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Thanks. I have really restricted my cardio and mainly lift weights, it's just trying to get rid of that last bit of podge!!! I will take on board what you have said and review my diet and calorie intake. Thank you.
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Will give that a try, thank you.
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Whilst trying to achieve more bulk - in terms of strength and size of lean muscle I have started to notice that my stomach remains slightly 'inflated or bloated'. I have started to look at my macros (with help from people on this forum - using other sites). However, I was only doing minimal cardio. This was due to the fact that I was under the impression that cardio would burn off gains made via lifting weight. I am not sure if this is the case and would appreciate some advice on the matter. All of my weight training workouts start with a 5 minute jog on a treadmill to get the blood pumping and heart rate up. I do complete 1 cardio session a week, but this only lasts for 1 hour: 20 minute run on a treadmill. Abs work outs. Punchbag work. Skipping. Should i incorporate more cardio into a daily workout in order to get the best possible lean muscle I can? I dont want to lose gains, but would like to see a six pack and lean muscle.
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I definitely prefer weight training at night, around 9.00pm is when I feel at my peak. Still going with the 6 days a week training, still feel pretty good and enjoying it. After 6 weeks I am going to change the routine to 5 days a week and increase the weight on all exercises whilst reducing the reps. Hopefully to try and keep my body on its toes. Thanks for the advice.
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Protein Powder, Bloating and Gas
Andrew6666 replied to clank72's topic in Health & Nutrition Programs
Which vegan protein is the best to use? I currently purchase from 'My Protein' as I live in the UK and they deliver fast and offer a wide range of protein powders. I have tried: Soy (not bad but the flavours are sugared which I dont want to use). Hemp (alright until about a week in and then my stomach feels really bad - nauceous). Pea Protein (I do get bloated if I use this on the morning). Brown Rice (never tried yet)??? I realise that each will have their pro's and cons, maybe I should be using 2 different ones a different times of day (Rawmatt pointed out on another thread that pea protein can cause gas if used early in the day). -
Thanks Rawmatt. Some really good advice in there that I will follow. I did not know much of what you have said in terms of eating specific foods at specific times ie Pea protein only to be used in the evening. I have been feeling bloated since moving from Soy protein to Pea protein in the early afternoon. Thanks for the advice on Broccolli, I have been trying to use it regularly, but will now mix up my leafy greens to get a good mix. Many thanks.
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Thanks. I will definitely have a look.
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How many calories should I be having per day? I train 6 days a week, mainly weights and I am looking to add lean muscle and strength. I weigh 154lbs as I am more athletic than bulky. I have never really lifted weights before, but recently started and I am enjoying it. My height is 5 ft 9 inches. I am currently consuming around 2800 calories in the following: Breakfast: 1 x banana. 1 x apple. 2 x slices of toast with minimal peanut butter. 1 x coffee Mid morning snack: Pea protein x 1 scoop of 30g. 3 x scoops of porridge oats (90g). 10g peanut butter. 1 x banana. Topped up with water in a shaker. 1 x coffee Lunch: 100g chickpeas. 20g Kale Broccolli Quinoa or buckwheat 50g Yoghurt Frozen fruit 15g Porridge oats 1 x pear Midafternoon: Salad mixed with olives, quinoa, tomatoes, onion, peppers. 1 x apple 1 x pear 1 x banana Dinner: 1 x quinoa Vegetable curry 1 x coffee (pre workout) After workout: 1 x scoop pea protein powder (30g) 2 x Ryvita crackers with peanut butter. I would basically just like to know if the above is too much or too little. I do seem to be adding weight (in the right areas) but I am feeling bloated and heavy around the stomach. I have just been looking at 2800 calories as this is an uplift on what I used to eat which was around 1600. Any advice is much appreciated.
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Thanks Rob, much appreciated.
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I have started training with free weights at home and have followed 'mini forklifts' plan that he put on another thread - working muscle categories as follows: Chest/Triceps Back/Biceps Shoulders Legs I have been working these over continuous days (having 1 rest day per week). I am enjoying it (I didnt think I would), I am also seeing results which is pleasing (thanks for the advice mini forklift). I would just want to know if training consecutive days is wrong? Should I be training alternate days with cardio inbetween? Should I just be training alternate days? Any help would be beneficial, thanks.