G'day guys, was just after some advice.
First some background information.
Im 20, male, currently serving in the ADF. Although ive had no trouble keeping and maintaining an operational level of fitness ive always had an interest in muscle building and development. Unfortunately this finds me in a bit of a pickle.
I apperently (according to the scales) sit at 82kgs and around 19% bf, at 175cm. About 6 months ago i tried to lean up and get some abs showing (never had any) and i managed to get down to 72kgs and around 12% bf, but in the process had lost virtually all my muscle mass and strength. Above all, i still didnt have the abs i desired. Basically i did it wrong.
Now my goal is still to get a defined ab region, but i dont want to lose the muscle ive built around my chest and arms. The pickle is i have no access to any cooking facilities other then a microwave, which leaves me relying on whatever food i can find that doesnt need to be cooked.
Now I realise I sound like a noob, but what sort of food should i be aiming to consume considering i cant cook anything, and what sort of training should I be doing to get the results i want, essentially just to get leaner (not really too fussed on getting huge, although it would be nice. genetically I have a big chest and arms compared to the rest of my body anyway). I do 3 PT sessions a week organised by the ADF but I also have plenty of time in the evening to do my own training sessions, and i have access to a top notch gym.
Please go easy on my guys, although im not new to training ive never really been happy with my body and i think its time i got serious and do something about it.
Cheers Dylan
First some background information.
Im 20, male, currently serving in the ADF. Although ive had no trouble keeping and maintaining an operational level of fitness ive always had an interest in muscle building and development. Unfortunately this finds me in a bit of a pickle.
I apperently (according to the scales) sit at 82kgs and around 19% bf, at 175cm. About 6 months ago i tried to lean up and get some abs showing (never had any) and i managed to get down to 72kgs and around 12% bf, but in the process had lost virtually all my muscle mass and strength. Above all, i still didnt have the abs i desired. Basically i did it wrong.
Now my goal is still to get a defined ab region, but i dont want to lose the muscle ive built around my chest and arms. The pickle is i have no access to any cooking facilities other then a microwave, which leaves me relying on whatever food i can find that doesnt need to be cooked.
Now I realise I sound like a noob, but what sort of food should i be aiming to consume considering i cant cook anything, and what sort of training should I be doing to get the results i want, essentially just to get leaner (not really too fussed on getting huge, although it would be nice. genetically I have a big chest and arms compared to the rest of my body anyway). I do 3 PT sessions a week organised by the ADF but I also have plenty of time in the evening to do my own training sessions, and i have access to a top notch gym.
Please go easy on my guys, although im not new to training ive never really been happy with my body and i think its time i got serious and do something about it.
Cheers Dylan