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New to fitness and need help...

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  • 06-05-2012 6:13pm
    #1
    NewToFitness
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    Hi Folks,
    I'm new to fitness and need a little bit of help; the problem is I don't know where to start. I've never exercised in my life before and need some serious help on what to do, what to buy and advice on supplements (do I need them?). Over the past 12 months I’ve lost 3st 8lbs simply by cutting out junk food, sweets, fast food and beer. I have my Breakfast, Lunch and dinner, and a very small supper. I use to weigh 15st (I know, bad).

    Ok I’ll give you my stats: 29 years old
    5' 11"
    11st 6lbs or 72.6kg

    I put weight on very easily so I don’t want to bulk up... I'm looking to achieve a 6pack (if it’s possible) and a bit of muscle on my arms.
    Folks your advice or help would be greatly appreciated...

    Thanks in advance
    Gaz
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    Stickman2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Stickman2


    What are you having for breakfast,lunch,dinner and supper? You don't need supplements for a start. Everything you need come's from your food. Also the 6 pack is all down to diet. Throw up what your eating and i'm sure a few posters will tell you whats right and whats not


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    NewToFitness
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    What I eat:
    Breakfast Muesli and toast or Porridge with maple syrup
    Lunch Salad with either chicken, Tuna or Turkey
    Dinner Varies usually involves mince beef, chicken or fish a few
    spuds and a lot of veggies or pasta
    Supper Again varies usually toast or something small


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    johnners2981
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    Stickman2 wrote: »
    What are you having for breakfast,lunch,dinner and supper? You don't need supplements for a start. Everything you need come's from your food. Also the 6 pack is all down to diet. Throw up what your eating and i'm sure a few posters will tell you whats right and whats not

    It makes it a lot easier but it is not all down to diet


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    Stickman2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Stickman2


    Cut out the toast,spuds and pasta. Stay away from the starchy carbs. Keep the protein intake up. Meats,poultry,fish and eggs. Good fats aswell like a handfull of nuts for supper with maybe a bit of fruit. I'm sure you know yourself to drink water and stay away from fizzy drinks,should help you on the way to a 6 pack with a good exercise programme.


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    Stickman2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Stickman2


    johnners2981 wrote: »
    It makes it a lot easier but it is not all down to diet

    Exercise will of course help you achieve a 6 pack. But diet is by far the most important factor in it.


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    frag420
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    Stickman2 wrote: »
    Throw up what your eating

    Terrible advice right here :)


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    Stickman2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Stickman2


    frag420 wrote: »
    Terrible advice right here :)

    Got me there :D


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    krystal123
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    If you are really interested in building muscles then try this:
    1-Get strength:I recommend weight training.
    2-Use free weights:More weight gives more stress so you get more muscles.
    3-Never leave your compound exercise
    4-Get ready with legs exercise:squats are better and important exercise.:)


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