Thread: Am I training hard enough?

Hi everybody.

I was wondering if you all could help me out and tell me if Im training in the right direction to achieve my goals.

Height:5-9
Weight:306lbs
lean weight:180lbs

My goals over 12 weeks are to lose 50lbs bf, gain 12lbs muscle(or more?)
I know its harder to do both at the same time.

I train 5 days a week, diff muscle groups each day. I do cardio first thing in the morn(empty stomach), high intensity intervals 5 times a week for 20-28 mins. When I lift its somthing like this; 12x 20lbs, 10x30lbs, 8x40lbs, 6x 50lbs,12x35lbs.Some muscle groups I only do 3 diff. exercises, and others(like legs,shoulders)I do up to 6.

all comments, questions, and critisizms are appreciated.
Thanks.

Set goals that are reasonable...I'm not saying that it is impossible to lose and gain what you are suggesting, just improbable. Not reaching a goal can harm your psychology (motivation) - this can be detrimental to you in the long run.

Why not come up with a goal that's more likely (30 pounds) and set different objectives at stages (i.e. 12 pounds in first 4 weeks, 10 pounds over second four weeks, etc.) including measurement goals and a chance for some regression (pobodys nerfect.) ?