Greek_Elite’s BodyBlog

i’ve come to the realization that i have a number of things that just set me back in my lifting… first off, and this one will never change, is my culture/genetics.. i dunno why but greeks make some of the most fattening foods, plus my genetics give a metabolism slower than a snail.. i’m pretty sure i create my 3500 cal deficit a week, or at least i would if my metabolism was normal, but i still can’t shed the body fat.. and im doing everythin i can to bring my metabolism up.. is there a test to see what it accurately is?
second, i can’t wait til i graduate from rutgers, and even college all together (about 4-5 more years.. goin for phd) once i’m finished here there’s no more tempting $5 grease truck sandwiches right across the street from me.. delicious but they are just shy of 1500 calories a pop, and 125+ g of carbs..  my typical daily intake is barely 1500 cals!!

and of course the munchies that are strong enough to eat those come after a good nite of drinkin… i guess we all need our cheat days/nights right? i just wish i could go for a longer stretch without having one

eh well off to the gym now to burn off the alcohol n sandwich

So I have some mixed goals and wold definitely appreciate some feedback/advice. I started my intense lifting regiment a few months ago when I broke up w/ an ex, surprisingly good motivation. I’m glad I stuck with it this time because I am in the best shape I have been in since high-school when I played football, and even then I wasn’t big (155 lbs but defined).

So I realized my body type is a endomorph, I put on weight and muscle quickly and its a difficult to lose weight and fat. Currently, I go to the gym 5-6 days a week and don’t really do any cardio, only a fast run there and a fast run back to my apt, maybe about 1/4 mile each way. I know I should run more, but I already spend enough time there lifting. Here’s my workout schedule:
M- Bi’s & Tri’s    4 exercises each muscle, 5 super sets x 10-8 reps

T- Back    6 exercises, 5 sets x 12-8 reps

W- Chest    5 exercises, 5 sets x 12-6 reps

Thurs (sometimes)- Legs & Lower Back   5 exercises, 5 sets x 12-6
Fri- Shoulders

Sat- Core exercises, some more chest, & power exercises

Plus I try to do abs 3-4 x a week, but exercises are limited to swiss balls and pulleys

SOO my goals are kind of mixed. I want to lose the pudge around my stomach without having to do excessive cardio, potentially losing some muscle strength. I also want to gain strength and definition without putting on more mass. I was told to drop a little weight and do more reps to better slim down/get lean, but haven’t tried that yet.

I want to stay away from the more intense supplements like creatine and weight loss pills, although last time a weight loss pill I did lose alot of weight, but then again I ran at least 2 miles almost every day.

Anyone got any tips/advice on how to continue on my lifting regiment without adding mass but still build strength and definition while losing weight??? Thanks!!!