1700 Calorie Diet. Looking to build muscle & keep abs! Help!?!
Question: 1700 Calorie Diet!. Looking to build muscle & keep abs! Help!!?
Okay, I'm skinny!. I wan't to gain muscle!.
I talked to a nutritionist and she told me I should be eating 1700 calories a day and gave me meals plans, etc!.
However, I want to keep my six pack, too!.
What foods is good for this!?
Currently, my exercise plan consists of:
One day Abs & Cardio
Next day Weight Training
& so on!.!.!.
I usually excercise about 5/6 days per week!.
Suggestions!?!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I talked to a nutritionist and she told me I should be eating 1700 calories a day and gave me meals plans, etc!.
However, I want to keep my six pack, too!.
What foods is good for this!?
Currently, my exercise plan consists of:
One day Abs & Cardio
Next day Weight Training
& so on!.!.!.
I usually excercise about 5/6 days per week!.
Suggestions!?!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
you cannot build muscle with 1700 calories a day!.that is too less!.you are going to get very week!.after next day of weight training you wouldn't be able exercize!.if you want to get huge muscles you have to eat 20 calories multiply by your weight in pounds(not kg) (means if you are 150 pound guy then 20 multiply by 150 =3000 calories!.if you want to get muscle but you want to get ripped(means more cuts)you have to eat 17 multiply by your weight in pounds(not kg)(if you are 150 pound guy 17 multiply by 150=2550 calories)!.this diet is only for body builders because body builders burn more calories then a normal guy!.abs are also muscle you should train abs with weight training not cardio because your body needs recovery time to grow!.
don't train 6 days a week train maximum 5 days that's it!.we don't make muscle during weight training we make muscle during rest time!.
do one thing do weight training for 45 minutes and cardio 30 minutes same day!.
MONDAY chest-abs- cardio
TUESDAY lats-abs-cardio
WEDNESDAY biceps-triceps-forearms-cardio
THURSDAY REST (means no workout)
FRIDAY shoulders-trapizius-forearms-cardio
SATURDAY thighs-calves-cardio
SUNDAY REST (no gym)
CHEST bench press-incline press-decline press-flyies-pullovers!.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
LATS pull downs -bent over rows-one arm dumbell row-seated pull close-deadlift!.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
BICEPS dumbell curl -peacher curl-concentration curl !.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
TRICEPS tricep extention-dips!.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
SHOULDERS shoulder press-side laterals-front laterals-rear laterals!. do 3 sets each of 8 reps
TRAPIZIUS upright rows do 3 sets of 8 reps
THIGHS squat -leg press-leg extention-leg curl!.do 3 sets 8 reps
CALVES calve raise-standing calve raise do 3 sets of 8 reps
FOREARMS on wednesday do 3 sets front forearm on friday do reverse forearms for 3 sets
ABS on monday do 3 sets of crunches on tuesday do 3 sets of hanging leg raises!.
eat a healthy diet 1 gram of protien per pound(not kg)of your weight (means if you are 150 pounds eat 150 gram of protien)
you need carbohydrates to they are going to help you lift heavy weight because they provide energy 3 grams of carbohydrates per pound means(if you are 150 pound you need 450 grams of carbohydrates)
limit the amount of fat that you consume not don't just stop eating fat completly!.eat healthy fat like olive oil etc any fat that dont turn solid in room temprature is a good fat!.
immediately after workout have some thing that is high in sugar!.sugar is bad for you but only after workout it is realy good to have something that is high in sugar like potato,white rice,cantalope etc!.but other time of the day try to avoid sugar!.
there is no way on earth that you can exercise with only 1700 calories a day!.trust me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
don't train 6 days a week train maximum 5 days that's it!.we don't make muscle during weight training we make muscle during rest time!.
do one thing do weight training for 45 minutes and cardio 30 minutes same day!.
MONDAY chest-abs- cardio
TUESDAY lats-abs-cardio
WEDNESDAY biceps-triceps-forearms-cardio
THURSDAY REST (means no workout)
FRIDAY shoulders-trapizius-forearms-cardio
SATURDAY thighs-calves-cardio
SUNDAY REST (no gym)
CHEST bench press-incline press-decline press-flyies-pullovers!.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
LATS pull downs -bent over rows-one arm dumbell row-seated pull close-deadlift!.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
BICEPS dumbell curl -peacher curl-concentration curl !.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
TRICEPS tricep extention-dips!.do 3 sets of each and 8 reps
SHOULDERS shoulder press-side laterals-front laterals-rear laterals!. do 3 sets each of 8 reps
TRAPIZIUS upright rows do 3 sets of 8 reps
THIGHS squat -leg press-leg extention-leg curl!.do 3 sets 8 reps
CALVES calve raise-standing calve raise do 3 sets of 8 reps
FOREARMS on wednesday do 3 sets front forearm on friday do reverse forearms for 3 sets
ABS on monday do 3 sets of crunches on tuesday do 3 sets of hanging leg raises!.
eat a healthy diet 1 gram of protien per pound(not kg)of your weight (means if you are 150 pounds eat 150 gram of protien)
you need carbohydrates to they are going to help you lift heavy weight because they provide energy 3 grams of carbohydrates per pound means(if you are 150 pound you need 450 grams of carbohydrates)
limit the amount of fat that you consume not don't just stop eating fat completly!.eat healthy fat like olive oil etc any fat that dont turn solid in room temprature is a good fat!.
immediately after workout have some thing that is high in sugar!.sugar is bad for you but only after workout it is realy good to have something that is high in sugar like potato,white rice,cantalope etc!.but other time of the day try to avoid sugar!.
there is no way on earth that you can exercise with only 1700 calories a day!.trust me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Most impressive, but in my opinion your calorie intake should be minimum 2000/day and physical exercise(Out door) is a must to keep you fit!. Follow the program and keep records of progressions in order to adjust in case of high variation!.
Keep fit and achieve your target!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Keep fit and achieve your target!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If your looking to Gain the weight, lower your days of working out, if you were looking to stay skinny, then workout 5-6 days altho your body should get 2 days off!. However since you want to gain, your working out too much to keep weight on, your taking it off!. Try 4-5 days a week!. Its good to change your workout from time to time!.
Its good to have a little of everything in each day, cardio, weights, abs!.
1700 calories is a good start!. If you dont see yourself gaining much weight increase the calories as you go on with your plan!. Start at 1700 and if you dont gain much after 3-4 weeks move up to 2000 calories and after 3-4 weeks if you gain a little but still want more move up to 2300 calories, etc!. That patter will help you gain, and to lose you would just reverse it!.
If you have abs now, they wont go away unless you start eating junk and stop working out!. They should stay with you as you grow muscle wise!.
Good foods for this routine are, Lean meats such as turkey, chicken, and fish, on occasion you can at red meat in order to put a little more weight on your body!.
Veggies, fruits, and carbs are essential for body health, and growth!. Eat portion sizes and stick to the 5 meal plan, 5 meals a day each meal 350-500 calories!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Its good to have a little of everything in each day, cardio, weights, abs!.
1700 calories is a good start!. If you dont see yourself gaining much weight increase the calories as you go on with your plan!. Start at 1700 and if you dont gain much after 3-4 weeks move up to 2000 calories and after 3-4 weeks if you gain a little but still want more move up to 2300 calories, etc!. That patter will help you gain, and to lose you would just reverse it!.
If you have abs now, they wont go away unless you start eating junk and stop working out!. They should stay with you as you grow muscle wise!.
Good foods for this routine are, Lean meats such as turkey, chicken, and fish, on occasion you can at red meat in order to put a little more weight on your body!.
Veggies, fruits, and carbs are essential for body health, and growth!. Eat portion sizes and stick to the 5 meal plan, 5 meals a day each meal 350-500 calories!.Www@Answer-Health@Com