SimplyDraven
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I am looking for some advice on what my routine should look like. My overall goal is just body fat reduction. I don't care what I weigh, I just want to maintain the muscle I have now (of course I wouldn't mind more...) and lose body fat (basically look amazing without a shirt on. Is that so much to ask?). I have dropped 60 lbs (from 235) in the last year or so but I am no longer making much fat loss progress. My muscles continue to grow but it seems like they are even growing at a slower pace now.
I am constantly reading about cutting cycles and bulking cycles. Is it not possible to cut fat while building muscle? Cutting is more important to me right now, but not at the expense of the muscle I already have..
BACKGROUND INFO:
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Weight: 175lbs
Height: 5'8"
BF %: approx 21%
Daily Macro Breakdown: Approx 2200-2500 cal/day - 45% protein, 35% carbs (almost all complex), and 20% fat (mostly unsaturated) and I restrict almost all sugar
Supplements: Creatine Ethel-Ester, CLA, BCAA's, Fish Oil, Flax Oil, Whey Protein, Nitrix Pills, Ephedrine, and MultiVitamin
WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Mon, Wed, Fri - Intense Weight Lifting for about an hour, 30 minute light swim
Tues, Thurs, Sat - Run 7 miles on elliptical in 1 hour (Level 15 on the incline & 10 on the resistance) & 45 minute moderate swim
Sunday - REST & occasional diet cheat
Please let me know what your thoughts are. How can I speed progress back up? If you need any additional info, let me know. Thanks.
I am constantly reading about cutting cycles and bulking cycles. Is it not possible to cut fat while building muscle? Cutting is more important to me right now, but not at the expense of the muscle I already have..
BACKGROUND INFO:
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Weight: 175lbs
Height: 5'8"
BF %: approx 21%
Daily Macro Breakdown: Approx 2200-2500 cal/day - 45% protein, 35% carbs (almost all complex), and 20% fat (mostly unsaturated) and I restrict almost all sugar
Supplements: Creatine Ethel-Ester, CLA, BCAA's, Fish Oil, Flax Oil, Whey Protein, Nitrix Pills, Ephedrine, and MultiVitamin
WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Mon, Wed, Fri - Intense Weight Lifting for about an hour, 30 minute light swim
Tues, Thurs, Sat - Run 7 miles on elliptical in 1 hour (Level 15 on the incline & 10 on the resistance) & 45 minute moderate swim
Sunday - REST & occasional diet cheat
Please let me know what your thoughts are. How can I speed progress back up? If you need any additional info, let me know. Thanks.