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    Hey guys, been down the "health kick" road a couple times in the past. I had goals, achieved them, and sat at a pretty good place for a while. Started up my career and got out of all the good habits -- now just about back where I began in the first place.

    What I plan on changing this go is simple, though. No more quick fix starvation and limpy muscles due to poor pwo nutrition and improper intake of macro nutrients and water. No more alcohol. No more skipped gym days. No more excuses. No more temporary "health kick" attitude.

    I don't have anyone I know at the moment that is as serious about fitness as I am, so I am going down the path pretty much solo again, so I appreciate the vast information I am able to get on these boards.

    Haven't ever tried gear yet but I will be giving it a shot when I get to a point where I know I won't be hurting myself or wasting my money due to lack of knowledge.

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    Welcome to AR

    how about telling us your stats

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    Quote Originally Posted by T-MOS View Post
    Welcome to AR

    how about telling us your stats

    age
    height
    weight
    bodyfat %
    diet
    yrs training
    Goals
    age: 23
    height: 6'3"
    weight: 290
    bf%: too high, not sure
    diet:

    5 meals x 500cals

    1st meal:
    250g protein
    250g carb (sweet potato, brown rice, or oats)

    meals 2-5 (non work out days)
    300 protein
    200 fat
    negligible carbs (veggies, and not so negligible sugar in cottage cheese)

    workout days sub meal closest to workout:
    pre-workout: 1/2 serving of whey
    post-workout: 2 servings of whey blended with some sort of real fruit (roughly 50-75g carbs)

    Water: 1.5 gallons a day

    Supplements:
    Whey, creatine, ECA

    I wouldn't even say years training would apply to me, since I have been on a lazy hiatus for so long. I trained for about 1.5-2 years when in college and got a ton of results, they just were not at all what I wanted. Looking to reassess the situation now.

    Lifting:
    Just started lifting back 3 weeks ago and did the same routine I did 3 years or so ago...blew out my shoulder (imagine that) trying to bench the same weight as before Gotta love stupidity. Got some knee problems from trying to do squats at the same weight, as well (machine, not free weight squats at least). I've since slowed down to get my supportive muscles built up so I don't make the same mistakes, and I'm just now getting up the balls to start doing cardio in the morning. I used to always do 30min HIIT post workout...made me feel unbelievable, but it probably wasn't too good for my lifting.

    Diet:
    I just started this diet, and I will use it and tweak it as I cut. It is by no means a purely scientific, to the number diet, as I have plenty of wiggle room with the amount of fat I've put on. In fact, for about 30-40 lbs I'm sure no carbs for breakfast would be fine for me...still want them pre- and post- though.

    I'd like to get down to about 240 before I start trying a bulking diet again -- may even go lower, but I don't care to be athletic or shredded, just want to build a lot of muscle. If you've seen bigger, stronger, faster, the little host guy is the sort of look I'd love to have.

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    Thank you all for all the warm welcomes

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