Haha Unfortunately I have an office job.... I do take walks every so often, but not much else I can do, so my activity tends to be around 6-8pm.

Thanks for the links

Nice, i'm probably around 13-14% going with this, couple more % to go! lol Goal is around 11% or so... dont want too much otherwise more lean = more effort to stay at that level and life isn't always that fair in regards to time haha

Thanks for all your help.

Sorry one last thing. You mentioned a strength routine isn't supposed to fatigue you.

Even though you're not fatigued.. will you see results? Or after your 5x5 routine, are you supposed to go high reps to fatigue after??

I know myself.. I don't feel satisfied until I get fatigued, but working strength doesn't really do that, so is it just a mental thing?? Will I reduce strength gains if I do high reps after a 5x5?

This post was edited by ForbiddenOath606 on Apr 12 2013 07:11am

perfect, i've been trying to take 6 grams a day, i'll add extra 4 grams.

anyway, my weight is 220 lbs, does that affect fish oils intake?
do i need more or it's all the same for everybody regardless of weights?

Not really. As this would not serve an efficient function. I have hypertrophy, cutting, maintenance, and strength.

Hypertrophy is probably what you are looking for


http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=345358141
Hypertrophy Plan 3-on-1-off (regular)

Strength routines ARE supposed to fatigue you...but not completely exhaust you. There is a difference

However, if you choose to do hypertrophy the same day as the 5x5, but AFTER the 5x5 is complete...there is no issue as long as you are eating/sleeping properly. The problem is, 5x5 takes long enough....adding hypertrophy after that would take you at least 3-4 hours per workout.

for a 200 lb person, 10g is optimal. You should be find there.

Can i see the other programs you have aswell?
cutting, maintenance, and strength.

Do you need to add BCAA separately, or will you get enough from Protein Powders?

(I've read through your different stuff before, a link is always appreciated... but my simple question is to do with meal frequency and your recommendation on it specifically to do with meal timing & how many meals in a day)

I want to cut hard this summer (so I can justify a hard bulk). I'm wondering what you'd recommend as an eating plan. I calculated my calorie requirements, and I'm aiming for 2000-2500 calories per day. I feel like timing for my meals really matters... I'm really weak during the day sometimes and I don't know why (I could be eating just fine a lot of the time)... so I figure I need to be strict with my diet while I cut.

Would it be best to eat every 3 hours, aim for 5-6 meals in a day, and ration out my calories that way? Keep it about 50% protein / 35% carb / 15% fat???

Hey mate, basically i just started working out and I was just wondering what protein you suggest for starters, atm i am using Gold Standard's WPI to cut. I'm afraid i'll get too big and round / fat, I weigh 75 kilos and I think i'm a decent size so i thought i should just start out by cutting and using WPI instead of mass gainer although some where along the line I may choose to use it. I still have abit of BF and thats the main reason why i won't take mass gainer as i want to slim down just alittle more. I'm not FAT or anything i just have those excess BF that i shouldn't as I've been slacking off. I eat alot of carb'd food which is another reason why i won't take mass gainer but what do you think ? (Should i take mass gainer anyway? I don't want to put on anymore weight lol but at the same time i wan't to gain a decent size around my arms and so but i feel the WPI will only just slow down my progress as I've been training everyday so far for the past month - yeah i know , noob mentality lol) And pre-workout's, i hear they're okay for the first few weeks or month or two but after that, you won't feel anything due to your tolerance levels. The pre work outs i'm talking about are Jack3d or C4. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.