Hi there! Newbie but dedicated to making the change!
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jiminigrist
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Hello all!
So I'm new to bodybuilding but very motivated to transform myself. I was 160lbs at 6'3" soaking wet in high school and over the years I have put on weight but no muscle.
Tired of being the skinny fat guy. Time for a major change and I am dedicated to doing so. I have been at it for a month now and I think I finally got my diet down and a workout routine that works. (I think)
I'm looking to bring my bodyfat down to 10-12% (I think it will depend on what I am happy with. I've seen how different one can look in that range)
Put on at least 20 lbs of lean muscle (yes, I know that is a long haul and will not happen overnight)
And increase my stamina to complete a 5k in under 30 min.
I don't think it's unreasonable. I will be posting my monthly pictures and stats in my blog. This Sunday is month one pictures and stats so I'm very curious.
Soooo...with all of that said, why am I even writing this? Truly I'm curious to see if there are others in this group that are in a similar situation. Would love to find friends to help with inspiration and to help me get going on those tough days. (Like yesterday. I REALLY REALLY did not want to go to the gym yesterday....but I did and I'm glad I did.) And maybe help others.
Till next time,
Jim
So I'm new to bodybuilding but very motivated to transform myself. I was 160lbs at 6'3" soaking wet in high school and over the years I have put on weight but no muscle.
Tired of being the skinny fat guy. Time for a major change and I am dedicated to doing so. I have been at it for a month now and I think I finally got my diet down and a workout routine that works. (I think)
I'm looking to bring my bodyfat down to 10-12% (I think it will depend on what I am happy with. I've seen how different one can look in that range)
Put on at least 20 lbs of lean muscle (yes, I know that is a long haul and will not happen overnight)
And increase my stamina to complete a 5k in under 30 min.
I don't think it's unreasonable. I will be posting my monthly pictures and stats in my blog. This Sunday is month one pictures and stats so I'm very curious.
Soooo...with all of that said, why am I even writing this? Truly I'm curious to see if there are others in this group that are in a similar situation. Would love to find friends to help with inspiration and to help me get going on those tough days. (Like yesterday. I REALLY REALLY did not want to go to the gym yesterday....but I did and I'm glad I did.) And maybe help others.
Till next time,
Jim
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Welcome home!0
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Welcome! The best advice I've gotten is to cut down first and then do a long, gradual clean bulk. Tom Venuto has some good stuff on this.0
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Welcome and congrats on having specific goals and a vision.
You sound sharp, so I imagine you are developing a plan or strategy to reach those goals.
I would second the motion to lose the preponderance of ballast before a muscle bulking phase. That being said, go ahead a lift. Lift regularly and lift heavy with a focus on compound moves/ full body workouts.
That way, when you hit your bulk you will already gotten the technique down and conditioned the body to the stress.0
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