60 years old, 170 lbs, 5'8" and starting at a GYM

[Wheyback machine]

I need good sound advice

I want to start with light weights on the larger muscle groups.
70 lbs on almost all of the machines, doing 3 sets of 12 reps.
I tend to shop at Wal-Mart.
What do I need?
They sell all kinds of products/supplements
I figure I need a good protein replacement meal/shake.
Since I am keeping my workouts simple (three sets, 12 reps per machine, 4 upper body machines and one leg press machine)
I will spend 15 minutes to 30 minutes in the gym, four times a week, moving from one machine to the next after each set.

Multi Vitamin and mineral ?

How long before my workout should I drink the meal replacement shake?
Should I work out at 5:00am then go to work, or wait till 9:00pm then go to bed?

I am new to this, so I am starting out soft.
I am healthy and just want to stay that way for as long as I can.


I know the questions above have been asked 100's of times, but there are so many supplements out there and so much advice.
I just want a simple/healthy plan to take me through the next 10 years..

like I said, 60 year old male, 170 lbs, 5'8" and just starting out at a GYM
Thank you in advance,

 

[Wheyback machine]

After reading a LOT of posts and threads on this forum, I assume that we are each individuals and each of us will have to decide what works best for our individual journey.

For my individual needs I will replace one meal on each of the days I plan on working out.
I also plan on drinking one 16 ounce Dasani water one hour before every meal.

A trip to my local Walmart has convinced me to add a "one a day" vitamin to my daily routine.

This plan seems sensible to me and should give me almost instant results without harming any of my organs.

There is a wealth of information on this site.
Might try juicing as a more natural way of meal replacement in a few months to compare the differences.

At night I plan on walking a mile before going to bed.

There seems to be a lot of disagreement and contention about what constitutes good nutrition and even more controversy over nutritional supplements. It seems our naturally grown foods are no longer providing us with the quality we need to sustain our health and that there are many great claims about what can meet those needs and requirements. Obviously some products have great value and others just mask problems or are are outright scams.

Should I trust Wal-Mart to provide good products that will fill the gap?

I've decided to trust a soybean whey protein from a USA company and a one a day vitamin.

On the fence about creatine saturation, but figure that my body can produce the highest quality and most balanced amounts, if my nutritional needs are met properly.

I am very open to suggestions and comments.

My question remains.
"What am I missing?"

I really like the results I am seeing at the GYM (first week).

I am guessing the GYM could be considered a necessary supplement and something that has been missing from my daily lifestyle.

May try a more rounded approach to my workout routine after I tone up and tune up.

Tony