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Munchie · 04-09-2005, 07:10 PM

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello, i finally dragged myself to the gym a month ago, been thinking about it for a very long time (14 years actually) was always put off being the smallest guy there, only to find out what a decent bunch of people they all are. im going 4 days a week and want to make up for lost time fast.
If anyone has any advice on a diet for bulking i'd really appreciate it.
AJ

divie · 04-09-2005, 07:35 PM

First of dont go mad and on a mission that you must gain mass yesterday as its a slow process and over-training is common with newbies.I see it all the time down the gym people going from one machine to the next until they are f***ed, not having a clue to how many sets they have done for each muscle group.

Do garys routine thats posted in the training forum, its a full body workout 3 days a week and because your muscle memory is non this will be ideal for 6 months or so and then you can move onto a split if you wish.Obviously this is just my opinion, if your getting on fine with what your doing at the mo stick with it as everyone trains differently.
Also get your diet up to scratch if it isnt already protien, complex carbs and good fats.I find a pro shake or meal replacement would be helpful as i found when starting out that getting the food down was hard so mayby if your struggling take a shake at least.
The best thing i could say to you is be consistant and patient m8.

All the best m8

Munchie · 04-09-2005, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the advice Divie, i got a routine from the gym owner 5 weeks ago, been following it to a T, i feel great when i leave the gym after a workout, sometimes feel like it was over too quickly though, i have already noticed an improvement in my figure so to speak, i realise it is going to take time, now i am going though, no ones going to stop me!!

Im struggling a bit to sort the food side out, i keep asking the owner for a diet sheet but not gettin anywhere with him yet, the trouble is ive never done my own meals before so im not good at combining foods to eat.
Im getting about 12 eggs with milk, 2 chicken breasts, some pasta and some tuna every day with the occasional home meal chucked in but its getting a bit boaring, any advice on this :?:

Anonymous · 04-09-2005, 11:32 PM

welcome to the board munchie,

bodybuilding diet is boring, you,ll get used to it though.

try to eat every 3 hours , carbs and protein.

what you weighing in at? this determines how much you should eat.

Munchie · 05-09-2005, 12:27 AM

Hi Steve, Im 29 years old, i am 5ft 8in and when i started about 5 weeks ago i was 13 1/2 stone, im now 14 stone, im quite solid due to working as a coal man for 8 years although i cant see my abs just yet!!

I still live at home and up until i started training i ate what ever mother made!! rarely cooking anything myself apart from egg sarnies for dinner.

BigDaddy · 05-09-2005, 08:35 AM

Hello Munchie, welcome

04-09-2005, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Munchie Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redruth Posts: 112	Newbie Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello, i finally dragged myself to the gym a month ago, been thinking about it for a very long time (14 years actually) was always put off being the smallest guy there, only to find out what a decent bunch of people they all are. im going 4 days a week and want to make up for lost time fast. If anyone has any advice on a diet for bulking i'd really appreciate it. AJ

05-09-2005, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
BigDaddy Making Progress Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Derry/N.Ireland Posts: 159	Hello Munchie, welcome __________________ I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament. Mod @ www.hardcoremuscle.co.uk Mod @ www.hardgainer.co.uk email - bigdaddy@hardcoremuscle.co.uk

04-09-2005, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
divie Making Progress Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: somerset Posts: 436	First of dont go mad and on a mission that you must gain mass yesterday as its a slow process and over-training is common with newbies.I see it all the time down the gym people going from one machine to the next until they are f***ed, not having a clue to how many sets they have done for each muscle group. Do garys routine thats posted in the training forum, its a full body workout 3 days a week and because your muscle memory is non this will be ideal for 6 months or so and then you can move onto a split if you wish.Obviously this is just my opinion, if your getting on fine with what your doing at the mo stick with it as everyone trains differently. Also get your diet up to scratch if it isnt already protien, complex carbs and good fats.I find a pro shake or meal replacement would be helpful as i found when starting out that getting the food down was hard so mayby if your struggling take a shake at least. The best thing i could say to you is be consistant and patient m8. All the best m8

04-09-2005, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Munchie Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redruth Posts: 112	Thanks for the advice Divie, i got a routine from the gym owner 5 weeks ago, been following it to a T, i feel great when i leave the gym after a workout, sometimes feel like it was over too quickly though, i have already noticed an improvement in my figure so to speak, i realise it is going to take time, now i am going though, no ones going to stop me!! Im struggling a bit to sort the food side out, i keep asking the owner for a diet sheet but not gettin anywhere with him yet, the trouble is ive never done my own meals before so im not good at combining foods to eat. Im getting about 12 eggs with milk, 2 chicken breasts, some pasta and some tuna every day with the occasional home meal chucked in but its getting a bit boaring, any advice on this :?:

04-09-2005, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0	welcome to the board munchie, bodybuilding diet is boring, you,ll get used to it though. try to eat every 3 hours , carbs and protein. what you weighing in at? this determines how much you should eat.

05-09-2005, 12:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Munchie Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redruth Posts: 112	Hi Steve, Im 29 years old, i am 5ft 8in and when i started about 5 weeks ago i was 13 1/2 stone, im now 14 stone, im quite solid due to working as a coal man for 8 years although i cant see my abs just yet!! I still live at home and up until i started training i ate what ever mother made!! rarely cooking anything myself apart from egg sarnies for dinner.

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