Brixtonian
Active Member
Hi.
Long time HST-er here.
Over the years, I have had some great success with HST - thanks for the advice Bryan (and Bob Evans, Vicious, Lol etc..)
Unfortunately, over the last year or so, I have got a bit slack - I blame the kids - and, my training and diet has been a lot less consistent.
Consequently, as I turn 40 this year, I was hoping for some diet advice to get me back in shape - considering the age factor.
I am currently 280lb, at about 25% bf (or just over
) I am also 6ft 1in.
I am using HST exclusively, aiming for 30 reps per set, so 2 X 15reps, 3 X 10reps & 6 X 5reps, for about 5 exercises, Mon, Wed, fri, and occaisonally 20mins light cardio on Tues,Thurs.
Anyway, basically, I am finding that when I increase my cals, to build muscle, I put on a lot of fat - particularly around the mid section (belly) and when I cut cals - to lose fat - I lose muscle and shape too, even though I keep protein high?
I was just wondering if anyone could offer some advice?
Should I be trying to lose fat, or should I bulk up a bit - as I've lost some muscle size - and then diet, so i dont lose so much muscle?
Thanks in advance for any input?
Brix
Long time HST-er here.
Over the years, I have had some great success with HST - thanks for the advice Bryan (and Bob Evans, Vicious, Lol etc..)
Unfortunately, over the last year or so, I have got a bit slack - I blame the kids - and, my training and diet has been a lot less consistent.
Consequently, as I turn 40 this year, I was hoping for some diet advice to get me back in shape - considering the age factor.
I am currently 280lb, at about 25% bf (or just over

I am using HST exclusively, aiming for 30 reps per set, so 2 X 15reps, 3 X 10reps & 6 X 5reps, for about 5 exercises, Mon, Wed, fri, and occaisonally 20mins light cardio on Tues,Thurs.
Anyway, basically, I am finding that when I increase my cals, to build muscle, I put on a lot of fat - particularly around the mid section (belly) and when I cut cals - to lose fat - I lose muscle and shape too, even though I keep protein high?
I was just wondering if anyone could offer some advice?
Should I be trying to lose fat, or should I bulk up a bit - as I've lost some muscle size - and then diet, so i dont lose so much muscle?
Thanks in advance for any input?
Brix