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tricktom1 · 05-31-2007, 06:08 PM

Hello, this is my 1st post! Great site. I'm 35 yrs. old, 6' 225#s about 25%bf. I started a high protein, low carb and low fat diet. Also started weight traing and cardio recently. Wanting to lose fat, get in shape, stronger, and feel better.
Should I concentrate on cardio and diet to burn fat before getting serious about lifting? Thanks

tricktom1 · 05-31-2007, 06:19 PM

Can you direct me to a good workout plan for a out a shape old guy, such as myself

TALO · 05-31-2007, 06:58 PM

Take a look at the stickies...There are some great programs in there.

As for your diet...Make sure it's in toon...Gains or Lose will depend on that.

Scorcher2005 · 06-01-2007, 01:45 PM

Is the fat loss or muscle building more important to you at this point? Both can't be optimally done at the same time. But there are plenty of older people, most which have some journals on here, that are progressing nicely on Rippetoe's Starting Strength Program.

tricktom1 · 06-01-2007, 01:51 PM

fat loss 1st!

Scorcher2005 · 06-01-2007, 02:06 PM

In that case i suggest you cycle carbs, keep protein high, and get on a good strength program such as Rippetoe's Starting Strength.

tricktom1 · 06-01-2007, 02:15 PM

thanks again, I do a search on that stuff.

tricktom1 · 06-01-2007, 02:37 PM

cardio also?

hrdgain81 · 06-01-2007, 03:02 PM

yes sir! check out Hiit for maximal fat loss

tricktom1 · 06-01-2007, 03:30 PM

thanks for helping a rookie

05-31-2007, 06:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
tricktom1 Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 8 Country: Gender:	Getting Started Hello, this is my 1st post! Great site. I'm 35 yrs. old, 6' 225#s about 25%bf. I started a high protein, low carb and low fat diet. Also started weight traing and cardio recently. Wanting to lose fat, get in shape, stronger, and feel better. Should I concentrate on cardio and diet to burn fat before getting serious about lifting? Thanks

05-31-2007, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
tricktom1 Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 8 Country: Gender:	also Can you direct me to a good workout plan for a out a shape old guy, such as myself

05-31-2007, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
TALO Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,777 Country: Gender:	Take a look at the stickies...There are some great programs in there. As for your diet...Make sure it's in toon...Gains or Lose will depend on that.
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06-01-2007, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
tricktom1 Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 8 Country: Gender:	thanks fat loss 1st!

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hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,515	yes sir! check out Hiit for maximal fat loss
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06-01-2007, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scorcher2005 Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 490 Country: Gender:	Is the fat loss or muscle building more important to you at this point? Both can't be optimally done at the same time. But there are plenty of older people, most which have some journals on here, that are progressing nicely on Rippetoe's Starting Strength Program.

06-01-2007, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scorcher2005 Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 490 Country: Gender:	In that case i suggest you cycle carbs, keep protein high, and get on a good strength program such as Rippetoe's Starting Strength.

06-01-2007, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
tricktom1 Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 8 Country: Gender:	thanks again, I do a search on that stuff.

06-01-2007, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
tricktom1 Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 8 Country: Gender:	cardio also?

06-01-2007, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
tricktom1 Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 8 Country: Gender:	thanks for helping a rookie

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