What’s the biggest problem or frustration you have when it comes to getting lean and ripped?
Give it some thought and then post it in the comment section below because tomorrow night (Thursday January 7th at 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time) we are going to be having a true master of fat loss, Andy Pratt, joining us live on the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Talk Show at: http://www.LeeHayward.com/tv
Andy Pratt’s “Before” & “After” Physique Transformation!
Andy knows how to get ripped to the bone shredded better then anyone I know. Not only does Andy practice what he preaches, but he has helped countless people from average Joe’s to top level pros get ripped in record time!
Andy has also created the Warrior Built Fat Loss System which utilizes boxing and MMA style conditioning drills into a killer rapid fat blasting workout system!
I’m going to get Andy to answer your questions live on the show, as well as share some of his killer physique transformation tips and tricks. So make sure to post your questions in the comments section below because they’ll be answered on a first come, first serve basis.
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AG
Hey Lee,
Firstly, thanks a lot for all your tips and help and everything, it’s been really, really beneficial.
Well my main concern about losing fat is really about losing the hard-earned muscle as well. I’ve been bulking up for the past 8 months, and have gained 20kgs of muscle mass in the process. I still haven’t reached my goal yet, but I can’t stand my excess fat anymore and I really want to start cutting it down. At the same time, I don’t want to lose my hard-earned muscle as well. Or at least lose as little as possible. How do I go about this, and how should my diet be like?
Thanks again Lee, take care 🙂
mike
Like many, I have a small amount of fat aroung my midsection. I have just starated working our again but I am onlyu interested in being lean and cut. I have basiclally maintained the same weight of 175 most of my life.
I am lean but not as cut as I would like to be.
Thanks for any suggestions,
AG
Oh and sorry Lee, I forgot to add, I’m 17, my body is the skinny-fat type, but I’m not all that obese. I just got some layers of fat at my belly that I need to get rid of. My body fat percentage is approximately around 20%, and I really need to reduce it to between 6-10%. I plan on competiting in a local natural competition early next year. Hope you could help. Cheers bro!
AG
That’s up to you. Just make sure you don’t rest too long, no more than 2 minutes. I only superset (where you do one set of biceps with one set of triceps) when I don’t have the time. Do whatever that makes you comfortable, just make sure your workout is intense.
Iasen
Hello Lee, I am a big fan of yours ,and I have a question for you . Lately I’ve been trying to bulk up so I gained maybe 5 kgs (sry I Am not from USA so I don’t work with pounds) and with them ..well maybe another 3-4 of fat and I want to get these removed asap.Currently I have 12 % body fat and I want to get near 6 , so that I can improve the looks of my abs.Do you have any advice how can I burst down those last layers covering my abs so I can be in my previous shape..but with some muscle packed up ;p
Randy
If I’m already at a status of good muscle mass, how would I go about trimming my abdominal region in order to show my abs? I consume over 1 gram per body pound of protein a day along with 5 days of heavy lifting and hardly any cardio at all. I need some help, I’ve dreamed of abs but never had them, I’ve started to wonder if it’s my genes preventing me from achieving my goal!
kashif
hat’s up Lee alright I’ve been trying to get big and ripped so do you have any advice for me for my biceps,abs,legs,and chest. Oh and I forgot I’ m 17
nick
belly and love handles
Kari Jackson
Hey Lee,
Like you i have set my goal on transforming my body into having a stronger, powerful physique. i have made major strives in doing so, gaining muscle and losing fat. However, it seems that im just an few inches of reaching my goal. Specifically a few inches from seeing my abs. I can feel them i touch and flex them, and somewhat see them when i take of my shirt, but i can’t see them popping out. I have tried cardio 3-5 a week, eating more protein and fiber, but not series change. Any suggestions?
Remlix
Hey Lee, do you know ways to get 6 packs and lose belly fat? I want to get bigger but not as in fatter, im abit overweight and I would like to know how to get rid of my body fat and get ripped. Oh and I’m 12.
Anthony Spence
Hey Lee, what Cardio would you recommend to get rid of hip and stomach fat?
Thanks – I’m 20 yrs old.
Zubda
Hey lee,
My biggest frustration is my lower chest my belly and my hips… I want to cut them off… the problem is even If I do workout for getting ripped it dosen’t have any effect, but at the moment I feel pressure on the correct part, that means I am doing exercise correctly… and another thing, tell me some diet which is easy to make so my parents dont get trouble making it.
Darren
Hey Lee great work!
i Would like to know how can one keep lean once you have 11% body fat? and how can one drop down to at least 10 or 8% body fat? im finding it hard to keep it that way and still try and dop lower any help will be appreciated.
Thanks 07/01/2010
denzil
what is 9pm ESTD time because i live in the UK and i always mis out on your show
Jo
Hey you two,
I have a couple of questions,
First, what do you think about putting whey protein in coffee ?
Second, What do you think of this product ??? (TOWER 200, see the adresse below)
It seems at first like a good home gym equipement…or IS IT ??
Tanks.
Jo.
https://tower200canada.shopnorthern.com
aurelio
Lee at 48 yrs old,I have suffered injuries to my knees and shoulder and now weight 256lbs 30% BF approx. I stand 6′-2″ and large frame.I want to reduce the belly fat and trim down to about 210lb. In your estimation whats the best way on workouts,eating and cardio would you recommend?
Aurelio
Jay
Hey i jus want to know how to bring in the little fat i carry at the bottom of my stomach, its very stubborn but my abs push through the skin at the top but i mean in uk terms my waist is 38inch and my chest 53inches i need to burn the last bits off finding it very difficult
adam
i find my stomach is the most hardest to get flat any sugestions?
Jo
I know that Squats and dead lifts are the top of the line exercises to boost GH, Testosterone , and to pack some mass.
But, i can’t lift heavy due to injuries, i have tried doing my reps with lighter weights but with very little rest periods between sets or none.
Ex: 3 minutes of squats superseted with lunges none stop
OR
5 minutes of Squats with only 15 to 20 secs rest.
Can this be a good alternative to lift heavy weights ? As minutes goes by, the fast twitch muscle fibers kicks in when the weight feels heavier due to the extended time under tension.
Maybe this method is good for the working muscles but less effective to boost the level of GH and testosterone ??? What’ your opinion on this ?
JO.
Joe Standridge
Ok so i just turned 17 last November and with in less than a year i lost 106lbs I am currently about 205lbs and having the problem of abdominal extra skin. I do cardio and lift very hard not to mention keep a well diciplined diet, but i just cant get rid of this skin. I need help with it cause my doctor said i have a six pack under it at my last sports physical.
pearson
Hi Lee
How do one one get rid of ugly chest fat. I tried differnt training techniques but nothing seems to work. I cant get rid of the puffy nipples as well. Try to follow a good diet as well. Please help!!!
nishiket
sir i workout cardio altrernate days which includes cycling, treadmill and eliptical but still i cant see those six pack abs which i want to see…..evevn after working abs for alternate days………pls suggest some diet n proper ab training exercise n how many sets should i perform in each abs exercise?????
Mark Johnson
What’s up Lee. I am 33 5ft 9in and 150lbs. My problem is, i have lower ab fat syndrome, is what i like to call it. All my fat is around my stomach area. What can i do to get a ripped ab section? I have been working out for several months, and making progress in every area except my abs. I currently do 100 leg lifts on the machine after each workout 4 days a week. Help. Also, what kind of diet should i be on to help remedy this problem. For the most part during the week, i have a banana or some fruit and water for breakfast.
Roulett Trick
Great idea, but will this work over the long run?
efe
how can i get a six pack and lose the stubborn belly fat?
Erik blackwell
I don’t have a problem with fat loss it’s fat gain I have a hard time with. some of you are probably thinking what is he talking about but the reason i said that was because my metabolism is to fast
leo from rio
hi leeee
Spencer
Lee and Andy,
I am desperately trying to gain solid muscle mass and bulk up. I have currently gained about 20 1bs, but want about 20 more to be around 215-220lbs. I try and ingest about 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight daily from mostly lean foods tuna, chicken whole wheat, milk, etcc… I have totally cut out cokes, and sweets from my diet, due to the fact that I am obtaining a slight “gut.” I have some of the worst bodybuilding genes ever, and get frustrated because I have 2 work for every single centimeter on my body, but have friends who can work out for a couple months, gain 30 lbs. and bench press as much as me(genetically gifted freaks, wish I was one.)lol! But ne-ways here’s my question: Even though I have cleaned up my diet and am working out harder and doing more cardio, my sligh belly bulge does not change. I hate it, it is utterly disgusting! Is there any way that I can continue bulking and get rid of this lil’ beer belly!(I mean I don’t even drink!lol!) I’ve tried all that I know I workout 3 days a week and have 1 day of cardio, and a day of stretching. My workouts make me look as if I have gone swimming and everything is supersetted, w/ minimal rest! I just love kicking my tail!lol! But this flab is killing me, like I said I have friends w/ washboard abs who don’t even have 2 work at it! I’m always hungry though!lol!(like Arnold!)
leo from rio
HI LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MY QUESTION 2DAY IS FOR PRATTS….
WHATS YOUR BEST ADVICE 4 THE GUYS MESOMORFO WHO WANTS TO LOOSE JUST A LITTLE BIT OF BODY FAT WITHOUT LOOSING MUSCLE GAINED IN OFF SEASON..
SINCE I SWITCH MY PROGRAM AND DIET ,I LOST 1.7 KG IN 6 WEEKS..IM WORRIED TOO LOOSE MY HARD GAINED MUSCLES..
IM 78KG NOW AND 11% OF BODYFAT, 1,77M HEIGHT .AND HONESTLY I DONT WANT TO LOOSE ANY WEIGHT I JUST WANT TO GET MY ABS RIPPED 4 THE SUMMER…
ALL THE BEST IN 2010 FOR EVERYBODY
Peter
I do good all day vitamins eat right but at night i get so hungery i can eat the house out of food is there anything i can do or is it just my will power is low at night.
LEO Garcia
my question is to mr.lee, i am currently about 272lbs and 6’2,24 yrs old… ive been working on my arms and trying to get them to look better…is there any protein powders and shakes out there that really work? i take the 30g myloplex post work out bars and idk if there working????…..any suggestions
-1 fan-
lee rules!!!!!
Danny
Due to my schedule I can not make it to the gym on a daily basis. My question is will I ever get significant muscle gains with only one or two workouts a week?
Zaychik
Happy New Year, Lee !
I’m currently about 2 months into my mass building phase. I thought I was making some good progress because I know I have been gaining consistent strength from week to week (On my major lifts I would be able to add 5 – 10 lbs to the bar, or perform extra rep or 2 on some compound moves). My muscles do look slightly bigger and overall my body does feel fuller. However, I actually haven’t gained much weight in the process (maybe 3, 4 lbs at most). This was making me a bit discouraged, but I’m still sticking to my routine to the end since I’m seeing good strength gains and generally feel better about my body.
Is there any way to explain why my body hasn’t responded to my training in a way of a weight gain ? Should I be concerned or do anything different in my case ?
LEO Garcia
what do you suggest for chest workouts??? are the machines better than push-ups??????? and also what do you suggest for getting those big shoulders???
AJ
Cardio vs diet I have no trouble with cardio, however I find it hard to eat well and have enough nutrition to match my cardio activities. What small things can I change to help fat loss, and not have to make a live style change.
AJ
AG
Hey Lee and Andy,
My question concerns fat loss and muscle mass. The thing is, how do I avoid my hard-earned muscle being lost while I’m cutting down, or at least, as little as possible?
Thanks guys, cheers! 🙂
Willy Freebody
hey lee willy with 5 in of snow here, if you keep changing your rootean in a serten muscle groop and change the number of reps and still plato. should you not train the muscle a few weeks
Willy Freebody
heey lee willy with 5 in of snow here, if you keep changing your rootean in a serten muscle groop and change the number of reps and still plato. should you not train the muscle a few weeks
Willy Freebody
hey lee lee willy with 5 in of snow here, if you keep changing your rootean in a serten muscle groop and change the number of reps and still plato. should you not train the muscle a few weeks
Willy Freebody
hey lee willy with about 5 in of snow here, if you keep changing your rootean in a serten muscle groop and change the number of reps and still plato. should you not train the muscle a few weeks
Willy Freebody
hey lee willy with 5 in of snow here, if you keep changing your rootean in a serten muscle groop and change the number of reps and still plato. should you not train the muscle a few weeks.
jasion
will a full moon make u loos weight
Dan
is iy best to give up drinking pop not because of the sugar because of the CO2 that makes you bloated and blocks fat
John Perry
Hey Andy and Lee How are you guys doing. I’m doing well. Thought a good topic for you guys to discuss may be staying somewhat lean while building muscle at a fast rate. I find now that the only way I can gain strength and size at this point is if I am consuming a lot of excess calories. I know this is a normal bodybuilding problem. But I find I have a big range of a calorie intake that I will not gain or loose size and strength I have to really bump the calories up to gain even at a very slow pace.
Brent
Hey boys i jsut started body building i enjoy cardio do a quick warm up before all the workouts i starterd in augast at 140 im not at 165 and in good condition but i have body fat blocking out my lower abs n belly what can i do to shred that off , thanks!
Brent
Brent Veit
cant loose the lower tummy flab i started body building in september at 139lb now waying 165 ive had good results what can i do to get that gone i got ab mass
Brent Veit
Ps im 19 and have access to a full gym at the college
tdkassasin
HI Lee.
First of all I want to wish you a happy new year!
My Question is what are some good ab exercise like crunches i can do at home?
Thank You
Mark
Should you do cardio in the morning on a empty stomach or should I have something to eat first to burn fat?
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