Hi, I'm new. I am finally ready to get in shape.

Basic Info:

Age:20
Height: 6'0
Weight: 167
What I want: 1) to get rid of gut and 2) loose fat throughout body, 3) become lean and toned

My Diet:

I'm going to start the 6 meal a day (2 hr between each meal) tomorrow. Lots of meat, veggies, fruits  and a few complex carbs (bowl of oldfashioned oatmeal, slices of 100 %wheat bread). I take a multivitamin every day but have not yet taken any other suppliments. I havent even tried whey protein yet like for a protein shake or something. So I'm just going to try eating natural whole foods. No sugar, no processed foods.

Workout/Exercise:

I don't belong to a gym and do not have any machines. I have 2 12lb and 2 25lb weights.

Cardio: Day1- Run, Day2- Bike and basically just alternate. I also do Aikido 2 times a week but it's not much of a workout for me. It's just hot and sweaty. What about jumping rope for like 10 min a day? Would I loose fat then? Or would that just get my heart rate up and be a good warmup for running or biking? How long should I run? How fast? Same with bike. How many miles? I have a mountain bike and usually keep my gear on 7 (the hardest).

Abs: I plan to work my abs 2x a week. 4 sets of 25 crunches (upper abs) 4 sets of 25 Vups (lower abs, I might have the name wrong, but its where you lay flat and just raise your legs to straight in the air and then back down). What about side crunches?

Muscle Gain: I know it's kind of pathetic I only have 12lb and 25lb weights. My goal is not to be huge, just toned. From standing straight up I plan on 1) lifting weights straight out in front of me, 2) lift weights to the sides (making arms parallel with ground) 3) then take weights behind head and lift up working the tricepts 4) putting on leg up on a stool and doing the "starting the lawn mower postion" and finally 5) the basic curls + pushing the weight up and over my head after every curl (works the shoulders?) What kinds of reps should I do? What order? Should I do all of this in one day? What about pushups?

Thanks for reading. I've waited too long to start working out and getting in shape. I always tell myself to start on Monday, but then by Wed I give up and say I re-start on Monday again. I need to do this for me. Also, I don't plan on buying any more equipment, I don't have any money right now. Again, Thanks for reading. Can't wait to hear what you guys think.

also...admin, if this is in the wrong forum, sorry.

R.D. Welcome to DB.com.  No matter what you want to do, workout and diet wise, you will fine a great support group on this site.  There is lots of advice on supplements, diet and training in the various threads.  Look around.   If you need any advice, just ask.  Several of us will respond.  Again, welcome.

Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT
FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder
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Day 1: Sunday

Exercise- 30min of biking (on empty stomach)

Meal1 - multivitamin, handful of blueberries, 1/2 a chicken breast, 1/2 cup of oatmeal
Meal2 - 1/2 cup of cottage cheese w/ tomato and cucumber
Meal3 - a few grapes, some peanuts, 3 thin slices of Gouda Cheese
Meal4 - London Broil, brocolli, cheesecake with blueberries (made with cottage cheese, yogurt, cream cheese)

Only 4 meals today because I woke up around 12pm.

Weights - lifted weights as described in the first post

Day 2:

Meal1 - Total 100% whole wheat cereal, skim milk, cantalope, multivitamin
Meal2 - can of tuna, yogurt
Meal3 - Nachos: w/ Tenderloin Steak, red pepper, onion and cheese
Meal4 - Pork Shanks,sweet mashed potatoes, green beans