bulking/recomp after a long layoff

[newNimproved]

im slowly getting better and better food in me on limited resources, but its still not considered "clean". i dont mind having a bit of bodyfat, i know whats around the corner for me once im in school again, ill have the resources to eat what i want when i want........and workout when i want.

i dont eat at fast food much, if i do, its maybe once every 2 weeks for a treat. i try to eat all homecooked meals and only liquids i drink is milk, water, coffee(no sugar) and occasionally some gatorade when its really hot and im dehydrated.

if i eat homecooked meals and im about 15%, can i get a bit leaner if i just increase the cardio i do before making my diet a lot cleaner.

[Fit Guru]

Yes! Start at 30 min 4 days a week. Then that gives you room to add more without killing you since your goals aren't too drastic.

[deathdodger]

Increasing your cardio is fine. Look for ways you can adjust your diet without it bothering you.

[newNimproved]

thanks guys, i really appreciate the advice. yeah right now im trying to make slow and gradual improvements. im in school for business management and minor in kines. i hope to be a strength coach one day.

back on topic........right now i eat raisin bran for breakfast with fruit cut up in it. then have a sandwich or breakfast burrito for lunch, usually with fruit and milk. for a snack i usually eat an apple or something low glycemic. for dinner i eat lean meat with salad or veggies, usually fruit for desert.

my cardio right now is about 45 minutes 4-5 times a week. i was doing 6 days but i wasnt getting anywhere with the added cortisol from over doing it. now i split up my workouts and never do cardio within 8 hours of weights........if i do its after a circuit train.

[Fit Guru]

If your trying to build muscle then your diet revolves around way too much fruit. A little is ok( sometimes) but you need way more meat. Protein builds muscle!!

[newNimproved]

If your trying to build muscle then your diet revolves around way too much fruit. A little is ok( sometimes) but you need way more meat. Protein builds muscle!!

sorta hard when ur broke dude

[rss]

Great advice guys. Thanks. Sweets are like my kryptonite...

[newNimproved]

Great advice guys. Thanks. Sweets are like my kryptonite...

agreed.........i try to eat apples and plums

[Fit Guru]

No it's not Dude!! I train plenty of broke college kids.a can of tuna is cheap as fruit.

[newNimproved]

No it's not Dude!! I train plenty of broke college kids.a can of tuna is cheap as fruit.

i already have that man.......but thank you