A new start for me

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I figured I'd start a diary to keep track of my progress. I've started a more regimented diet and workout program today.

I am 27 years old, currently 5'9" 200lbs. My goal is by October 1st is to be 155lbs. My plan to acheive that goal is to maintain a diet of around 2400 calories that is about 50%/35%/15% of protein/fat/carbs.

I will do cardio 5-6 days a week which will consist of one of the following : HIIT on my elliptical for 20 minutes, road jogging for 45 minutes, racquetball for 1+ hours.

I plan to lift 3 days a week (MWF), rotating Upper and Lower body workouts with free weights. Doing 3x10 and increasing weights aggressively as needed.

I do believe my goals are attainable as long as i stick with my plan. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.

Wish me luck.
 
If you have not just now started working out and changing your diet then losing 45 pds in 5 months is going to be very hard. Good luck though.
 
Ive been doing cardio for the past 3 or 4 months and have lost 15lbs. My diet was kinda shakey, and i wasnt lifting at all.

This is just an oppurtunity to start something more regimented and focused.
 
My advice would be to do lifting first, with less cardio. It's easier to gain muscle mass when you have some fat. Than you can cut, and loose weight after.

But thats just what I'd do. You choose.

Maybe lowering to 170-180 than lifting?
 
Day 1

After day 1 of my new regiment I've come to the conclusion that its hard to eat 6 meals a day. It's eating every 2.5 hours. I force myself to eat a little even though im not hungry. I'm sure it will take some getting used to.

Heres what i ate:
6:30am - oatmeal and protein shake
9:00am - grilled chicken breast
12:00pm - turkey wrap
2:00pm - apple
6:30pm - roast beef and protein shake
9:00pm - 2 handfulls of peanuts

This works out to be about 2400 calories at approximately a 50%/35%/15% pro/fat/carb ratio.

I did my normal HIIT on my elliptical, 10 intervals total 2 minutes each (45 sec sprint, 75sec cooldown), and a 5 min warm up and cooldown for 30 minutes total.

I got myself a lifting partner, so I can be more serious about lifting. We are both beginners so its good.

Here's what i did yesterday in this order

Bench - 3x10@105
Shoulder Press - 3x10@55
Skullcrushers - 3x10@55
Barbell Curls - 3x10@60
Bent Over Barbell Rows - 3x10@40

Hey, its a start. I used to lift about 2 years ago and its amazing how weak you get in that time without lifting.

I weighed myself this morning against my better judgement. I dont know what i expected to see it's only been 1 day. i gained 4 lbs. Thats why i hate doing that. Must be the increased amount of food or something

Wednesday is the next lifting day. doing all lower body. Then Friday back to upper body, then a weekend of drinking and debauchery....er maybe not. ;)

Again, all comments or suggestions welcome
 
Yesterday was an offday for lifting. Ate clean and did HIIT cardio for 25 minutes.
 
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