Change of plan…
I’ve never read the words "protein" and "rep" so much in my life.
Hours of sifting through articles, forums, and websites dedicated to bodybuilding has convinced me that I am completely ignorant and have no clue what I’m doing.
Here’s what I have learned:
big weight + less reps = bigger muscles.
Protein is insanely important. Get as much as possible. Carbs are important too but don’t eat too many and definitely don’t eat too little. Fat is horrendous and a necessary evil. Eat as little as possible.
Muscles grow during sleep.
So… there you have it. My brain fried when people started talking about hormone levels and ketones. Way above my head right now. I’ve been assured that this stuff will become second nature in time so I’m going to have faith in the knowledge of people who are where I’d like to be.
In the mean time, my friend loaned me copies of the P90X system and nutrition plan. It seems sound and logical. I’m going to adhere to the nutrition plan (the portion one) and use the DVD’s as prescribed in addition to my current plan to be sure I’m covering the bases. Perhaps after the 90 day "transformation" period i will have emassed enough knowledge to complete the process on my own.
January 5, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Hi, Gina the P90X system is great! I have it, the problem for me is that it’s easier for me to train at the the gym because there’s daycare and I won’t have to worry about the kids getting in the way. Otherwise I would definitely be at home using that system! I think you will definitely get results that you’re happy with if you stick with it. Btw, everything will become second nature eventually, just hang in there
January 5, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I hate giving advice on bb.com because each journey is individual and it needs to come from your own head / gut (so to speak!).
Dude what you said here is like, exactly right.
I relied on cutting out white carbs (sugar, bread, pasta) and soda / beer and upping my protein. Throw in hours of cardio a week and viola, instant guy who doesn’t feel sick in the guts all the time.
The rest is just getting a feel for it - never be afraid to try or change anything. It’s a learning process and just like your broken bones it’s not an overnight thing. You obv have patience and a smart brain so, you know, sounds like you’re on the right course.
January 8, 2009 at 5:07 pm
You will find that much of the advice and plans conflict and there is no one true path to follow. You are doing the right thing, though, by picking one plan and sticking to it. See if it works, and if it doesn’t, try something else. Everyone is different, and what works for one person, physically and psychologically, might not work for someone else. Good luck with P90X!