Get Huge Or Get Lost

[ZyklonB]

Figured it's about time to start a training log. I track my workouts on nikerunning.com cause I like the calendar view and charting tools, but in order to get input from you guys/gals, I need to get started here as well.

Current Training Goals
Cardio
Tues-Fri

Weights
Mon/Tues - Thurs/Fri

To start off here are some stats about me:

Measurements:
Height: 5'6
Weight: 170
Stomach: 39in
Chest: 36in
Arm: 14in
Wrist: 7in

I've never lifted before, but I do have an extensive background in cross country and long distance which helps in terms of being able to do a lot of cardio.

Over the past 6 years, I've packed on quite a beer gut, drinking every night and generally not taking care of myself at all.

Finally I got sick of it and after a few months of half ass running and lifting, I've decided to go 110% on training and diet.

My goals are to lose this spare tire and also to gain muscle. Not sure if I can do it all at the same time, but hopefully people who have BTDT can lend their advice.

Thanks for the input MD crew!

And yes I'm crazy so heres some pics of my current body...not pretty but it motivates me and hopefully can give you guys/gals some more detail on me.

Thanks again...

[ZyklonB]

Meals:

8am: 2 Egg 1 cup Oatmeal
10:30am: 4oz Chicken 1 cup CousCous
2:00pm: 4oz Chicken 1 cup Brown Rice
6pm: 1 lb meatloaf and 2 eggs
8pm: 1 cup cottage cheese

***Meal advice is appreciated...not sure how to eat since my goals are to #1 lose weight and #2 build muscle...
Should I eat majority of carbs b/w morning to mid afternoon and then after that, lean proteins and fats?
Should I go low calorie in order to lose weight or will the cardio take care of that over time?***

[ZyklonB]

Workout - Weights

Dumbell Press: 2x15(25lbs), 1x10(35lbs), 5,5,5,5,4(45lbs), 1x5(40lbs)
Dips: 3x as many as possible (20,11,10)
Fly’s: 10,7,5(25 lbs)
Standing Barbell Press: 1x15(40 lbs), 8,6,6(45lbs), 1x5(50 lbs)
Skull Crushers: 10,10,10,10 (25lbs)

[ZyklonB]

10/7/2008
8am: 25 min cardio

[ZyklonB]

After looking at more diet options, I'm going to try out the Palumbo version...

I like the simplicity and the low carb factor which everyone says will help lose weight.

Since that is my primary goal and bulk 2nd, I think this is a good option for me...

Input appreciated

[udflyerfan]

Keep at it man...you'll see quick gains and that will motivate you even more to keep plugging away. Meet those goals!!!

[ZyklonB]

Thx!

[ZyklonB]

10/7/2008
Workout - Weights

Deadlifts: 2x15(60lbs), 1x10(70lbs), 5x5(80lbs), 1x15(80lbs) --add 10 lbs to all
Bent Rows: 1x15(80bs), 5x5(100lbs), 1x8 (100lbs) --add 10 lbs to all
Barbell Shrugs: 10,9,9,8 (110 lbs)
Standing Barbell Curls: 1x15(40lbs), 10,8,6,6(50lbs)(4x10), 1x4 (60lbs)
Hammer Curls: 14,12,10(25lbs)

[ZyklonB]

10/8/2008
Workout - Cardio

22 min interval run

[kraken]

Keep at it man...you'll see quick gains and that will motivate you even more to keep plugging away. Meet those goals!!!

X2
There is nothing better than going from not liking what you see in the mirror to starting to see results. It is drug like!!

[ZyklonB]

10/8/2008
Diet for the day

8am: 3 whole eggs scrambled + .5 cup oatmeal
10am SHAKE: 35g Whey Protein with 1 tablespoon of All Natural PB
12pm: 8oz. of lean steak, large bowl of romaine with EVOO
2pm: SHAKE: 35g Whey Protein with 1 tablespoon of All Natural PB
4pm: 8oz chicken with 1 cup of green vegetables
6pm: 8oz. shrimp with 1/2 cup of cashews


Totals
Calories: 2200
Protein: 220
Carbs: 70
Fat: 80

[ZyklonB]

X2
There is nothing better than going from not liking what you see in the mirror to starting to see results. It is drug like!!

I agree it is like a drug...just the natural high is great and then seeing results is really motivating...

[ZyklonB]

Diet input is greatly appreciated. I basically took the Palumbo diet and tried to cut portions in regards to my current weight which is 170 lbs.

The only deviation on the diet is the oatmeal in the morning...

[ZyklonB]

Just had my 6pm meal...which was great but slipped up and had a few pieces of chocolate...oops but had such a sweet craving.

[ZyklonB]

10/9/2008
Workout-Cardio
23:30 run - 10 min walk