Why do I still feel like a beginner in strength training?!

Why do I still feel like a beginner in strength training?

I've always been working out on and since high school, in my basement and but never been consitant to get results.

there have been times where i would be worked out for 6 weeks3x/week and generally felt more fit

Now, I'm 24. and I'm trying to lose weight and gain strength and get a fit body..

And so far I've worked out at home (on the bowflex) 3 months ago and felt my body has improved got leaner in some ways

However recently, I've joined the gym about 3 weeks ago. I've done cardio 5 days of the week, weight training 3 days of the week. and the scale shows no weight loss yet 2% loss in body fat..but I do feel more fit.

THe problem is I generally look stronger and bigger then average but I feel trouble lifting weights ( core strengh ), and my strength does't seem to be imporving or I don't feel like I can handle the weights better. Sometime I feel I can't lift the same amount. I'm always confused what basic strnghth program i should follow.

www.t-nation.com

Spend hours reading that site, especially the articles about lifting programs. You'll learn. But you are probably doing the wrong exercises and the wrong number of reps/sets. That used to be my problem. I started with a book, and that got me to t-nation because that is where they sell some of the supplements they recommended. I was kind of in the same boat as you (I'm 25) and have been lifting since high school. I had the form down but I was doing the wrong lifts and not pushing myself nearly as much as I should have been...I also was not eating right. I've put on 20 lbs of about 90% lean tissue since January. Good luck and hit me up if you need any other advice. Peace.