for someone trying to lose bodyfat %, not necessarliy weight and trying increase toneness/definition what do you recommend for diet/meals?

most of what i eat consists of chicken and vegetables and not too much carbs...i just dont crave rice like i used to. should i be eating more carbs or taking a protein shake? i want to know the "best" thing for me to eat for the maximum results

 

Lean meats, including chicken and turkey. Lean ground beef isn't too bad either.
Vegetables, the darker the green the better.
Complex carbs, including cooked pasta and rice, low on "sauces" such as teriyaki sauce or a parmegan sauce (high on sodium/fat)

 

hmm...moderate carbs (dont eliminate them like atkins) and high protein. carbs will help fuel your workouts. for the protein, at least 1 gram per pound of your bodyweight. i would highly recommend a whey protein supplement.

 

:thumbup:

 

whats best if you take a protein supplement..t.aking it before or after a lifting session? :dunno:

 

after..."feeds" the muscles when they're repairing themselves

i take 3 a day...morning, post workout, and before i go to bed

 

i love this stuff...it's my favorite after trying a variety of brands:

EAS MyoPro Whey
http://www.affordablesupplements.com/simply_protein.asp

only needs 4oz of water, so you dont feel all bloated
dissolves well and isnt thick or frothy
actually tastes good
120 calories & 5g of carbs

some will point out it's "only 20g" per serving...but studies have shown that the body can't process huge amounts of protein at once, so some goes to waste.

 

CIGARETTES! the cancer really helps you loose weight.

 

I add chocolate syrup to my protein shake :happysad:

 

Because im nice.

EATING:

Good:

Eggs
Fish Oil
Olive Oil
Vegetables
Mixed Beans
Chicken Breast
Lean Red Meat
Fruits
Salmon, Tuna, Cod
Protein Powder (Whey)
Fat Free Cottage Cheese
100% Natural Rolled Oats Oatmeal

Medium:

Mixed Nuts
Peanut Butter
Rice, Pasta, Potatoes
Mixed / Whole Grain Bread
Skim Milk
Low Fat Yogurt

Bad:

Fatty Meats
Fatty Dairy
Lunch Meat
Whole Milk
Soy
Soda
Fruit Juice
Bagels
Fruit Bars
Candy
Margarine
Vegetable Oil
Heated/Fried Oil
Corn Oil
White Bread
Cereal
Alcohol

WORKOUT:

Every Day:

100 Pushups [5 sets of 20]
100 Situps [2 sets of 50]
100 Crunches [2 sets of 50]

Mon, Wed, Fri:

Run 2 Miles at moderate pace

You follow this guide and i gauruntee you will lose body fat, and with the pushups/situps/crunches and proper eating, you should see small amounts of muscle growth as well. After your comfortable with this for a while, start going to the gym