best way to tone up?

[pol]

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Agreed.

i still drink once a week. i guess i consider that steering clear.

[billmatic]

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Steer clear of alcohol? I would rather die.

lol

[AuburnAlumni]

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Just a quick question that i have always wondered about, any answers would be appreciated.

Is cheese good or bad for you?

- some people say to avoid cheese because its fatty while other say it helps with muscle growth.

Dairy products such as Yogurt and Milk can help you burn fat..just make sure to go with Skim Milk and avoid the flavored yogurt that is LOADED with sugars (an average serving of those flavored yogurts has as much sugar as a Cola drink.)

You can eat anything...just be sure to eat it in moderation. A little cheese is fine...just don't pig out on nachos every day. Also..if you can...eat the fat free cheese over the regular cheese.

[Husker_OS]

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Dairy products such as Yogurt and Milk can help you burn fat..just make sure to go with Skim Milk and avoid the flavored yogurt that is LOADED with sugars (an average serving of those flavored yogurts has as much sugar as a Cola drink.)

You can eat anything...just be sure to eat it in moderation. A little cheese is fine...just don't pig out on nachos every day. Also..if you can...eat the fat free cheese over the regular cheese.

So those french vanilla for example yougurts aren't good for you? Dang. I ate like 10 of those per week in high school lol.

What about beef jerkey? Whats the story on that? I hear different people say different things about it. Is it good or bad for you?

[forensicd]

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Im trying to lose weight, and hoping someone here could give me some specific advice. I played college hoops, but when i was done, i gained alot of weight, like many atheltes when they are done. I went from 210 to 265. I am now down to 243, but feel like i am stuck at this weight. I have reduced my calorie intake in half, but i dont have time to exercise fully at this time. I have pretty much 2 full time jobs, and a 2 year old son, so extra time is very limited. Also, after all the ball i have played in my life, i now have arthritis in my left hip, and im only 29. So, i have limited range in that area, as well as a lot of pain. I have been eating mainly small lean cusines meals with low calories, but like i have said, i am stuck now at 243, and want to get down to 215. any ideas for my situation.

[AuburnAlumni]

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Im trying to lose weight, and hoping someone here could give me some specific advice. I played college hoops, but when i was done, i gained alot of weight, like many atheltes when they are done. I went from 210 to 265. I am now down to 243, but feel like i am stuck at this weight. I have reduced my calorie intake in half, but i dont have time to exercise fully at this time. I have pretty much 2 full time jobs, and a 2 year old son, so extra time is very limited. Also, after all the ball i have played in my life, i now have arthritis in my left hip, and im only 29. So, i have limited range in that area, as well as a lot of pain. I have been eating mainly small lean cusines meals with low calories, but like i have said, i am stuck now at 243, and want to get down to 215. any ideas for my situation.

You may be eating too little. I'm 6'2 245 right now and trying to "lean out" to around 240 ripped. I need around 3200 calories to maintain right now. Those lean cuisine meals are around 300-400 calories each if I'm correct. That means you would only be consuming roughly 1500 calories or so a day..which will cause a man your size to go into a metabolic slowdown.

I'd suggest eating more small meals more often to supercharge your metabolism...and a "meal" doesn't have to be a full blown dinner. It could be a protein bar, some nuts and a piece of fruit, etc.

You HAVE to find time to get your exercise in though. 3 times a week of weights and 3-4 20 min cardio sessions CAN be done...it's just a matter of scheduling. Hope that helps.

[AuburnAlumni]

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So those french vanilla for example yougurts aren't good for you? Dang. I ate like 10 of those per week in high school lol.

What about beef jerkey? Whats the story on that? I hear different people say different things about it. Is it good or bad for you?

Beef Jerky is a great lean source of protein (as long as it's not a slim jim..loaded with fat, low in protein comparitively).

Just be sure to drink plenty of water as Beef Jerky is loaded with sodium.

[triplej96]

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I am about 167-170, I like my body build. I am athletic and in good shape but, i have like a little bit of a gut and would like to get rid of it. Any suggestions. I don't really need to add muscle.

All depends. By that I have no idea what your current diet is and your regular work out routine is but stop drinking soday completely! Drink lots of water 64 ounces a day and do cardio atleast 3 times a week or 4.

And yeah it doesnt matter if you do like a thousand curnches a day doesnt mean you will have a ripped tummy matter a fact it will look more bloated(it will be hard thoe not soft) havent a ripped stomach is directly correlated with having a low body fat %.

[Meatball]

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Hey Auburn, what is your opinion on Eggbeaters??

[AuburnAlumni]

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Hey Auburn, what is your opinion on Eggbeaters??

Don't have one. They seem fine...but I prefer to just go for the egg whites with one yolk thrown in there.

Not a huge consumer of egg beaters..but they are a healthy alternative to regular eggs/with yolks.

[Beantown]

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AA, you're like....my online trainer. I can't wait until I get to college and stuff and have a gym availableto use everyday without having to pay for it, because I'm trying to keep in the best shape I can with what I have, but having a real gym to use will be a God-send.(Parents will pay for college, but if I want a gym membership now I have to pay for it and I don't have that kind of money)

[Acid]

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AA, I have a few questions for you.

Tennis season is starting soon, so I'm going to be running a lot and doing a bunch of cardio. I think my diet will consist of a PowerBar for breakfast, water, a light lunch, PowerBar/Gatorade during tennis, and then a dinner (not sure what would be good here). I love chicken, would that be good to add in there for some protein?

I'll be running 5 days a week for tennis, and maybe 3 days of the week, I plan on doing some lifting, nothing major, just a few sets here and there.

I'm fairly skinny, I'm about 6'0'' and 145-150. If I stick to that diet and the workouts and stuff, would I put on some muscle? :y4:

[ezekiel55]

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Hey AA who's the chick in your avatar.....(rimshot)

Anyways, joking aside, these are all great tips. I appreciate everyone's advice and recommendations. I've been drinking way too much lately and have developed a belly of sorts. I'm 6' and 180 with a slim athletic build so it just looks terrible proportionally. I'm definitely going to look into this.

[Graphik]

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I think AA is really John Basebow. Fitness Made Simple!!

[ezekiel55]

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I think AA is really John Basebow. Fitness Made Simple!!

LOL that's hillarious