Weigh 160 Pounds But Don't Look It, Want To Be Lean

Q: The Gym has a dr's weight scale, it said I was 160lb. I certainly dont look like one, but apparently I am.

I dont want to be buff, i want to be lean but with muscles. I woul be fine weighing close to 140lb as long have muscles instead of fat.

A: Don't worry too much about exactly what the scale reads (a lot of scales under- or over-weigh consistently), but instead track the difference from one week and month to the next. The scale reads 160 now (and it might be 158 tomorrow and 161 the next day - day-to-day fluctuations are expected unless you weigh in the morning on empty stomach, so you should only look at long-term trends), and you want to gain a pound of muscle every 2-4 weeks since you are bulking. So your goal is to get 161-162 readings in one month, 162-163 in 2 months, etc. If you can and have the patience start a little Excel spreadsheet where you record the date and your weight -- that way you'll have an easy way of tracking progress over time.

Your goal of lean with muscles is a lot more achievable, than being huge and muscular. For now just focus on lifting, eating, and building muscle. After 4-6 months or depending on how you feel and look, we'll change the diet to start cutting the fat. At that point you'll be able to pick up your cardio as much as you want. Your fat-burning diet will be a lot like what you are eating now MINUS all bread, all pasta, all rice, some fruits, but PLUS a lot more green leafy veggies like spinach, lettuce, and broccoli.