0 To be lean or not to be.

Spring, spring spring. Beaches and sun. Beach bodies and Potatoes...

In my last post I talked about a the many active facilities situated around Melbourne open to the community free of charge.
This week I'd like to talk about losing body fat and building muscle definition.

Many of my friends believe it is extremely easy to lose weight and build muscle at the same time. After a light discussion with the Physiologist at the local clinic over the weekend. I'd conclude with, NO.

It isn't, it really isn't, due to current study commitments and various time restraints, I maintain a equal fat burning and muscle developing routine. Simply because it is my time to relax and keep my energy levels and health in balance. But if you wish to shred that Potato bod of yours. Cut the body fat first.

Why? Because muscle requires fat to build mass and definition, it requires the body to be in a anabolic state (fat gaining) whereas to lose body fat requires the body to be in a catabolic state (lose fat).

It is possible in the short term to see positive effects, but in the long run. You'd see those potato gems swelling. Seriously. It isn't worth the hard work.

My advice, lose the excess fat first, then begin your journey later on into building definition.

It's even easier for the ladies. Simply drop 'that' craving excuse every month. That 'cycle' has diuretic effects and burns a lot of fat for fuel due to a 'loss' of nutrients. Next time your buddy hits, have a look at your waists, hips, lower abs, gluteals and thighs. See the difference?

I hope it helped!
Kwongie.