jmog;1725422 wrote:I'm no expert, but I have had to explain this for the last year as I have lost 30 lbs and gained a lot of muscle. People ask me all the time
"are you doing cross fit?"
"no"
"are you on the 'xyz crazy' diet?"
"no"
"well what are you doing?"
"I lift 3 or 4 days a week, hitting every muscle group, simple regular exercises like bench, squat, dips, pull ups, etc 3 sets of 6-8 each (whatever weight I can do 6-8). I do cardio 3 days a week (no jogging, walking up hill or sprinting). I count my calories (no specific diet, just keep track). And I try to eat more protein than carbs (doesn't always work). My work outs last about 45 minutes a day during my lunch hour at work. Never more than an hour".
The response I get "come on, it can't be that simple?!"
It really is that simple, keep track of your calories, based on what your goal is (lose, maintain, gain), and simple workouts.
Lol. I've had people asking me this too. I'm down 93 pounds since the summer and everyone asks how I've done it. Ummm, I decided to get up off my sofa and do something.
Actually just started riding a bike this week. First time in 15+ years. I have a bad knee, so its taking some getting used to. Hopefully it gets stronger as I continue and will allow me to ride longer distances.
