Hello,
I seek guidance and direction in the form of replies to the post, references to other posts on this board, or links to other websites. I work long hours and don’t have much time to do research on this subject.
When I was in college, I was lean and cut, went to the gym at least 4 days a week, had a size 30 waist, and ate whatever I want. Today, at 24 and employed full-time in the work force at a desk job, I have been to the gym 5 times in the last year, am developing a skinny man’s gut, have a size 34 waist, and am still eating whatever I want. I am not happy with the way I look, eat, and feel and this is affecting my confidence.
I am looking forward to joining a gym again at the end of the month, changing my routine, and drastically improving my appearance through cardio and weightlifting. Several areas I require some guidance in are below:
1) Diet – Eat small meals every 3 hours, but what types of food/meals? I need examples, and I would appreciate it if we did not get into the technicals (x carbs, y amount of protein/per day etc.) Please just stick to the basic generalities and I will adjust.
2) How do you work your abs? I am developing the skinny man’s gut – it is noticeable. I have never worked stomach/abs before and am lost in how to fix them.
3) Energy – why is it that when you lift some days you feel full of energy and have a great workout while others you are just drained? What factors go into this?
4) Opinions on working out in AM versus PM. When I say AM it will be 6AM-7AM for me if I choose that route.
5) My face is starting to fill up, how do I reverse this and get my younger more youthful face back? Is this related to #1 at all?
Thanks in advance for your help and guidance.
-Barbillus
I seek guidance and direction in the form of replies to the post, references to other posts on this board, or links to other websites. I work long hours and don’t have much time to do research on this subject.
When I was in college, I was lean and cut, went to the gym at least 4 days a week, had a size 30 waist, and ate whatever I want. Today, at 24 and employed full-time in the work force at a desk job, I have been to the gym 5 times in the last year, am developing a skinny man’s gut, have a size 34 waist, and am still eating whatever I want. I am not happy with the way I look, eat, and feel and this is affecting my confidence.
I am looking forward to joining a gym again at the end of the month, changing my routine, and drastically improving my appearance through cardio and weightlifting. Several areas I require some guidance in are below:
1) Diet – Eat small meals every 3 hours, but what types of food/meals? I need examples, and I would appreciate it if we did not get into the technicals (x carbs, y amount of protein/per day etc.) Please just stick to the basic generalities and I will adjust.
2) How do you work your abs? I am developing the skinny man’s gut – it is noticeable. I have never worked stomach/abs before and am lost in how to fix them.
3) Energy – why is it that when you lift some days you feel full of energy and have a great workout while others you are just drained? What factors go into this?
4) Opinions on working out in AM versus PM. When I say AM it will be 6AM-7AM for me if I choose that route.
5) My face is starting to fill up, how do I reverse this and get my younger more youthful face back? Is this related to #1 at all?
Thanks in advance for your help and guidance.
-Barbillus