Hey everyone, I am new here, so hopefully I won't be breaking any rules. If I do, I apologize in advance.
I spent 8 years in the Marines, and after I got out, I continued to eat like I was still in the military, but didn't train as hard. In November of 2006, I was at a mind boggling 209lbs. with about 24.9% BF. I am 6ft, just for reference.
I decided to not diet, but rather change my lifestyle of eating and training. Currently here are my stats
168lbs
12.9-13.9% BF
Work Out 4 - 5 Days a week with about 15 minutes of cardio post workout 2x week.
My strength levels are great, I feel great, and my diet is pretty clean. An example of my diet is:
9:00am - Protein Shake (Evepro 2 scoops with Mootopia Fat Free Lactose Free, with 4 g sugar as opposed to the 14 g others have.)
12:00pm - Grilled Salmon,Tilapia,Tuna, Chicken Breast or Turkey Breast with some type of Brown Rice or Whole Grain Pasta and maybe some type of Salad with a Sugar Free Dressing and Redwine Vinegar
3:00pm - Same Deal as the 12:00pm meal, or perhaps another protein shake
6:00pm - Same Deal as the 12:00pm meal, or perhaps another protein shake, but never two shakes in a row.
9:30pm - 5 Scrabmled Egg Whites, one whole egg with some 99% fat free Turkey, and a piece of Fat Free Cheese.
If I am still up past 11:30pm, I will normally drink a shake before bed.
I will normally eat about 1 - 1.25 of meat spread out through the day. I also portion my Complex Carbs to about 1/3cup per serving if brown rice, about 2-4 oz. if it is pasta. I also try to get some fibrous carbs with my meals like a salad, green beans, or spinach.
One Thing to point out is that I have one full cheat day, and one cheat meal throughout the week.
My Training Days are broken down into one solid body group per day such as
Mon. - Legs
Tues. - Biceps And Triceps
Wed. - Shoulders and Traps
Thurs. - Back
Fri. - Chest.
I will alternate days with cardio or ab training.
The reason for my post is to one, get some feedback on my diet, training, and also, I still have some lower abdominal fat, that I would love to shed. I am looking for that six pack, and I have until July to get there. In the morning, my stomach is pretty nice compared to what it was, but I want to lose a little more. I recently ordered some Hot Rox, and also some Methly 1-D and the I-GH-1 that comes with it. Does anyone think these products help. Ideally I would love to be about 175lbs. and super lean. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. At the bottom of the post I have a before and after picture.
I spent 8 years in the Marines, and after I got out, I continued to eat like I was still in the military, but didn't train as hard. In November of 2006, I was at a mind boggling 209lbs. with about 24.9% BF. I am 6ft, just for reference.
I decided to not diet, but rather change my lifestyle of eating and training. Currently here are my stats
168lbs
12.9-13.9% BF
Work Out 4 - 5 Days a week with about 15 minutes of cardio post workout 2x week.
My strength levels are great, I feel great, and my diet is pretty clean. An example of my diet is:
9:00am - Protein Shake (Evepro 2 scoops with Mootopia Fat Free Lactose Free, with 4 g sugar as opposed to the 14 g others have.)
12:00pm - Grilled Salmon,Tilapia,Tuna, Chicken Breast or Turkey Breast with some type of Brown Rice or Whole Grain Pasta and maybe some type of Salad with a Sugar Free Dressing and Redwine Vinegar
3:00pm - Same Deal as the 12:00pm meal, or perhaps another protein shake
6:00pm - Same Deal as the 12:00pm meal, or perhaps another protein shake, but never two shakes in a row.
9:30pm - 5 Scrabmled Egg Whites, one whole egg with some 99% fat free Turkey, and a piece of Fat Free Cheese.
If I am still up past 11:30pm, I will normally drink a shake before bed.
I will normally eat about 1 - 1.25 of meat spread out through the day. I also portion my Complex Carbs to about 1/3cup per serving if brown rice, about 2-4 oz. if it is pasta. I also try to get some fibrous carbs with my meals like a salad, green beans, or spinach.
One Thing to point out is that I have one full cheat day, and one cheat meal throughout the week.
My Training Days are broken down into one solid body group per day such as
Mon. - Legs
Tues. - Biceps And Triceps
Wed. - Shoulders and Traps
Thurs. - Back
Fri. - Chest.
I will alternate days with cardio or ab training.
The reason for my post is to one, get some feedback on my diet, training, and also, I still have some lower abdominal fat, that I would love to shed. I am looking for that six pack, and I have until July to get there. In the morning, my stomach is pretty nice compared to what it was, but I want to lose a little more. I recently ordered some Hot Rox, and also some Methly 1-D and the I-GH-1 that comes with it. Does anyone think these products help. Ideally I would love to be about 175lbs. and super lean. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. At the bottom of the post I have a before and after picture.