{"id":3154,"date":"2025-05-05T16:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squad5training.com\/?p=3154"},"modified":"2025-05-06T06:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:54:34","slug":"look-leaner-stronger-sharper-in-just-10-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/squad5training.com\/?p=3154","title":{"rendered":"Look Leaner, Stronger, Sharper \u2014 in Just 10 Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During my last visit to the club, a few people came up and asked me questions about how to look better. The most common questions were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I want to lose weight but keep my muscles.<\/li>\n<li>I want to lose fat and build more muscle.<\/li>\n<li>Can I still lose fat if I stop doing cardio?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Summer is coming, and this is when people start to worry about how they look\u2014I guess it&#8217;s that time when mirrors become scary again \ud83d\ude05.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s a very simple plan to help you look better.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Stop Believing Fake Stuff<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If you want to lose fat and shape your body, don\u2019t waste time on trendy diets, crazy workouts, or expensive powders and tools. They don\u2019t work in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m going to give you the real stuff that works if you\u2019re ready to give effort.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Get Real\u2014It Won\u2019t Be Easy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If you follow this plan the right way, you can lose 2 to 10 kg without losing your muscle.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s what it takes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll need to eat in a different way.<\/li>\n<li>You will feel hungry sometimes.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll have to keep moving even when you&#8217;re tired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s hard work\u2014but it\u2019s worth it. But ask yourself: will you stick to it, or will the progress disappear during summer holidays?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no right or wrong answer here. A focused 10-week plan can help you learn new habits and feel proud of yourself. But you have to decide if it\u2019s the right time.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready, here\u2019s how to start:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eat Less, Eat More Protein<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This is not how you\u2019ll eat forever, it\u2019s just to help you get quick results. It may feel boring, but it works.<\/p>\n<p>To make it easy, do these 2 things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eat more protein<\/li>\n<li>Eat fewer calories<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple way to know how many calories and protein you need:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can use my<a href=\"https:\/\/squad5training.com\/?page_id=1248\"> macro calculator<\/a> or make it even simpler, multiply your weight by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>22.2 if you don\u2019t move much<\/li>\n<li>25.8 if you move a lot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>90 kg \u00d7 22.2 = 2,000 calories<\/p>\n<p>63 kg \u00d7 25.8 = 1,625 calories<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Multiply your weight by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1.89 if you don\u2019t move much<\/li>\n<li>2.22 if you move a lot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>90 kg \u00d7 1.89 = 170g of protein<\/p>\n<p>63 kg \u00d7 2.22 = 140g of protein<\/p>\n<p>Moving a lot = walking 10,000+ steps and working out 4+ times per week.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll understand why people eat chicken breast, fish, broccoli, protein shakes, and rice cakes. These foods help hit your protein goals without going over on calories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carbs and fats are okay<\/strong>\u2014just make sure you eat enough carbs to fuel your workouts (at least 30\u201340% of your total food).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3155\" style=\"width: 494px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3155\" class=\"wp-image-3155\" src=\"https:\/\/squad5training.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-05-at-4.07.23-PM-995x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"498\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A meal of ~120 grams of protein (not promoting it)<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Move Your Body the Smart Way<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When you&#8217;re eating less, your energy is limited. So use your energy wisely:<\/p>\n<p>Walk more! Don\u2019t run. Walking burns fat without making you super hungry or too tired. Try to walk 8,000\u201310,000 steps a day.<\/p>\n<p>Lift weights 3\u20134 times a week. Train hard. Keep track of your workouts and try to get stronger each week.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Check Your Progress<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Weigh yourself every day for one week. Then take the average.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re losing 0.2\u20131 kg per week: Great! Keep going.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not losing weight: Lower your calories by 200\u2013300 per day and try again.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re gaining weight: Double-check your food. Maybe you\u2019re eating more than you think. You may<\/p>\n<p>also need to move more or eat a little less.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>References:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Morton RW et al. (2018). A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(6), 376\u2013384.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Helms ER et al. (2014). Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11(1), 20.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>J\u00e4ger R et al. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14(1), 20.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mifflin MD et al. (1990). A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 51(2), 241\u2013247.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During my last visit to the club, a few people came up and asked me questions about how to look better. The most common questions were: I want to lose weight but keep my muscles. I want to lose fat and build more muscle. Can I still lose fat if I stop doing cardio? 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