Advice please

[Sipher]

First of all I'll give some background. I'm 5'8" 175lbs. I've been working out for about a year, all I take is protien. My meals are as follows:

6AM - Muscle milk
7AM - Work Out/45 min treadmill
9:30AM - Protien shake(45g protien)
12:00 - Lunch (protien + carbs)
3:00 - protien + carbs (light)
7:00 - protien + carbs (light)
9:00 - muscle milk

I eat very healthily. I have cut a ton of body fat since I began this program and now I'm ready to take it to the next level.

A friend of mine (he's into body building for performing) says that the best plan of action for me would be to keep my diet and add a cycle of Equipoise and Test.

What I want is to lose the little bit of body fat that I have left (tummy and LH areas) and trim down. I don't really want to gain any weight, I want to look tighter and get my abs to show.

Thanks for your time and patience.

**Edit**

I play a lot of sports and have pretty decent cardiovasular endurance.

[shrpskn]

Welcome to AR.

How old are you? What is your BF% What does your current training regimen look like?

You may want to stop in at the "Diet Forum" on this board and post up your detailed diet for critique.

AAS's may not be the best option for you at this point yet.

Good luck,

[Sipher]

thanks for the quick reply, i'm not exactly sure what my BF% is right now, but when i checked it a year ago it was 26%, so i'm guessing now it's somewhere around 20%.

my work out regimen is as follows:

mon - fri

day 1 - chest/tri - 3 excercises each muscle - 45 min treadmill (walk/run)
day2 - back/bi - 3 excercises each muscle - 45 min treadmill
day 3 - shoulders/legs - 3 excercises each muscle group - 45 min treadmill
day 1 again
day 2 again

sat and sun off (football, soccer or basketball usually)
next week

day 3
day1
etc

i change which excercises i do every week

thanks for the feedback

[Dobie-BOY]

How old are you?

[TheNatural3456]

if its only down to 20% you should have more than just a little fat around your abs and LH...

also cut out the muscle milk...opt for a more conservative protien shake...

with less carbs and sugars...

[TheNatural3456]

from looking at your lifting routine though...id say stay away from the AAS for a while....

stick aroudn the site...learn as much as you can!

[Sipher]

I'm 25, and thanks for the feedback guys.

[Sipher]

if its only down to 20% you should have more than just a little fat around your abs and LH...

also cut out the muscle milk...opt for a more conservative protien shake...

with less carbs and sugars...

I have some regular whey, should i substitute the muscle milk for a shake with the whey and only use one scoop per shake?

and are there any supplements that you would suggest?

also, is there a way i can check my BF% myself?

thanks again

[TheNatural3456]

I have some regular whey, should i substitute the muscle milk for a shake with the whey and only use one scoop per shake?

and are there any supplements that you would suggest?

yea if youre trying to cut down...gettin the MM outta there would be good...what are the macros in your regular whey?

as for supplements i dont have too much experience with OTC fat burners...

i am taking NO Shotgun right now and i love it...it has some thermogenic effects...

[johnmacdan]

I have some regular whey, should i substitute the muscle milk for a shake with the whey and only use one scoop per shake?

and are there any supplements that you would suggest?

also, is there a way i can check my BF% myself?

thanks again

I'm using Lite Muscle Milk and Whey Protein. I use half recommended MM and a hole Whey. It helps the taste and gets additional Protein with about 5 carbs or so. Don't mind them since I don't get too many more during the day.

[Sipher]

I'm going to look into the NO shotgun, and my protien macro is:

calories = 130
calories from fat = 20
total fat = 2g
sat fat = 1g
cholestorol = 45mg
sodium = 60mg
total carb = 6g
sugars = 3g
protien = 22g

i use one scoop per shake with 1cup water and 2 ice cubes, i have one in the AM and one after i work out

[shrpskn]

also, is there a way i can check my BF% myself?

thanks again

Yes, do a google search or stop in at your local gym or fitness store...there are calipers on the market that you can purchase so you can monitor your BF% yourself.

It's good to hear you're going to revamp your diet and workout regimen before you decide to delve into AAS's without the knowledge or need for them.

Good luck,

[Sipher]

what should i change about my training?

[TheSentinal]

what should i change about my training?

Greetings Bro - Depending on your body, your workout routine may work for you. However, intensity and rest are a body's best routine. To really get the most out of your cycle and money, your body needs to be prepped for intense, heavy lifting. For me, I need the mental discipline to push heavy weights and grind through tough-ass workouts. With a proper supporting diet and rest, you'll have yourself ready for the full benefit of AAS. There are many different workouts available here and online. Personally, I take those and work them into my style as you will. Remember - intensity. A quick gauge of this is looking around the gym. For me, I am practically the only person that consistantly breaks a heavy sweat and pushed through an intense workout - in my gym. Once you get this down on a weekly basis, you will be ready to start. Finally, remember to have all your PCT ready prior to starting ( if you are planning it). Good luck and keep us informed.

[Sipher]

intensity and rest are a big part of my training, i don't have a problem staying focused and pushing myself. what are pcts?

thanks for the info

[MartyMcFly]

Rest? It looks like you train 5x a week and train some parts after doing them 2 days earlier. If you are intense you would not have fully recovered by then. Also t looks like you are relying on shakes too much.

[Sipher]

Rest? It looks like you train 5x a week and train some parts after doing them 2 days earlier. If you are intense you would not have fully recovered by then. Also t looks like you are relying on shakes too much.

so i should do 3 days on 1 day off instead? and i already cut the muscle milk and am drinking 2 shakes a day, is that too many?

[MartyMcFly]

I don't know what you should do but if you are no longer maiking gains I would get more rest. I only workout MWF and since I changed it has been a lot better. I used to work out 5x a week and plateued quick. I also try to eat real food when it is possible I only have a shake on training days PWO.