Just joined up - "back in the day" (aka prior to having kids) I lifted religiously 6x's a week & was down to about 14% bodyfat. No, that isn't great - but when I started at 24% - I think that's damn good! Where am I now? I have no clue - and am too scared to even get a BF test done. :) Anyhoo - just got a new gym membership after about......4 yrs off (YIKES!!).
I work a 2nd shift - take care of my two kids (4 yr old daughter - 18month old son) during the day. I work 3pm - to midnight. The biggest issue for me is GETTING my ass to the gym - I'm usually tired since I usually only get 5 -6 hrs of sleep at night. But - I'm dealin' with it & tossing the weight!

My BIGGEST issue right now - besides the irregular sleep patterns - is getting a routine setup. After reading the " Stop f**king around and lift like you mean it." thread - I wanna do some of those lifts too...but honestly...I have a hard time setting a routine up. Any help? I'm not a "newbee" - I know what I'm doing - but I'm no where near what I once was. Any help in that area - would be greatly appreciated.


Not sure what else to say but....Wuzz up?

laters,
Big D

Read Dan's post on losing fat, there are several links to good routines that incorporate legs and compound lifts.
 
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/m_111175/mpage_1/tm.htm

Welcome to the forum ... and to the world of physical change.
 
One incentive for you to lift is that it will help you sleep more deeply, and more regularly. Since you work from 3 PM until midnight, you'll definitely want to schedule your workout BEFORE work, not after. You don't want to elevate your metabolism just prior to going to bed.
 
What are you doing now during your workouts?
 
How do you currently eat?
Do you know what to change?