Getting toned without getting getting ripped

[faux_punk]

I've decided to try and get in shape again, although this time I want results.

In previous attempts I spend about 4 - 6 months in a daily routine of cardio with a mix of light weight training every few days, and water low sugar diet. I lost weight but I never saw the results I wanted so I eventually stopped.

I'm not above using diet pills, but they're expensive and I want to make sure I get the right supplements for what I want to achieve. I think this will definitely help the process.

What I'm looking to achieve is to 1 - slim down, 2 - defined muscle tone but not bulk up 3 - get a stronger core, and more importantly a well defined chest.

Basic plan for routine work out it is to walk a mile everyday for cardio. every other day do a more intense work out involving weight training, basic exercises (pushups, setups, ect.) and some slight yoga for muscle stretching.

I'm mainly concerned in the supplements (protein packs and such). What would be recommend that is affordable and will go best with my wanted results and routine workout?

[Brando]

"I spend about 4 - 6 months in a daily routine of cardio with a mix of light weight training every few days"...I read up to there. That was your problem.

Cardio isn't much of a mass builder, (most) weight lifting isn't much of a weight loser. You need to take it in stages. Hit your cardio and plyometrics to shed some weight and body fat off. Once you start getting down in weight and thickness, then ease into the weight training to start cutting up that muscle. In your situation, it probably won't be too effective to try and knock them both out at the same time. I mean, I'm open to be corrected but it's going to be much better to slim down before adding muscle mass and tone back on.

It's all about technique, planning (your workouts and direction you want to head in), time, patience, and motivation.

[faux_punk]

Never thought about that, but it does make sense. Thank you.

[Brando]

No problem and good luck

[justsomeboy]

Diamond press ups are good. Yeah walking is good. I usually go about 10 killometers a day. Protein is important. Yeah stay away from fizzy drinks and processed food. Tuna is good for protein.