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2004/01/27, 01:09 PM
I'm new to posting, however, I have cruised this website for quite sometime always reading what others have to say about what works, and what does not. So, I debated, and decieded to register and post what I have found for my body type to be a working program, and to say a general thanks to all of those who have helped me and don't know it.
I'm 22, 69 inches tall and weighed only around 142. I am pretty thin. When school started in August, I started aggresivly working out, I had found motivation which I have kept with a passion (I've learned that motivation is key, more important than anything else.) Every *body* is different and requires something that may or may not work for another. (again, thanks to the posters here, I have conglomerated these finding of what does and doesn't work over time) But, it seems people of my build have a lot harder time with trying to put on the mass than others do. Some argue that genetic play an inevitable role, I agree, up to a point. My will power takes over that genetic role. I found, for someone of my build, that by doing 8 sets of the weight I can do the maximum of 8-10 reps of 2 to 3 times a week, I am gaining the most mass. Of course that is not all I am doing. During the excersise, I flex my muscle as hard as I can for 1 - 2 seconds, then lower the weight slowly. I am taking only one supplement, that is Whey protein, I also try to consume at LEAST 100 grams of protien a day, and get at LEAST 8 hours of sleep, and drinks lots of water. Since I started in August, to this date, I am now 10 lbs heavier, and definitly have noticed the gains. (Especially when I put on shirts my arms barly fit into now, cool feeling)
I just wanted to say thanks again for all the help, and if someone of my build believes it can't be done, have patience (and motivation), and maybe the program I just offered can indeed help you. I figure at my current rate of gains, by the end of this year I will be at around 165 by the end of this year. Thanks again!
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2004/01/27, 01:13 PM
Buddy...you need AT LEAST 142 grams of protein a day for the gains you want.
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May the lift be with you.
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2004/01/28, 09:47 AM
Unless, of course, he is happy with what he is getting now. He may need to remember this when he hits that inevitable platteu (sic).
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2004/01/28, 10:59 AM
Yeah, I realize you are supposed to get 1 - 1.5 grams of protien to 1 lb of body weight. I try very hard to do that, I never dip below 100 grams a day, sometimes I do however reach the necissary amount.
I also fear that dreaded platteu, however far I am from it, (or near), I don't look forward to it. I have seriously been thinking of Creatine, Sunday, I'm debating weather to start that, I think I could accelerate gains by using that.
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2004/01/29, 11:02 AM
Agamble you the man, but I disagree that the protein intake should be 1-1.5grams only when hitting a plateu. I use it just for maintenance alone. Fox, I know its tough to hit that mark everyday, but who said nutrition was easy?
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May the lift be with you.
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2004/01/29, 12:39 PM
jdelts
Yeah, it's not easy, more expensive than easy, but I'm trying. Most importantly, I'm getting results that are easy to see.
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