Thoughts from those who lift

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My workout does not last more than 45 to 1 hour. That work is pretty simple. I am not sure how anyone can see my work out as difficult. Perhaps it looks harder than it is with all typed out. My upper body is resting on Tuesday, and Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday I do no lifting at all, So I am getting the 1 to 2 days rest. This concept was hammered to me over and over by my buddy. I also do max on pushups, squats, and pull ups Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ever 4 week and then do no other exercises (morning core not counted) on that week. I am getting growth. I have been doing this for 3 months now and I am seeing some growth, most likely more than I notice (I still see my self a lot larger than what I am) My chest, back, and arms are all getting bigger. I think my legs are too, but I am still losing a bit of fat on them so I notice more muscle. All that being said I am still down pants sizes and over all weight, but last month I have stayed steady on weight, but have been getting larger in the body.

I am do appreciate all the comments.

I am not keeping great track of my overall food intake compared.

Normal day food intake

Breakfast boiled egg and milk, or cereal and milk with cup of milk

Lunch: Fruit and veggies couple cups of each (carrots, cucumbers, raw broccoli, Raspberries, blackberries, sometimes strawberries instead or pineapple instead) All raw

Post workout: 12oz milk mixed with 1 and half scoops protein shake

Dinner: Normal meal, some type of meat or black beans, a veggie, sometimes mac and cheese instead of veggies, 32 or more oz of milk

Snack: 32 oz of milk with something sweet or peanuts (small snack)

Milk is always skim
 
i know your upper body is getting rest as your lower body is working out but personally i always give my full body a rest. usually it is on wednesdays i take a day off and relax. this is how we work out for soccer at my college. we always take at least one day completely off. if you push yourself too much it could have negative effects. your workout looks pretty solid though. i use to do similar stuff with 20 pound dumbells. light i know, but i did reps and hit the gym during the day. almost every night (except wed) i did flys, rows, tricep lifts etc. good luck man, its good to see you have a lot of drive! good luck man
 
Here's some advice from a novice.

Don't make unrealistic diet changes that you can't stick too. Remember it's a lifestyle change.
Don't plan so much. Just go to the gym and have fun.
Skip the useless lifts and focus on the important ones. Squats being the king of all exercises.
If you want to be healthy it's simple. Run more. You can never run enough.
 
actually running too much is catabolic and will not meet my goals why I am doing interval training. I am doing squats. I have lost over a 100 lbs and been at this eating style for 2 years at the end of summer.

I am a planner, I plan it is who I am, so planning is part of the whole activity that I enjoy, but I understand your point. I would hope none of the lifts I am doing are useless.
 
I think you need more protein in your diet depending on your actual grams consumed, but hard to really tell from the info you've given...

Just my .02
 
all i have to say mike is everytime i see your avatar pic i have a hard time believing it's you. i give you props
 
I am no expert but what I have always heard was for post workout protein, such as protein shakes, 30g is good because that should be all you need for the repairing of your muscle.
 
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