Losing fat and gaining muscle?!


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Losing fat and gaining muscle?

Hello everyone, I am trying to lose fat and gain muscle. I am 15 years old, 200 pounds and 6'1 . I am overweight I used to weigh 230 pounds and i was obese but i lost alot of weight. I still have a decent amound of fat on me but i have some lose skin in my arms so i am trying to get some muscle to look ripped. I know i have to bring my body fat down though. Right now i life weights 3 times a week for about 45 mins a session, i work chest, triceps, bicepts, and forearms. I also swim 3 times a week and run 2 miles 3 times a week. Since I want to gain muscle I eat 2,000 calories a day but there is no junk food, no chips , candy, chocolate, cake, or any sugary refined foods, no white flour or bread. So all my calories are form healthy food. I drink a 400 calorie protein shake after i lift weights, 2 cups of milk and 2 servings of whey protein. I am young so the fat should come off easy i think. Do you think I can lose fat and gain muscle if I do this or is 2,000 calories too much? thanks


Answers:

Please don't be one of those guys who neglects to train his legs and back. This is essential if you really want to change the way you look. I could go on for hours with all the reasons why, nevermind that leg training is about the most physically taxing, calorie-burning, metabolically-stimulating you can do for your body. Just my opinion, but I think you are doing too much cardio. More cardio doesn't always equal more fat-loss, and too much of it will cause your weight-training workouts to suffer. Intensity is essential when lifting weights, and with upwards of 31/2 hours of cardio a week, your workouts will likely be more mediocre than intense.
Your calories are about right, and while it's important to get protein after you train, I don't think you need 60 grams (my estimate based on 2 scoops plus 2 cups milk), unless you aren't getting much protein throughout the rest of the day. I recommend 1-2 scoops of protein, ditch the milk, and have a pack of sweet tarts or something else with about 50 grams or so of carbs coming from dextrose or maltodextrin. Then try to split the rest of your daily calories evenly between protein and carbohydrates (which should come mostly from fruits and veggies). Make sure you are getting enough fat in your diet. 50-80 grams, mostly poly and mono-unsaturated fats. Olive oil, flaxseeds, fish oil. Eat your vegetables and try to get 20-30 grams of fiber every day.
Please, please train your legs and back.




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