Cool, I started working it in prior as well.

I've got a lot of things to work with and I have a plan in place. Thanks for all the advice. Hopefully I'll be able to report some good news in a couple months.

Thanks guys!

Right, that was the logic I always employed, that I'm using the protein to repair, so it's better after. Of course, I'm starting a new diet today which involves only one large meal and then protein bars/shakes to supplement throughout the day, so chances are I'll end up with protein drinks both prio...

You have! Thanks Another question, though, sorry. Is there any benefit to having a protein shake prior to a workout vs. during or after? I always make one afterwards. Also, what's the trick to knowing how much protein is enough? I'm also worried that maybe I'm going overkill with the whey, and I kno...

goal for workout tomorrow is going to be to incorporate squats, lunges, and deadlifts, while still curling and benching. And if spot-reduction is truly a myth, how do I lose the weight without losing muscle weight as well? Will simply keeping the exercise routine going be enough to sustain muscle a...

Thanks for the replies! I'll definitely see about adding in some of those exercises, although I won't lie, I'm going to have to look up what some of them are haha. As for food, I have access to pretty much everything nearly all day. I typically eat when I wake up, usually a sandwich or whatever I fe...

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on losing the fat I've picked up around stomach, sides, and lower back (the so-called spare tire). I'm 21, about 200 lbs, and 6' tall. About a year and a half ago I was about the same height and about 160 lbs. I got tired of the small/skinny guy look and wanted to bul...