Lifting Tips?

jro909 · January 20, 2011

so the key really is to pile on the protein? maybe some supplements?

i'm just trying to get everything nailed down, i'm trying hard to avoid having to worry about cooking food and or leaving food in the truck as its in the negative here so any food is going to be frozen..my idea is to hit the whey and creatine and eat as much solid protein through my day and pile on the vitamins to fill the gaps..sound good? i'm not trying to slide into a speedo and do any competitions, i just want to bulk up a little

Protein is your staple for bulking. You can do sandwitches too as you are pretty lean and likely need the extra calories. you should be eating your desired weight in grams of protein a day....so if you want to be 180lb...than you want to eat 180g of protein a day.

Bars are a great way to accomplish this....but you do want to take in no more than 20-30 grams per every 3-4 hrs...you cannot absorb more than than and you'll be just pooping it out...thats a waste of money.

If all else fails....shakes are fine too.

get your self an insulated large lunch carrier...so you can toss a bottle of boiled water in there to keep things warm for hrs.

And when your on the go...remember there is subway....lots of protein and good low GI carbs in a 6" turkey breast...you can likely eat the whole foot long as your trying to bulk....you are looking at about 3000-3500 calories a day minimum man. A good burger is not gonna hurt you either...just not McD's or burger king etc...I mean something thats "homemade"...like at truck stops and decant restaurants.

Yogurt is another good source of protein...low cal frozen yogurt and even low cal or fat reduced Ice Cream...

Drink lots of milk too...its a good source of protein.

Your Pre-workout shake should be 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of water, a scoop of protein and a packet of oatmeal...you'll get used to that....you need the slow release carbs for fuel during the workout, and than directly after, 1 scoop of protein mixed with milk and fruit...I like to blend up a smoothie. I also use Sherbert or ice cream in it too...simple carbs help transport the protein to where it needs to be. Than within the hour try and get real food into you.

Don't make the mistake of eating fatty foods to make up the calories though....bad for the heart and if you put fat on its a bitch and a half to get off....I'm paying for it now man...40lbs gone since NOV 2010, 30 more to go....That will put me at 185 Than I will reevaluate. When I joined the Navy in 2002 I was 285...thats eating shitty food, full of fat and pushing stupid weights. I maxed out at just over 500lbs squat, 1500lb leg press, 465lb bench, and a 495lb deadlift. My buddies always joked saying if you cant outrun the bus, you may as well bench it.

If you need diet help man Just e-mail or PM me and I'll hook you up. Same with lifts or programs. I'll give you some stuff I used to get stronger.

Oh and BTW...put the Creatine in the back of your cupboard for the next 3 monts minimum. You will just put on false weight...Gain 10lbs naturally first...than jump on the Creatine.

alright thanks man

becker87 · January 25, 2011

Dont get caught checking out the hot girl with the booty shorts at the gym

jro909 · January 25, 2011

Dont get caught checking out the hot girl with the booty shorts at the gym

but thats part of the fun at the gym

STINSAN3 · April 8, 2012

I have kept this topic bookmarked over a year now & I actually have the time off to do it.

Its been 3 years since I graduated from high school, I've probably gained 25-30 pounds since then. I weigh 245 right now & I wanna weigh about 215-220.My height is about 6'2. So what all plans do I need?

Remember, not focused on bulking up or add mass, just wanna lose weight.

Start off with no soda, no sweets, and cut out on the breads?

Run a mile everyday, then move on up to run more or what?