Hey gymratsss. Need advice please. My goal is to be lean and toned. :)

So I’ve noticed that I’ve been going to the gym a lot and playing tennis on the weekends. Lately, I’ve been feeling huge and bloated. Maybe it’s because I’ve been eating a lot of carbs and drinking more as well.

I’ve been trying to reduce oily foods to lose weight and get more toned, but my weight has been fluctuating over the past two years.

Is this normal? I learned that I shouldn’t weigh myself at night, but I did anyway…

Now I’m wondering if my weight will go down in the morning. If it doesn’t (or if it’s not completely back to normal), does that leftover weight mean I gained fat?

Thank youuu 💪🫶

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Mudkip · 31-35, M

Make sure you're in a calorie deficit everyday, hit your compound and isolation workouts, and doing cardio are some of the basics. Good luck.

Lostcloud57 · 22-25

@Mudkip everyday😭 what do u mean why compoun and isolation workout ..?

Mudkip · 31-35, M

@Lostcloud57 compound simply means working out several muscle groups, perfect examples are rows and bench press. Isolation targets specific groups, so anything like shoulder presses or calf raises.

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

Weight loss is 80% diet...20% exercise
Lean and toned. Light repetative weights in any exercise routine that should encompass all muscle groups particularly the core.

Lostcloud57 · 22-25

@KiwiBird oh my gawd. Yes I totally agreeeee like diet is so so important. It’s so difficult to resist tho 😭😂

ostfuidctyvm

Weigh yourself in the morning, once a week, on the same day and at the same approximate time. This minimises the impact of daily fluctuations and gives you a more consistent guide.

laotzu92 · M

@ostfuidctyvm @Lostcloud57 Absolutely right!
Also think long term. Progress takes time. Emphasize protein intake. Keep exercising, including strength training. Remember, muscle burns more calories than fat does.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you need help.

Lostcloud57 · 22-25

@ostfuidctyvm that’s pretty smart. I never actually thought of it like that. Thank you! I’ll try to weight myself once a week 💪

Lostcloud57 · 22-25

@laotzu92 I’ll DM uuu I have a few questions 🙏

basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M

Hmm.
Try to remain slightly below calorie expenditure.
Work in more cardio, but don't neglect weights.
Add some isolation exercises, but don't completely neglect compound exercises.

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