This is one of my favorite sections on AR15.com. Along with the "build it yourself" posts.
Please let me say thanks to all those that have posted in this thread, all of you are very knowledgable and have given TXguy some great advice.
I'm 45, and have been working out for 28 of the last 30 years.
wannabebig.com is an excellent website, great place for ideas on different routines (already posted). I purchased the book from musclenow.com at $97.00 it is a little pricey, but great advice on cycling your routines. He even starts beginners with cycling their routines.
As far as running or jogging goes, I HATE IT! Too hard on my back and knees. I prefer fast walking and bicycling over running, but that is always your personal choice.
Good friend of mine lost 57 lbs. last year and he is looking GREAT! I asked him what he did to loose the weight. He said that he lifts 3 times per week, standard exercises, bench press, military press, rows, deadlifts, squats, curls, tricep presses, calf raises, and wrist curls, crunches, and leglifts. He had followed my advice and bought the musclenow.com book and was cycling his routines. He does 20 mins. worth of cardio on days he lifts, and 30 mins. on off days.
When I asked him about diet, he said that the only dietary change he made was he cut out junk food completely. NO sodas, NO candy, cookies, snacks, etc. Nothing but water, coffee, and an ocasional gatoraid for drinks. 3 or 2 regular meals a day with no snacks in between.
Best of luck to you!
starsil9