Serious Weightraining question

[D20]

Hi, A 20 year old guy here with some workout problems. I weigh 155 and have good tone, but I want to start seeing and feeling muscle/strength. What supplement would be best for that/me? I can't affored a trainer but am serious about weightlifting. Workout regimen that will show results quickly? Anyone in San Francisco who has some time they can spend helping me start? I can pay a small (college student) size fee.
Much appreciated
D_Denmark18@yahoo.com

 

[Mudge]

I work in San Fran but I train in Burlingame. I'd start with diet first, supplements "last." How much protein are you getting in through the day? How many meals is that spread over, and is it fairly evenly distributed?

 

[D20]

My diet

I usually eat around 2 meals a day with alot of protein, mostly chicken. I drink alot of water, probably 2 gallons a day. It's not spread evenly, I just eat when I feel hungry. I lost about 40 pounds on a diet and I gained some back in fat to 155. Will that affect results?

 

[Mudge]

Are you asking if diet will affect results? If so the answer to that would be of course. 2 meals a day is not enough, not only for the metabolism but for positive nitrogen retention you should eat more frequently, otherwise the muscles let go of thier aminos meaning proteins meaning beef go bye bye.

 

[Skib]

2 meals a day?

damn

i wouldn't be surprised if you were starving your body... that's barely anything... even if you ate 2 HUGE meals a day consisting of lets say 750 cals... that's still only 1500 cals you're giving your body a day... that's not even close to enough if you want to gain weight/lbm...

 

[D20]

What workout is best for my pecs?

Do i start at a weight where I feel force or start low and work up?

 

[Mudge]

I stay around 6-10 reps for pretty much everything, which may mean I get 9 one set and I may get 8 the next. I use a 90 second rest period (80 seconds on the stop watch), instead of my old 2 minute time, so I am slightly weaker at each next set, but I seem to feel fuller as opposed to 2 minutes which is a bit more powerlifter oriented. Supposedly 60-90 seconds is optimal, 60 is pretty short though.

Where do you work out at? I have considered re-joining 24 Hour Fitless for a changeup, plus there is a new large one not too far from where I live.

 

[D20]

Starting lifting, but could definitely use help

I work out on campus at SFSU because it's free, but if you could start me up on training I can try to go wherever is convenient for you. SFSU is near South San Francisco. Didn't want to sit around so I started on this program that someone posted on a forum here, but I would definitely like to start a personalized one with optimum results.
BTW- Thanks

 

[Mudge]

I work in SF, I know where state is I stick primiarly to basic stuff, and at some point you will have to fine tune things yourself wich you will continue to do as time goes on, but you can PM or email me anytime and I'll see what I can do. It would help to know what your doing currently and what your looking for.