Newbie coming up to speed

i usually try to get 1.5 g of protein per pound of bodyweight divided into how ever many meals im eating. as for ur question of continuous fat loss and muscle gain, sounds to me like ur doing everything id recommend. sometimes our gains just plateau and we have to adopt a new regimine just to shake things up. also i think if u do too much cardio ur body has an adaptive response and u could actually begin to lose muscle..ie marathon runners..just my opinion

This post won't be popular, but also, don't forget, there are genetic limitations involved with how much muscle you're going to be able to gain. At some point, no matter what you do, you won't be able to put on any more muscle or get any stronger. And remember that you really need to pursue one goal at a time - either fat loss or muscle gain - or you'll end up not achieving either one too well. I've learned this through a lot of trial and error. Keep up the great work though--your discipline and willpower are very admirable!

You want different sources of protein. As far as quantities goes just make sure you get about 20 to 40 grams ever 3 maybe 4 hours if you want to grow muscle.

Check on the advanced muscle gain and/or the penta protein.

Originally Posted by FIT42

This post won't be popular, but also, don't forget, there are genetic limitations involved with how much muscle you're going to be able to gain. At some point, no matter what you do, you won't be able to put on any more muscle or get any stronger. And remember that you really need to pursue one goal at a time - either fat loss or muscle gain - or you'll end up not achieving either one too well. I've learned this through a lot of trial and error. Keep up the great work though--your discipline and willpower are very admirable!

I don't see why it should be unpopular

The truth is simply what it is, and no matter what fantastical imaginings people may engage in, they cannot escape its reach.

I did some analysis this weekend and realized, reflecting on this post and other information I had gleaned, that I should probably aim to lean out some with interval cardio and lifting, and then augment strength thereafter by lifting more heavily.

Thanks for the advice!

Sean

Yup, I think you'll be much more successful. Never forsake one goal for the other either. In other words, if fat loss is your goal, go after it 100% without worrying too much or obsessing about 'losing muscle.' Then later, when muscle gain is your goal, go after that 100% without worrying too much or obsessing about gaining a little fat. You'll end up with much better results! Keep up the great work!