im embarking on an 8 week cutting cycle, and will be reporting daily with my findings, workouts and feelings.

Im 20 years old and currently weigh 80 kgs and am 5' 9 in height. i have been out of the gym for a while but have getting back in to it slowly, for the next 8 weeks i shall i take it seriously.

To days workout programme consisted of:

A 1 mile cycle to the gym

3 sets of 15 reps 45kg chest press
3 sets of 30kg for 15 reps shoulder press
3 sets of bicep curls at 10kg for 15 reps

20 mins on a step machine at level 12

3 sets of 50 kg lat pull downs 15 reps
3 sets of 50kg tricep pull downs on the cable machine for 15 reps
3 sets 15 reps leg press 80kg

20 mins stationery bike

cycle home for a 1 mile up hill.

any feedback on this programme through out the blog would be most helpful, and any ideas you mayve feel free to post them.

So far it doesn't look good at all. Your workout isn't going to challenge your body to keep or gain muscle while dieting.

There is no need for cardio DURING a weights session.

You need to be doing empty stomach cardio 4-6 times a week and maybe some more post-workout and time your carbs properly. Post up your daily diet.

You say you're 80kg at 5'9", is this a fat 80kg, a solid 80kg, what? Your goals are to simply cut fat? Give us some more info.

Ok, yes i guess you could say im fat, well the fat seems to be in my stomach and not round the face, im not obese i have broad shoulders and thick set chest which if things carry on are likley to turn into man boobs.

I used to play soccer.

The reason for the cardio not being as intensive is becuase i need to take this easy as i was injured last year playing soccer.

I ruptured my cruciate ligament last year, have been having intensive physio and im waiting on an operation for reconstructive surgery, hell, im not even supposed be running, physio has limited me to step machine, leg press and cycling, as well as upper body.

My diet seemed ok whilst i was able to play soccer as i was burning off the calories, but now i guess its poor. i will post that tomorrow.

As far a the workout went to today, yes i feel i could have pushed myself harder, and the yes i agree the cardio is rather **** but im rebuliding leg muscles.

Therefore i would be greatful for any help with regard to the upper body and weight training, and would appriciate knowing whether the exercises im doing are worth while.

Im not trying to bulk up here just trying to get all round conditioning and streghten key muscle groups and my core.

You should probably spend more time on your diet. In the gym you should be pounding it out, at low reps, and your diet to skim the fat off. Easy right?

post up your diet and workout routine youll be following and what its supposed to be doing

Right, todays work out was as follows;

3 sets of 10 reps 45kg chest press
3 sets of 35kg for 10 reps shoulder press
3 sets of bicep curls at 10kg for 15 reps

20 mins on a step machine at level 12

3 sets of 55 kg lat pull downs 10 reps
3 sets of 55kg tricep pull downs on the cable machine for 10 reps
3 sets 10 reps leg press 90kg

20 mins stationery bike continuos 85 rpm per minute at level 12.

my meals for today were:

Breakfast
corn flakes cereal with skimmed milk

Lunch
Tuna sandwich on wholemeal bread

Dinner
2 small pieces of baked haddock, carrotts, runner beans and new potatoes

dessert:
low fat Apricot yogurt,

yes i am starving!

I am aiming to lose weight and get overall body conditioning.

read the idiots guide and follow the routine in there.

Okay, I would like to try to offer some advice you. I have recently gone through a big weight loss/cutting (70 lbs (trust me), and made major diet changes which seem to have helped me.
I tried avoiding all fat/ un natural carbs at the beginning. I didnt touch any bread, or dairy products, only fruit and meat. With the fruit you get enough sugars in so your brain doesnt need the meat to run, and you get enough protein so you body can fortify itself.
If you can, try to eat 1st meal within an hour of waking, then another about 2.5-3 after that, and another every 2.5-3 after that. Just eat when you are hungry, and stop when you aren't hungry anymore (not full).
Try to drink 1/2-1 gallon of water every day, and stop eating at like 7 pm or 3-4 hrs before sleep.
One major thing that helped me was taking vitamins. It seems so simple but it helped so much. I would reccommend Vitamin B complex+ a multi ( i took centrums) , and a Vitamin C (I mainly took for boxing so i didnt bruise, but a good immune system can always help).
I would suggest splitting your days into cardio primary with minor strength (maybe situps/pushups) and then primary strength with minor cardio (maybe a mile or 2 walk at about 5.2 mph). When you do Cardio do not go too weak, or too hard core. Too slow will just be a warm up, and will not do much than get your heart pumping. Too fast will strengthen your muscles/condition your body without removing any excess fat. If you can walk between 4.9-5.8 Mph that is the optimal fat-burn level, and if you walk/jog there it will really do a noticible difference.
Good Luck!