Muscle Building Questions - Training Routine Review

Question:
I'm 58 yrs old, 5"10" 180 Lbs, (down from 205) I've been on a low carb diet for 2 years and have developed the following workout routine before I found your site. I still need to increase chest size and reduce "love handles". Would you recommend any changes to my routines?

My routine is:

Day 1
Military Presses 2 Sets of 16 Reps 54 lbs Barbell Barbell Curls 2 Sets of 20 Reps 54 Lbs Barbell Standing, Single Arm, Side Dumbbell Pull Ups 35 Reps each arm, 35 Lbs (With right foot on bench pull dumbbell straight up towards arm pit with right arm, repeat using left arm with left foot on bench) 100 Seated Full Twists with bar behind neck 25 Flat Bench, Abdominal Leg Raises Dumbbell Oblique Side Bends 25 reps each side, 40 Lbs Dumbbell 2 Mile Brisk Walk 30-35 Minutes

Day 2
Flat Bench Dumbbell Flys: 2 Sets of 25 reps, 25 Lbs Dumbbells Flat Bench Dumbbell Press: 2 Sets of 16 reps, 35 Lbs Dumbbells Seated Side Lateral Deltoid Raises: 2 Sets of 20 reps, 20 Lbs Dumbbells Dumbbell Oblique Side Bends 25 reps each side, 40 Lbs Dumbbell 70 Decline Sit Ups 100 Seated Full Twists with bar behind neck 2 Mile Brisk Walk 30-35 Minutes

Day 3
2 Mile Brisk Walk 30-35 Minutes

Day 4
Repeat Day 1

Day 5
Repeat Day 2

Day 6
Repeat Day 3

Answer:
Your current workout routine looks fine. I would focus more on your diet for really slimming down your waistline. For your diet, focus on getting enough protein throughout the day by choosing lean items like chicken breast, egg whites, turkey breast and fish. Also, make sure to eliminate all empty calories like soda, high sugar fruit juices, candy and fast food. Try and eat several small and nutritious meals throughout the day. By cleaning up your diet, you should see a vast improvement in your physique.

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