The next 12 weeks

Today I started a slightly different workout routine. I'm on a 3 day split and I've subdivided my muscles even more. Now, I will work out each muscle group once about every 5 days instead of a solid twice per week. It's not a routine that I've ever done before so I'm hoping to see some benefit to giving my muscles more recovery time.

I've read that you should have a solid year of consistent training before going to this type of workout. I think mainly it's because when you are a beginner, you can stick with the same routine for quite a while before you hit a plateau. And the more advanced you get, the more recovery you need so you don't over train.

I finally broke down and bought a creatine monohydrate powder to take daily as well. Two reasons I had been holding out on trying it is 1)I thought it would be expensive, but it actually isn't 2)I didn't really think I needed it. But I'm not making much gains in growth so I am willing to give it a try at this point.

My plan of action for the next 12 weeks is to be on this 3 day split, take the creatine daily for 2 months, then go off of it for one month. Also, to get at least 23g of protein with each meal. So far, I'm adjusting pretty well. I really thought it would be a big pain. And in the beginning it was. But since I wasn't seeing any muscular improvement, I thought it would be in my best interest to bite the bullet and get serious about protein. I'm positive I was deficient before.

Bodybuilders have it right. They are strict and they are dedicated...that is why they look the way they do. They have figured out the formula to building muscle and staying lean.

This is something that is important to me. This is why I've given up processed food and sugar, am always thinking about which protein I'll be eating for my next meal, and train HARD.

p.s. up to 8 pullups now! Have consistently been able to go up by 1 rep at each upper body workout! Now it'll be about every 3rd workout. I'm hoping that by summer I'll be able to crank out 20 without batting an eye.