Ok, so who am I? Well, I'm a first time poster, obviously! (Good to be here!)
I'm 6'2", about 300 pounds (And not of the muscle-good kind, kind of fat..) But I'm not so fat that I can't move. I actually have a solid history in martial arts, but my stamnia is crap and my cardio abilities are likewise crap.
I was 340 about four months ago, but a change in diet (Eating less crud, eating better) I started dropping weight. Now, I can see how to lose weight and whatnot, but I wanted to get some ideas on how I can construct a good workout routine and diet to fit my life.. I have a commission sales job where I am either working 8:30 to 5PM or 1:00 to 9:30 PM. I want to maximise losing weight, and gaining muscle, but not really bodybuilder muscle. More like MMA-fighter style build.
I think it would be good to start with a book like New Rules of Lifting by Schuler/Cosgrove, Testosterone Advantage Plan by Schuler/Mejia/Volek, or The TNT Diet by Campbell (which has a weight training plan in it). Any of them cover the basics well, and will get you started on a good training routine.
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
I would be prepared to lose fat RATHER than gain muscle at first. It's easier and more likely that way. But my opinion is go for strength training all the way! Your workouts don't have to be long, and most likely don't have to be daily, either (rest is good for your muscles) If you do a few good compound exercises every other day and make sure you are pushing yourself hard, you'll be in good shape (no pun intended!) I agree with the above poster in that something like New Rules of Lifting could help.
Close attention to your diet is a MUST! Figure out how many calories you burn in a day, and experiment with what works best for your body in terms of feeling good as well as satisfactory weight loss. Weigh absolutely EVERYTHING you eat. It is imperative that you know what you are putting into your mouth. Up your protein, and definitely eat more calories on days you work out. It's a lot of experimentation rather than a rigid formula, but it's fun experimentation!
Make sure that you make changes you can sustain, that is key. Welcome, congratulations on your weight loss thus far, and good luck in your future endeavors. Keep us posted!
I should say It's not like I am without muscle, I just have a good layer of fat beneath
Anyway, I'm definately watching what I eat, healthier stuff, etc. I've been running two miles every day, and then doing some various weight lifting (Light stuff, not maxing out) to get things in order. Is it a bad idea to lift heavy and attempt to lose weight at the same time?
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