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How to, um, LOSE muscle...?
- Thread starter Warthog84
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Dont do it man!!!!! You're just feeling depressed. There are a lot of programs and support groups to help you get through the tough times. Call 1-800-STAYBIG , they have helped thousands of weightlifters avoid the downward spiral of getting small and longdistance running. You're in my prayers, good luck.
Creepusmaximus: Yeah, I fluxuated anywhere between 125 and 140 through high school and weigh about 144 now. Why do I want to do it? I...just do. It's an image thing, I guess. I'm interested in a more aerobic body.
From Zero: Thanks for clearing some of those things up. I knew I probably have misconceptions that I've picked up along the way so I'm glad someone caught them here. I never really knew much about the science of it aside from a few ultra-basics.
Isaac79: Thank you for the explanation!
spatts: Sorry -- first (well, now, second) time poster here so if this is the wrong forum for it, I must've just not understood.
Liftbig: You may be right. That's why I wanted to get some opinions as well as perhaps talking to some trainers or maybe even my doctor just to see if it's dangerous or anything. Thanks for the concern.
Warpath: Heh heh heh!
STEP OFF: Oh, I know! Believe me, yeah. I mean, I'd like to think I'm fairly cut right now, with all the reps and running and stuff. But I want to shed a little mass/size as well AND chisel more, as it were.
Thanks guys. Of course, if anyone has anything else to add, keep 'em coming.
From Zero: Thanks for clearing some of those things up. I knew I probably have misconceptions that I've picked up along the way so I'm glad someone caught them here. I never really knew much about the science of it aside from a few ultra-basics.
Isaac79: Thank you for the explanation!
spatts: Sorry -- first (well, now, second) time poster here so if this is the wrong forum for it, I must've just not understood.
Liftbig: You may be right. That's why I wanted to get some opinions as well as perhaps talking to some trainers or maybe even my doctor just to see if it's dangerous or anything. Thanks for the concern.
Warpath: Heh heh heh!
STEP OFF: Oh, I know! Believe me, yeah. I mean, I'd like to think I'm fairly cut right now, with all the reps and running and stuff. But I want to shed a little mass/size as well AND chisel more, as it were.
Thanks guys. Of course, if anyone has anything else to add, keep 'em coming.
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DBCooper
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Please tell me your talking kilograms at least.
I used to be a marathon runner a couple of years ago. If you run distance, it will just happen. You can even eat quite a bit and do it. Sprinting will allow you to keep quite a bit of mass also (so am guessing you will want to avoid that). Actually, any long cardio will do it (biking, cross country skiing etc). Just take care of your knees.
Faller,
I am an injured runner - can you say DEPRESSION!! I am able to treadmill walk and stair master. What do you suggest as I too want to kee body fat down. I usually run between 10-15 a day and have not been able to for 2 weeks - infact I don't think I will be running for a few months. Suggesstions appreciated!
I am an injured runner - can you say DEPRESSION!! I am able to treadmill walk and stair master. What do you suggest as I too want to kee body fat down. I usually run between 10-15 a day and have not been able to for 2 weeks - infact I don't think I will be running for a few months. Suggesstions appreciated!
DelCastillo
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Long cardio - run, swim, ski, etc. Diet down a little and keep you lifting light.
Are you looking for that 'swimmer's build' thing?
Are you looking for that 'swimmer's build' thing?
Brett44444444
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okay, I'd like to make a suggestion. If you want to lose some weight, make sure as much of it as possible is fat first, then if for some reasons you don't like having as many striations/size/whatever as you do, keep going with a calorie deficient diet, and you'll lose more muscle...
It isn't the "tonedness" of muscles that make one attractive, it is the lack of bodyfat. I bet you'd like your appearance if you just concentrated on fat burn so you could see your muscle "cuts" and striations.
I suggest sticking with a high protein moderate carb low fat calorie deficient diet, concentrating on fat loss, then worry about muscle loss once your down to super low bodyfat.
It isn't the "tonedness" of muscles that make one attractive, it is the lack of bodyfat. I bet you'd like your appearance if you just concentrated on fat burn so you could see your muscle "cuts" and striations.
I suggest sticking with a high protein moderate carb low fat calorie deficient diet, concentrating on fat loss, then worry about muscle loss once your down to super low bodyfat.
