I lift 6x a week. I don't really squat or deadlift due to herniated discs and destroyed knees but there are always other exercises to get stronger (trainer could help with this).

I did have the DS so I eat every 3hrs and loads of protein already, though after lifting I always mix up a protein drink + creatine within an hour.

Remember you will likely gain weight due to muscle added but your body composition will be much better and muscle burns more calories.

I didn't hire a coach/trainer because my sons are big weightlifters and helped me out.

Definitely a good feeling seeing muscular arms and legs :)

Lol, love it! 1 day, 15 hours and 15 minutes until I enter the POCU!

Has anyone here tried any form of strength training using barbells and traditional exercises like the dead lift, squat, bench press, and military press?

I'm seriously considering hiring a coach - through Starting Strength On Line Coaching (Mark Rippetoe's system). I am a total noob in terms of any type of weight lifting.

I'm wondering if anyone has dealt with the high-calorie and high-protein (like 200+ grams a day) demands that come at times with weight training.

I've recently beat back 30+ lbs of regain, and am once again at a reasonable weight. Now I'm tired of being a weakling, so this time I want to do something about it!

High weight (June 2011): 328

Pre surgery weight (2/1/17): 283

M1: -32.5 M2: -11.9 M3: -16.4 M4: -12.6 M5: -14.6

Last Sunday weighed (7/23): 189.6

This week: 189.2

Been out of town for a couple of weeks and missed my weigh ins. Considering how I ate on this trip, I'm pretty happy to see a basically unchanged weight. Very thankful for the restriction - I ate off plan but still kept (most) eating only to mealtimes. I was really good with exercise though, between hotel gyms and walking. Back home and back on track now.

Have a great week

Last week: 187.0

This week: 187.0

Three weeks at 187.0 Not happy but not going up. Caught some upper 185's during week. It is what it is.