Hi Vince,

Thanks for answering everyones questions. Besides the supplements you listed above how do you feel about taking BCAA’s and L-Glutamine to help prevent muscle loss? Are they needed or will lifting with heavy weights when I am trying to get cut do the same thing?

Thanks,

Mike

Ok here is my dilemma. I am not fat by any means, I am in incredibly good shape with a very high metabolism. I have been trying to gain weight for some time now and cant seem to break that 170 mark, i would like to achieve 175 – 180 max, i currently sit at 162. My abs are very important to me because i had back surgery several years ago and it is important to keep them very strong or i will have to go back to using a cane. I work my full abdominal range everyday to failure, push past the burn until the muscles just refuse to work. I am not getting the definition that i am thinking i should have. they are there and noticeable but not that mega toned bulging effect that i am looking for. Am i doing too much? Could it perhaps be my diet, as stated i have a very high metabolism and i pretty much eat what i want. Any insight into what i may be doing wrong would be a great help.

Hi Vince. The title should be frustrated. I eat all the right things every 3 – 4 hours. My workouts consist of increased resistances…changing the routines regularly, and the rest periods inbetween the sets are on my treadclimber, which I also crank up a notch ever couple of weeks. I therefore workout at least 4-5 times a week for an hour at each session.
I have not lost an inch or a pound in the last month. Something is wrong.
Any ideas?

I have been doing sit ups for a long time now and it seems not to work at all what do you think is the problem is.

I have been working out and trying to follow a regimen to lose those last 5 pounds around belly but keep lean muscle. I am not sure what is the correct diet plan for me b/c i hear and read so many different things. Can you give me a sample diet that I can follow

Thanks

Thanks Vince! The new trend is “carb-cycling”. I would like your input on this.

Thanks!

Hi Vince,
Thanks, for these tips. After found ur website & blog, I started to regular gymming.
Actually I m from Mumbai, working in Software but recently joined so underpaid. So I can’t buy ur product but I definitely fell in love with it. So trying to grab as much free stuff as I can from ur resources & I can tell u its really wonder full.
One question was that pls see if can tell me Indian Veggie Food that I can consume for my best physique. Right now I m overweight with 209 lbs. & I have started gym since last week.
Thanks once again.
Rahul.

I initially began with one of your colleague’s program a year ago and have seen real improvement; however, the area I have not seen as much improvement as I would like is in my abs and strength. I don’t know what to do: I followed the routines exactly: heavy, intense strength training incorporating super sets and compound movements, and interval cardio of around 10 minutes 3 times a week, plus a fourth day of interval cardio only for about 20-25 minutes). I also eat small meals every three hours and have a very healthy diet (seriously, no sodas, junk food, etc.).

What can be stalling my further progress? I feel by now (having put in over a year of intense training and sound nutritional eating) I should have a great set of defined flat abs. That is why I decided to try a new program and purchase your book, I want permanent toned abs along with a lean and strong body. And in all honesty, my abs do look great at times (on good days) and then on other days I have a belly bulge…why can’t I get the good days to be permanent.

Could the lack of results in my abs possibly be the result of perhaps not eating enough? I think I am eating fine, 5-6 times a day (small portions of healthy foods), and I just don’t know what can be the problem? Eating too much (I honestly don’t think so as I am a 5′6″ female who weighs 114lbs., and the rest of me is quite slim). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Also, asides from pure aesthetics, I have a question regarding building strength. After all this hard work by now I thought I would be able to do at least one pull up, which I can’t. Obviously I am doing something wrong. I don’t want to just look fit, I want to be fit. Please help.

By the way, I found your book very educational and thorough; I begun the UDT, and can’t wait to get to the first phase of the 12-week program. Thank you.

Vince just want to thank you for being one of the real class acts in the fitness industry!

Hi Vince, great tips. Vince I’m a vegetarian and for personal ethical reasons I’m uncomfortable eating meat. Once in awhile I’ll eat fish, but feel really guilty about it. So for my protein needs I eat lots of beans, soy milk, and non-fat plain yogurt. I supplement with brown rice protein and brewer’s yeast by Twin Lab. Do you have any suggestions other than that for me. Thanks buddy,

Larry

Hey Vince, I have some what of a little problem. When I was heavier and then lost about 50# and got down to a 10% body fat at !52# I was left with some loose skin in my mid section and I’m having a hell of a time getting rid of it. My diet is spot on and my training is going well. The only thing I can think of is that I might not be doing enough HIIT cardio during the week. Could you please give some suggestions for this problem I have?

Thanks much, Kevin Taylor
P.S. A 4 pack just won’t cut it!!

Hi Vince, sorry, I got the brewer’s yeast brand wrong. It is Lewis Labs, probably one of the best yeasts out there, with little processing. Also I take brown rice protein powder by NutriBiotic. It is a low heat proccessed protein and is 80% protein. Take care,

Larry

Hi Vince,

I’m currently on bed rest for a throat infection. With rest, penicillin, and advil, I expect to be better in a day or so. Once I get back into workout mode, how can I drive my body to get a great workout without pushing my body too har?

Hi Vince, I’m in highschool right now and I wrestle for my school. I’m currently at 160-163 lbs., I can’t really get an accurate reading because I’m trying to gain weight, 5′ 7″, and I’m not too sure about my body fat. I have this scale at home that measures my weight, body fat, bone mass, water mass percentage, and muscle mass percentage. It says that I have around 19%-20% body fat, but I don’t think it’s right because I constantly look in the mirror and i look pretty cut.

Anyways, those are just numbers. My goal before school next year is to get to 171 lbs even, or 175lbs because I don’t mind cutting down weight. I want to gain more muscle to get me there, and maintain or even possibly decrease my body fat. However, I’ve hit a plateau and can’t seem to get past 160-163 lbs, 165 lbs when I litteraly stuff myself with food. Can you please help me with my dilemma.

Hello I would like to thank you for all the help you have gave me with these emails I use your works out you mention alot and they are working!! but i just cant seem to lose that little bit of fat off my stomach what should I do!?
any sugestions would be great thanks a bunch! :)

-Kayla

Hi Vince,

I am just wondeing what a good post workout meal would be, considering my workouts usually end at 7 or 8 pm…without dinner yet.

Thanks for your help!

Should I burn fat for a six-pack first, then bulk up, or build muscle first and then shed the fat? Which is easier or better?

hey vince. heres a quick question about calories. i think i remember reading where you said that to burn fat slow its body weight x 12, faster, x 11, to get shredded, x10. okay, so what is the formula for maintaining and then for bulking. body weight times what? thanks.
cliff

Hi, Vince -

Hey Vince,

First of all, love your newsletter and advice.
My question is one I know you get a lot. I have a four-pack – the bottom two abs have never shown themselves. I know that diet is the biggest thing to getting rid of the lower belly fat. What I want to know is if there are any exercises I can be doing or supplements I can take to speed along the process.
I might be lazy; not looking at your entire blog for the answer.

Jake

1-Upon evaluating the training programs of at least two serious bodybuilders and two serious anaerobic athletes in your club, gym or from a magazine, attempt to discover reasons for their success or failure at maximizing muscle mass and minimizing fat stores.

2-What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four technologies of training equipment in training general populations? In sports training? In bodybuilding for muscle mass

Hello Vince!
I found your article called “Defeat your skinny genetics with 1+1 strength training ” on Bodybuilding.com. I want to use this. Your opinion about this workout?

Hi Vince,

I would like to know how to lose that weight that many women carry around their hips and butt.

I am an in shape pear. I am lean all over but can’t seem to get rid of that last bit of fat on my “saddlebag” area. Ideas?

Thx

Hi Vince, i’m from Argentina and I think the tele seminar is terrific, thanks man.
I gonna ask you what do you think about the germany volume training.
Thanks a lot. Rubén

Hey Vince,

Just wondering quickly, what kind of foods are better for building muscle mass? high protien foods or high calorie foods? as i know both are important factors

Just wondering as i am wishing to work on building the muscle onot my skinny frame first before i work on fat-burning and definition.

Thanks

Frazer

Hey Vince,

I want to ask about soya…

Are the rumours about soya linking to the growth of male breasts true, as various websites seem to offer different opinions?

Could you please clarify if possible?

Thanks,

Akash.

And also, I’d like to ask if a vitamin supplment is required, even if your fruit and vegetable intake is good?

My workouts consist of full body workouts including all the big muscle moves, and I am unsure as to whether vitamin supplements are necessary even if I eat a lot of fruit and veg.

Hi Vince,
Really enjoyed your call today. Hey, I am a 44 yr old female, 5′5″ 132ilb that would like to get lean.( BF 25%?)
I am a personal trainer and workout out 4-5 days split wt training and 5-6 days cardio some interval training, some aerobic.

My diet is clean with a few exceptions here or there, I could tighten it up.
I just started hormone replace therapy and noticed I am getting a muffin top around my middle. yikes!! HELP!

Can I get the lean pyshique I want while on hormone replacements? if so, what do I need to change in my routine.

I’m a 46 yr old female and in fairly good shape. But can’t seem to find a way to exercise that will not only keep the fat off, but get the maximum amount of muscle out of my workout. No whussing here, give it to me straight, heavy weights? What intervals? More cardio? Recommendation on length and sort. Please, I would like to compete next year at the largest I can get on this 160lb frame.

Hey Vince, you probably might have heard of one fitness tool called “The Ab King Pro”. I heard it’s for get a six pack fast but the only thing which I’m not sure about is that, is it also suitable for skinny guys?

I’m not going to buy it or anything, my friend has one, maybe I will use it IF you recommended it and if it is good according to your advice.

-Jacko

Hey Vince

Just a quick one

I drink a 600 ml bottle of water for breakfast, another one mid morning, sometimes half a bottle for lunch, one in the afternoon and then one or two that night.

This equals up to about 3/4 litres of water a day…if I don’t have this much water I get a headache and feel tired and lousy

Does this seem normal and is that too much water to drink during the day?

I also drink the occasional straight black coffee, shake and sugar free soft drink

Thanks for all your great work

I am wondering if you have any tips for a woman of age 53. I have gone from 120 to 145 in about 2 months. My stomach is big and the rest of my body is bigger than it was. What can I do at age 53 and out of shape, to get this extra weight off?

Hey I looked over your products you suggested and is that the vitamins, fish oil, and the greens powder all in one for the women—
I am taking one now but i dont have a problem with them— but i want quality and dependable ___ Do you suggest anything else for women— I am taking some BSN products that are great— the lean dessert and atrophex wit the cheaters relief—- I just want a great vitamin to work with them—
And also a better fat loss supplement, i feel like atrophex makes me queezy in the mornings??? like a little nauseated???

Hi Vince,
I enjoy your newsletter. You’re right on the mark. Question: You said in your quicktime talk that you avoid dairy products. Yet you advocate eating cottege cheese which I too prefer as one of my protein choices. Did I hear you correctly? Do you avoid eating dairy products? Can you elaborate on that?
Thanks,
Stuart

Vince, how do I lose fat while keeping my muscle mass?

I’ve already bulked up, but now I want to get ripped.

i hv been working on the abdomen region for a week now.
but still getting no good results.u know that demoralises me.i’m slim and 17.
so my que is how long can it take for good abs if not 6 pack?

Hi Vince,
In your teleseminar you say that Full Body workouts are better, But in both your Muclse and Six pack program I see only split routines. Am I missing anything, I cant find Full Body Workouts in your program

great stuff, thx.. but atm i have exams nd i cant go to the gym much. if i slow down now, should i go back to train normal or should i push myself too far?? thx :)

hey whats up!! well i have an accident some weeks ago and you see i can’t use my right leg for some time but the doc. said that i could train my upper body as i want and i need you to give me some tips, exercises, you know a good routine for biceps for to not waiste my time doing equivocated things:)thanks!!!

hi their… i had a question …how well does protein get digested if we have it alone ..i.e.. i at night in order to get a ripped body just have 10-12 egg whites or boiled chicken n nothing else with it ..just egg whites alone.or chicken alone ..so was wondering would all that protein in egg/chicken get digested when having it without fats or carbs ??????..thanks

i’m 5′7″ but weighs only 105 lbs. , what should i do to gain weight and muscle in a short time?

hi Mr.vince , iwant to build my bisceps ,triceps chest ,shoulder bulky ,if ishould increase the weight and decrease the countings or should i put less weight and increase the reps . And one more think iwant to know that workouts only with hydraulic can i make the body bulk.?????????????

dude i got man boobs. i want to get rid of them. but i want to be a tank not a skinny kid. so what good? what should i do?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four technologies of training equipment in training general populations? In sports training? In bodybuilding for muscle mass?