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Originally Posted by femi
Hi Everyone! I am new here and just finished reading the book.
I am concerned with the limited cardio suggested. He doesn't say not to do cardio but he doesn't indicate that it is necessary.
I have been (for many years) staying within a calorie range of 1200-1400 and lift 4 times weekly w/ 5 cardio sessions. Intuitvely, if I up my calories - 1500-2000 and decrease my cardio, I would assume that I would gain weight.
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Oh my gosh, I'm hungry just LOOKING at your calorie range. You're maintaining on that?
And yes, the "weight" gain is sort of the point - except you'll be gaining muscle, which will allow you to eat more and maintain your figure at a much higher range. You won't be getting bigger, however. Just tight and more compact. Sort of like how coal turns into a diamond.
Lots of cardio + low cal + easy weights = coal.
HIIT + more food + merciless weight workouts = diamond.
Give it a try before you decide it's not for you.