Newbie seeks advice...

[JCarlough]

Hey all, I apologize if this isn't the right place to post this.

I am 21, 5' 10", 190lbs. I have been working out for about seven weeks. My body fat is a bit high. I want to stay roughly between 190-200 lbs but replace the fat with muscle.

For my 3-day a week routine I alternate from lower body to upper body each day. For instance:

Day 1
Chest
Tricepts
Biceps
Lats
Abs
Obliques

Day 2
Legs
Abs
Obliques

I do one warm-up set, and one to two large sets, 8-12 reps. I do 30 reps for my obliques, and 60-70 reps for my abs (crunches).

I do my abs and obliques everyday since that is the primary area I want to target. I have a bit of a gut.

As far as my diet goes, I haven't changed it too much. I eat 2-3 meals a day, something light for breakfast, decent lunch, and a large dinner. I have cut down on eating things like Mayonaisse, Soda, Fried Foods, etc.

Since the start of my working out I have lost roughly 2-3 pounds, but have seen an improvement in my muscle tone.

Anyways, my question is, is there any suggestions that you all have that pertains to my workout I described? Should there be any supplements I might want to try? Anything at all that you guys/gals may want to offer as advice would be great!

Thanks!

 

[diamonddiceclay]

you are making an error by doing too many parts in 1 day- chest belongs alone one day, so does back and same for shoulders

 

[JCarlough]

Hmm. I got the workout from here.

I really have no other option since three times a week is really I can fit into my schedule.

I apologize if this is the wrong forum to be posting this. The more and more I read I tend to am realizing that this is more of a serious-bodybuilding forum. I do want to get more muscle, etc...but my primary goal is to get rid of the fat and replace it with muscle for now.

 

[Kid Dynamite]

It's almost impossible to lose fat and gain muscle naturally. You'll hear that alot, since it's true. But... since you have only been working out for seven weeks, you have a chance at doing it. The benefit of the beginners.
You can't spot reduce the fat on your midsection. Keep working the area, but you'll have to lose fat to get rid of your gut.
Eating 2 - 3 meals won't cut it, either. Aim for 5 - 7 smaller meals. At 190 lbs., try to get at least 200g pro/day. I think your workout plan is fine... for now. If you're just starting, you don't need a complicated split to grow. Stick to heavy compound movements. There's a good thread about heavy 3 day a week training, called old school method, or something. I'll bump it up for you. Use some of the movements in there as the core of your program, but don't try to go that heavy and low rep yet. Aim for 8 - 12 reps/set.
There's alot more info, but I think you'd best benefit from hanging out and reading on the boards for a few days. If you get confused or can't find the answer to your question, post again.
Good luck.

 

[JCarlough]

Hey thanks man, I REALLY appreciate it!

So how would I go about losing the fat? Just continue doing the crunches and side bends? The fattest part of my body is my stomach, everything else isn't too bad, just needs to be worked.

Where would I learn more about diet? About knowing how much protiens and what not I eat? etc.....

Thanks!

 

[Kid Dynamite]

Check out the diet discussion board for alot of good reading on diets. To lose fat you should clean up your diet, and if you want you can throw in some cardio work as well. Just don't overdo it, 3 times a week should be cool for now.

 

[JCarlough]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention. I run a mile each day I workout. Sometimes I skip out on it on my leg days depending on how hard I work them.