Hey everybody, thought I'd start with posting some photos. I haven't taken any before photos, so I had to browse around to find these on my computer. Unfortunately they don't show much, but should give a general idea. I'm a bit nervous about sharing these as I still know I have a good ways to go, but I'm up for any advice!
This was back in March 07:
not sure what my weight was...I wasn't working out very much back then, I had only barely used what we had at home at the time (a crossbow machine). I'm about 5'11", and I'm guessing I weighed around 140-145 (?)
Here's another from the same time - I lit the hell out of it though, so I look a little better (still WAAAY too skinny):
In the summer of 08 I began rock climbing, which helped me gain some strength and get an interest in lifting. I lifted off and on (with and without consistency) for a while, at least since August or September of 08. Only recently have I dug deep into the food side of things, and I actually just finished a Nutrition course that I took for fun at the local college.
My diet is pretty good from what my knowledge and research has led me to believe. I eat around 3200-3500 Cals a day, bumped up from around 2500 a day a month or so ago. I usually try to consume about 175g of Protein, 450g of carbs (complex), and 75g of healthy fats. Sometimes I get more than that, but that's usually what I go for.
On workout days (~2 times a week, not including a day of rock climbing) I eat a bit differently. Right after my workout I take about 50 grams of simple carbs (maltodextrin, dextrose, etc.) with about 15g of Whey Protein. Within 45 minutes I try to eat a large meal, often with a white bread or some sort of quick-absorbing carbohydrate. I have another shot of sugar at about 2 hours after my workout to prolong my anabolic window, and usually try to eat again before 4 hours after my workout.
I often make a
casein protein shake right before bed, and try to get around 6-9 hours of sleep each night.
From all I've researched and learned, that seems like it would work. Some of that is new, and I haven't done it long enough to see if it will really work well. I'm open to more suggestions :)
I could use some tips on the workout plan side of things, though. I'll probably post that a bit later if you guys think it would be useful.
Here are some snaps I took last night. I didn't have time to take any leg shots, I'll have to do that soon. My legs are horribly skinny, but I'm working hard on em.
Anyway, new pics (ignore the trucker hat and lack of tan):
@ 5'11", ~160lbs, ~10% body fat (just a guess)
TEAM DUNGEON CREW 
