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kiawill
kiawill Posts: 17 Forumite
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edited 3 August 2021 at 9:12PM in Sports & fitness MoneySaving

Hi guys 


Age: 30

Current weight: 80kg


I want to achieve the body below.



I am aware he probably has better genetics than me and is more tanned so he looks leaner etc.


Please also see my current body




I have currently been eating 2,500 calories a day but have hit a Plato in the gym. I don’t know what I’m doing in there and don’t have an actual programme


Diet:

Before gym: overnight oats with protein shake 

After gym: 4 eggs, spinach, 1 slice brown bread 


Morning snack: 2 bagels with cottage cheese and low fat turkey rashers 

Lunch: chicken wrap, protein crisps 

Dinner: meat and veg

Snacks in day: protein cookie, banana, toast with cottage cheese 

2 litres water a day.


I have currently been training 


Monday. Chest / triceps 

Tuesday. Back 

Wednesday. Shoulders

Thursday. Biceps 

Friday. Legs 


3 sets, 10-12 reps 


I have just been doing 5 of my fav exercises per body part 


But like I’ve said I’ve hit a Plato and don’t know what to do.


I know I am slightly bulking but I have a slight belly which I don’t like. 


Any advice?

Thanks

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  • kiawill
    kiawill Posts: 17 Forumite
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    Thanks guys 
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 18,318 Forumite
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    You probably need a Personal Trainer.

    Some cardio will help with the belly, but what age are you?  At a certain age, a human male will have some belly.  Even Anthony Joshua.

    Your rest days are unequally spread.  What else fails at the weekend?
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 35,810 Forumite
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    kiawill said:

    I have currently been eating 2,500 calories a day but have hit a Plato in the gym. I don’t know what I’m doing in there and don’t have an actual programme


    I have a vague recollection that I've seen this thread before...
    ...but...
    isn't there a trainer in the gym who can advise you?
    I'm not sure it's safe doing exercises when you don't know what you're doing.
  • Baxter100
    Baxter100 Posts: 192 Forumite
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    There's a thousand videos on YouTube that will help you. Trying to both gain muscle and lose fat is tricky, but not impossible, just make sure you are:

    1. Getting enough protein (sounds like you are). Aim for 0.8-1g per lb body weight a day. So at 175 lbs you should be aiming for 145-175 grams protein each day.
    2. Make sure to focus on progressive overload at the gym. Track your lifts religiously, and add a couple of reps or a bit more weight each week.
    3. Depending on what your goal weight is eat at a calorie surplus/deficit. Weight yourself each day and take a waist measurement each day to monitor this.
    4. Ensure you get enough sleep.

    Personally I would also recommend three whole body workouts rather than a 5 day body part split but its all much of a muchness.
  • Baxter100
    Baxter100 Posts: 192 Forumite
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    Also note that 95% of the 'influencers' you see online are probably taking PEDs of some description.
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