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Originally Posted by Rocky Raccoon
There has been a ton of support and expertise provided to the OP in this thread; great work everyone!
I have some questions as well but I'm coming from the other end of the spectrum than the OP.
I have never worked out in my life but always played a ton of sports up until 8 years ago; I am 33.
I am 6'4" and 260lbs. I am naturally built with a larger frame, I'm not a skinny guy with a huge gut. I work a desk job and so I'm not out there building muscle busting my butt, so no idea why I have more muscle than other people.
I have strong tree trunk legs, as previously mentioned never worked out, just born that way. I carry the weight all over and if you looked at me you would never know I weigh that much. I'm just average but larger...not sure how else to explain it.
Anyway, I don't think it would be difficult for me turn all of this into more or larger muscle but I have no idea how or where to start. I don't have any friends here that work out and I feel awkward even thinking about walking into a gym.
Is there any way to do this from home and what kind of a plan would I need to look like Chris Hemsworth from Thor? Well I mean apart from the reconstructive face surgery. We'll call it a gift for my wife.
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Diet is always key to losing weight or gaining, think Pareto's Principle 80% of your results come from 20% of what you do. If I were you eat lots of protein, vegetables (80% veggies and 20% fruit) and healthy fats (olive oils and avacados and fish). Take a fish oil, lots of research out there about the benefits as well as speeding up your metabolism. Cut complex carbs (breads, pasta) out from breakfast eat eggs or greek yogurt, and fruit for breakfast. Start hitting the gym 3 times a week and take a post workout shake. Lots of great information out there on Nutrient timing and eating for body type can help. Also start with one small habit per week or month, master that and then start another one.