Newbies guide to nutrition

[smhub1]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if there were any resources available that synthesized much of what is written here in this forum in an easy to understand and succinct format - a sort of dummies or newbies guide to weight training and nutrition.

I'm looking at commencing a weight training program and would like a reference point that details how to construct a successful diet as well as a training program to match - such as starting sets and reptitions, training frequencies, whether there are base exercises that make way for advanced exercises after a set period etc... etc...

Internet sources would be great but if any of you know of good reference books or journal articles they'd be appreciated as well.

Cheers,

smhub1.

[J.D.]

G'day MATE, I hope that's what you say in Australia anyway.

Welcome, I don't mean to give you the usual use the search button, but because your question is so general it's hard to give specifics. Searching this site should help you a lot.

Here's the most basic answer I can give, to begin weight lifting use a 3x week whole body program. 1 exercise per bodypart. Use compound exercises and start with 1 warm up set and 2x10-15 reps for each exercise. That is the best way to start. After about 3 weeks you should start upping the sets and reps. If you have never lifted before you will be sore. Don't over do it. Stay the course and start slowly, otherwise you may become discouraged and quit.

As far as nutrition, eat good quality foods, stop junk food. Eat 1-1.5 g of protein per pound of bodyweight. Carbs and fats come later, depending on bulking or cutting.

For more advanced workouts use google or yahoo and try searching for bodybuilding workouts. There's tons of sites with lots of info.
This is the best forum on the net in my experience everyone here is very helpful and mature. I have been to many different forums and there's lots of people that post but either try to put you down or give BS answers. I have yet to see that on this forum.

Try posting more specific questions.

J.D.

[smhub1]

Thanks for the prompt reply J.D.

The question was generalised somewhat as there seems to be a plethora of information that needs to be considered when commencing the whole nutrition/diet/training program.

I've read almost every post relating to food and the like on this board and feel I have enough knowledge to make a start. I was simply hoping, though, for some reference that details everything you need to consider, how to structure plans and so on. Sort of like a comprehensive 'how to' guide....

I was mighty impressed with one of the other board members who posted before and after shots of his five month training program. You know if he kept a journal of everything he did, ate and learned it would be an invaluable resource for the beginner.

[prolangtum]

Although you can find out how others diet best, the only way to find out what works for you is trial and error. Some do better on high carbs, some do better on lower carbs, some do best on an isocaloric diet, etc. It is part of the challenge and fun of bbing.