I need help please!

I need someone to help me with a couple of combos. I am 29 yrs. old, I am 5'11" tall, weigh 285 lbs. and have a BMI of 32. I workout hard and I am not really "fat" just have some excess fat to lose. I am really trying to get back down to around 250-260 lbs before my 30th b-day in August. I have to workout in the mornings (5:00am) and I really need some good mixes for a post-workout/breakfast shake and some other mix for weight loss during the day or in the evening before bed. Please give me some recommendations as I am new here and I have always just bought the over-the-counter protein in the past. Thanks in advance!!!

Originally Posted by monumentally

I need someone to help me with a couple of combos. I am 29 yrs. old, I am 5'11" tall, weigh 285 lbs. and have a BMI of 32.

If you're 5' 11" and 285 lbs, your BMI is 39.7. Remember, BMI does NOT take into account bodyfat percentage, which is its inherent limitation when applied to people who are very muscular.

- Dan

I have never actually done the "pinch test" just stood on the machine that is supposed to measure it for you. Maybe I am getting my BMI and my fat percentage mixed up? This is all still new to me because I have always went to the gym but never really focused on getting fit (if that makes sense.)

Originally Posted by monumentally

I have never actually done the "pinch test" just stood on the machine that is supposed to measure it for you. Maybe I am getting my BMI and my fat percentage mixed up?

Quite possibly. BMI is simply a calculated value based on height and weight. For "average" individuals, it is used as a quick computation to determine whether they're overweight or obese. The only problem is that if you have a good bit of muscle on you, your BMI may place you in the "obese" category when you're really not.

Originally Posted by monumentally

This is all still new to me because I have always went to the gym but never really focused on getting fit (if that makes sense.)

Well I think that many guys who go to the gym really don't have a directed overall strategy to working out. Then there are the guys who spend more time talking to their friends or sitting on machines like they're constipated and on the toilet than actually doing anything. Hell, I can do several sets in rotation and people are still just sitting there, doing all sorts of crap (talking on their cellphone, texting, reading stuff, whatever) except pushing metal.

- Dan

you need to use the F.I.V.E. method-

something I came up with when I did Pers Train for my clients. Will add this to the forums later and hope that it will help.

in the meantime, just stay focused on short term goals 4- 6 weeks out, with the main goal being

Vap

Originally Posted by Vaporeizied

with the main goal being

Vap

What?

Originally Posted by Doctor Dan

If you're 5' 11" and 285 lbs, your BMI is 39.7. Remember, BMI does NOT take into account bodyfat percentage, which is its inherent limitation when applied to people who are very muscular.

- Dan

What's my BMI if 5'6 122 lbs?

Originally Posted by Doctor Dan

Well I think that many guys who go to the gym really don't have a directed overall strategy to working out. Then there are the guys who spend more time talking to their friends or sitting on machines like they're constipated and on the toilet than actually doing anything. Hell, I can do several sets in rotation and people are still just sitting there, doing all sorts of crap (talking on their cellphone, texting, reading stuff, whatever) except pushing metal.

- Dan

This is why I switched to the mornings... I know it isn't necessarily ideal for "lifting" but it really works well with my current schedule plus it is SO much easier without all the people in there. Like you said, when I do my back workout I can also do some alternate excersises between sets because nobody is just "sitting" on a machine doing nothing!

Originally Posted by Vaporeizied

you need to use the F.I.V.E. method-

something I came up with when I did Pers Train for my clients. Will add this to the forums later and hope that it will help.

in the meantime, just stay focused on short term goals 4- 6 weeks out, with the main goal being

Vap

I will be looking for it! I have read alot on here about different mixes and what people are using, but honestly, it is like reading chinese to me! I was just hoping someone had some ideas for custom mixes that may work well for my particular situation.

Originally Posted by monumentally

This is why I switched to the mornings... I know it isn't necessarily ideal for "lifting" but it really works well with my current schedule plus it is SO much easier without all the people in there. Like you said, when I do my back workout I can also do some alternate excersises between sets because nobody is just "sitting" on a machine doing nothing!

Exactly the same reasons I go in the early AM, wouldn't change it!