half the man i used to be

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Ed Gasket

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bulk or cut..

i used to weigh in at 266lbs, although this was mostly body fat i did have alot of lean mass underneath as i used to play rugby but then started boozing. i wanted to reduce bodyfat and keep as much muscle as possible so i started dieting.. I went about it totally wrong and a year later i had lost 30lbs on the scales but still felt fat. My forearms were half the size they were and it was only then that i realised that most of that 30lb loss was lean muscle mass due to lack of calories. I done alot of reaserch into muscle gain and fat loss and started a bulking cycle to get some mass back,. trouble was i was still left with the fat i was trying to get rid of in the first place, and i'm not just talking about a thin layer either. Now as it stands my legs are toned and so are my arms. all of my bodyfat is centered around my stomach back and chest. i've managed to gain more wieght over this current bulking cycle but my muscles havent grown an inch over the last yr, just seem to have strengthened. i am eating enough protien etc and have stuck to a strict workout routine 8sets of 5 reps on most groups using a bench and barbells. The more i train it just seems im losing mass and my gut aint budging. I'm starting to run out of ideas people, its like im stuck in the middle with the right attitude but the wrong information, where do you think i should go from here? any help or guidance will be greatly appreciated my goal is 250 lbs 10% bodyfat
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Sounds like you have the knowledge and the will power Ed.

I may sound like a broken record repeating information you already have but I will lay out what I can.

1) Diet is the number 1 important factor in losing weight/gainin mass/etc. Check your intake of carbs/protien/fat and line them up to your goals (possibly 40/40/20%). Watch your calories and line those up with your goals. Since you want to lose weight (fat) more than gain mass, I would go with a little lower calorie intake. Along with your diet I am a firm believer in eating more often with smaller portions. Try to fit in 6 meals a day, this will keep your metabolism working for you all day long.
2) Make sure you are getting your veggies, vitamins etc, they are the building blocks.
3) Cardio will help your diet kick ass on your weight you want to lose. Try to build in adequate cario to your routine.
4) Weight training to keep your muscle growth up (requires the diet). Try to do heavy weights, 6-8 reps in a set with the max weight you can lift in a controlled safe manner. I also believe firmly in doing the core strength exercises for gaining mass (squats / deadlift). I often read in articles that if you want to add an inch to your arms you need to build that mass, and the most effective way is through the core exercises.

Again these are just my opinions, and you should always try to find things that work for you and your lifestyle.
 
think i;m just having an off day scott, just blasted a 45 minute workout at the gym and feelin alot better :cool: i'm just caught between decisions at the moment whether to bulk or cut. if i cut and still train, ultimately i will just be toning up as well as losing bodyfat but if i bulk i will be adding to the fat i'm already trying to lose. Nevermind, all this frustration is making me lift like a mother****er, i'm bench flying 16lbs more than i was a month ago so its gotta be doing some good
 
Ed we all have fluctuations with our weight/muscle mass/fat the body is adapting to our new routines. You are making progress and sticking to your goals will see you through to the end. If you dont like the results after say a month on 1 formula, modify it a bit and keep at it. Most people decide to bulk up first then cut, the extra muscle mass helps burn calories later on. Like you said you are making progress and that is what matters.
 
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