I'm going to make this short and sweet because I wrote a very detailed post that got mucked up in the sending and I lost it. So I'm kinda irritated. Here goes:
I Am 6'0''. I started at 220 pounds, well overweight, in January 2003.
Have spent almost the last 2 years seriously losing weight.
Lowest weight was 175 pounds in April 2004. No more gut, face well defined, look good. People that meet me for first time say I'm 'lean'. People I used to know say 'skinny'.
Started school year at 178.5 lbs. Maintained this until early October. Have been weight training to get 'ripped' since then. Have had a good diet that has become a part of my life over past 2 years.
Have an active life (also ingrained).
Anyway after weight training with capable roomate for 6 weeks or so and increasing my protein intake while keeping rest of diet same, and getting plenty of rest, I am now at 184 pounds.
While noticing muscle gains, I think I am getting fat gains too. Noticing accumulation of fat in the midsection which ticks me off because it took me 2 years to get rid of it all.
How can I make sure I gain solid muscle mass and get 'ripped' but not end up getting fat?
Thanks.
I Am 6'0''. I started at 220 pounds, well overweight, in January 2003.
Have spent almost the last 2 years seriously losing weight.
Lowest weight was 175 pounds in April 2004. No more gut, face well defined, look good. People that meet me for first time say I'm 'lean'. People I used to know say 'skinny'.
Started school year at 178.5 lbs. Maintained this until early October. Have been weight training to get 'ripped' since then. Have had a good diet that has become a part of my life over past 2 years.
Have an active life (also ingrained).
Anyway after weight training with capable roomate for 6 weeks or so and increasing my protein intake while keeping rest of diet same, and getting plenty of rest, I am now at 184 pounds.
While noticing muscle gains, I think I am getting fat gains too. Noticing accumulation of fat in the midsection which ticks me off because it took me 2 years to get rid of it all.
How can I make sure I gain solid muscle mass and get 'ripped' but not end up getting fat?
Thanks.