Help Mafoofan Help Himself - Page 10

When I trimmed down 8-10 lbs it had a dramatic reduction in my waist and a slight reduction in my shoulders. I was probably wearing my shoulders a tad bit wide in the first place, so the effect seemed exaggerated. I doubt you'll see any bothersome changes there.

I thought this word was only used by teh wiminz and teh gheys

What would you call getting slimmer, with a slightly bigger and more defined muscularity?

I would think that, that word could be inserted in place of toning.

i would love to help you out if possible. i dont do anything complex or subscribed. i just do simple things around the office, lift light weighted things when possible, do some cardio that i increased over the weeks/months. and eat sensibly cut out mainly french fries/sodas. less starches.
over 9 months ive gone from 200 to a ripped 158lbs now.

Leaning?

Noice.

thanks!

Men call it cutting. And it's only valid after a bulk.

"Toning" is fine for anyone who is happy to be seen on the bosu ball curling their pink 2lb dumbbells.

I think you should post a photo of yourself and a photo of the type of physique you want to attain in order for us to properly help you.

Diet, diet, diet. That's going to be the deciding factor. You really need to clean it up if you expect to shed fat, especially considering you don't sound like your going to be putting in too much effort with the excercise long term. If you eat shit you will look like shit.

I'd suggest what some others have said already. Cardio and some weight training. If you're looking to get trimmer, cardio is the way to go. And you say you want to "tone"? I'm assuming that means build a little lean muscle? Get some free weights for your apartment or do a military workout (pushup, pullup, dips, lunge/squat). Personally, I think some bullshit Billy Blanks DVD is not the way to go, but if gets you to excercise, then best of luck.

A great option would be for you too take up biking or swimming.

paging Mr. Sam.

+1 fucking million

Only valid after a bulk? Lol, what does that even mean? I've a lot of book wisdom when it comes to the English language (as in I've read a lot of novels) and you're wrong. Toning/a toned physique is used or has been used for what you are talking about.

Yeah, I was confused by this as well. Cutting refers to decreasing your calorie intake. It is valid if you want to loose weight, regardless of whether you are coming off a bulk or not.

OP wants to lose a bit of weight/fat, AFAIK. Only way I know that's successful is to decrease calorie intake.

Or increase calories burned.