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- What is the best number of sets to use to gain the most muscle? [viewed 28646 times]
- Is it true that too much cardio will force the body to burn its own muscle tissue? [viewed 25625 times]
- I heard calisthenics won't build muscle - do you agree? [viewed 23265 times]
- My friend says you must do opposing muscle groups for the best results. Is this true? [viewed 21425 times]
- How much protein can the body absorb in one sitting? [viewed 20168 times]
What do I do about my bad genetics that keep me from trimming down my gut?
I can only speak from my direct experience with this ... and here's the scoop: that "genetic thing" may contribute a bit, but the bottom line is that the issue is still fat, and burning fat is what will correct it.
» Read more Are fresh multi-juices a big help or a problem when on a diet?
One reader recently got a juicer and drinks mix out of fresh juice with carrots, half a broccoli, orange, a red beet and some pomegranate every day. They say it tastes great but worry about blood sugars and calories. Will this be a problem with losing weight?
» Read more How strict should I be on my diet? How often can I cheat?
Fitness Expert Tom Venuto answers the question, "Hello Tom, I've been doing BFL for the past year, and did well at first, losing 3 dress sizes and 5% body fat, but then I totally hit a plateau and have had no more results since December. I'm wondering if I've been strict enough with my eating."
» Read more How many calories per day do I need to burn to lose a pound of fat?
3500 calories is the rough estimate for the energy contained in one pound of fat.
» Read more If I cut down my calories will I gain weight again?
I recently received the question: "I've been working out for two years now and managed to drop my weight to an ideal 115 lb. I still hit the gym everyday but now I always aim to burn over 2,000 calories everytime. Is this good? If I cut it down am I going to gain the weight again?" My answer is ... it depends. Let me explain ...
» Read more How do fat cells work and what happens when you start to lose fat?
Fitness Expert Tom Venuto answers the question: "Would you please try to explain in laymen's terms exactly how fat cells work and what happens when you start to burn body fat. I heard a statement that the fat cell has to get moved into the muscle cell for it to be released or burned. Thought you could explain a little better."
» Read more I can't seem to lose my weight, no matter what - is there some "set point" that keeps my metabolism slow?
I believe there is a certain weight that our bodies try to settle at. This is known as homeostasis and is the way the body attempts to "keep things the same."
» Read more Can you describe how different muscle and fat are?
Absolutely. There is a world of difference between muscle and fat. People say "muscle weighs more than fat" but the truth is that a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. The advantage of muscle is that it is more dense, so the same weight in fat takes up less space. This is why you can lose inches without losing any weight on the scale if you are shedding unwanted fat and building muscle in the process.
» Read more How much more will I be able to squat when I lose fat?
It's a common goal: to lose fat and gain muscle. Hardly anyone wants to lose muscle with fat or gain fat with muscle. But how does weight loss affect strength, and does losing weight automatically mean you can bench/squat/or lift more? The answer is ... not really.
» Read more I dropped 40 lbs in 4 months with no nutrition or exercise - should I be concerned?
I see a definite red flag. Perhaps it is great you lost weight, provided it is not due to some other, more dire condition: things like stomach parasites, etc, can contribute to weight loss.
» Read more If I'm currently maintaining my weight, can't I just add exercise to burn off the fat I want to lose?
Sounds good, but the research suggests otherwise.
» Read more I'm happy with my weight but still need to lose fat. How do I do it?
If you still need to get leaner, you will need to get rid of fat. So if you maintain your muscle mass and lose fat, you will need to lose weight.
» Read more Can you gain muscle and burn fat without training with weights or doing cardio?
To burn fat, you have to create a deficit through nutrition and through burning calories. Guess what?
» Read more How do I keep from feeling fatigued when I am cutting calories?
Fatigue is a complex issue and can be impacted by many factors. When cutting and calories are low, it is normal to feel fatigue. While some people claim to feel great, I would say in my experience coaching people to lose fat for almost a decade now, having a lot of energy when cutting is the exception and not the rule.
» Read more I know muscle weighs more than fat, but I can't seem to lose the last 8 pounds. Help!
Actually, a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat (ever heard the riddle, what weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?) Muscle is denser than fat so you can stay the same weight and lose inches. But I know those last few pounds are difficult. Here's how to tackle them.
» Read more Should I take a cheat meal or a cheat day?
Gosh, it sounds great, doesn't it? That we can eat cheat meals and raise our metabolism. What a great way to eat junk food and justify it to ourselves!
» Read more You always hear that swimming is the best for your to burn fat. Is this true?
No, YOU always hear that swimming is the best for you! I don't hear that. I'm saying that only to illustrate a point. For example, if someone is about to buy a car, suddenly they notice the same car all over the place. Why? Because the thought is in their mind.
» Read more Should we set our calories based on lean mass or total weight?
Maybe it's the weight we wish to achieve? What's the right answer ... if you are losing weight, how many calories do you really need? The answer is simple.
» Read more How do I get rid of the fat on my face?
There is a secret sequence of facial exercises few people know about. It is the key to having a lean, chiseled face. Some people may be upset with me for revealing this well-kept secret, but I feel you deserve to know.
» Read more What is the best way to get rid of my love handles?
You've probably heard that crunches or even twists may help reduce the fat there, right? Wrong! You need to lose weight. And twisting is not going to get rid of them.
» Read more Can I lose weight hula hooping?
Sure you can! You can lose weight performing just about any activity. The amount of fat loss, however, will depend on a number of factors. The first is how many calories hula hooping actually burns.
» Read more How large is a fat cell? Any way to kill it faster?
When we are losing weight we often speak of "losing fat." The notion is that the fat cells burn up and disappear. This is not really the case. Your fat cells, unfortunately, are here to stay. But is that really a bad thing?
» Read more Do I really have to eat six meals a day?
You've heard it before: we really want you to eat more meals every day. It's better to graze. Healthy, fit people consume more smaller meals. Sounds great, but is that truly the key to weight loss?
» Read more What would you suggest for a 60 year old male in good health to build muscle and lose tummy fat?
That's a great question! One trend I've noticed is that almost no one asks me to help them lose muscle or build fat ... it seems like losing belly fat and gaining muscle are at the top of the list! There are several things to keep in mind ...
» Read more I'm happy with this muscle or that muscle, so is it okay to leave it out of my training program?
Keep in mind that you should always balance your training, not necessarily for appearance, but health and injury prevention.
» Read more I am hypothyroid and have insulin resistance and I am on meds for both. Do I need to drop my caloric intake lower than what your metabolic calculator suggests?
The answer is a bit complex. It seems a large percentage of my clients have had thyroid disorders that require medication. It is suspected that as many as 1 out of 10 women have some thyroid irregularity, and many go undiagnosed. The insulin sensitivity is a different topic, but I'll address them both.
» Read more What's the best way to measure my daily calorie expenditure?
You might not like this answer (it's not the popular one) but there is no true "daily expenditure."
» Read more My goal is fat loss, so should I just do cardio and skip weight training?
Doing just cardio can be a recipe for disaster simply due to the stress it places on your joints. You need muscle to support those joints, and muscle will not come unless you strength train your legs.
» Read more How much muscle can I expect to lose when cutting or losing fat?
There is some confusion that people get excited about when they say lean mass is muscle. It's not true.
» Read more Why do women have a harder time losing fat than men, especially after having a baby?
Everyone is faced with challenges. Trying to decide that someone else has it easier doesn't take you any closer to your goals. There are many, many women who have had many, many children and were able to maintain their health and shape, and those are the role models to look to!
» Read more Do body wraps that contain seaweed work for losing inches?
The body wraps sound great, don't they? One site advertises how their wraps will "boost your diet," "detoxify your body," and "minimize fat and water weight while toning and tightening your body." Makes you wonder why we waste our time eating healthy and exercising when we can just wrap it off!
» Read more How do bodybuilders and fitness models get so lean?
On his website, fitness expert Tom Venuto wrote, "Who better to model than bodybuilders and fitness competitors? No athletes in the world get as lean as quickly as bodybuilders and fitness competitors. The transformations they undergo in 12 weeks prior to competition would boggle your mind! Only ultra-endurance athletes come close in terms of low body fat levels, but endurance athletes like triathletes and marathoners often get lean at the expense of chewing up all their muscle. Some of them are nothing but skin and bone ..." One reader asked ...
» Read more It is OK to wait to eat until I'm hungry?
I think eating just when you get hungry is a great strategy. I've used it a lot ... basically, don't wait until you're starving, but if you wait until you just start to feel the urge and then eat, it's probably a great method for maintaining healthy shape and losing fat.
» Read more What is the fastest way to lose fat?
I don't really have an answer for that. Our site is focused on healthy, permanent weight loss. However...
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