Fitness Troubleshooting
I am looking for some assistance with some troubleshooting.
I am 17 years old (Caucasian) ~148lbs, 6' 2" with a very tall, skinny appearance. I do have a small amount of visible fat on my stomach and thighs. I have no related medical conditions.
This year I have been running cross country in school. I started running in March as I've always wanted to run and stick with it. I started lifting weights (~55lbs barbell bicep/tricep curls), 3 sets of 7 reps. The last rep is very difficult with each set and is nearly a failed attempt. Occasionally I do 3 sets of 25 sit-ups/crunches which are difficult for me.
I started the routine of running about a mile then doing my weight training back in March when I started running. I stopped for about 4 months and got back into it. At this point however, I require another plan as far as what to do to get to where I want to be.
I'm looking to have a toned, smaller but fit, runners/swimmers body type of build. Unfortunately I cannot post a link yet, but an image of someone my age you might create will most likely be what I'm talking about. Decent size arms, well defined legs and abdominal muscles.
I do not want to have huge arms or legs, but a smaller, toned appearance (what should I be doing for my legs other than for running?)
I believe that the majority of my problems being unable to get to where I want to be is nutrition. My eating is just all over the place. In the morning I just grab something like a Poptart, some sort of breakfast bar, or even just a banana with my vitamin and a bottle of water. My lunch consists of whatever the main entree is as school (typically a protein, serving of fruit, a side, juice, and milk). Dinner is normally either a pasta, meat/protein with 2-3 sides and 2 servings of milk. I snack ocassionally (but have no problem cutting snacking out of my diet).
I'd be more than happy to supply any further information as needed. Essentially though, I'd like some specifics as to what sort of exercises I should be doing. I do have a weight bench with plenty of weights, an Ablounge, various resistance bands, a pull-up bar, and plenty of space to exercise/run in.
Any help is appreciated!
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