Under weight, still run?

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6'2, 150 lbs. Apparently I'm under weight but still have fat. I've gained strength and muscle doing the dumb bell training I was doing while I was running to loss weight. But I hear that if you want more effective gains you shouldn't run, you should just lift. And with gaining muscle I will then form a better body fat %. Is this correct?
Should I not run at all or just run a little less? Instead of 5 days a week at 30 mins do 3 days at 30 - 35 prehaps?
 
Unless you are trying to build skill in your aerobics auch as becoming a great runner 20 min 3x a week is more than enough. Remember though that because you are cutting time you ought to make up for it with intensity. If you are totally dedicated to gaining muscle mass and don't care about much else you can take a jog or walk for a longer time, I just can never shake the feeling though that I am not doing enough when I do this.
Lifting weights is good too as long as you are staying between 6-15 reps per sets (or 20 for a warm up).

But do not underestimate the power of diet. Eat whenever you are hungry. If you have the time or discipline eat six times a day with small helpings of healthy foods. Use a long lasting probolic protein before bed and whey first thing in the morning.
 
20 mins 3x, that sounds good. Thing is I can't eat 6 times a day. When I was loosing weight I did, now I can't because of school and I don't have a lunch. I still eat 4 times a day though. I'm all ready eating protein like that, so that's all good. Other than running I guess I'll just have to keep active.
How many calories should I eat? I'm doing 1500 now. I guess that's low. What % of fat and carb should I have? I'm doing 25% fat and 30 - 35% from carbs and the rest protein now. Any suggestions?
 
Well to answer your question earlier about not running and doing only lifts, it depends. Long distances tend to put a strain on any weight gains. But sprints and <1 miles are pretty much fine.
 
Well 40 40 20 (protein carb fat) will get the job done I personally feel that the best way is to make each meal a protein meal with carbs and take your fish pills 3x a day (60 25 15 ish). For instance, Eggs with meat (lots of protein) and some corn cooked in (some carbs) great meal.
Meaty ham turkey sandwhich (lots of protein) with whole grain bread (some carbs)
This formula of big protein and little carbs can get tricky especially if you are just starting. So you should probably just stick to 40 40 20 until you get the hang of a good diet and then you can start really playing with it. The "real" important thing is that each meal have protein and carbs and to a vstly lesser importance that you get some fat which will probably happen by accident whether you meant to or not.


Remember that when I say eat six times a day I do not mean a hot 3 course meal. it could be a powerbar or shake or a can of tuna with a bagel. All of which can go down your gullet in less time than it takes to smoke a cigarette.

As for "how many calories" it is a very individual thing. One thing I never waver on though is if you are hungry, eat. Starvartion is only good if you plan on loseing weight for days at a time with the intention of quickly gaining it back. If you want real lasting results, do it the right way and feed your body. If you ever feel full your helping was probably too large. Reduce it next time. Ideally you would never feel hungry or full. merely sedate. I can't think of anyone that I would trust to tell me how full my stomache is more than myself.
 
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