re: OT Workout crew, lets talk diet and goals

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Next, kill the protein shake for breakfast. It's a waste at that time. Being that it's protein in a liquid form, your body is going to process it and dispose of it at a rate faster than it can absorb the protein. You'll literally piss it out. Save the shake for the 30 minute anabolic window that follows a workout.
At that time, your muscles are broken down and protein synthesis is just beginning to repair them. Your muscles basically become a sponge and soak up that protein shake, save the shake for post workout.

As for breakfast, I personally carb load in the morning. Do what you feel works best for you. Some people prefer protein in the morning and that's fine. Just make sure you're getting your carbs in too.

Rest time is just as important as gym time. Your body has to recover from the stress and damage you are doing to it in the gym. Without sufficient rest, your muscles aren't going to grow. Workout 4 days and rest 3, let your body heal.

It's difficult to gain muscle and burn fat at the same time. They each have opposite requirements. However, muscle also burns fat. Muscle increases body temps and metabolism. I will literally break out into a sweat after a meal sometimes as my body starts to break things down. Put on the muscle first, and the fat will be easier to get rid of.

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