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Fletcher Christian Redux's avatar

People forget the simple math of making sure calories burnt > calories consumed . Or, if they remember, they overcomplicate it. It's not just about the hour in the gym. MOVE ALL DAY !!

Coop's avatar

Agreed. Additionally, quality and types of calories from food source. Avoid those empty liquid calories.

Bill clarke's avatar

What about building a base of muscle through bulking? Getting lean I 100% agree is better for hormones and those key factors you mentioned, but what would you recommend for someone without much muscle foundation? I’ve started bulking, getting stronger, keeping clean diet 80-90% and doing cardio. Yet the fat is coming on (as expected) and now as always I want to double back and get lean again haha

Jack Krucial's avatar

You don't need to be in that large of a surplus to build muscle

My year looks like 3/4 of the year in slight surplus

Then 1/4 of the year dialling a shred.

Jared Brown's avatar

Would love to see a simple workout/core diet recommendation for busy professionals who want to “automate” a fat burning routine. I’ve been doing HIIT with boxing and tennis and focusing on chicken, yogurt, carrots, and peanuts.

Sam Pettus's avatar

At what bf % would you consider the threshold for lean

Haywood Jablowme's avatar

15-20% is decently lean. 10-15% would by most be considered the athletic zone.

Krzystof65's avatar

Great article. Thanks.