When you eat a lot, where does the fat go?

BillytheImpaler said:
Are you trying to get fatter, or more muscular? To get more muscular you will probably need to eat more, but you shouldn't be eating so much that you develop Vincent's man ****.
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Blanket said:
Eat tonnes and go to the gym, go for muscle instead of fatty.
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I intend to...i am starting to go to the gym in August as there is one very close to my new house.

I am battling my fast metabolism at the moment.
 
Ive got a fast metabolism the same as you and was pretty skinny prior to lifting a few weights and a bit of gymmage. Bulked up a bit now, by no means massive, still classed as 'slim' but i'm not the rake i used to be :P
 
Ditto, I eat far too much and don't put any weight on. (5'7 ish, 9 stone), oh well!
 
If you pigged out on crap day-in, day-out you'd probably notice your stomach first, it would have a fatty layer of fat covering it. You'd notice it when it smushes together when you sit down or crunch rather than standing (it's spreadout then) it would just be an ugly amount of fat piled together.

It would hit your legs, arms, face and almost everywhere ... just not the penis (darn!)
 
Mine all goes on my arse and legs, which isn't good really. But then I'd probably feel the same if it all went on my waist. :p

I believe it goes to certain areas, but I'm sure I've read that's actually not true. Or maybe it was that you lose fat evenly.
 
The "I've got a fast metabolism" crowd are here already! I'm just waiting for the bodybuilding crowd to barge in now and correct them.:p
 
Blanket said:
Which crowd are you part of? :p
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Well I used to think I had a fast metabolism, but was soon put in my place:p. I realised that I didn't actually eat as much as I thought: ie: a lot of it was waste. I now eat a lot more lean foods and don't consider myself "skinny" anymore.
 
it's determined by your hormones, which is why men most comonly get fat around their belly and women get fat on their thighs etc.
p4radox said:
The "I've got a fast metabolism" crowd are here already! I'm just waiting for the bodybuilding crowd to barge in now and correct them.:p
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where?! /breaks out barbell
 
In an attempt to bulk up (currently 5' 6 1/2", 10 1/2st) I've been eating, well, a hell of a lot more than I usually do and I'm still not putting on any pounds. I've been eating meals for 2 a lot of the time, eating big snacks in between and I'm still hovering at the same weight. I guess I need more substantial amounts of protein and other stuff in my meals rather than eating junk.
 
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Mansize_tissue said:
In an attempt to bulk up (currently 5' 6 1/2", 10 1/2st) I've been eating, well, a hell of a lot more than I usually do and I'm still not putting on any pounds. I've been eating meals for 2 a lot of the time, eating big snacks in between and I'm still hovering at the same weight. :(
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you're digestive system isnt used to it so you're probably pooping most of it straight back out again :p
 
well,i know i don't eat a huge amount :

brekkie: musili, cornflakes or shredded wheat and 2 brown toast
lunch (if at work): 2 apples, pack of flavoured rice cakes, nutrigrain bar or similar, fruit yoghurt

lunch (if at home): 2 pieces of fruit (of some description) and something hot (like bulger wheat and stock or just some pasta or something)

dinner: ranges from baked potatoes to pasta, to rice and lots in between, usually with a bit of salad.

that's been going on for about the last year, i'm not going to say i'm never naughty (cos that's just lies, i do like the occasional pack of biscuits (curse you chocolate digestives!) and the odd packet of crisps (large :(), but we're talking once a month or less(usually:p)) lost 2" off my waist in that time, just don't know why i'm as big as i am, ahh well, i know i'll never be a rake, it's just not my build, but i'd like to lose a couple of stone, if i could get down to 14/15 i'd be much happier, i'm 6' so it wouldn't be perfect, but it'd be better.
 
Males have a predisposition to fat storage in around the midsection. This is because it is from here that it is most easily mobilised and converted to glycogen. Women will store it more in the breasts, hips, gluteals and thigs, primarily due to their need to bear children.

Everyone is indeed different, this is down to body type, which is dependant upon genetics.

Those who build a substancial calorie excess will gain not only fat, but some muscle. However, the results are pathetic in comparison to a balanced resistance programme and a suitable diet.

Those who eat a load of pap to gain weight will see little results, the calories are unmetered and often less than people believe. This coupled with a bodytype with a predisposition to little fat storage means little gains.

Those looking to gain weight should be counting calories, and lifting weights. Aiming anywhere up to 5,500 calories a day, spaced evenly with balanced macronutrients and a good supply of EFAs and vits + minerals.
Those looking to loose weight should do the same, except with a calorie deficit of around 500 calories (thats 500kcals less than you burn est.)

Regardless of your weight goals, appropriate excersise is imperitive. The media and various companies have instilled into us that dieting alone is as effective as a healthy balanced diet alongside excersise. It isn't. You will reach your goals steadily, predictably and healthily by eating well and excersising often :)

Long post :p Soz.

Ant :cool:
 
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