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Old 02-17-2008, 01:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
Leigh P.
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Originally Posted by meverett172000 View Post
I have scale that measures body fat. Yes, it varies quite a bit so I use it several times a week and track the trend. By subtracting the body fat%, I calculate lean mass which is trending down. I think having the flu really triggered some of that and I haven't rebounded completely.

As for the complexes, I take some from the NROL, which is a great read, and some from some of the articles Cosgrove has posted on websites. If I'm doing the complete complex without putting the bar down, then I'm using 75#s and reps up to 10 and trying to get through 4 sets.

As for my diet, I haven't really calculated the total calories so I'm probably a little premature on my question. I know I'm not hitting the 40% for protein so that helps as a starting point.

And I'm working hard to get vegetables in now. It's big adjustment for me. I've got a lot of bad habits to correct.
In short you have far to many variables here.

1-Those scales, no matter what kind of a trend you track, just aren't correct period. They are based more on hydration levels and will never give you anything close to a correct trend or measurement.

2-Calculate your intake as accurately as possible. If you come to a point to where you are really not having results then your calculation of intake not being an issue really eliminates a lot of problems and questions.

3-Weight loss can be had on a generally balanced diet. Not losing muscle tissue with aggressive training and trying to just lose fat is another story. Up your protein intake, get more diverse foods in general.

Re-access, hit at it with more focus and good luck this time around.
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