Thu, Mar-20-03, 09:54
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Senior Member
Posts: 224
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Plan: Loony plans
Stats: 205/146/145
BF:28%/ around 10%/7%
Progress: 98%
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Hey
Bodybuilders has the notion that it is better to bulk up then to cut.
In fact it is more efficient to loose the fat, then bulk up. You will loose less muscles when dieting down, and gain less fat when you are bulking up.
As for your question. Yes, loose the fat first. But don't stop working out your lower body. I am aware that you don't want to be a pro bodybuilder, but never stop working out. Let your diet guide your body to muscle gain or fat loss.
Have your body fat measured by a caliper. And then, measure your progress by body fat % not by bodyweight. (cheap, easy, and about accurate - available alll over the internet and at netrition.com)
So, to sum up. Don't worry about putting too much muscles. Worry about the fat that you carry.
I hope this helps.
Loony
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