Just starting out / Plan of attack

**Deathgrind** · 03-25-2013, 01:01 PM

So to some it up quickly I am a fat sack of crap at the moment. I am 31 5'8 210lb last year I was in decently good shape ran quite a few 10k's avg 8 min miles (was probably around 180lb). Getting back at it and would like to work on building muscle etc this time. My plan of attack is to do something like the Insanity program to cut first, get in shape then work on bulking up. So basically cut the gut then build the muscle/start lifting. Does this sound like a good course of action? Again my end goal is not just to be fit but to bulk up and actually see muscles.
Anyway thanks for reading
Cheers,
Deathgrind

**bigsiv** · 03-25-2013, 02:20 PM

Yeah definitely cut first and look into HIIT training and fasted cardio. Get the gurus in the nutrition section to look at your diet. Good luck!

**Deathgrind** · 10-28-2013, 06:43 PM

So it has been 5 months since I have posted anything but that does not mean I have not been working towards my goals. I have had to tweak my workouts to fit into my life schedule but all in all I felt like I have made some progress. My weight is not dropping off like I thought it would im down to 185 from 213 back when I first posted I took a picture of when I started to now to track my progress. My weekly workout goes as follows.
Monday - 1 hour Jiu-Jitsu , Run 3.1 miles. arm/ shoulders workout
Tuesday - Run 3.1 miles / Yoga
Wed- 1 Hour Jiu-Jitsu , Run 3.1 miles / 40 min of Kettle bells
Thursday- Run 3.1 miles stomach / pull ups
Friday - 1 Hour Jiu- Jitsu, Run 3.1 miles
Sat- Kettle bells / Run 3.1 miles
Sun- Rest
My biggest issue is my diet while by no means is it terrible it could still be a lot better but I tend to get lazy on it and forget to buy certain items . anyway thanks for reading
Cheers,
Deathgrind

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**austinite** · 10-28-2013, 09:41 PM

Wow. Outstanding work, Deathgrind! Good job buddy, hard work really shows!

**Deathgrind** · 10-29-2013, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

Wow. Outstanding work, Deathgrind! Good job buddy, hard work really shows!

Thanks I still have a long way to go but Im happy with the minimal progress I have made so far! I can't wait till 5 months from now

just gotta keep grinding

**The Dirty South** · 10-30-2013, 07:07 PM

Man the difference between the two picture is awesome bud! You definitely dedicated yourself to your goals. Great job brother!

**ZenBro** · 11-01-2013, 03:31 AM

Wow. That's amazing man. That is an impressive transformation!

Just a note: You had amazing results while admitting your diet could be better. Now, I'm sure it wasn't too bad, but I hope this motivates you to stick closer to your nutrition goals. Kind of scary that if you do, the transformation in five months could be even more shocking.

**RipOwens** · 11-02-2013, 11:12 PM

Just wanted to check in on this one and say nice work, get that diet in check and keep at it.

**1tuffmudder** · 11-04-2013, 11:40 PM

Definitely an impressive transformation! Good work man keep that momentum.

**PistolPete33** · 11-05-2013, 06:47 AM

Wow, awesome work. Jiu Jitsu is an awesome way to burn the fat. how long have you been training? Are you doing gi or no gi?

**Deathgrind** · 11-06-2013, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by PistolPete33

Wow, awesome work. Jiu Jitsu is an awesome way to burn the fat. how long have you been training? Are you doing gi or no gi?

Been training roughly for about 6 months. Strictly Gi at the moment but I plan to fit in a No Gi day every week here soon.

**PistolPete33** · 11-06-2013, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Deathgrind

Been training roughly for about 6 months. Strictly Gi at the moment but I plan to fit in a No Gi day every week here soon.

Awesome, I've been training for 4 years and I love it. I started with no-gi and once I trained gi I never went back. It's just more fun with the gi and so many more options. Good for you.