Need a little advise

[Anthony1980]

Ive been lifting for about 4 months now grown some but the growth has ceased. Im still getting stronger ive noticed but not in size. Im not wanting to be competition size but a good build. Also belly fat is killing me! Cant get rid of it. Im at early bird but heres my diet
5am oatmeal+ 3 eggs

8am whey protein (25g) and protein bar (only 10g but 23g carbs)

1030am progresso soup and tuna pouch

2pm whey protein

3pm workout

Immediately after whey protein (50g) and banana

5pm chicken breast or something along those lines

7pm dinner (no control over that as i live with my aunt and she cooks whatever is here) but im careful as far as portions with carbs and fats

930pm almonds

1030 bed

Any comments?

It also has come to my attention that i could be over training.


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[Anthony1980]

Not sure on actual measurements but im 6' 215lbs.

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[oxymoron]

What is ur aunt making... Some examples? If its high carb then try and eat veggies and the steer clear of the breads, pastas, rice and potatoes.
It kind of looks like ur not eating enough to be weighing 216. Do u know what ur body fat % is?


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[Anthony1980]

Well i got her to quit frying things. And as far as bread, whole wheat finally. She loves cooking rice and potatoes because SHE'S not dieting so its like i have to be very careful throughout the day ti counteract whats going to be part of dinner. Dont know my body fat. I thought carbs were good for lifting. My first 4 months i quit eating any carbs at all and did nothing but cardio and lost 60 lbs. Now trying to gain more muscle. I take in enough protein i know. At least 1g per pound. I eat plenty of veggies too.

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[Anthony1980]

I fluctuate between 210-216. No more no less. But my strength is increasing if that helps.



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[oxymoron]

U can still get carbs without eating breads and pastas. Sweet potatoes are ok, beans are great and as u mentioned veggies are awesome . The reason I was weary of the carbs was because u said u can't get.rid of the belly fat.

I'd take in more protein. 200g is probably ok for u but I'd go more. U probably are going to have to figure out what works for u with trial an error. I feel like I do best "when not on a cycle" if I eat super high protein, Med to low carbs, and as low of fat as possible. I can make gains and don't put on any new fat with that set up. Other guys need more carbs to not feel drained in workouts but I'm not affected.

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[Anthony1980]

Sime people have told me i should've stuck with just cardio and lost another 10lbs or so before lifting but others said its better to be a little big when you start so im just a littke confused. I need to lose about an inch maybe a little less of belly fat and ill see my abs. I can feel them just cant see them yet.

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[Jrl37]

It's simple man... If your looking to cut down a little cut your calories to around 2,000-2,500 eat low to moderate carbs high protein.

Trying to get a little bigger up your cals to around 3,500 or so.

Me and you are about the same size so we are similar. Just try to worry about your body fat and not actual weight Bc it can fluctuate

 

[Anthony1980]

Thanks! All i know is my body DOES NOT like carbs lol that's why im trying to just eat the essentials. Enough for energy for lifting. Also a few people at my gym told me after hitting the weights to try doing HIIT because that will help with the fat and its one of the few cardio exercises that doesnt hurt muscle growth as much as other forms of cardio. Is this true?

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[Anthony1980]

Oh and om almost positive i was over training. My reasoning is i was training hard until this week and i didn't feel that burn... you know what i mean? That feeling you get when you just knew you did a good workout. I broke it down a little starting this week and i can feel it again. What do you think about this....

Mon: chest and biceps.. some leg exercises (3 chest and 2 biceps)

Tues: back and triceps (3back and 2 triceps)

Wed: off

Thurs: shoulders and abs.. some leg exercises (3shoulder and 2 abs)

Fri: start all over

Off weekends

Notice an extra exercise for bigger muscle groups.


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