I am not really seeing much progress.

[TheOnly008]

Im 5"8 and 158lbs (Up from 150lbs 5 weeks ago)

Ive been working out for 5 weeks straight

-6-days cardio/ 10 minutes on workout days 20 minutes on heavy cardio days with no workout

Monday- Weights/light cardio
Tuesday- Heavy cardio (interval training)
Wednesday- Weights/light cardio
etc etc
-Rest on sunday


I try and eat healthy but i have no set plan i drink some whey (2 scoops) after workouts and stay away from fats... and i could use some help with that if anyone has a nice setup.

I ordered a 5lb tub of ON 100% whey protein and a bottle of AST Micronized Creatine and they should be here on monday and i want to start a totally new workout plan and i could use a bit of help because im not seeing that good of results doing what i am doing now.

I have these love handles (im not really..fat) that never go away...



Week one: (before working out)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438

Week two: Not really progress, just flexing

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438


Week 5:

Not flexing: (See the love handles? they don't go away)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438

Flexing:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438


If some of you experianced people could give me advice, much would be appreciated, thanks.

[GettunBuff]

Im 5"8 and 158lbs (Up from 150lbs 5 weeks ago)

Ive been working out for 5 weeks straight

-6-days cardio/ 10 minutes on workout days 20 minutes on heavy cardio days with no workout

Monday- Weights/light cardio
Tuesday- Heavy cardio (interval training)
Wednesday- Weights/light cardio
etc etc
-Rest on sunday


I try and eat healthy but i have no set plan i drink some whey (2 scoops) after workouts and stay away from fats... and i could use some help with that if anyone has a nice setup.

I ordered a 5lb tub of ON 100% whey protien and a bottle of AST Micronized Creatine and they should be hear on monday and i want to start a totally new workout plan and i could use a bit of help because im not seeing that good of results doing what i am doing now.

I have these love handles (im not really..fat) that never go away...



Week one: (before working out)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438

Week two: Not really progress, just flexing

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438


Week 5:

Not flexing: (See the love handles? they dont go away)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438

Flexing:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438


If some of you experianced people could give me advice, much would be appreciated, thanks.

By looking at progress pics it looks like you cut a lot of fat off. If your goal is to add muscle mass I would say eat more. Eating clean is great but if your trying to add muscle weight it all comes down to getting your body the necessary protein, carbs, and fat. I would suggest adding another meal to your diet plan.

EDIT- Also, go easy on the cardio. When bulking I do cardio 2-3 times a week for only 20 minutes. During the 20 minutes I would suggest HIIT (High intensity interval training). You can look up what that is and how to do it, there are plenty of articles on how to do it effectively.

I would also do only 2 major muscle groups a day and do 3 days on 1 off.

[stake_n_taters]

definitely see some progess

looks like you have cut some bf while adding decent mass to your arms

[TheOnly008]

By looking at progress pics it looks like you cut a lot of fat off. If your goal is to add muscle mass I would say eat more. Eating clean is great but if your trying to add muscle weight it all comes down to getting your body the necessary protein, carbs, and fat. I would suggest adding another meal to your diet plan.

EDIT- Also, go easy on the cardio. When bulking I do cardio 2-3 times a week for only 20 minutes. During the 20 minutes I would suggest HIIT (High intensity interval training). You can look up what that is and how to do it, there are plenty of articles on how to do it effectively.

I would also do only 2 major muscle groups a day and do 3 days on 1 off.

So by the looks of the pics you are suggesting I bulk up instead right now and cut later down the road?

Sometimes i feel like i could shed a few pounds in my lower ab area but maybe i should wait?

[GettunBuff]

So by the looks of the pics you are suggesting I bulk up instead right now and cut later down the road?

Sometimes i feel like i could shed a few pounds in my lower ab area but maybe i should wait?

Ya, its impossible to be in a state of catabolism and anabolism at the same time. But bulking doesnt mean you have to be putting on tons of fat. Actually you can keep it pretty low. Everyone is different but try 1-3 days of 20 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill with HIIT. If you try 3 and you are eating a lot but still not gaining then go down to 1-2 times a week w/ HIIT cardio.

[Uhtred]

dont see any progress, just different lightning

maybe some chest growth, maybe not

you look like **** for 18











-uhtred

[TheOnly008]

dont see any progress, just different lightning

maybe some chest growth, maybe not

you look like **** for 18











-uhtred

Appreciate it.

[SDB1]

It's 5 weeks! WTF? Look again after 6 months! Stop with all the cardio unless you're trying to improve your cardiovascular endurance at the same time. If you're trying to gain muscle mass you need to be eating more than you're burning. If you do a bunch of cardio you'll have to eat more to compensate. That's why it's easier to just cut back on the cardio!

[Brendon_80]

Im 5"8 and 158lbs (Up from 150lbs 5 weeks ago)

Ive been working out for 5 weeks straight

-6-days cardio/ 10 minutes on workout days 20 minutes on heavy cardio days with no workout

Monday- Weights/light cardio
Tuesday- Heavy cardio (interval training)
Wednesday- Weights/light cardio
etc etc
-Rest on sunday


I try and eat healthy but i have no set plan i drink some whey (2 scoops) after workouts and stay away from fats... and i could use some help with that if anyone has a nice setup.

I ordered a 5lb tub of ON 100% whey protein and a bottle of AST Micronized Creatine and they should be here on monday and i want to start a totally new workout plan and i could use a bit of help because im not seeing that good of results doing what i am doing now.

I have these love handles (im not really..fat) that never go away...



Week one: (before working out)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438

Week two: Not really progress, just flexing

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438


Week 5:

Not flexing: (See the love handles? they don't go away)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438

Flexing:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1228018438


If some of you experianced people could give me advice, much would be appreciated, thanks.

Putting on 8lbs and staying lean in 5 weeks seems like a good accomplishment to me, why do you want to change what your doing if its working?