My Bf just won't change

[Imgonnagetthere]

Hey guys new to this forum and thought would ask a question which I'm sure you have been asked many times before. I started out December 10 and have noticed changes in arms chest shoulders, however I just can't get my bf below 24% i have a set of scales which measure this. Whn I started out I was 14stone10lb am now down to 13stone2lb but bf has never made much of a change. I'm eating lots of protein a day including eggs chicken and fibrous carbs. Few whey shakes a day also to go with it. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Imgonnagetthere]

Just to add to this I workout ever other day in the gym and on other days running round bout 6km. I'm 28 and 5'10

 

[Bucszilla]

This is very simple to answer...

Your diet is not being followed correctly. Plain and simple.

I've dropped from 17% to 7% body fat and know what it takes...

 

[red head]

as bucszilla says your diet or trainin or both is not dialled in if you follow your diet n training you will lose weight no ifs or buts . give us some full info of what you done to lose the weight you lost already and also a detailed list of training and diet with macs n cals so we can help you more . everybody can lose weight or gain muscle its all about choices

 

[Rebecca D]

Two things to remember on your journey. Diet is everything and patience....Rome wasn't built in a day. Sounds like you are on the right track.

RD

 

[Imgonnagetthere]

Ok not having lots of knowledge following lots of other people's suggested diets etc. Now I am aware that these are wrong but without any further knowledge basically guesswork. My bmr is 2900 roughly aim for 2400-2500 a day breakfast shake and banana followed later by porridge with skimmed milk bagel mid morning and some chicken for lunch whey protein for mid afternoon and for dinner chicken stir fry or chicken omelette with vegetables. Obviously have an odd day where I cheat but not that often at all. Gym 3-4 times a week. Getting no where at all

 

[red head]

Ok not having lots of knowledge following lots of other people's suggested diets etc. Now I am aware that these are wrong but without any further knowledge basically guesswork. My bmr is 2900 roughly aim for 2400-2500 a day breakfast shake and banana followed later by porridge with skimmed milk bagel mid morning and some chicken for lunch whey protein for mid afternoon and for dinner chicken stir fry or chicken omelette with vegetables. Obviously have an odd day where I cheat but not that often at all. Gym 3-4 times a week. Getting no where at all

you still aint giveen a breakdown of your training or any details about your weight or time training etc .
everybody here were all newbs once and all are willing to help but you must give very specific detailed info to get a decent answer

 

[Bucszilla]

You also only say WHAT you eat but exclude HOW MUCH...

You need to start weighing your food because it sounds to me like you are just OVEREATING good foods which still adds up.

 

[Imgonnagetthere]

Sorry for that. Ok mon wed fri gym sessions of around 1 hour. Generally speaking I do 2 sets of bench presses decline flys tricep extensions. Barbell curls pulldowns bicep curls bench dips. Shrugs sometimes a few machine routines also

 

[Imgonnagetthere]

@bucszilla I don't have really have an idea of what to weigh how much I should eat and what and when to eat it. I am at a complete loss so any help would be great

 

[Bucszilla]

Below is a diet that I put together and followed precisely and I shed all fat without skipping a beat...

You have to be aware of PORTION CONTROL and purposely shrink your stomach by eating smaller meals.

As a rule of thumb, keep your servings to the size of your FIST...not your hand but make a fist and that surface area should equate to your serving on your plate. Limit even lean meats. Eat just two 4oz chicken breasts per meal BUT you can load up ONLY on GREEN VEGETABLES. Fill up on those and consume as much as you want. That is really the only thing you can gorge on. Everything else needs to stay relatively small in servings. I suggest you buy a steamer and steam all of your veges.

You also need to be aware of what you're cooking your "stir-fry" in...that raised a red flag.





Morning - 7am
· Aminos/Vitamins/Fish Oil (60 Cals/ 5g Protein/ 4g Fat)
· Protein Shake w/ water (1.5 scoops = 195 Cals/36g Protein/6g Carbs/2.5g Fat)
· Flax Seed Oil (110 Cals/11g Fat)
· Oats (200 Cals/6g Protein/42g Carbs/2.5g Fat)

Pre-Workout - 9am
· Oats (200 Cals/6g Protein/42g Carbs/2.5g Fat)
· Aminos (20 Cals/ 5g Protein)

Post-Workout - 12pm
· Protein Shake w/water (1.5 scoops = 195 Cals/36g Protein/6g Carbs/2.5g Fat)
· Add Dextrose (15 Cals/4g Carbs)
· Aminos (20 Cals/ 5g Protein)
· Banana(120 Cals/30g Carbs)

Lunch 30-60 min Post Workout – 12:30-1pm
· 2 Chicken Breasts (220 Cals/46g Protein/0g Carbs/4g Fats)
· Ketchup - 3 Tbsp (60 Cals/15g Carbs)
· Vegetables (90 Cals/ 4g Protein/ 10g Carbs/ 0.5g Fats)
· 1 Apple (80 Cals/ 20g Carbs)

Dinner – 4:30pm
· 2 Chicken Breasts (220 Cals/46g Protein/0g Carbs/4g Fats)
· Ketchup - 3 Tbsp (60 Cals/15g Carbs)
· Vegetables (90 Cals/ 4g Protein/ 10g Carbs/ 0.5g Fats)
· Aminos (20 Cals/ 5g Protein)

Night Snack – 7:30-8:30
· Casein Protein Shake w/ water – (1.5 scoops = 180 Cals/36g Protein/4.5g Carbs/1.5g Fat)
· Aminos (20 Cals/ 5g Protein)
· Fish Oils (20 Cals/ 2g Fat)
· ZMA

 

[Imgonnagetthere]

Thanks for this I really am willing to give anything a try to lower that fat percentage. I am 13st2lb I wanna look lean and build mass but how low do I go with the weight. I don't recall any time ever being below 13 stone. I can see a noticeable change to my body however the areas it never goes from is the tummy so will give this a go. Any ideas on the training front. I am training for a half marathon to so split days running and weights are a norm at the moment. Is 60 minutes enough. Should I lift heavy with lower reps and more sets. I read lots but then something else contradicts it. My local gym has fitness consultants not personal trainers and don't feel they can answer the questions to meet my specific needs thanks again

 

[red head]

bucszilla sorted you out with a good diet right there . now give us some DETAILED info about your traing/experience,years been lifting and weights your lifting

 

[Imgonnagetthere]

I started training in december and have been going most days and when I say most days I mean 4-6 times a week. Obviously at first not knowing much just doing what I could with experience and speaking to others have started concentrating on free weights as follows;

Sqauats- 30x10x3
Decline bench press- 15x10,20x10,25x10 and 30x10 but struggle with the last few.
Deadlifts- 30x10x2
Cable tricep pulldowns- 10reps and increasing weight after each set upto around 31kg
Cable bicep- same as above.
Decline flys- 14x10x3
Shrugs- 30x10x2
Concentration curls -16x10x2
Sit ups- 30x3
Kettlebell lifts- 24x10x3
Calf raises- 18x10x3

This is usually what I do at the moment. If I'm going wrong help would be appreciated.

 

[red head]

dont take this as offensive but you are weak and you must build a decent base of strength and learn how to lift with good technique and form . what you are doing now is all over the place , youre just spinning your wheels . imo you should start stronglifts 5 x 5 and stick with it for a year . you will start light on all the main compound lifts and work your way up its so simple to follow and later on you can change to a more bodybuilding type split . you are a beginner so if you lift heavy now on the main big five compound lifts n eat lots n lots of good healthy food like a man thas been on a desert island for a year and dont be scared of a bit of fat (not too much) this time next year you will be a different person phisique wise . as a begginer you will make gains like never before so use this once in a lifetime chance to your advantage .

 

[Bucszilla]

30 kg = 66 lbs x 10 reps

So he is not as weak as you probably originally thought LMAO...

I would also recommend a 5x5 training regimen for at least 3-4 months. Just use all compound lifts and your strength and size will come with time. Just increase the weight on each set but make sure you are capable of completing all the reps. When you can complete the sets and reps jot the weight down and be sure to add more weight (5-10 lbs) for the next time you work that particular lift.

Day 1 - Squats/Leg Press/Stiff Legged Deadlift
Day 2 - Flat Bench/Dips
Day 3 - OFF
Day 4 - Deadlift
Day 5 - Overhead Press
Day 6 - Pullups/Rows
Day 7 - OFF

On off days you could do some cardio if your body feels ok. At first you should probably take it OFF but as you get used to the workout incorporate the cardio.

- Cardio (Run a mile then walk at a 6.0+ incline for 45 min)