Thread: Old and needing some help....confused

Originally Posted by flexin

Hey:

I am confused about what direction I need to go in. I am wanting to add some considerable muscle, and strength. (as most on here want)

Thing is I am nearing 40 and have been lifting pretty faithful for a year. 3 day split . legs,- chest-tri's, - back& bi's,abs.

My diet I am sure need some help. This is where I wonder if I should cut off some fat and then start clean. I am 6' , weigh around 195 and not sure on bf% probably high teens or 20??

At this age I am wondering if it is possible to get packed with muscle and lose the fat. Without using some supplements or anabolics??

Thanks

At 40 you could probably use small doses of roids and still be in normal levels, and as far as im concerned, if you don't exceed normal body levels, your still natural.
Ive always been a hard gainer, My doc boosted my levels to a normal 38 year old and the meat is packing on, Diet needs help but I work out and have gaine 20 lbs in 4 weeks. My armes look great, my chest, lats and legs look good
I would ask your doc to check your test levels.

Originally Posted by flexin

Hey:

I am confused about what direction I need to go in. I am wanting to add some considerable muscle, and strength. (as most on here want)

Thing is I am nearing 40 and have been lifting pretty faithful for a year. 3 day split . legs,- chest-tri's, - back& bi's,abs.

My diet I am sure need some help. This is where I wonder if I should cut off some fat and then start clean. I am 6' , weigh around 195 and not sure on bf% probably high teens or 20??

At this age I am wondering if it is possible to get packed with muscle and lose the fat. Without using some supplements or anabolics??

Thanks

It's ALWAYS possible, it just takes dedication What does your diet look like? It's really hard to cut and add muscle at the same time, but people have done it. But regardless of whether you want to diet or bulk your diet is key.

Originally Posted by ncgirl21

It's ALWAYS possible, it just takes dedication What does your diet look like? It's really hard to cut and add muscle at the same time, but people have done it. But regardless of whether you want to diet or bulk your diet is key.

Where have you been?

... all my life

Originally Posted by Luke9583

Where have you been?

Waiting for you to get here

Originally Posted by ncgirl21

Waiting for you to get here

Thanks for the replies.

I might try and get a check of the test levels.


My diet looks out of whack I try and get in several small meals a day, but probably 4 actually. I wake at 5:30 a.m. take vitamins, oats, coffee and hit the gym by 6 am.

post work out whey protein,

mid-morning- fruit, nuts

lunch - portion of grilled chicken, veggies

(it is actually around 4-5pm before next meal) stinkin' work messes up everything, going to have to start my own business.

dinner- lean cut of meat (beef,pork or chicken) salad

before bed a 1/2 cup or so o cottage cheese.


Thanks for any help, so cman your doc perscription for some test or supplements? Didn't know they would do that, of course I don't do the doctor thing.

Dude...WHERE ARE YOUR CARBS?????? Just a piece of fruit won't cut it. You need carbs!

You mean the Atkin's Diet + Beer isn't gonna work? Oh.... does lime in your Corona count as a fruit drink?

Originally Posted by flexin

Thanks for any help, so cman your doc perscription for some test or supplements? Didn't know they would do that, of course I don't do the doctor thing.

I dont think you need to jump into roids/supps right away. Give it an honest and VERY SERIOUS try with a proper dedicated diet and a training routine. You will see gains.

Your above diet seems very low in cals. Given your stats you should not be going lower than 2100cals. Your maintenence level should be 3000cals. Fix your diet by first studying the sticky 'guide to...' this will help sort out your diet. Then post your diet meal by meal with all cals and macros and your stats and goal for a critique. Use www.fitday.com to track your diet and www.nutritiondata.com for additional info.

Originally Posted by JLB001

Dude...WHERE ARE YOUR CARBS?????? Just a piece of fruit won't cut it. You need carbs!

Yup, you definatly need more carbs, and your calories look like they are probably way to low unless your eating big portions.