I've been putting this off for long enough. I always thought I didn't look that bad, but after catching sight of myself in the mirror a few times, it kind of changed my mind. Although there's some solid muscle there, there is also way too much fat. I have a big ass and a pot belly, and it's time to do something about it.
The problem is, I think I've become overloaded with information. I've read so many books and articles, all recommending different things, that I don't know where to start anymore. I tried going to a gym, but without a program, I ended up pulling on the weights aimlessly for about half an hour and feeling like I didn't accomplish anything. I want to lose fat without losing muscle. Is cardio important, or should I focus more on lifting? Should I eat before workouts, or after? Do fat burners like Hydroxycut really help? I think I need some advice here... Don't get me wrong, I do not need an essay, just a basic simple kind of routine I could follow. Ideally it should be simple so I can focus on other things in life, and not spend my days calculating calories and grams of carbohydrates, and solving differential equations for monounsaturates and whatnot. For example, if you were in my situation (solid, but much body fat and out of shape - think John Goodman), what would you do? Thanks.
The problem is, I think I've become overloaded with information. I've read so many books and articles, all recommending different things, that I don't know where to start anymore. I tried going to a gym, but without a program, I ended up pulling on the weights aimlessly for about half an hour and feeling like I didn't accomplish anything. I want to lose fat without losing muscle. Is cardio important, or should I focus more on lifting? Should I eat before workouts, or after? Do fat burners like Hydroxycut really help? I think I need some advice here... Don't get me wrong, I do not need an essay, just a basic simple kind of routine I could follow. Ideally it should be simple so I can focus on other things in life, and not spend my days calculating calories and grams of carbohydrates, and solving differential equations for monounsaturates and whatnot. For example, if you were in my situation (solid, but much body fat and out of shape - think John Goodman), what would you do? Thanks.
