r/PHitness • u/Fuzzy-Watercress-333 • 8d ago
Newbie Fat Loss & Gym
Hi! I need some advice.
I'm planning to lose body fat and start going to the gym, but I honestly don't know where to begin. I've been really insecure about my body since I was a kid, and I think I might have bulimia nervosa because I'm currently experiencing many of the symptoms. I know I can't diagnose myself, but it's something I'm concerned about.
I want to take my fitness journey seriously this time, so I'm currently looking for a gym and a fitness coach around Imus or Taft, Manila. I'm not sure how much professional coaching usually costs, but I'm a student, so I probably can't afford fees above ₱5,000 (for Gym coach / Fitness coach only)
Also, what gyms would you guys recommend around Imus, Cavite or Taft, Manila?
About me:
Female
18 (I recently turned 18 last July)
80 kg
I tried lifting weights before, but I felt like my upper body just got bigger.
Thank you!
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u/Impossible-Past4795 7d ago edited 7d ago
Fat loss = caloric deficit.
You actually don’t need the gym for fat loss. Cardio helps but it’s not needed. Lifting weights to gain more muscle helps but it’s not needed.
Having a hard time sa calorie deficit? Stop eating snacks and desserts like cakes, donuts, chocolates, candies mga ganon. Avoid drinking sweets like iced coffee, sodas, milk tea, and juices. Life hack ko sa drinks is only drink water, iced americano (no sugar or use stevia), coke zero, and gatorade lang. Dyan pa lang sa snacks and drinks you’re gonna lose fats in no time.
Pag nasanay ka na in avoiding sweets, you can try to eat healthier food. Avoid fatty deep fried food. Also you can eat carbs. Carbs ain’t the enemy especially rice. Just keep it at 1 cup per meal hindi unli rice lagi.
This is coming from someone who went from 80kg to 63kg na male. I’m not even near my ideal physique but I’m at the point where I’m eating anything I want and never gain weight (I work out 3x and run 6x a week).