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This is a great article about the truth behind "bulking up". People often go crazy and consume 5000-10000+ cals a day in an effort to gain muscle but in reality there is only so much muscle that can be possibly gained and the rest is fat. You are better off just going slightly above your daily needs (say 250-500 cals extra per day) which means the scale will rise much more slowly but you'll put on much less fat and won't need to diet (or "cut" as they say in bodybuilding circles) so hard which can sacrifice muscle as well as fat.
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Under the best possible circumstances (perfect diet, training, supplementation, and recovery strategies) the average male body can manufacture between 0.25 and 0.5 pounds of dry muscle tissue per week. That is the amount your natural body chemistry will allow you to build. So we're talking about around one or two pounds per month. It may not sound like much, but that can add up to twelve to twenty pounds over one year of training.Comment
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Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.
Bulking up is a big mistake (I know I made it)... When I first got into bodybuilding, I did the bulk up think. I got really strong but really fat! It was hell trying to shed all that excess fat pre-contest. The best way to gain muscle is to do it slowly while keeping your body fat low.Comment
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I weighed myself at the gym last night (granted it was after 1.5 hours of yoga and 2.5 hours of basketball) but I am all the way down to 208.
I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing for someone 6'8, lol. I didn't plan on losing weight, just getting in better shape for basketball. I was 230 at the start of 09, I had no idea I even had 22 lbs to lose."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.
I weighed myself at the gym last night (granted it was after 1.5 hours of yoga and 2.5 hours of basketball) but I am all the way down to 208.
I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing for someone 6'8, lol. I didn't plan on losing weight, just getting in better shape for basketball. I was 230 at the start of 09, I had no idea I even had 22 lbs to lose.New Jersey Devils- 1995, 2000, 2003
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Any protein experts out there.
I have the option of buying pure whey protein vs. a premium protein, which is a blend of whey, casein and soy proteins. Both are made by EAS. One is at Costco, the other at Sam's. 6 lbs for the "Premium blend" and 5 lbs for the Whey. $30 for either one.
Which one would be most beneficial?
If it matters, I am on P90X right now.Comment
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"You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.
That's actually pretty good and below the national average for males of around 18 percent IIRC. It may even be closer to 20 percent. I don't know what your goals are, but you probably need to get around 10 percent or perhaps a bit lower if you are trying to develop your abs.New Jersey Devils- 1995, 2000, 2003
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Ok I'm ditching the EAS bars... figures I have to give up the 1 part of my lunch that tasted really good. Anyone have any healthy lunch ideas for something I can quickly pick up at Shop Rite? While I'm at work that's really the only non-fast food option I have during my work lunch break.. I usually pick up a Turkey Half Sub, with a fruit like an Apple, Banana, Orange.. but that seems really bland. Got to find some Healthy option to spice things up every now and then.
Going to have to get back on track with my fitness plan after a weekend with some questionable diet choices.Minnesota Vikings
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Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.
Ok I'm ditching the EAS bars... figures I have to give up the 1 part of my lunch that tasted really good. Anyone have any healthy lunch ideas for something I can quickly pick up at Shop Rite? While I'm at work that's really the only non-fast food option I have during my work lunch break.. I usually pick up a Turkey Half Sub, with a fruit like an Apple, Banana, Orange.. but that seems really bland. Got to find some Healthy option to spice things up every now and then.
Going to have to get back on track with my fitness plan after a weekend with some questionable diet choices.Comment
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That would be my number 1 choice but my work location doesn't have a refrigerator, or a place to store foods. So a lot of the foods I bring I'm afraid will spoil, or won't taste very fresh.Minnesota Vikings
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Ok it's that time of the year again. I'm right where I wanted to be at this point, and now all I have to do is lose the fat that's left on my lower stomach.
I need help with what I'm supposed to eat to ditch that. I'd like to still be able to eat foods that have a decent amount of protein in them as I plan on working out. I'm guessing I'm going to have to stop eating the pizza, pb&j, etc.
Would something like Quiznos & Subway be okay? I've been trying to start replacing pizza with that.Fan of....
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Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.
Ok it's that time of the year again. I'm right where I wanted to be at this point, and now all I have to do is lose the fat that's left on my lower stomach.
I need help with what I'm supposed to eat to ditch that. I'd like to still be able to eat foods that have a decent amount of protein in them as I plan on working out. I'm guessing I'm going to have to stop eating the pizza, pb&j, etc.
Would something like Quiznos & Subway be okay? I've been trying to start replacing pizza with that.New Jersey Devils- 1995, 2000, 2003
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Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.
i work out during my lunch hour and i usually just have a chicken breast and frozen vegetables re-heated. when i do go out though i get KFC grilled chicken or a 6" subway turkey with the apple slices.Streaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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I have to travel a fair bit with my job and don't always have a fridge handy so i carry a cooler bag with those fridge blocks of ice in it with my food/drinks. Pack it early in the morning and it keeps good all day. Could be worth a shot in your situation?Comment
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