From fit to fat, and to fit again !

I often hear this word „genetics“ thrown around as a reason why you should just let yourself go.

And it is exactly what it is, just an excuse.

I used to be fit by following a healthy diet (no particular macro monitoring), then I got fat.

Genetics didn't make me fat.

The estrogenic foods I was eating at the time made me fat.

My diet consisted of mainly junk food and packaged meals while I was living in the States. It is not until I took full control of my diet and started tracking macronutrients that I achieved success. The saying is true: you are what you eat.

Do not let genetics be an excuse to be the best version of yourself ! You know what genetics are ?

Your ability to grow a certain muscle and the overall shape of your whole body.

My body tended to look narrow since I am taller and I had difficulties with creating the illusion of width.

I still overcame my "genetics" by building as much muscle mass in my upper body and shoulders as possible and getting my waist to 31 inches (by getting my body fat low enough).

My biceps have always sucked, however I often get compliments on my arms since my triceps game is solid (triceps take up 2/3 of your arms mass and you can easily create the illusion of big arms even if you lack a biceps peak).

Genetics is an excuse. What is yours ?

 

Of course not ! I didn't even mention bodybuilding. Getting fit will be a matter of nutrition and not so much exercise anyways.

If you train like a bodybuilder you will come to a realization pretty quick: You can't train like a bodybuilder because you are not INJECTING exogenous hormones that allow you to train like that.

There are genetic differences and a minority will get results naturally but for the majority of people bodybuilding style training won't get them jacked.


Eat like a bodybuilder, yes (they have mastered the science of losing body fat and gaining muscle), but train like a man:

Full body workouts, bodyweight training, sprints, etc.

 

Unfortunately, I am an expert in fat-loss, not weight-loss.

Losing weight is easy: Don't eat for three days and you will lose weight.


What's your current body composition (muscle and body-fat ratios) ?

I can give you a couple of tips if you tell me a little more about your diet. What do you eat during a typical day and how much of it ?

 

I currently weigh 196 Lbs at 6'3. Body-fat around 10-11 % for that bodyweight.