Count your calories. See, when I first started I thought I ate a lot. Turns out "a lot" was only like 2500-2800 calories. I have to eat 3500 to bulk and 2200 to cut.
I have a family friend who is 26 years old and is interested in furthering his gains. He recently told me that he went into complete nutrition and that they have this stuff called "5-deca zol" and...
I agree Mitch. Social norms just hold you back. Live your life for you, and nobody else. But you must also be grateful for the good things in life. Being a hard ass won't do much.