Originally Posted by
jklunder
Thanks, guys.
1. A lot of my problems are emotional. I am 35 years old. In the past, I tried too many conflicting things, and just have been discouraged.
When I worked so hard, for years, and sacrificed so much (in terms of never eating any delicious food, etc.), I never seemed to get more than average results.
A lot of it is my own discouragement, etc. from not just forgetting about past mistakes and really working hard and sacrificing again.
Heck, 15 years ago, on a strict diet of no sugar, saturated fat, alcohol, I got 2% bf on the three point caliper method, but still no six pack, etc.
When you work hard and sacrifice as much as I did, but still fell short, that did not feel good. Contrast that to some of my friends, who have physiques of Greek Gods, even without much effort.
2. For me, at 5'8", totally detrained, probably 30%+ bodyfat, etc. many things will work, simply because it forces my body to adapt.
I know, simply exercising more (once gyms reopen), keeping protein high, carbs and fats in moderation, and watching calories will produce results over time.
3. I do not mean to answer the same questions again and again. I guess I am just trying to find what works best, in a scientific way.
4. Rather than just outlining my thoughts, I do think discussion, etc. has a point.
While I almost never trust something that I see on Clickbank or TV, etc. I do think Beachbody's Insanity, and Rick Kasejl's "Unlock Your Hips" taught me something I did not know before, that is relevant and effective.
a. As soon as the gyms open, I will do the Rick Kasejl "Unlock Your Hips" before and during weight training.
b. For weight training, I will do SS, and add some burnouts and supersets to the final set. I simply believe that causes some more hypertrophy.
c. For diet, I like the low fat diet, I think that will do for now.
5. Does anyone have stories of trying so many things, then finally finding what worked? Maybe that can get me to get over discouragement.