Well first off I have to say this forum is awesome. So much good information! I have been lurking around for a while just reading everything I can and all the information has been really helpful. So anyway, here is my situation...
Over the course of the last 4 years I have lost like almost 100 lbs. I was really fat with little muscle at 260 lbs just out of high school. I have lost a ton of weight (just cutting calories) and now I am starting to lift. Right now I am about 180 lbs and I have been lifting for like 2 months now, 5 days a week, 2 hours a day. I feel like the gains are there, but they seemed to have slowed down.
I am a vegetarian (for ethical reasons) and so protein consumption is difficult for me. I have been taking a protein shake pre and post workout which equates to about 70g of protein a day, then I have a small breakfast, normally special K w/ 1% milk (about 20 g protein), cottage cheese after work (30g protein) and a small dinner. I am trying to lose the rest of my body fat and its killing me!
My workout consists of 1 hour cardio everyday, then 1 hour of lifting, targeting 1 or 2 areas. I drink plenty of water (about 100 oz a day) and get plenty of sleep.
I guess my question is, does this routine seem okay? I know the gains have stopped right now, but will they continue soon? And are there any flaws in my routine that anyone can see? Should I be taking a protein shake before I go to bed? I am just full of questions, but these are really important things to me cause I am in this for the long haul but it seems as though I have reached a slight platue and its annoying! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys!
Over the course of the last 4 years I have lost like almost 100 lbs. I was really fat with little muscle at 260 lbs just out of high school. I have lost a ton of weight (just cutting calories) and now I am starting to lift. Right now I am about 180 lbs and I have been lifting for like 2 months now, 5 days a week, 2 hours a day. I feel like the gains are there, but they seemed to have slowed down.
I am a vegetarian (for ethical reasons) and so protein consumption is difficult for me. I have been taking a protein shake pre and post workout which equates to about 70g of protein a day, then I have a small breakfast, normally special K w/ 1% milk (about 20 g protein), cottage cheese after work (30g protein) and a small dinner. I am trying to lose the rest of my body fat and its killing me!
My workout consists of 1 hour cardio everyday, then 1 hour of lifting, targeting 1 or 2 areas. I drink plenty of water (about 100 oz a day) and get plenty of sleep.
I guess my question is, does this routine seem okay? I know the gains have stopped right now, but will they continue soon? And are there any flaws in my routine that anyone can see? Should I be taking a protein shake before I go to bed? I am just full of questions, but these are really important things to me cause I am in this for the long haul but it seems as though I have reached a slight platue and its annoying! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys!
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