The Journey of the Skinnies

In on this!! I've struggled with being skinny all my life and still consider myself pretty small. Absolutely hate when I get called skinny, especially these days. Wanted to share a little bit about my journey thus far..


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This is more or less the appearance I kept all through high school up until I was about 18 or 19 years old. I'm about 6'0 and 135 pounds there. I've always been a naturally skinny guy and I suppose it made me an easy target to get picked on earlier on in child hood. That was one of the things that drove me to make changes.

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Spent my early 20s lifting with no real direction, just looking to get bigger. I was able to get my body weight to hover around 150 for these years until I finally had enough and was ready to get serious about transforming my body.

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To the left is me right before I started a serious routine and diet and to the right is just about one year later, just this past September. I'm about 170 pounds in that most recent picture and having this comparison makes me realize how far I've come and how far I've yet to go! Currently on my second serious bulk, weighing in just above 190. I've learned a lot of things along the way but I'm happy to finally be shedding myself of that "skinny" label.

Here's a video version of the above!:
[youtube]UwW0bx96GWc[/youtube]

I just joined the BodyGroup =)

My name's Nick, Im from Germany and I would like to get bigger ;)
to be more precise right now I'm 73-74 kilos at 1,82 m and 15 % BF
Goal is to be around 82-85 kilos and have maximum 10 % BF (better 8 :D)

My body doesnt gain muscle easily, so this should be good for me ;)
the only thing my body does quickly is establish these 15 % BF, not more, and loose weight if i have stress -.-

Hope you will be around for my journey, pictures will follow soon ;)

My university just emailed me this.

"My university"-Exercise & Sport Sciences Program is currently recruiting subjects for a new food supplement study. The new project seeks healthy college-age men and women, who do not currently participate in a structured exercise program, as research subjects. The food supplement to be studied is β-alanine. Each subject’s project involvement will last approximately 2 months.

Maybe I should go tell them I don't workout so I can get some free Beta Alanine. "Bro, I don't even lift", lol.

[QUOTE=nickwannabe;1007477873]I just joined the BodyGroup =)

My name's Nick, Im from Germany and I would like to get bigger ;)
to be more precise right now I'm 73-74 kilos at 1,82 m and 15 % BF
Goal is to be around 82-85 kilos and have maximum 10 % BF (better 8 :D)

My body doesnt gain muscle easily, so this should be good for me ;)
the only thing my body does quickly is establish these 15 % BF, not more, and loose weight if i have stress -.-

Hope you will be around for my journey, pictures will follow soon ;)[/QUOTE]

Welcome to the group! We all encourage each other here. The first things you should do is really examine your diet and see how many calories you're actually eating a day. A lot of "hardgainers" are also under eaters. I know I am, especially when I'm stressed. When I am stressed out I eat less and less, so it's a constant struggle to maintain and gain weight. Are you on any specific workout program yet?

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Latest progress

Well right now im on no programme, doing an internship in Spain, so I have to improvise until i get home 1st february

I do bodyweight stuff with backpack full of stones, water containers full of wet sand etc

Im livin in a hotel without kitchen, so I basically live from buffet, but theres good healthy stuff every 2-3 hours ;)

But I cant wait to come home and hitnmy gym finally :) and to make my own shakes and food

whats yalls thoughts on the original, now banned, USPLabs Jack3d... (not micro)

[QUOTE=LNorris82;1007808303]whats yalls thoughts on the original, now banned, USPLabs Jack3d... (not micro)[/QUOTE]

Can get it at vitamin shoppe
amazing.
NASTY off day head aches

I personally do not handle well stimulants before training
I am pumped and motivated anyways, and this stuff sometimes scares me a bit if my heart is racing etc, sweating

Dont know what stimulant.free PRE supps are out there? can anybody recommend me one?

[QUOTE=eight-pack;1007380293]
[youtube]UwW0bx96GWc[/youtube][/QUOTE]

Phenomenal 1 year journey. repped! you kept low BF aswell

[QUOTE=nickwannabe;1008036603]I personally do not handle well stimulants before training
I am pumped and motivated anyways, and this stuff sometimes scares me a bit if my heart is racing etc, sweating

Dont know what stimulant.free PRE supps are out there? can anybody recommend me one?[/QUOTE]

Isn't Craze supposed to be stimulant free? but like edit: only 65 at gnc (which i dont go to) chepaer online

edit again: Craze has caffeine

[QUOTE=eight-pack;1007380293]
Here's a video version of the above!:
[youtube]UwW0bx96GWc[/youtube][/QUOTE]

Lookin good bro, still skinny but amazing transformation so far.

[QUOTE=Whyyousoskinny;1007816623]Can get it at vitamin shoppe
amazing.
NASTY off day head aches[/QUOTE]

I never experienced any off day head aches, but I was a caffeine junky back when I was taking that stuff, so I never crashed. Military life... 4 energy drinks a day crew. Glad I'm out and going to school now. Now it'll prbably be ******** 4 times a day, haha!

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My first week log is done, today was the last day, until I start a solid program/routine, I'm still searching around, man, I kind of have a gut a little bit, but for my weight, I shouldn't probably worry about that stuff currently.

[QUOTE=nickwannabe;1008036603]I personally do not handle well stimulants before training
I am pumped and motivated anyways, and this stuff sometimes scares me a bit if my heart is racing etc, sweating

Dont know what stimulant.free PRE supps are out there? can anybody recommend me one?[/QUOTE]

i love that stim feeling it makes me just want to scream at people and go on a rage, i started taking 1 1/2 scoops of the jack3d i got at vit, shop, they got 5 more cases and said not stocking up on it again since it got banned. what pre workout will give me the craziest focus and energy?

Been very sick for an entire month, and finally had the energy to go to the gym today. Body weight dropped to 160lbs.

Squatted 170 3x5 and deadlifted 275x5, man does this suck :( Lost nearly 100lbs on my squat.
Was planning on hitting a 405 DL in march, but that is going to be postponed quite a few months while i work my way back up.

Sucks, but sh*t happens.

[QUOTE=Conquer92;1008335353]Been very sick for an entire month, and finally had the energy to go to the gym today. Body weight dropped to 160lbs.

Squatted 170 3x5 and deadlifted 275x5, man does this suck :( Lost nearly 100lbs on my squat.
Was planning on hitting a 405 DL in march, but that is going to be postponed quite a few months while i work my way back up.

Sucks, but sh*t happens.[/QUOTE]

It'll come back quicker than the first time. Don't sweat it, illnesses and injuries happen to all of us, it's just the name of the game. Buck up, you'll be fine. Just focus on staying healthy and your lifts will come back.

[QUOTE=HoneyBadger300;1008486973]It'll come back quicker than the first time. Don't sweat it, illnesses and injuries happen to all of us, it's just the name of the game. Buck up, you'll be fine. Just focus on staying healthy and your lifts will come back.[/QUOTE]
True that.

Honestly, im finding any sort of 3x5 program (SS, Stronglifts, Texas) to be a tad boring lately.

Im really dying to run Sheiko for a day and see how i like it.

I finally found an internet spot to upload a pic :D
So you guys can see how much I will NEED to bulk

It really sucks that all the good PRE supps have so much stimulants, maybe Ill give it a try back in Germany
what should happen except for me exploding :D?

What do you think of my pic? how much would you bulk?

[QUOTE=nickwannabe;1008667863]
What do you think of my pic? how much would you bulk?[/QUOTE]
It is easier said than done. Add 500 calories and see how it goes.

I just hit 170 this week and it feels pretty good. I'm 18 weeks into my bulk and started at 138-140 Lbs. Just thought i'd share. I have been using my fitness pal every day. My life isn't hectic or busy right now so i don't mind logging what i eat in order to hit my targets.

Amazing results people are having. Very inspirational!!

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh buddy.
305 Deadlifts today (not bad for the first time doing em)

[QUOTE=redmond3;1007275223]Sweet, Really excited to see your progress and glad you finally decided to change your lifestyle around. Better now then later! But glad your in on this. Thats a good start

figure out your goals yet?[/QUOTE]

I am starting on Mark Rippetoes SS program, purely because that is what is recommended to beginners.
First goal is to learn how to do all the lifts in the program with good form.
Then, for all of Jan, Feb, March and April I am going to try and put on a lot of weight and gain both strength and muscle.

My overall goal is to reach a size that I am happy with, a size that suits football (soccer) so obviously not massive.
Also, to work on my speed and agility.
I want to become quick, explosive and strong.
Also want to look good!

[QUOTE=MrMagic123;1009299783]I am starting on Mark Rippetoes SS program, purely because that is what is recommended to beginners.
First goal is to learn how to do all the lifts in the program with good form.
Then, for all of Jan, Feb, March and April I am going to try and put on a lot of weight and gain both strength and muscle.

My overall goal is to reach a size that I am happy with, a size that suits football (soccer) so obviously not massive.
Also, to work on my speed and agility.
[B]I want to become quick, explosive and strong.[/B]
Also want to look good![/QUOTE]

Make sure you're doing your Cleans.

[QUOTE=HoneyBadger300;1009306113]Make sure you're doing your Cleans.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, have read upon them and know that they really help with explosiveness so I will be making sure I do them!

[QUOTE=MrMagic123;1009299783]I am starting on Mark Rippetoes SS program, purely because that is what is recommended to beginners.
First goal is to learn how to do all the lifts in the program with good form.
Then, for all of Jan, Feb, March and April I am going to try and put on a lot of weight and gain both strength and muscle.

My overall goal is to reach a size that I am happy with, a size that suits football (soccer) so obviously not massive.
Also, to work on my speed and agility.
I want to become quick, explosive and strong.
Also want to look good![/QUOTE]

Quick explosive and strong , thats my plan too ;) will follow yours, might be a good comparison

My dad and I are building functional strength equipment for this now
Sandbag, Plyo platforms, Powercage, ropes, etc..
Good to come from a family of carpenters and builders =)

I wish you the best for your journey brah, sent you a friend request

[QUOTE=redmond3;626443683]are you willing to change? I will post my diet that has helped me gain weight, cheap, easy to use and will def help pack on some mass[/QUOTE]

yeah ... please post your diet ... I am willing to change ... I got the urge to transform to a healthier living style ... BUT , I have one problem ... I am a smoker and YES I am trying to quit ... please do tell me what and how to completely get rid of that habit ...

vulkkan ! Peace \m/

[QUOTE=jason81;1008767263]I just hit 170 this week and it feels pretty good. I'm 18 weeks into my bulk and started at 138-140 Lbs. Just thought i'd share. I have been using my fitness pal every day. My life isn't hectic or busy right now so i don't mind logging what i eat in order to hit my targets.[/QUOTE]

Wow, sounds like solid gains over a good period of time, they should stick for along time :) Looking to hit 170 in the next 3 months when i start up again on the 21st. Are you looking to push pass 170??


[QUOTE=nickwannabe;1008667863]I finally found an internet spot to upload a pic :D
So you guys can see how much I will NEED to bulk

It really sucks that all the good PRE supps have so much stimulants, maybe Ill give it a try back in Germany
what should happen except for me exploding :D?

What do you think of my pic? how much would you bulk?[/QUOTE]

hmmm I would do 15-20 lbs and see how that turns out :) can always push more after

[QUOTE=MrMagic123;1009299783]I am starting on Mark Rippetoes SS program, purely because that is what is recommended to beginners.
First goal is to learn how to do all the lifts in the program with good form.
Then, for all of Jan, Feb, March and April I am going to try and put on a lot of weight and gain both strength and muscle.

My overall goal is to reach a size that I am happy with, a size that suits football (soccer) so obviously not massive.
Also, to work on my speed and agility.
I want to become quick, explosive and strong.
Also want to look good![/QUOTE]

Seems like you know what you want, and how to get there. Looking forward to your updates, gonna have to track it :D

[QUOTE=iamvulkkan;1009668053]yeah ... please post your diet ... I am willing to change ... I got the urge to transform to a healthier living style ... BUT , I have one problem ... I am a smoker and YES I am trying to quit ... please do tell me what and how to completely get rid of that habit ...

vulkkan ! Peace \m/[/QUOTE]

alright, I can post my diet for 3kish calories, pretty basic, but works for me :) i adjust every 2 weeks, so you may have to also.

Diet 9:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Midnight
Increase by-> 2428 443 Calories Fats Carbs Protein Sugar

Snack
1 scoop whey 105 1 6 17
2 cups of 2% milk 260 10 24 16
1 packet oats 100 2 18 4
1 fish oil 10 1 0 0


TOTAL BREAKDOWN 475 14 48 37
%.98 %.27 %.4 %.31

Breakfast
2 jumbo eggs 180 10 0 16
3 whole grain slices bread 270 3 51 12
1 jumbo egg white 18 0 0 4.5


TOTAL BREAKDOWN 468 13 51 32.5
%.96 %.25 %.44 %.28

Lunch
8 oz fish 200 5 0 40
2 medium potatoes 220 0 52 6
1 fish oil 10 1 0 0
1 tsp olive oil 40 5 0 0

TOTAL BREAKDOWN 470 11 52 46
%1.04 %.21 %.44 %.39

Postworkout
No Syn 83 0 0 20
glycomaize 140 0 35 0
1 slice whole grain bread 90 1 17 4
1 scoop whey 105 1 6 17



TOTAL BREAKDOWN 418 2 58 41
%.99 %.04 %.56 %.39

Dinner
12 oz chicken 315 6.8 0 59
1.5 cups of rice 300 2 64 6
1 tsp olive oil 40 5 0 0
1 apple medium 95 0 25 0

TOTAL BREAKDOWN 750 13.8 89 65
%.99 %.17 %.47 %.35

Before Bed
1 scoop casein 150 3 6 25
1 fish oil 10 1 0 0
1 cup 2% milk 130 5 12 8

TOTAL BREAKDOWN 290 9 18 33
%.98 %.28 %.25 %.46


OVERALL TOTAL BREAKDOWN 2871 62.8 316 254.5
%.99 % .2 % .44 %.35





first number is calories, fats, carbs, then protein




Changed my new diet around going to be rouhgly 3600 calories which should help me increase my weight to 160-170ish gotta see :d
400 g - 44% carbs, (50% of the carbs being breakfast and postworkout)
301- 35% pro
96- 23% fats

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