Building mass and weights etc

[Marcg868]

Well after 2.5 years of being under a Endocrinologist Consultant and having various tests and procedure. I was finally told today that i have been discharged and everything is functioning as it should.

Now before all this happened i used to be 5ft 9 and about 13 stone and not massive but defo not skinny.

Now today I'm 5ft 11 and hovering just about 9 stone 11 and its just pathetic.

I'd like to obviously build muscle, not be a complete tantastic roid head that you see out round most towns, but back up to 12/13 stone and toned with it.

Now i know you can go to the gym, but working nights the gym is not convenient. So can my goal be achieved by using the weights at home?

Also what protein stuff can i use thats going to help towards putting weight on etc. And links to proper diets etc. I don't do Eggs tho, they are disgusting. The smell makes me gag for a start.
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[dogbot]

Yeah, you can do it at home. A half decent set of weights from Argos or somewhere and some regular use of them will do wonders, especially if you do it in concert with some sort of cardio work (which will also help your stamina). No need to go nuts, just do your sessions... motivation and actually working out are as important as how much you lift each time, ime.

Regarding protein, this stuff's quite good:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutrisport-Protein-Isolate-Chocolate-1000g/dp/B0013G8OMQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1308310031&sr=8-4

A lot of people like the more expensive ones, but I find that they can be a bit chemically and of no great extra benefit for the extra money.

Oh, and fish is good.

[L3G3ND_MTX]

isnt there some thing going around about how protein is pretty much a waste of time unless you're proper body building because people generally eat a needed amount of protein in there diet and having the extra drink stuff you shit out most of it anyway?

Just pointing it out, sure i read it somewhere, might save you a few quid when you can just add some protein items into meals.

[pinkyfloyd]

I used to train at home every other day and once a week go down to the gym. You'd find you pushed that little bit harder in the gym than you did at home. Something to do with paying for it I think but this was years and years go when I was 18. I had built myself up from 9 stone to over 11.5 and then went through a depression and ended up around 8.5.

Shocking but true! Now I'm growing again but in the wrong places. My 6pack has not only been drank but its been refilled with twice the capacity it should hold and my lovely firm chest muscles are now starting to sag.

It'd be easy enough to do something about it but I lack the motivation to excersize now.
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[Marcg868]

I probably don't get my recommended 2500 calories a day. So that ain't helping. But i do eat three meals a day. But it probably totals up to about 1800 calories.

Like this morning i have had 4 slices of toast and a brew. Two Snickers and two apples at about 10 30 and just finished a Sausage and bacon barm and another piece of fruit.
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[GhostRider]

Cut that chocolate out for a start.

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[mr jamez]

It sounds like you need to sort out a normal diet rather than worrying about weight training and protein shakes.

You might be happy with the way you look if you put on a few stone and all you have to do is eat
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[MinhDinh]

IMO if you want to bulk up, you should keep your sugary food. It's fattening, but you're quite small.

As for bulking up, you may have a fast metabolic rate, so exercise will increase it as well as burn some off...

Count your calories and then change or add to your diet. Diet is the key, but since you want to be bigger, you need to eat a lot as well.

Some want a 6 pack and eat vey little carbs, sugars and fat, but if you wanna be big, then hit a gym, mos open during the day here. Not sure in your area.

Heck even some videos help such as p90x or something.
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[Marcg868]

[MinhDinh]

[GhostRider]

Lean meats, no processed shit, plenty of fish oil. General opinion is 60/30/20 protein/fat/carb ratio. You're probably already eating in excess of what your daily calorie burnup is anyway so I wouldn't rush into eating more, just get the ratios right and see how you get on. You'll notice beginners gains in the first 2 months or so which will slow off, then is the time to up your calories and train harder to give yourself more of boost mass/strength wise.

[johnsmith222]

I recommend that you check this site out:

https://www.scoobysworkshop.com/

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[Marcg868]

what do you actually eat now?

Find a gym friend so you don't lose interest and make sure you do the exercises correctly.[/quote]

I usually have Porridge or 4 slices of Toast for breakfast (only if i get up early)

Lunch, sometimes i don't bother. But when i do it can range from a ham salad or chicken salad buttie from the petrol station or a can of Heinz scotch broth or vegetable soup.

Tea can range from throw in the microwave curry, homecooked curries and other various chicken and meaty meals. But when working its usually something i can lob in the microwave.

Plus shit inbetween meals, like chocolate bars,crisps etc. And i drink diet coke and no added sugar vimto.

I work nights, so 1800 is breakfast time, 0200 is lunch and 2030 when i get home is tea time.
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[mr jamez]

For the vast majority of people putting on weight and not increasing body fat is pretty much impossible. You'll be making life very hard for yourself if you try and go down this route, forget about six packs and being "toned".

Have four meals a day, plenty of meat and pasta. Don't scrimp on fruit and veg. Also plain old milk makes a very good supplement, after all its what mammals feed on to grow.

Don't be afraid of calories! Cake is nice...
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[nick.h]

For supplements I would recommend bulk powders, used them a few times now. If anyone can beat there price for flavoured whey I want to know about it.

https://www.bulkpowders.co.uk

I only train at home every other day, alternating muscle groups, just as an amature. Brought a set of iron/plastic weights and bars from ebay for £50, and sold the 2x10kg (that I'm far off using) for £30.

Really trying to get motivated to go running, but it nots happening at the moment.
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[HP]

I've always found my protein hurricane good for putting on weight. I started weight training 2.5 years ago at about 9 stone at 16. I’m now 18 and weight about 13 stone 8, over the three years I was using maxi muscle cyclone but that then shot up in price so I changed. I have always eaten well and try to eat a lot of meat and fruit.

In the gym don't worry what people think, everyone has to start somewhere. Just make sure you lift with good form, down slow up fast etc. keeping your breathing in check. If you put the weight up to quickly, you will have awful form with your arms wobbling all over the place. Then people will give you strange looks. So make you start on low weights and get good form before going heavy. Good form will help prevent injuries, you will also get the most out of the exercise.

When I train I try to go exercise which involve a lot of muscle groups like squat, dead lift, and bench press. If you piss about doing bicep curls you won't gain the weight you are looking for. This is a simple and I would say effective 3 times a week routine. Always remember there is no set formula for putting on weight so everybody is different so when you get used to a routine you have to mix it up to shock the body.

For each exercise do 3 warm up sets gradually increasing the weight. Then do three sets of what you can do 10 reps on. When you can do 3 sets of then move the weight up and go for 3 sets of 6, and then 8 and then 10 and repeat.

Monday:
Squat, bench
dead lift

Wednesday:
bent over row
pull ups
standing shoulder press
ab routine

Friday:
squat
bench
dead lift

My other tips would be to get a committed partner then you won't want to let him down and he won't want to let you down. This way you will miss less sessions. Always use correct technique with good form. Warm up properly, and ask if you don't know how!

Cheers Harry
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