I have decided that today is the day I put a plan together where I can be either competition ready or beach body ready by May of 2007.

I am at the point now where I want to try my hand at body building. My Personal Trainer and I have developed a plan for me to be in competition readiness within the next 4 -6 months (amateur) if I do this to the "T".

Here's my plan:

Weight Training

My weight training will be consisted of a six day a week split, created and designed to put emphasis on each muscle group, individually and allowing me maximum recovery. I will train each muscle group once per week.

There will be alot of emphasis on my posture and form. I will concentrate specifically on the muscle range, squeezing my muscles through the entire full range. I will be using heavy weights and will not do just 3 sets but maybe 3-4 sets with lower reps..such as 8 - 10 on most exercises to maintain my muscle during my calorie restriction. Remember lower reps, higher weights bulk you and higher reps, low weights tone you.

Cardio

I will do cardio 4-5 days per week doing only 30-40 minutes of cardio per session at a high intensity level. I will be training on the elliptical and my bike and take some spinning, maybe treadmill as well. I may take some classes such as yoga and pilates to vary my workouts.

Nutrition

I will be on a strict nutritional plan, taking in a 35%/55%/10% ratios on foods. 35%-carbs, 55% protein, 10% fats.

I will be consuming slow absorbing carbs (value carbs) that are low on the glycemic index. Carbs like oatmeal, all wheat breads, broccoli, bananas, green beans, etc. My fast absorbing carbs will be consumed directly after weight resistance training.

Since we all know protein is the key to building and gaining lean muscle. I will consume lean protein meats such as turkey, chicken breasts, tuna and eggwhites. They will be low in sat fats and low to no trans fats.

Supplements are extremely important in this process (I read alot). I will be taking additional supplements which I know I will force down b/c i feel im taking in waaay too much now but...here goes:

Whey Protein

Phosphagen

L-Glutamine

Multivitamin

Creatine

Lipo6 - fat burner

Before & After

I will post a before picture (current photo) and an after picture in 4 months which will be current at that time.

Anyone wanting to participate with me on this, we can compare, research, share and take notes.