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Just joined the site today, and have been reading up a bit, and am learning a lot so far.
Here is my deal - I am 5'9" and *used to be* very skinny, scrawny would probably be a better description. In my younger years (16-20) I probably weighed around 150 lbs maybe 155 - I am on a small frame. Growing up I ate really well because my mom was strict about us not having junk food, and we always had good meals cook. Also I was pretty active, playing soccer/golf/riding bike...
Now I am 23, sit behind a desk all day, and weigh about 180 lbs. I still have stick thin arms and legs, and all of my weight has gone to my belly. I have let myself go and I am not happy with how I feel / look. It is time for me to get back in shape and I know that I need to significantly adjust how/when I eat.
My goal is to lose body fat, and get back to a more reasonable body weight of 160-ish lbs. I know how I look at that weight, and it is much more healthy, but still pathetically skinny. I have always been pretty weak too, so I want to build muscle and gain strength too, which I know requires a much different strategy.
Over the last 3 years I have not been very active, but I am making an effort to start doing more physical activity and running - and just signed up for my gym membership again on Friday.
I have been working on adjusting my diet (taking care of some of the obvious no no's) by not drinking soda (used to drink 3 a day) and have replaced pop with water (still not enough - maybe 2 liters on a good day).
What method do you folks suggest I take for either losing weight or gaining muscle, and which route is better to take first?
I know there is probably no perfect solution to lose weight and build muscle effectively, but what are some methods that you suggest I start with?
Also I know there is a separate thread for fitness suggestions, and I plan on getting a workout plan developed in the other part of the forum.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!
- Chris
Cliff Notes - help Chris ditch his fat gut, and build some muscles
Here is my deal - I am 5'9" and *used to be* very skinny, scrawny would probably be a better description. In my younger years (16-20) I probably weighed around 150 lbs maybe 155 - I am on a small frame. Growing up I ate really well because my mom was strict about us not having junk food, and we always had good meals cook. Also I was pretty active, playing soccer/golf/riding bike...
Now I am 23, sit behind a desk all day, and weigh about 180 lbs. I still have stick thin arms and legs, and all of my weight has gone to my belly. I have let myself go and I am not happy with how I feel / look. It is time for me to get back in shape and I know that I need to significantly adjust how/when I eat.
My goal is to lose body fat, and get back to a more reasonable body weight of 160-ish lbs. I know how I look at that weight, and it is much more healthy, but still pathetically skinny. I have always been pretty weak too, so I want to build muscle and gain strength too, which I know requires a much different strategy.
Over the last 3 years I have not been very active, but I am making an effort to start doing more physical activity and running - and just signed up for my gym membership again on Friday.
I have been working on adjusting my diet (taking care of some of the obvious no no's) by not drinking soda (used to drink 3 a day) and have replaced pop with water (still not enough - maybe 2 liters on a good day).
What method do you folks suggest I take for either losing weight or gaining muscle, and which route is better to take first?
I know there is probably no perfect solution to lose weight and build muscle effectively, but what are some methods that you suggest I start with?
Also I know there is a separate thread for fitness suggestions, and I plan on getting a workout plan developed in the other part of the forum.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!
- Chris
Cliff Notes - help Chris ditch his fat gut, and build some muscles