New member just about to get going

[Fixr]

Hello everyone, and thanks for all the valuable info here that has allowed my girlfriend and i to feel comfortable to "try new things".
We have been going to the gym together for at least 18 months now and neither on of us can seem to get the body fat down to where we want to be. We do 45 minutes of cardio and around 45 min of lifting 4 times a week. My BF is around 15% and hers is around 20%. Since we are both avid beach volleyball players our goal is not only to look good(lean) but to increase stamina, strength, and explosive power that relates to our sport.
We should be recieving our order of jin on monday and are looking foward to its proposed benefits.
I have also ordered the newbee gold kit from one of the recommended suppliers which I will be starting when it arrives.(1 to 2 weeks according to them).
I would like to hear any feedback from those who read this about what to expect and advice on maximizing our benefits pertaining to athletic performance. Actually any commentary would be great since we are both total rookies at this.
thanks

[Fixr]

just read the rules again. i will ask my questions in another forum. sorry.

[powerbodybuilder]

welcome

[dupa95]

welcome

[shrpskn]

Welcome to AR.

[celticd]

hi trafficfixr..if youre doin 45mins of cardio and lifting 4 times a week and not losing the fat,it seems to me,its either youre diet or intensity of youre workouts..you also mention that you train with ur girlfriend,i personally would see that as a hinderance,nothing personal here.its just that i find it easier to get the best out of my workouts alone,u wont be stopping for chats or waiting to use a piece of equipment,i find that by concentrating on ur workouts u can hit the levels required to make a difference,also vary ur workouts mix up ur routine and always try to squeeze another rep or two on each set,every week i add more weight to my lifts and i do my cardio at the end of my workouts,it works for me,ive heard that cardio 1st thing in the morning is another way of uping ur metabolism,also aim for 5or6 quality meals aday rather than the 2or3 larger meals most people eat,by that or bodies metabolism is always on the go,if i want a snack between my meals its a protein shake with some fruit..best of luck and i hope yourself and youre girlfriend get the bodies youre after

[Fixr]

thanks everybody. i will be kicking around here soliciting some more of your advice and commentary for a while. it is greatly appreciated.

[midnightman]

Welcome to the board. Good luck to you both.