Hey guys, I am engaged and getting married in early June, which gives me around five months to go. I would like to get into the best shape of my life for various reasons. I've always enjoyed exercise, but tend to lose motivation very fast. Thankfully, I finally have a really good motivational tool..my wedding.
Anyway, my stats are as follows: 6'2, 25 years old, 167 lbs, around 16% body fat, 21 BMI, and Basal Metabolic Rate of 1,876 calories needed per day. I know that's a lot of numbers, but usually you guys want to know that info up front. I'm what you would consider the "skinny fat" guy who can wear a size 32 jean, but has an upper body comparable to jello. I have absolutely no definition.
With that all said, how exactly should I train? Would it be better for me to bulk or go lean? If I had a preference, I'd rather get cut and lean with muscle definition. So, what would my best approach be for training and eating to cut? I've followed this site for a while and have a general sense of what I need to do, but I've been told(or read) so many contrasting things, I don't know what's best going to lead me to my goal.
Thanks so much for all help!
*ADD* I just realized that I should have also included my diet so that you guys can help me with a proper diet to cut.
I know this is somewhat embarrassing for me to post, but a normal day of me eating could be like this:
Breakfast: Bowl of Oatmeal, English Muffin or Whole Wheat, Whole Grain toast(90% of the time it's the toast instead of the muffin), a banana, and a glass of orange juice.
Mid-Morning Snack: Some piece of fruit, such as an apple or an orange
Lunch: Deli Turkey Breast on 2 slices of whole wheat 12 grain bread with a tiny bit of mayo, some cut up fruit(apple or orange)/or some type of trail mix, bottle of water
Mid-Afternoon Snack: Handful of nuts, preferably almonds
Dinner: Could be anything from Chicken Breast and veggies with whole grain bread or Tuna Sandwich or Whole Wheat pasta with whole grain bread as my garlic bread
Evening Snack: I usually always skip this, but if I do remember or have the room in my stomach, I opt for fat free popcorn or low fat ice cream(haha I know that's a horrible choice). I used to love making a fresh fruit smoothie for this nighttime snack, but haven't done that in forever.
And finally, a protein shake would be included either pre or post workout.
Anyway, my stats are as follows: 6'2, 25 years old, 167 lbs, around 16% body fat, 21 BMI, and Basal Metabolic Rate of 1,876 calories needed per day. I know that's a lot of numbers, but usually you guys want to know that info up front. I'm what you would consider the "skinny fat" guy who can wear a size 32 jean, but has an upper body comparable to jello. I have absolutely no definition.
With that all said, how exactly should I train? Would it be better for me to bulk or go lean? If I had a preference, I'd rather get cut and lean with muscle definition. So, what would my best approach be for training and eating to cut? I've followed this site for a while and have a general sense of what I need to do, but I've been told(or read) so many contrasting things, I don't know what's best going to lead me to my goal.
Thanks so much for all help!
*ADD* I just realized that I should have also included my diet so that you guys can help me with a proper diet to cut.
I know this is somewhat embarrassing for me to post, but a normal day of me eating could be like this:
Breakfast: Bowl of Oatmeal, English Muffin or Whole Wheat, Whole Grain toast(90% of the time it's the toast instead of the muffin), a banana, and a glass of orange juice.
Mid-Morning Snack: Some piece of fruit, such as an apple or an orange
Lunch: Deli Turkey Breast on 2 slices of whole wheat 12 grain bread with a tiny bit of mayo, some cut up fruit(apple or orange)/or some type of trail mix, bottle of water
Mid-Afternoon Snack: Handful of nuts, preferably almonds
Dinner: Could be anything from Chicken Breast and veggies with whole grain bread or Tuna Sandwich or Whole Wheat pasta with whole grain bread as my garlic bread
Evening Snack: I usually always skip this, but if I do remember or have the room in my stomach, I opt for fat free popcorn or low fat ice cream(haha I know that's a horrible choice). I used to love making a fresh fruit smoothie for this nighttime snack, but haven't done that in forever.
And finally, a protein shake would be included either pre or post workout.
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