Yet an other jan thread, am i on the right path?

stecleary

Iv been doing a lot of reading on here the last two weeks and tbh its getting a little confusing with reading about so many different work outs.

Im 26, 5'6"(short arse i know) and 77kg(todays weight).
over the last 2 years iv put on just over 3 stone but the problem is it's all in one area, my gut. I've not changed my eating habits(that iv noticed) in the last 2 years, iv not being working and i think thats where the problem lies. I worked in busy bars and was always on the go and then all of a sudden nothing.

Ten years ago i used to train(football) 5 days a week for 2 hrs a day so never really used a gym to keep in shape, last week i joined northwood and have being going 3 times a week, and have worked out a program myself.
30 min running averaging bout 4.5km. pushing to hit 5km but i'll get there
Mondays,
Back and chest, 10x3 starting at 30(not sure if its kg or lbs) and moving on to the next weight each set, using 2 machines for each.
Abs 3x15, starting at 45 moving on to the next weight each set, again 2 machines
Legs - Leg press 10x 90, 120, 140, need to find something for my calfs

Wed
Arms - Arm curl 10x 50, 60, 70(i think, the number is faded), cant think of the name for the other machine i use but same reps per set and weight, i could prob up the weight on this one as it a bit easier than the curl.

same back, legs and abs work out as above,

Friday
Same workout for arms, chest, legs and abs as above.

Like I've said my eating habits haven't changed but i understand diet is needed. so iv started with
Muesli for breakfast, an orange or grapes for a snack, burgers and chicken now being cooked on the George Foreman, and noodles have replaced the chips. I'm only drinking water now and prob the best thing i ever could have done, I'm of the smokes 20 days.

I don't mind the weight, its more the shape. Free weights aint my thing so i think I'll stick to the machines.
Am i on the right path to moving the weight around to different areas or is there any thing that could be changed?

sorry if its a bit drawn out but i hate reading threads with only half the info needed to advise people

Lantus

To give up smoking is a major achievement and something that will only make your life better. Well done. Massive well done in fact.

Read the nutrition stickies, get that in order first, some good changes made but it's a process that takes time to get right.

Exercise for 3 days is good. can you spare another day? Your weights routine is a bit inneficient. Doesn't matter about the weight liter as it's what heavy to you. The type of exercise does matter though.

try seperating out muscle groups more: -

Mon - shoulders & triceps & abs
tue - back and calves
thur - quads and hams
sat - chest, biceps and abs


aim for 3 exercises for each muscle group and 3 sets of each (if thats too much just do 2 exercises for each muscle group. Should only take 25-35 mins with 60second rests between sets and leavs time for more cardio.

This isn't the only routine but it's a classic and gives loads of flexibility and rest between routines (important for muscle growth)

Khannie

Congrats on quitting the fags. Great move.

Just a quicky: If you're trying to lose weight, noodles aren't really any better than chips. They're both complete muck. Try to replace them with heaps of veg instead.

Also, be careful with museli. It's very easy to have a 500 calorie bowl of museli. It's very energy dense.

I'm hitting the hay, but I'll have a look back in the morning.

stecleary

im shocked noodles are as bad as chips, i always thought they were a much healthier option.

my description of my work out wasn't very clear i do focus on different muscle groups i was just being lazy and not looking up their names. the weights are not as heavy as i could lift but i do feel myself lifting them at the same time.
im not looking to increase size really just work with what i have already and define the shape