Will routine this work for me?

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davidm_07

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Monday: Chest & Biceps
Tuesday: Cardio & Abs
Wednesday: Back & Triceps
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Shoulders & Legs
Saturday: Cardio & Abs
Sunday: Rest

^^ is this good or bad? if this routine is bad then please point out the problem



full body workout above, I don't really want to be big, I just want to be cut.

.. I am 18, 145 lbs, 5'7" tall..

I am trying to lose the fat in my stomach, well i'm not fat but I have a layer of it hiding my abs, so anyways, I heard you cannot gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, I don't get what you mean by that, do yall mean by the same day or in the routine I have above? I am also trying to get my arms bigger, and get abs, that is what I am trying to do. I have ate out and drunk soda for the past year and I have quit doing so.

here is what I got so far from this board:

-Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Each meal should be 2-3 hours apart.
-Each meal should contain one protein and one carb
-The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking up in the morning.
-Drink a cup of water at each meal.
-Get 7-8 hours of sleep each day.
-Rest properly, taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.

-Protein: chicken, eggs, fish, beef, milk, and pb&j sandwiches. Avoid fast-food meats.
-Carbs: oats, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. especially stuff with the word "berries" in them.
-Fat: vegetable oils, seeds and nuts.

I am trying to figure out my calorie intake, not eating as much and eating good food, home cooked meals is all I know.

any information will help, thanks.. btw this board is awesome.
 
If you're just starting weight training, I understand that a full body workout 3x a week is usually what is prescribed. Just a thought.
 
I ran a mile on the track today and I went to the gym to work out my arms, I think that was a mistake I did.. I found that You cannot gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.

so.. I want to run another mile, is it safe for me to do so and start over on the cardio and work my arms out another day?
 
Well definitely ditch the body part split work and go with full body work. That is first off.

You have certainly learned from reading some, that is great.

Since you are so low in weight as it is though I would actually recommend a nice bulk instead of a cut.

The reason we say you can't gain muscle and lose fat at the same time is that gaining muscle takes a surplus of calories, losing fat takes a deficit of calories.

I would think about doing the following...

-Figure out your caloric needs (Harris Benedict Equation)
-Start a bulk program instead of a cut
-Read this article (Testosterone Nation - The Truth About Bulking)
-Continue to learn of proper nutrition
-Get a solid Full Body Program
-Get to lifting heavy and eating large!
 
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