New to all this- Need some urgent help

[Saintzfan]

I don't know much of a thing about supplements and protein powder, so I figured here was a good way to start. First of all, I'm 17, 160 pounds and a lot of that is fat. I lift every other day, and I don't do a whole lot for cardio besides the occasional basketball game.

I want to lose weight, and put on a little muscle at the same time. I know there probably isn't a lot for that, but at worst case I don't want to gain a lot of weight, but I do want to tone up and put on some muscle which I understand will put on a little weight.

What do you guys recommend?

 

[EZ_E]

Start doing cardio. Post your diet. Post your split.

 

[Saintzfan]

I'm not sure what a split is, but this is my diet. It's not very strict as of yet but I am getting some consistency going

Every morning:
3/4 cup of Oatmeal w/ milk and a serving of raisins on top
Apple

Every Lunch:
Peanut butter and honey sandwich on wheat
Fat-free vanilla yogurt
Serving of trail mix
Serving of plain regular cheerios

Snacks throughout the day:
Serving of almonds
Serving of sliced chicken breast from winco

Dinner:
Varies daily from chicken to pasta to pretty much anything really
Usually there is a salad in there somewhere

Like I said, I do not want to put on a lot of weight with this supplement, but I understand that muscle gain will result in weight gain. I guess I don't want to put on stomach fat is what I am trying to say.

 

[kfriesen]

You have literally no protein in the first 2/3 of the day. Fix diet, then look at supplements. What are your goals?

 

[Saintzfan]

Thanks for the input, that's a good point. I do drink a lot of milk throughout the day (probably 3 big cups a day), so I don't know if that counts for protein.

My goals are I want to lose my stomach fat and put on more muscle.

 

[kfriesen]

Milk is packed with sugar. You need lean protein with every meal. Head over to the diet forum and read up.

 

[Nelson Montana]

People think a "strict" diet is a "good" diet and doesn't matter in the leat. Penut butter is incredibly high in fat calories so right off the bat it shows you need to learn more about diet. I don;t understand why people think oatmeal is some magic diet food. It's a starchy carb.

Just eat a balanced diet, exercise more, and replace one meal a day with a protein drink -- anyone will do. Check out NTBM for good prices. You should also supplement with a good multi like DX7 and some GEAR would be a good idea to assure maximum muscle growth while dieting.

 

[melochai]

Portion control works for me.... I have things in my regular diet that I love to eat and I'd rather cut back on them instead of cut them out. It keeps me from being miserable and helps to keep my sanity. LoL!

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[Saintzfan]

Yes, but which protein powder will best help me lose stomach fat while adding muscle? That's all I want to know

 

[EZ_E]

Are you reading what people post?

Protein powder doesn't magiclly transform your body.

START DOING CARDIO & eat a balanced diet.

~EZ