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@recapturemysoul Good stuff. Thank you! I'll check out tdde, as well as the 5-3-1. I hate going to the gym without a plan and some structure, so I'll get on that. Definitely ready for a new program.

@smileyjan That's a great idea! I dig that. Just wondering, what's your height? Odd question, I know. And do you find that losing fat / gaining muscle came easy to you? I just know that some guys are genetically blessed to put on muscle fairly easily and stay lean (although I read your...

@smileyjan Btw, I think I'm leaning towards 5/3/1. I'm really diggin' what I'm reading about it. Since it's a 4-day program, what would you suggest on the off-days? I get the feeling that 60 minutes of cardio might not be giving me enough recovery time.

@smileyjan Dude, thanks! Thanks for putting in the effort to type all this out. This really is helpful. I'd love to have your lift numbers, man. Very cool. I'm saving this info!

@hereiam2 That really bites. I was hoping that it was 'fixable'. It's just incredibly discouraging when I don't see my numbers going up. And you're right about my buddies. It's just a little frustrating watching these guys in their late 40's - early 50's benching over 300. And yes, I do...

I turn 40 in a couple of months, and I'm struggling with two issues right now that I would like a little clarification on. Quick background, I've been going to the gym consistently for around 6 or 7 years now. I'm 6'1" & 225lbs. I workout 5-6 days a week, and currently doing a 3-day split with...