[quote]IronWarrior24 wrote:
Aragorn wrote:
Newbs should not be subject to criticism as much as others, unless they ask for it by being stubborn
Sounds like the OP to me.
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I don’t think the OP has responded enough for you to make that inferance. I also think that everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt before they begin to get flamed for “stupid” questions. That’s an easy way to deter people from coming to this sight. I’d bet the majority of threads posted in the begginers forum would be flagged as trolls if posted in the bodybuilding forum or strength sports, but being a begginer he can be “looked over,” in regards to knowledge as clearly he has know clue where to begin.
OP, although it is not a crime to use poor grammar, there is always a preview button with a built in spellcheck at the bottom of the page. If I were you I’d assess my goals, which you have basically done, and then derive a plan to achieve those goals. I rarely like to put time limits on my goals, unless it crtical, such as an upcoming show. I do this because someimes I don not reach my goals in the allotted time period I give myself thus leading to dissapointment and lack of motivation. In 10th grade it was my goal to bench press 300 pound before I was 16. That didn’t happend and I became stuck at 275 for about 3/4 of a year. I then reavaluated my training and decided that my new goal would be to bench 300 pound period. It came quicker than I thaught and before I turned 17 I was benching over 300. I sometimes still set time limits for my goals but only things I know are reasonable. Im not going to plan to bench 100 pounds over my max in 6 weeks. It just won’t happen.
Be realistic with your goals. Set up a simple routine that fits to your schedule. Total body, or split. I prefer split training as I feel I can put more concentration into the particular muscle Im training than being rushed for time and trying to hit every muscle in an hour or so, but some people disagree. I’d probably set up a routine based around compound lifts. Bench, Squat, Deadlift, Rows, Dips, Militaries. I would then pick aprrox. 2 exercises to compliment the compound lift. For instance flys, and dumbell inclines would compliment the bench press. Chins and T-bars would compliment your rows and deadlifts, and so on and so forth.
Nutrition: I’d try to get at least 1 gram of protein per pind of bodyweight into your system each day. You weigh 240 so 240 grams of protein. I’ suggest using a whey protein isolate before and after workout if money permits or at least trying to get some sort of protein from foods in before and directly after workouts. This is crucial in muscle building. I like whey isolates as they are easily absorbed into the blood stream. Furthermore I would try to get at least 5-6 smalls meals in per day as other memebers have stated. This will keep your metabolism firing all day which means its in a fat burning state. I’m no expert on nutrition, but do know that eating clean foods, cut out the fast foods, friend foods, and processed foods will work wonders for you in building muscle and shredding fat. Also know that adding a cheat day every other week is not gunna kill you, but actually help you stay motivated. It’ll keep you on track. For example, “I got 3 more days till Sunday my cheat day, Im gunna reward myself with a nice slice of cheescake for all this dieting Im doing.” Check out John Berardi’s nutritional info it’s awesome.
Lastly stay consistant. DOn’t miss workouts, unless it’s nessecary, and remeber that you neeed to be patient in order to suceed, and anyone can suceed with the right attitude and mindset.