Well, I started going to the gym about 5 months ago. I weighed in at a FAT ASS figure of 255 on a 5’5 frame.
So far, I have lost 27 total pounds…on top of any muscle I have gained.
5 months ago…i could barely bench 95 pounds. Now I am regularly working out with 165 (5x5). And have maxed out at 185. I have achieved similar but not quite as striking results in incline, decline, tricep extensions, curls, deadlift, row, as well as achieving more reps of dips and chinups with less and less help. currently at -90.
I try to take in about 275-300 grams of protein a day. About 100-15 grams of carbs. And on most days…keep the fat down around 60 or 65 grams.
The problem I need your advice with is this…I love lifting weights. I go at least five times a week. It relieves stress, makes me feel better, and just puts me in a better mood.
HOWEVER, I am also applying to Officer School in the US Army. And my recruiter has told me to stop lifting and start running. I have started my running program. Which to be honest…is more of me huffing and puffing my fat-ass down the track till I run out of breath…walk a lil…run and huff and puff…and walk a lil.
Anyways. I wanted to ask you guys. Is there anyway I can continue lifting weights (and adding gains) while at the same time running between 1-2 miles a day. With the ultimate goal of 5 miles a day?
I don’t know about your question, but I would rather you keep your carbs lower and just post-workout, and up your mono and poly unsatured fats. Oh, and great progress.
Keep doing what your doing, sounds like your on the right track… personally I would like to see more leg training but not sure if your doing more or not.
Monday-Chest, Triceps
(Bench, Incline, Decline, Dumbell flies, Tricep extenisions, skull crushers)
Tuesday- Biceps, Back, Shoulders
(Deadlift, row, (???hold weight and do a reverse situp…Dont know word to use for this exercise), concentration curl, preacher curl, shoulder press)
Wednesday- Legs and Abs
(Squats, lunges, leg press, calve raises, leg curls, and situps)
Lift weights AND run- it’s a no-brainer. Why stop lifting and lose the gains you have made? It’s certainly physically possible- many athletes do both every day. You might want to tone your weight training volume down a bit though in the beginning, to help you recover, and then build it up again, as you become more conditioned.
[quote]deanosumo wrote:
Lift weights AND run- it’s a no-brainer. Why stop lifting and lose the gains you have made? It’s certainly physically possible- many athletes do both every day. You might want to tone your weight training volume down a bit though in the beginning, to help you recover, and then build it up again, as you become more conditioned.[/quote]
yeah…but i was wondering. If I do this. Should i up my carbs…to help out with the running?
Here is how I lost 10 easy lbs in a month without much muscle loss. I t really is no secret.
Monday thru Fri I eat low calories (lets say around 1500-1800) on Friday night or Saturday I will eat like there is no tomorrow (lets say 3200-4000 carories) This smacks your bodies fat burner in the arse and it takes off like a rocket.
As for lifting and running, I have had success with Total Body Training (3x’s a week). It keeps the blood pumping from lower to upper body parts, makes your heart rate kick, gives an all around aerobic workout while you lift. Now if you enjoy running then go to it, but if you are like me Aerobics = BULLSHIT!!! Working Full Body 3 x’s a week will produce great results as far as weight loss if you let it. Another thing I am experimenting with is since I workout first thing in the morning I am starting to workout on an empty stomach just as if I were going to do cardio. It will really spark the fat loss, however, do make sure that you eat as soon as possible after your workout so that you dont start feeding your muscles to the gym monster. Good luck!!! If this has been any help and I can be of any further assistance PM me.
If you were a serious bodybuilder lifting with a specific mass goal in mind you may not want to do cardio.
But, since you are lifting for good health and getting ready for OCS as deanosumo said do both. You may slow down a little on your strength gains, but you want to be in cardio shape for your upcoming training.
As others have stated keep the good carbs high early in the day whole wheat breads and pasta, fruit and vegetables with protein and healthy fats and protein later in the day.
