Am I Doing Something Wrong?

Training Bodybuilding
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Ok…

So I kinda have been doing my own thing till the other day after discovering this site and reading up on some things.

Originally, before coming to this site I was just lifting weights every other day. No supplements and not worrying about what I eat. (but basically just having 3 normal meals)

I am 5’9 245 pounds and I am trying to build some muscle mass while burning fat.

Anyways, i havent really been happy with my progress so far, then I discovered this site and read up on some things and decided to give things a try.

So I got some Whey Protein and Vitamin C and got a bunch of food that have protein.

So the other day…
I eat 4 egg whites for breakfast

Then I had a Tuna Sub sandwich.

then later, before my work out, I drink with Whey protein…

then I worked out for an hour.
-7 reps of Curls
-7 reps of incline curls
-2 sets of 7 reps of Squats
-7 reps of decline bench presses
-7 reps of normal bench presses
-7 reps of incline bench presses
-3 different sets of shoulder work (forgot the names of these exercises)
-2 sets of some Back work (forgot the name of those exercises as well)

Then, after that, I made another protein shake but this time I crushed up a 1000mg of Calcium and a normal vitamin and put it in the drink too.

So I drank that…then like 5 minutes later…I felt REALLY REALLY tired. Which seemed unusual to me because usually after a workout, (before all of this) I would feel a bit more energy. Anyways, I felt so tired that I layed down and then fell asleep for about 2 and a half hours. When I woke up, I went and ate another Tuna sub sandwich.

20 minutes later, I had the Runs…and I had the runs BAD.

So my question is…did I do something wrong? or is this normal?

Also, I am in between jobs at the moment so its easy to pick out meals and adjust them…but soon I will be starting up a full time job (50-60 hours a week)…and my question is…How does one find the time to eat the right foods and eat 5-8 times a day? I just dont see how its possible for a normal full time worker? any tips on that?

thanks in advance.

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I’d say start here and read all of the articles contained in this thread…

Success from this lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight…a great deal is trial and error. Not every program/diet is ideally suited to each individual, it is up to YOU to find out what works for YOU…Good luck.

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I wouldn’t worry about the fatigue or the runs unless it’s a chronic problem. If you’re just getting started your body needs time to adapt to the new stresses you’re imposing on it. Take it easy at first and let your body get used to the changes your making. If the symptoms persist, get to your doctor.

I don’t know if it’s actually bad, but there’s no good reason to crush vitamins and add them to a shake. Just swallow the pills.

As far as eating schedules go, keep in mind that if you eat 6+ meals/day, they should be small meals. Eat half of a tuna sub and wrap the rest for later.

POOF, you have another meal! Wasn’t that easy? Prepare meals in advance on Sunday nights and pack them in those cheap disposable tupperware containers. Keep a shaker bottle and some protein powder at work.

Buy bags of pre-chopped/washed veggies, bags of nuts, string cheese, jerky, hard boil a dozen eggs… I think you get the idea. It’s food. Be creative and you’ll find that eating healthy, frequent meals isn’t that difficult.

Good Luck & Happy Lifting!

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Would have been more helpful had I remembered to post this…

http://www.T-Nation.com/readTopic.do?id=640350

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[quote]BrokenSoldier wrote:
Ok…
I am 5’9 245 pounds and I am trying to build some muscle mass while burning fat.
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Aside from the links provided by others, you might also re-evaluate your immediate goals.

You list your height and weight here so you’re obviously not trying to hide the fact that you are carrying a lot of fat.

Here’s a little insight that might help you make realistic goals:

You aren’t going to build muscle mass while burning fat. You can do one or the other. Consume enough calories to gain, maintain or lose.

You definitely don’t need to bulk up so I recommend you concentrate on fat loss.

Once you have your weight under control then re-evaluate your immediate goals and adjust accordingly.

Lift weights, do lots of cardio and eat clean.

Good luck!

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I haven’t looked at your workout too closely but you should save single joint or isolated exercises like bicep curls for the end of your workout. You’ll be able to lift more on compound lifts that matter more if you aren’t fatigued from isolation exercise and once you get around to doing isolation exercises after compound exercises you’ll have released more muscles building hormones from doing the compound exercises .

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here are my suggestions if you wanna really get some results

  1. Modified warrior diet – google search this
  2. HIIT
  3. 10x3FFL, GVT or EDT