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Getting lean and having fun. Am i doing it right?

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  • 09-12-2012 12:30am
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    paco451
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I'm trying to shape up, not bulk just become more defined. I've done the whole weights, treadmill thing for a long time and it has worked but I don't have as much fun with my workout.

    I'm trying swimming as my sole workout, 3-4 times a week and just looking for pointers on things I can do to help me reach my goals.

    I calorie count and I keep it about 1500 kcal a day.
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    Burkatron
    Registered Users Posts: 1,877 ✭✭✭Burkatron


    paco451 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I'm trying to shape up, not bulk just become more defined. I've done the whole weights, treadmill thing for a long time and it has worked but I don't have as much fun with my workout.

    I'm trying swimming as my sole workout, 3-4 times a week and just looking for pointers on things I can do to help me reach my goals.

    I calorie count and I keep it about 1500 kcal a day.

    What's your height & current weight? If you just want to get definition you need to get your body fat down & this will be down to diet!


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    paco451
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭paco451


    Hi Burkatron, Weight 85.9kg. Im 6ft 1.

    I've cut allot of stuff out of my diet already, white rice, white bread, pasta etc.


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    Burkatron
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    paco451 wrote: »
    Hi Burkatron, Weight 85.9kg. Im 6ft 1.

    I've cut allot of stuff out of my diet already, white rice, white bread, pasta etc.

    Your maintenace calories are roughly 2,600, you're on a 1,100 cal defecit. you'll drop weight at roughly 2lbs a week at this rate, if you're finding you're too hungry or tired up your calories as you have alot of scope to play with & still drop weight! Make sure your protein & good fats are your main source of calories!


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    paco451
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭paco451


    Burkatron wrote: »
    Your maintenace calories are roughly 2,600, you're on a 1,100 cal defecit. you'll drop weight at roughly 2lbs a week at this rate, if you're finding you're too hungry or tired up your calories as you have alot of scope to play with & still drop weight! Make sure your protein & good fats are your main source of calories!

    Thanks for the advice :-D


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    Hailhail1967
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    How much swimming do you do for a session?


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    paco451
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭paco451


    Hailhail1967 wrote: »
    How much swimming do you do for a session?

    Just got back from a session there.

    About 45 minutes of freestyle, combo of sprints and regular effort done in sets.

    15 minutes of breast stroke again in sprint and regular, over sets.


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