Comments on: Are You Ashamed Of Eating In Front of People? http://johnbarban.com/are-you-ashamed-of-eating-in-front-of-people/ Diet Nutrition Exercise Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:19:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: johnbarban http://johnbarban.com/are-you-ashamed-of-eating-in-front-of-people/#comment-737 johnbarban Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:08:57 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=340#comment-737 <a href="#comment-661" rel="nofollow">@David Smith </a> David, There is no reason to think that you have to get fat to build muscle. I think it is totally possible to build muscle without adding fat. It's a matter of consistent heavy workouts. JB @David Smith
David,

There is no reason to think that you have to get fat to build muscle. I think it is totally possible to build muscle without adding fat. It’s a matter of consistent heavy workouts.

JB

]]> By: David Smith http://johnbarban.com/are-you-ashamed-of-eating-in-front-of-people/#comment-661 David Smith Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:19:31 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=340#comment-661 Thanks for your response John. Just to clarify, are you suggesting that through lifting intensely bodyfat could be lowered to a degree that my abs are revealed. Although I am light, I probably still carry 12-14% bodyfat and would like to lower it if possible. That being said, muscle is not something that I can willingly sacrifice to do so. Just wondering if it is possible in some way to gain strength and size while also lowering your bodyfat. Thank you for your help. Thanks for your response John. Just to clarify, are you suggesting that through lifting intensely bodyfat could be lowered to a degree that my abs are revealed. Although I am light, I probably still carry 12-14% bodyfat and would like to lower it if possible. That being said, muscle is not something that I can willingly sacrifice to do so. Just wondering if it is possible in some way to gain strength and size while also lowering your bodyfat. Thank you for your help.

]]> By: johnbarban http://johnbarban.com/are-you-ashamed-of-eating-in-front-of-people/#comment-643 johnbarban Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:43:11 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=340#comment-643 David, The structure and intensity of your workout will go a long way in determining if you can build up your muscle size. Your genetic starting point (endo, ecto or mesomorph) will determine your overall growth potential. Sounds like you're pretty lean. I wouldn't worry about bodyweight or eating more or less food. Just workout intensely and don't miss any workouts or reps. You have to progressively lift more weight and heavier weight to force your muscles to grow. Forget about how much you weigh, that is irrelevant to how good you look. As you build muscle your overall look should be your only judge of progress, weight on the scale is irrelevant. JB David,

The structure and intensity of your workout will go a long way in determining if you can build up your muscle size. Your genetic starting point (endo, ecto or mesomorph) will determine your overall growth potential.

Sounds like you’re pretty lean. I wouldn’t worry about bodyweight or eating more or less food. Just workout intensely and don’t miss any workouts or reps. You have to progressively lift more weight and heavier weight to force your muscles to grow.

Forget about how much you weigh, that is irrelevant to how good you look. As you build muscle your overall look should be your only judge of progress, weight on the scale is irrelevant.

JB

]]> By: David Smith http://johnbarban.com/are-you-ashamed-of-eating-in-front-of-people/#comment-642 David Smith Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:04:13 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=340#comment-642 Hey John is it possible to lose body fat without losing weight. I am 6'0 and 162 pounds and to be honest, while I lift weights 4 times per week for 45 minutes, I enjoy displaying muscular definition through a low bodyfat more than I strive for sheer muscle size. The only problem is that I do not want drop a lot more weight in an effort to lower my bodyfat more. What would you recommend in this situation? Thanks in advance. Hey John is it possible to lose body fat without losing weight. I am 6’0 and 162 pounds and to be honest, while I lift weights 4 times per week for 45 minutes, I enjoy displaying muscular definition through a low bodyfat more than I strive for sheer muscle size. The only problem is that I do not want drop a lot more weight in an effort to lower my bodyfat more. What would you recommend in this situation? Thanks in advance.

]]> By: Rahim http://johnbarban.com/are-you-ashamed-of-eating-in-front-of-people/#comment-634 Rahim Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:44:53 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=340#comment-634 I'm SO glad you told that story because I have people in my family who are large in size and everytime we go out to eat, I wonder how in the world they can be so big when they barely eat anything at all. It perplexed me for the longest time as I'm sure for other people too. I’m SO glad you told that story because I have people in my family who are large in size and everytime we go out to eat, I wonder how in the world they can be so big when they barely eat anything at all. It perplexed me for the longest time as I’m sure for other people too.

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