Name: Anonymous 2007-01-02 8:29
I have been going to the gym and running a lot lately and I have started to lose a lot of weight (20 pounds in about a month) and I was wondering what is the best way to get toned muscles, because I don't want to build up bulky muscles so I have a few questions:
1) I heard it was good to do less weight more often than more weight less often, so even though I could lift more on the machines I have stayed at the same weight for most of them except the ab machines (although I don't want a 6 pac I want a flat stomach so should I be doing the same as I am with the other machines?) is this a good idea?
2) I do mostly cardio about 40 minutes a day plus running at night (only about 2 miles so far but I increase it when I can) and misc push-ups and crunches throughout the day when I have the time, should I be doing more cardio or is this good?
3) also I heard milk helps your body burn fat, and that plain oatmeal in the morning makes you less hungry so you eat less, is this true?
4) finally should I have a day of rest or just do this everyday?
Any help would be greatly appreciated =)
1) I heard it was good to do less weight more often than more weight less often, so even though I could lift more on the machines I have stayed at the same weight for most of them except the ab machines (although I don't want a 6 pac I want a flat stomach so should I be doing the same as I am with the other machines?) is this a good idea?
2) I do mostly cardio about 40 minutes a day plus running at night (only about 2 miles so far but I increase it when I can) and misc push-ups and crunches throughout the day when I have the time, should I be doing more cardio or is this good?
3) also I heard milk helps your body burn fat, and that plain oatmeal in the morning makes you less hungry so you eat less, is this true?
4) finally should I have a day of rest or just do this everyday?
Any help would be greatly appreciated =)