Newbie Needing Help...

[BigPun1967]

I am 6'2" 305 lbs. I beleive my BMI is at 31%. This is estimated. I am getting started on a routine of weight trainging, cardio and diet. I want to add muscle and lose body fat. I don't really care what the scale says at the end of the day but what I look like and how healthy I am. If I am lifting 6 times a week and doing cardio 6 times a week. What would be a good diet to try and follow with this workout routine? Also would there be any supplements you would suggest? Thanks for your advice in advance.

 

[whitedragon]

Need a little more information. Are you on a diet now? If so, what is it? We need stuff like total cals in a day, and ratios at least. There's also a lot of different diet info in the sticky's.

 

[BigPun1967]

Not really on a diet right now...I am eating more protein and simple carbs but havent gotten to a stict diet as of yet. Thats why I wanted to ask for any suggestions as to what would be the best route for me to go.

 

[*Bunny*]

I posted this before ... might be of some help yo get you started...

"You need to eat and eat often (every 2-3 hours) to get that metabolism burning.

Some questions...

Do you drink?

How often will you cheat if ever?

How much water are you drinking?

How dedicated are you? How BAD do you want this? Diet is going to be one of the MAJOR players here. # 1 Diet # 2 Training # 3 Supplements

Do you have any medical issues that we should be aware of?

Do you currently work out at all? Cardio? Weights? If so, what when why how and how much

SO main goal FAT LOSS ... but you don't wanna burn up all that muscle you do have either by not feeding your body properly. More muscle more cals burned.

DIET -
If you can, put your meal plan into a food counter program like www.fitday.com so you REALLY see what you are eating - how much & what is the total macronutrient breakdown (protein / fat / carb).

Here is a list of Sample Diets to give you some ideas of structure to get an idea of what to eat.

Here is a list of Clean Foods if you want some variety. "

The use of supplements depends on your goals and how much money you have really. They can help speed up the process to an already established diet & training program.[/QUOTE]
"


GREAT LINK HERE

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468379

 

[BigPun1967]

Alright some answers to your questions...
I do drink but just socially..that can be 1 or 2 a week.
As for cheating im not married...jk...lol..this is a problem...I need to find something to suppress that late night hunger..if I can do this I will do alot better. Maybe I just need more will power. But damn it aint easy!
I drink at least 160 ozs per day.
Well I wouldnt be here if I didnt want it badly..I do realize there will have to be sacrifices. I have worked out before but it has been years I am now 38.
I do not have any medical issues.
I am currently working out, I do each body part 2 times a week. For cardio I do it each day for 20 minutes. I do a staggered cardio where I go up and down 4 times during the 20 minutes.
My main goal is FAT LOSS and I dont want to lose any muscle. I honestly hope to be able to put muscle on. I am thinking that I am going to have to be on a high protein and med carb diet. But have never done it before so just trying to get some help. Maybe I am wrong thats why I am here.

Thanks Bunny for the info!