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hi /fit/

my work has a gym, so i have 3 options when it comes to working out after 5pm. i can either

a) run/cardio for 30 minutes, then lift weights for another 20ish minutes

b)lift for 20ish minutes, then do cardio for 30 minutes

c)lift for 30 minutes one day and cardio the other, alternating.

what is my BEST option if i want to lose 20lbs asap?
>> Anonymous
5-6 small meals a day and HIIT.
>> Anonymous
>>153733
i am also working on my food intake, eating something small for breakfast like a fruitbar, a decent salad-ish or grilled chicken lunch, finishing off with a smoothie for dinner consisting of a banana, nonfat milk, frozen mixed fruit, and some yogurt.
>> Anonymous
>>153738

That's not a metabolism friendly diet. It's also just plain low in calories overall.
>> Anonymous
>>153738
Have a much larger breakfast, do routine A or C, and don't have a smoothie, just eat the ingredients by themselves.
>> Anonymous
Losing 20 lbs depends on your stats OP. List them, please.
>> Anonymous
>>153739
lower calories = weight loss yes?

>>153741
i am 6'3, a little under 200lbs, mostly flub that i want to lose.

>>153740
any reason to eat all separately for dinner and not together?
>> Anonymous
Quickest way to lose fat (but not the healthiest way) is a low carb diet like Atkins, in conjunction with 5-6 small meals a day.
>> Anonymous
>>153742
Lower calories = low energy, too.

thx 4 stats.

Eat separately to trick yourself into thinking you're eating a lot more than you are, is my guess. Smoothie only necessary if with WHEY PROTEIN (or soy... LOL)
>> Anonymous
>>153742

Lowering calories is only one part of losing weight. Exercising is more important. But if you cut your calories too drastically, you're going to plateau your weight loss and screw up your metabolism.

Seriously, look what you posted. Fruitbar - maybe 200 calories. Salad or grilled chicken - Can't be more than 500 calories, even in large portions. Smoothie - MAYBE 400 calories max, but I'm being generous.

That's an absurdly low amount of food energy for an adult male.
>> Anonymous
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>>153750
so 4-5 small meals a day? im trying to think realistically of what i can do. i guess the fruitbar at the start of the day is good, around noon make myself a sandwich, 4ish get a smoothie from my work that they make, at around 7ish make a small-decent sized meal of tater tots and chicken strips? (lol)
>> Anonymous
>>153773
lol a fruit leather for breakfast.

enjoy failing


EGGS AND FUCKIN OATS BOY
>> Anonymous
>>153750
Are you serious? That's pretty much what I eat during Lacrosse season, and fuck it if I don't feel awesome. I think it depends a lot on what you need.
>> Anonymous
>>153781
sweet, someone i can talk to.

so you eat basically nothing too right? i imagine you run ALOT being in lacrosse. anyways, do you lose alot of weight on this diet? notice a big difference after about the 2nd week?
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No mention of SQUATZ?

I'm fukken disappointed u fags. :'(
>> Anonymous
>>153809

Kinesiologist here. Hey, I have one of those trees!
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>>153773
relevant to my interests. is this a good plan?
>> Anonymous
>>153781

You probably take in more calories than you think. Trust me, you'll know if you are getting malnourished.

I mean, a "salad" could be between 200 and 1500 calories depending on the size, amount/type of meat, amount/type of dressing. But just based on what he said, his smoothie has no heavy calories and is mostly fruit, and the grilled chicken/salad thing could vary depending on portion sizes and sides. The breakfast is good, you generally don't need more than 300 calories for breakfast and they should be something grainy that is going to give you immediate carbs and wake your brain and body up, but he's not eating that much for the rest of the day it seems.

>>153773

Yes. I think four is too low, shoot for five or six. It's ideal to be eating something every 2 or 3 hours so your metabolism never gets complacent. Based on what you said, I'll make a suggestion:

Meal 1: Fruitbar is fine. Make sure it isn't overly loaded with sugar, though. Something like a fruit and oat bar with low sugar would be good.
Meal 2: The sandwich is fine, just watch the type of bread and make sure the meat is lean. Stack with vegetables. I prefer a "second breakfast" for my second meal, I usually eat regular high fiber cereal for meal one and oatmeal for meal two.
Meal 3: Smoothie works.
Meal 4: Skinless chicken, any type of non fried seafood, lean cut of ham. Choose your meat. Add a carb like brown rice or baked beans and a green vegetable. Just keep the portions small.
Meal 5: Something somewhat light. I prefer soup for my last meal of the day.

Keep each meal between 300 and 350 calories. Should average to around 1500-1700 calories for the day. Eat every three hours, on the dot, with your first meal taking place within minutes of waking up.
>> Anonymous
My small meals consist of an egg wrapped in a tortilla with some cheese as breakfast,
for lunch (about 2PM) meat of some sort, usually pieces of steak, chicken, or if I've been fishing lately something like flounder or speckled trout fillets. I CBA to barbecue so I use a George Foreman grill I just bought.
dinner depends on whatever I want. Usually something semi-healthy.

It's all about knowing how the fuck to cook. Tuna helper != cooking.
I've lost 20lbs over the past few months just sitting on my ass.
>> Anonymous
I'd just like to add for the /fit/fags that fishing is a great source of good food. Assuming you live near water that's safe, and you're not a fucking retard.

It's also relaxing, a great way to ditch friends/family/GF for a bit, gives you a tan, and gets you the fuck out of the house.