomach pangs that are often mistaken for hunger (thus leading to over-eating), but it also flushes your system and keeps you well hydrated. A lot of diets that make it look like you're losing weight fast are only losing water weight instead of actual fat, which is very unhealthy (dehydration, anyone?).
3. FLAVORED DRINKS: When in need for a flavored drink, green tea is the way to go. It has excellent health benefits. Try to avoid sodas, concentrated juices, and other junk if possible. Remember, excess sugar is the enemy of a great body! If you absolutely must drink a juice (and don't wish to toss the plan), go for freshly squeezed, 100% fruit juice with little to no sugar.
4. HEALTHY INDULGENCE: If you really need to indulge go with a fruit smoothie (which is usually made of milk [calcium/vitamin D], some sort of low-fat yogurt [calcium/vitamin D], and a large combo of fruits [more vitamins]). Even better, try going for green smoothies (which basically have green, leafy veggies added, but still retain a great taste). Smoothies are a great way to get in a large serving of fruits & veggies while still enjoying the meal. You can find great healthy smoothie recipes online. Some have added things with different benefits (like multivitamins, whey, etc.). For muscle building, check out protein smoothies.
5. PROTEIN: Fish and lean meats are very good. Remember portion control. Avoid or cut down fatty or red meats if possible. A good meal to use is a chicken salad (although limit the dressing to a Table Spoon or less). Avoid or cut down on fried foods (way too much oil and fat).
6. RE-ENERGIZE: Healthy sleeping schedule. Get at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep. You won't believe how much more energy you'll have from this.
7. SNACKING: For between meal snacks, try carrying around a little bag of sliced fruits or veggies (with a little dressing). Also, consider a small bag of healthy cereal (preferable the ones you can eat with your fingers), pretzels (watch the salt), or a small peanut butter and jelly sandwhich.
Well, if you need any more ideas, feel free to just ask.
Good Luck!
I just wroth this to someone else...hope it helps :
Ok, try running a bit more, lifting a bit more, buy some supplements, and try to cut down on the sugar/water a little.
it could be water fat, but running will burn the fat and lifting weights will burn and build your muscle. sugar just adds fatt too, but it is hard to get away from. goodluck =]
First focus on losing weight by following a healthy diet and exercising. After you lose weight you can concentrate on building muscle. If you just constantly work out you will build muscle and look huge, you can't shrink the muscles unless you stop exercising which will bring you back to square one.
Hi
First of all fat can't be turned into muscle,it's impossible as they are 2 different things.Fat can be lost and muscle can be gained.To lose fat your body needs to burn more calories than you eat.You do his by cutting back on calories and by beginning to be more active (sports,exercise).
Trying to build muscle will help you to lose more fat.Make sure you start doing some light weight high rep exercises a couple of times a week.Don't just cut a load of calories out of your diet.Cut out all the rubbish ones first.Dump anything that contains sugar.Drink plenty of water.Don't worry about turning into a musclebound freak,cause it will never happen.It takes years and years of dedication,training,good diet,and often steroids to become someone like that
It's good that you are building muscle, but it sounds like you might be building the "wrong" kind of muscle (the body-builder kind, not the cross-country runner kind). Are you lifting heavy weights? If so, try toning down the weight and increasing the reps. Also, focus more on cardio rather than strength for right now to help burn fat faster. Swimming and running/walking are great ways to do this, swimming in particular because it will help build all over lean muscle. More muscle mass will help overall because you will burn more calories, but being "muscular" is not necessarily the look you want. (I completely understand, I get bulky when I work out a lot!)
Cardio. Fat and muscle are two different things and fat doesn't turn into muscle. The muscle will just be covered by fat unless you lose fat and to do that you should do cardio.