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Old 03-30-2005, 12:08 PM   #1
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Suggestions on my workout/diet?

I am 6'3, 195lbs, 22yr old male. A month ago I was at 205, since then I have started a regular workout schedule. I am already noticing a huge increase in my energy levels, my pants are looser, and my upper body has never been this built. I would like to continue and increase these results.

I am looking to add some mass to my upper body (I have always been blessed with muscular legs) and take some of the college fat off of my stomach.

My workouts consist of alternating days of upper body lifting and cardio (30-45mins). Is it a good idea to do a light amount of cardio (20-30mins) on weight days?

My diet is the weak part of my plans. I just recently started (this week) the 5 small meals/snacks a day routine. Is a protein shake (https://www.muscleshoppe.com/site/details.cfm?id=5596) an adequate replacement for a meal or two (on weight days)?

I eat a very small breakfast: cereal bar, granola bar, small bag of dry cereal, piece of fruit

a moderate lunch: salad, grilled chicken, chili, tuna salad

a small late afternoon snack: same as breakfast

a good-sized dinner, and usually my protein shake a bit before

and later at night (if I feel the need) a small snack such as a PB sandwich

I have cut out foods like french fries, pizza, anything greasy. I also drink about 2 liters of water a day, and take a multivitamin in addition to the protein. My commute to/from work and lunch has me walking about 3 miles a day total, in addition to the running.

Any small bits of advice on my workout or diet would be appreciated. Thank you.

 
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Old 03-30-2005, 12:38 PM   #2
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Re: Suggestions on my workout/diet?

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Originally Posted by JStigs
I eat a very small breakfast: cereal bar, granola bar, small bag of dry cereal, piece of fruit

a moderate lunch: salad, grilled chicken, chili, tuna salad

a small late afternoon snack: same as breakfast

a good-sized dinner, and usually my protein shake a bit before

and later at night (if I feel the need) a small snack such as a PB sandwich
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I eat a very small breakfast: cereal bar, granola bar, small bag of dry cereal, piece of fruit - Bad! poor choice of carbs, no protein - try 6 egg whites, bowl of plain oatmeal

Add a MRP shake mid morning - every three hours you need food

a moderate lunch: salad, grilled chicken, chili, tuna salad - OK

a small late afternoon snack: same as breakfast - Bad same reason - Try MRP shake here as well

a good-sized dinner, and usually my protein shake a bit before - Make dinner chicken, brown rice steamed veggies for an example

and later at night (if I feel the need) a small snack such as a PB sandwich Bad -try for just a protein source like more egg whites or a pure protein shake

Other notes -

Train body parts once per week, don't skip legs, try to do cardio on non-lifting days ( look into HIIT training for cardio)

Last edited by ChappyBoy; 03-30-2005 at 12:40 PM.

 
Old 03-30-2005, 12:51 PM   #3
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Re: Suggestions on my workout/diet?

I actually just bought a bunch of oatmeal for breakfasts.

My breakfast is at 9:00 when I get to work, and I go to lunch around 12-12:30 so I wouldn't be putting a meal there.

Any suggestions for MRP shakes?

What is HIIT training?

thanks!

 
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Re: Suggestions on my workout/diet?

Try to get a meal in right when you get up. Peopledont realize how important this is you need good quality protein IMMEDIATELY. I know people on the bodybuilding circuit who literally drink a shake in bed upon waking.

MRP - most are pretty good. I like the Lee Lebrada stuff - Lean body because of the seetners in it ( no aspertame)

HIIT- High intensity interval training - check any search engine to get a routine. There is good scientific evidence that supports this workput for maximal fat loss with muscle retention.

 
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Re: Suggestions on my workout/diet?

Great.

One more question...how long after my weight training should the protein be taken? I hear "immediately" the most often, but on the label of the whey it says to wait an hour, and then another one three hours after the workout. Also, if I'll be taking protein beforehand, how far in advance?

Do you think I would be better off working on getting rid of my gut first, and then adding mass, or continue slowly getting both at the same time?

 
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