I am following DCs methods to a T, but have a few questions. Maybe some of you guys can help out?
I am that fat skinny guy everyone knows. Terrible shape. I have been working DCs methods for about a month on a M-W-F routine with cardio on a t-mill 3 times a week for an hour a clip. IN a month I have gone from 170lbs (5'11"smooth as a bar of soap) to 188lbs. While I AM getting stronger ( squats up 70lbs!),unfortunately, I am gaining too much fat and my waist and love handles are blowing up too quickly. To counter this do you think I should:
- hit cardio 5-6times a week instead of just 3? this would mean weight training M-W-F and hitting cardio M-t-w-t-f-s. Cardio would be 60 minutes on non weight training days and 30 minutes on weight training days. I've been getting up at 5am M-F to train before I go to work. I cant do cardio in the evening bc I have a super busy schedule and I am pooped after getting up so early in the AM, so I would have to do cardio right after weight training. Is that ok?
- As far as diet- I can eat. My carb cutoff has been around 3-4pm but I am still piling on the fat (not just bloat, but jiggly belly - hang off the lovehandle fat). I am going to try the following, any suggestions are appreciated:
Meal 1 - (Prior to weight training) Mini bagel w/ 1/4lb chicken and 1 pro complex (I skip this meal on cardio only days)
Meal 2 - (post workout) Raisin bagel w/jelly, 2 cups cranberry juice, 110 grams of procomplex
Meal 3 - 1/4 lb steak or chicken, 1 pro complex
Lunch - usually a salad with some meat and maybe a just scoop of procomplex (27.5grams protein)
Meal 4 - 1/4 lb steak or chicken, 1 pro complex
Meal 5 - 3/4 lb chicken or fish and salad
meal 6 - Pro complex shake
Let me know what you think! I'm grateful for any help and opinions!
PS I have no aspirations to ever be a competitive BB. Total respect goes out for you guys that partake in the sport...I just wanna look good and weigh around 215-220 with abs! Thanks
I am that fat skinny guy everyone knows. Terrible shape. I have been working DCs methods for about a month on a M-W-F routine with cardio on a t-mill 3 times a week for an hour a clip. IN a month I have gone from 170lbs (5'11"smooth as a bar of soap) to 188lbs. While I AM getting stronger ( squats up 70lbs!),unfortunately, I am gaining too much fat and my waist and love handles are blowing up too quickly. To counter this do you think I should:
- hit cardio 5-6times a week instead of just 3? this would mean weight training M-W-F and hitting cardio M-t-w-t-f-s. Cardio would be 60 minutes on non weight training days and 30 minutes on weight training days. I've been getting up at 5am M-F to train before I go to work. I cant do cardio in the evening bc I have a super busy schedule and I am pooped after getting up so early in the AM, so I would have to do cardio right after weight training. Is that ok?
- As far as diet- I can eat. My carb cutoff has been around 3-4pm but I am still piling on the fat (not just bloat, but jiggly belly - hang off the lovehandle fat). I am going to try the following, any suggestions are appreciated:
Meal 1 - (Prior to weight training) Mini bagel w/ 1/4lb chicken and 1 pro complex (I skip this meal on cardio only days)
Meal 2 - (post workout) Raisin bagel w/jelly, 2 cups cranberry juice, 110 grams of procomplex
Meal 3 - 1/4 lb steak or chicken, 1 pro complex
Lunch - usually a salad with some meat and maybe a just scoop of procomplex (27.5grams protein)
Meal 4 - 1/4 lb steak or chicken, 1 pro complex
Meal 5 - 3/4 lb chicken or fish and salad
meal 6 - Pro complex shake
Let me know what you think! I'm grateful for any help and opinions!
PS I have no aspirations to ever be a competitive BB. Total respect goes out for you guys that partake in the sport...I just wanna look good and weigh around 215-220 with abs! Thanks
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