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Gimme Muscle or Gimme Death

sandman1202 Posts: 50 Joined: 2001/06/10	2001/07/03, 01:40 AM I have been training for six years now and I can't seem to gain more muscle. I have been told to up my caloric intake so that my fast metabolism won't use all of the calories on my active life and leave some for muscle building. As a result many people suggest places like McDonalds and Burger King. Does this sound normal to you? And please no inexperienced replies.
snowboarder_76 Posts: 144 Joined: 2001/05/27	2001/07/03, 02:12 PM Have you already altered your workout as well? Great question though!
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2001/07/03, 04:34 PM I hope experienced trainers aren't telling you to go to fast food places to eat! I also have a very fast metabolism. I eat all day, every day (3500 - 4200 calories). I've hit these plateaus in the past and simply altered my diet and workout routine. Eat more high quality carbs (oatmeal, potatoes, etc.) and consume more protein. Sounds too easy, right? Also change your workout program to something you've never done before - maybe more sets with heavier weight, etc. Your body could also be habituating to the supplements you're taking. If you're taking creatine, stop for 2 weeks, do another loading phase, and continue. I just did that about a month and a half ago. I lost 4lbs during those 2 weeks (no loss of strength though), but have made some great gains since then. I think my body just got used to it or something. You can also try some of the new stuff coming out. Anything with ecdysterone is sure to help. I take MethoxyFactor HP by EAS and won't live without it. Whatever you do, just avoid the fast food unless you're looking for saturated fat calories.
bicep Posts: 315 Joined: 2001/01/26	2001/07/03, 09:50 PM I don`t think it`s ok to eat fast food regardless your level of metabolism..... my is pretty high but I listen to the same advice...and after two years I`m still stuck with the fat. I had Mcdonalds once a week. It gives you nasty fat. Really don`t do it..... If you have to find something better quality Mcdonalds is nasty... I usually go for Harveys......
Sweeny Posts: 120 Joined: 2001/07/26	2001/07/04, 03:03 PM Absolutally not. Going to McDonalds and Burger King will not do much for your size except put some flab on you. What you need is more calories, but around 40% Carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein. Increase your protein maybe even more than thirty percent and increase your overall diet. Make sure though that you are eating AT LEAST your bodyweight in protein. If you need to gain size I would even recommend as much as 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. Good luck
sandman1202 Posts: 50 Joined: 2001/06/10	2001/07/05, 02:11 AM I weigh 174 and take in 180 grams of protein. At first I had great gains now it's not so good. I'll stick to it and switch up my routine. I don't take creatine though, it softens the tendons; that's why you're able to bench more, Be careful I just snapped my pect at the musculosupertendonis joint, and it hurt like anything (@$#%)So chest is out of the ranks for 4 months. It sounds like it's the carbs though, I'll try increasing them and being sure to make it the most complex starches. Thanks.
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/07/05, 02:13 AM Please...No death