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Originally Posted by Lemon_Pie
WOOT WOOT! Thought Id join the thread
just achieved a post-HS PB on the treadmill. I Started running again 3-4 weeks ago. Cut 25 seconds off of my previous time with a 39:25 5-mile. Ran the last 4 miles in 30:40. I started off not going for my PB time, but I was feeling so fresh after my first lazy mile that I went for it. Im encouraged that with a better pace i can get to 39 minutes---1 minute from my goal. Will go for my best 3-mile (22:06) later this week
My story: Throughout college my weight has varied anywhere from 135 to 165 pounds. The problem is with my very small, unmuscular frame (5'6''-wrestled at 119 pounds my senior year of HS just 5 years ago) I look awful at 165. Don't laugh at my squeakness...I can do pullups and pushups like a mother****er. I weighed 142 this morning, but Id like to get down to a leaner, stronger 130. Since Ive started running Ive lost about 4 pounds. I was going to do the velocity diet, but I don't have that kind of dedication and I do wish to retain some bit of a social life. But I am doing 4-5 small, low-carb meals while replacing 2-3 of them with a 200 calorie whey shake--because I am lifting again. Im also limiting my beers to 12-18 (light) a week.
Im also thinking about starting the 3-week "Blast my Bench" routine (vain, I know). Anybody heard of this one? thoughts? And finally, Im getting about 100 grams of protein per day. I know it's not 1 gram per pound of body weight, but it's still enough for modest strength gains, right?
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I believe everyone has anointed Silock as master of all things fitness.
However, I will chime in. First, don't feel bad about posting stats or weights on here. This is a thread of encouragement and to focus and motivate ourselves. I couldn't do a single pullup six months ago. Heck, five months ago.
Second, I have also considered the velocity diet. But, the longer I go just training the way I am, the more results I am seeing. So, I don't know that I need to do it. Other than just getting where I want to go quicker.
Third: I don't drink. It isn't a moral objection, or an addiction issue. I just have a wife, two kids, and drinking just isn't part of my life. In fact, I am trying to find a red wine I like just to have a glass or two a week for the health benefits. With that said, alcohol slows your metabolism. So, even if the calories aren't excessive, it may be hurting you.
Finally, clinical studies have shown that ingesting 30 grams of protein at one time stimulates muscle growth. It is most important first thing in the morning, as that is when your body is the most lacking in protein to build muscle, even if you drink a protein shake right before bed. If you are hitting three shakes a day, those shakes should have 30 grams of protein each. If not, try mixing them with milk to up the protein a little.
Welcome to the thread. I have lost 20lbs. I have put 50lbs on my bench max, and I can now do 8 pull-ups in one set. That is in less than six months. The key is consistency. Yes, there are more and less efficient ways to do things. But, regardless of the efficiency, if you are working constantly, you are improving.