Hey guys, so I'm close to turning 18 and want some tips on getting in shape. I am more into bodyweight exercises, such as sit ups, push ups, etc, so I would greatly appreciate any routines like that. I also need help with my diet, I have more fat than i want, yet i still seem skinny. I would gladly take supplements, but i'm afraid of acne, so any supplement that does not give acne i will love. Thank you. Any comments appreciated. Thanks again

supplements do not cuase acne hardcore steroids do. look in the other post for weight lifting tips and diets.

add protein to your diet about 1.5-2g per lb of body weight take out fatty foods you should be fine, and eat 5-6 times a day.

how many days do you have to workout how tall are you and how much you weight so we can get an idear of a workout type and where your starting

As i mentioned I weigh around 64 - 65 kilos, which is around 140 pounds. My height is 1.76 meters which is 5.7 feet. I am narrow build. Although I seem fit, I am actually not fit. How could i regain my fitness again. My goal is to run a mile in less than 7 minutes.

btw i've done boxing for several months and plan on starting again. I haven't done any serious sports or gym routines for the last five months.

also, for meals i do the following:
Breakfast (7 30 am) - Ensure milk (one can)
Break (10 30 am) - Apple, soft drink (half of the time water) and sometimes some chips.
Lunch (12 30) - sandwich, usually chicken.
Real lunch (3 30 pm ) - some type of meat, rice, etc depends.
Dinner ( 7:30) - same as before, but usually a smaller serving.

I can eat more, but i would like some recommendations. Ty again

ok well if you want to gain you need to first thing eat rgiht and your diet sucks lol

for breakfeast have a protein shake
get rid of the pop and chips eat the apple and a snack bar
whole wheat bread which grilled chicken turkey or ham
protein shake
dinner make earlier and something healthy
shake before bed or when staring to get hungry.

switch to wheat for healthier carbs taste different at first but alot better for you and you get used to it

if you want to get your mile time to seven you have to do interval training on a treadmill alot easier on a track though...stick to boxing i boxed for you years best cardio and most intense traing ever!!!! lean you out good and build muscle fast plus you can kick @$$

Thank you man, by protein shake you mean whey supplement or something like that? Should i mix them with milk? Possible acne?

protein is in your body already your just adding more to your body. Acne you won't get acne from supplements unless they are very strong and you don't wash your body. and protein i mean whey thats correct. milk is good to mix it with beacuse more protein, and also taste better but you can mix with water, its not as thick try it and see how it is

Thanks man. Any brand recommendations (possibly known ones, I live in Peru..)? Should I drink them every time I work out or like mornings as well and also what about creatine?

PS - A friend told me to do P90x, any thoughts about that?

I gotta say that I would rather you eat a healthy meal of real food than drink a man-made, processed protein shake, or take a supplement.

I'm a little confused with some of the suggestions - you say you are wanting to lose the fat and run a sub-7 min mile. If this is your goal, there is no need for you to be drinking multiple (or even one) protein shake each day.

Based on the goals you originally stated, having a balanced, healthy diet is all you should need - along with with a strength training and aerobic program. Now if you're wanting to bulk up or put on muslce mass, then that is when you need to increase your caloric intake and also increase the amount (and type) of weightlifting you are doing.

To reach your sub-7 min goal, start slow, increase your mileage steadily for the first month to give you an endurance base, and then start incorporating "speed" days one or two times a week. There's more to it than just this, but this would be a general way to start.