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Hey /fit/. I'm about 6'2ish and weigh around 140-145 pounds. I'm trying to gain weight, but mostly muscle mass weight. I drink Whey Protien 2-3 times a day and work out my upper body every other day. (Im thinking about buying creatine, any suggestions?).Could anyone help me? And possibly give me a set of when and what I should eat. ThanksPic related. its me
>> Anonymous
This kinda relates to me. I'm doing cardio workouts monday, wednesday, friday, and taking the hundred push-ups challenge (also doing this for sit ups).

Interested in seeing what they recommend you eat.
>> Anonymous
That guy on the right you're with looks like a total retard.
>> Anonymous
>>260625
What's your workout routine like? What else are you eating other than protein shakes?
>> Anonymous
OP here. with my upper body work out I use 15 pound dumbells (although im moving up to 25 today, 15 is too weak now). I eat what ever comes my way pretty much, haha. But in the morning I normally eat 2-3 eggs, bacon and toast.
>> Anonymous
oh yea, I also just started the 100 pushup program.
>> Anonymous
>>260633
I'm about the same as you up, except I gaine 15 lbs in about 6 weeks doing 3 sets of 3 different exercises for chest and triceps on monday, 3 sets of 3 different exercises for shoulders and forearms on wednesday and 3 sets of 3 different exercises of biceps and back on friday.

Also, do the most weight you can and do about 4-8 reps per set for each exercise.

Keep eating eggs and other high protein things. Dried fruits and nuts (trail mix) are great. The key is to get enough protein _and_ being skinnyfags that we are, enough calories in a day. I aim for about 3500-4000 calories and about my weight in grams for protein (maybe a little higher). It's tough, but, if you keep on it, you'll see gains in no time, and that's very satisfying.
>> Anonymous
How about to maintain a slightly higher weight, but be able to consume more calories. My family and friends are constantly telling me that I eat too little (under 2000 calories), and I'm usually tired enough not to do anything.

What's the best way to stay around this weight, eat more, and become more active?
>> Anonymous
>>260650
Go running? I don't know.
>> Anonymous
get to the gym and learn to do the 5 basic barbell lifts: squats, deadlifts, bench press, press, cleans. eat healthy food, tons of it. drink a gallon of whole milk a day to supplement massive protein carbs and fat, no need for protein shakes just yet.

go buy Starting Strength by Rippetoe. You'll put on "weight, but mostly muscle mass" very quickly.
>> Anonymous
>>260660
I have to disagree with the milk thing. Milk isn't very healthy for you and may give you pimples. If you're content with protein shakes, stick with them. There's also some shakes that come with protein and a number of multivitamins. Check them out.
>> Anonymous
milk is the fastest and cheapest way for any skinny fuck to juice his diet. people often confuse people who follow Rip's routine WITH the milk as juicers, due to the immense fast results (i've seen this happen)

1 gallon whole milk
2400 calories
131.2g fat
128g protein
176g carbs

If you start breaking out badly, then evaluate your goals and stop. Unless you plan on juicing, this will give you the best results in the shortest time frame.
>> Anonymous
I wouldn't drink a gallon of milk a day. Seems incredibly unhealthy. But, whatever. Good luck.
>> Anonymous
Should I buy some Creatine too? I heard it works really well for a post workout drink
>> Anonymous
>>260677
I don't know much about creatine, but I think it's effects are purely cosmetic. I think it just makes your muscles more susceptible to hydration, so, if you drink a lot of water, they'll bulge and look bigger.
>> Anonymous
OP you should look up your BMR.

http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/basal/basal.html
Add 500 to that, add whatever you are burning from exercise, and then keep in mind that a pound is about 3,500 calories.
>> Anonymous
>>260674
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>> Anonymous
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>>260685
OH NOOOOOOOO
>> Anonymous
>>260685
fat is good, especially for athletes and those who want to gain weight. not for pretty boy bb'ers who sacrifice raw strength for lower bf%. 131g is excessive, but thats the fucking point, if you want to put on 15-20lbs in 6 weeks (or 30-40 in 6 mo's) you need some fat, dumbass.
>> Anonymous
So creatine just makes the muscles look larger, but doesnt make you stronger?
>> Anonymous
>>260708
>put on 15-20lbs in 6 weeks (or 30-40 in 6 mo's)
I still think it's a horrible idea. Jesus Christ. So much milk!
>> Anonymous
>>260713
I'm not saying its for everyone, but OP said he wants to put on "mass, but mostly muscle" and this is the best and fastest way to achieve it coupled with a squat intensive linear progression of the main barbell lifts. period. it sucks, you will hate milk, but it fucking works, period.
>> Anonymous
>>260682

Creatine is the one and only supplement scientificaly proved to work. It boosts your set endurance and maximum strength. It also stores water in your body, but that doesn't do any harm.

Protip: creatine, buy it
>> Anonymous
OP here.

I might try creatine for a bit, but of course ill keep working out and drinking protein shakes (i might try that milk idea) but mainly I might want to start going to a gym.

Anyone know how much a personal training might cost?
>> Anonymous
trainer*
>> Anonymous
>>260727
>trainer*
Don't do that here.
>> Anonymous
>>260674OP here: thats a lotta fuckin milk man! Wont that give me kidney stones or or something? haha
>> Anonymous
>>260726
OP buy Starting Strength, read it inside and out, follow it verbatim. The people bitching and moaning about fat/milk made me rage enough to prove my point, check out this kid from rip's forum

http://strengthmill.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2144

35lbs in 2 months, monster strength gains, if this is what you want do the program. most personal trainers will give you shit form (don't squat below parallel) so concentrate on reading the book inside and out and fix your form yourself.
>> Anonymous
>>260738


Have to agree with this.

That progress is inspiring.

I personally have added tons to all my lifts in a little over two months... and that is with a fair bit of time off and sessions spent with lighter weights to correct form and stuff.