Getting into shape

I started working out 3 times a week 4 weeks ago, I've started to see slight benefits already but it's just the start.

I'm now 168 pounds, 15.1% body fat at 5'8 which is supposed to be pretty average. I was at 17% body fat a month ago.

I'm starting to take protein shakes twice a day now which will help with my protein intake and am keeping up the weights (around 40 mins) and 20 minutes cardio 3 times a week. I don't want to look like the hulk or anything, I'm hoping to gain 7-8 pounds over the next 6 weeks while going down to aroud 13% body fat. If I achieve that I will be more than happy with my effort.

Is this realistic? (bear in mind I also play football once a week and do crunches and leg lifts in the house also).

Cheers :good

 

Of course it's realistic, throw in some running and you'll be good to go

 

That sounds fine, just youll be on the toilet alot more with the protein

 

well i wouldnt suggest putting on weight if anything the more running you throw into ur rutine the leaner ull get just keep pushing urself and up the intensity week by weeks good luck my friend