Frustrated Newbie

nickthenewb · 08-24-2003, 08:19 PM

Hi all, I'm new to this site and am in search of some words of wisdom. But first, a few stats about myself:

-20 years old (21 very soon)
-5'10" height
-148 pounds body weight
-about 9% body fat

2 1/2 years ago I was a XC runner (same height but weighed 125 pounds) I was pretty lean but didn't look crack skinny mainly due to my broad shoulders and compact upper body. Since my running days I have put on some muscle and some fat. But about 5 months ago I decided by summer's end I wanted to shed some fat and lay on roughly 10 pounds of muscle (easier said than done, of course) I remember weighing 150 when I said that.

I have been lifting pretty heavy about 3-4 times per week (mostly upper body). I've also been trying to get enough protein with whey shakes, protein bars, chicken breasts, low fat burritos, etc. but I usually fall short (average of about 180 grams). I've definitely made progress in the past 5 months but not as much as I had wanted to. My six pack is returning and my triceps have filled out a bit (enough that friends who haven't seen me for awhile take notice) but when I look in the mirror I don't see a whole lot of a difference. Since the scale has consistently been reading about 148 lately that means I've replaced some fat with muscle but certainly nowhere close to the 10 pounds I was shooting for. There is still a month left in summer for me and I'm willing to try pretty much anything to get even halfway closer to my goal. Help a new guy out and tell him what to do!

-Nick

**Jodi** · 08-25-2003, 05:41 AM

Welcome to IM.

**Mudge** · 08-25-2003, 07:09 AM

Good luck with your goals Nick

**Prince** · 08-25-2003, 08:35 AM

nickthenewb welcome to IM!

SolidToTheCORE · 08-31-2003, 12:08 AM

welcome brother-
you will find plenty of help here.

08-24-2003, 08:19 PM	#1
nickthenewb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: WA Posts: 1	Frustrated Newbie Hi all, I'm new to this site and am in search of some words of wisdom. But first, a few stats about myself: -20 years old (21 very soon) -5'10" height -148 pounds body weight -about 9% body fat 2 1/2 years ago I was a XC runner (same height but weighed 125 pounds) I was pretty lean but didn't look crack skinny mainly due to my broad shoulders and compact upper body. Since my running days I have put on some muscle and some fat. But about 5 months ago I decided by summer's end I wanted to shed some fat and lay on roughly 10 pounds of muscle (easier said than done, of course) I remember weighing 150 when I said that. I have been lifting pretty heavy about 3-4 times per week (mostly upper body). I've also been trying to get enough protein with whey shakes, protein bars, chicken breasts, low fat burritos, etc. but I usually fall short (average of about 180 grams). I've definitely made progress in the past 5 months but not as much as I had wanted to. My six pack is returning and my triceps have filled out a bit (enough that friends who haven't seen me for awhile take notice) but when I look in the mirror I don't see a whole lot of a difference. Since the scale has consistently been reading about 148 lately that means I've replaced some fat with muscle but certainly nowhere close to the 10 pounds I was shooting for. There is still a month left in summer for me and I'm willing to try pretty much anything to get even halfway closer to my goal. Help a new guy out and tell him what to do! -Nick

08-25-2003, 05:41 AM	#2
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,265 Photos: 1	Welcome to IM.
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08-25-2003, 07:09 AM	#3
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Good luck with your goals Nick
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08-25-2003, 08:35 AM	#4
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,721 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	nickthenewb welcome to IM!
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08-31-2003, 12:08 AM	#5
SolidToTheCORE Devil Dawg Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 195	welcome brother- you will find plenty of help here.
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