QUESTION:
Bobby, I was just wondering, what did you do to get so lean? I've been dieting and exercising for so long, but I can never get my body fat low enough to show my abs. Do you have any tips or advice? Thanks, Sivam
ANSWER:
Below is my response to Sivam's question regarding getting VERY lean:
Hey Sivam,
Hey Sivam,
It is going to differ from person to person when it comes to dieting success, but there are a few general guidlines that I always refer to in order to get results.
1) Diet/Exercise Journal- charting can help you identify the most effective ways to lean out for you. Once you find a combination that works best for you, it is crucial to be able to go back and identify the methods used that triggered success.
2) Increased Activity- by increasing your activity levels on a daily basis, you will burn more calories naturally, and you will keep yourself mentally in check. There is nothing worse than the pressure of dieting combined with the temptation of cheating that is always present in your kitchen.
3) Exercise Partner/Personal Trainer- having another person involved in your fitness process creates accountability and camraderie. Team work is the best way to accomplish anything, and fitness is no different. The unspoken set of expectation/competition that is created by a trainer/partner will give you the additional motivation that is necessary to obtain the results you desire.
4) Definition- I always create a very specific and detailed picture using words that clearly outlines my goals and expectations for training. Spare no detail, and fully exhaust your thoughts and dreams for yourself through fitness. The finished product should present a clear and concise vision that you and anyone else who reads your definition should be able to see with ease.
1) Diet/Exercise Journal- charting can help you identify the most effective ways to lean out for you. Once you find a combination that works best for you, it is crucial to be able to go back and identify the methods used that triggered success.
2) Increased Activity- by increasing your activity levels on a daily basis, you will burn more calories naturally, and you will keep yourself mentally in check. There is nothing worse than the pressure of dieting combined with the temptation of cheating that is always present in your kitchen.
3) Exercise Partner/Personal Trainer- having another person involved in your fitness process creates accountability and camraderie. Team work is the best way to accomplish anything, and fitness is no different. The unspoken set of expectation/competition that is created by a trainer/partner will give you the additional motivation that is necessary to obtain the results you desire.
4) Definition- I always create a very specific and detailed picture using words that clearly outlines my goals and expectations for training. Spare no detail, and fully exhaust your thoughts and dreams for yourself through fitness. The finished product should present a clear and concise vision that you and anyone else who reads your definition should be able to see with ease.
Remember, these are The 4 STAPLES of SUCCESS when it comes to getting lean in my opinion/experience, in response to Sivam's direct question to me.....
-Bobby Buoncristiano, CPT
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