The Journey of the Skinnies

[caustin1986]

yeah it might be that because i just went from 3 day split to 5. i might need to up my daily intake. hmmmm. fukc i was already having a hard enough time stuffing enough food down my throat for a 3 day split.

maybe i should go back to 3 day, untill i can get home and really get a handle on my diet.

I'd go back to the 3 day. Also, it could be lack of sodium which helps you retain water. IMO who gives a shyt if water weight went away. It's not "real" weight anyways lol

[MrMagic123]

Some of the meals can be very boring. That's why I suggest seasoning them. After a while you might get tired of making "fancy" good tasting meals all the time lol. Invest in some Mrs. Dash seasonings. Works wonders on my chicken and brown rice.

Funny I never thought of seasoning, thanks man, will try that.
Should I be using Fitday, or is that a waste of time ?
Im gonna eat like fcuk today.

[caustin1986]

Funny I never thought of seasoning, thanks man, will try that.
Should I be using Fitday, or is that a waste of time ?
Im gonna eat like fcuk today.

Hmmm..As far as a nutrition tracker, I've tried Fitday, Myfitness Pal, and Jefit. All of them are "alright" but there are a lot of discrepancies with the nutrition facts on the foods. I've since moved to a nutrition log on paper and go strictly off the nutrition facts on the package of whatever I eat. Using a paper log is actually just as easy as using an App on your phone or computer, and is more accurate too. I also bought a cheap food scale from K-Mart. The scale helps a lot and puts my mind at ease so I know I'm getting proper portions.

[bluekoolaid]

Has anyone heard from Redmond3? I tried messaging him but no answer yet I was just wondering how everyone else did in the contest cause only caustin and I posted pictures in here I think. I don't really care about the prizes I just was curious about the results.

[caustin1986]

Has anyone heard from Redmond3? I tried messaging him but no answer yet I was just wondering how everyone else did in the contest cause only caustin and I posted pictures in here I think. I don't really care about the prizes I just was curious about the results.

^^^This.............

[walkinglytote]

Im going to by one of those sewing tape measures so I can measure myself....is there and site with a how-too on how to measure yourself right?

on your bodyspace where you enter measurements, there are videos for each muscle but they only show the correct position, no tips for doing it yourself. I'm not sure if you really can, cause you're supposed to be in a relaxed position.

Most people get it the worst in their quads and chest. For 3 whole days after leg day I walk like newborn horse haha. fml.

I always think I must look like C-3PO haha, shuffling around 'n sh!t

[iHitsShaun]

What up peeps. I had a good leg workout today. Finally got some decent food in the house. Trying to get really motivated again

[chobar22]

Has anyone heard from Redmond3? I tried messaging him but no answer yet I was just wondering how everyone else did in the contest cause only caustin and I posted pictures in here I think. I don't really care about the prizes I just was curious about the results.

I was wondering the same, I emailed him my pics. Im interested to see how everybody did

[NoFive0]

Has anyone heard from Redmond3? I tried messaging him but no answer yet I was just wondering how everyone else did in the contest cause only caustin and I posted pictures in here I think. I don't really care about the prizes I just was curious about the results.

I talked to him the other day. I believe he is on vacation right now.

[caustin1986]

I talked to him the other day. I believe he is on vacation right now.

boooooooo

[walkinglytote]

just got a folding bench and resistance bands for my birthday! Any of you guys used resistance bands before and have an opinion or exercise suggestions?

[geodude15]

Hey, I'm kinda new and I just found this thread, but I think it's a good fit for me. I'm fairly skinny, but don't want to be, and have been working on gaining good size. So far, I've gained a few pounds and gotten stronger, so I must be doing something right! Feel free to add/message me-I like making new friends to keep motivated and talk about working out

[greenlink1]

Hey I just got on this site yesterday! Its sweet! Glad to find this thread. Its hard for me to gain weight, but I am super motivated to start gaining.
Im jumpin on this bandwagon if you fellows dont mind! Haha! Im ready for an awesome journey to prime fitness!

[NoFive0]

Welcome guys.

[nightmare69]

I was thinking of adding another workout day but dont want to over train. I have weekends off and I already workout Saturday but thinking of adding a arm day for Sunday.

My current 3 day split is this...

Tues: chest/tri

Thurs back/bi

Sat Legs/shoulders/abs

Im wondering if I dropped abs on Saturday and did a arm/ab day for Sunday. Would that be ok or will I be over training my arms?

Maybe this could work..

Tues: chest

Thurs: back

Sat: Legs

Sun: arm/abs

Suggestions?

[NoFive0]

I was thinking of adding another workout day but dont want to over train. I have weekends off and I already workout Saturday but thinking of adding a arm day for Sunday.

My current 3 day split is this...

Tues: chest/tri

Thurs back/bi

Sat Legs/shoulders/abs

Im wondering if I dropped abs on Saturday and did a arm/ab day for Sunday. Would that be ok or will I be over training my arms?

Maybe this could work..

Tues: chest

Thurs: back

Sat: Legs

Sun: arm/abs

Suggestions?

I do 5 day splits, so you can break it down how you like but I don't think there should be a seperate day for chest.

Chest, arms one day back, shoulder on a different day.

[caustin1986]

I was thinking of adding another workout day but dont want to over train. I have weekends off and I already workout Saturday but thinking of adding a arm day for Sunday.

My current 3 day split is this...

Tues: chest/tri

Thurs back/bi

Sat Legs/shoulders/abs

Im wondering if I dropped abs on Saturday and did a arm/ab day for Sunday. Would that be ok or will I be over training my arms?

Maybe this could work..

Tues: chest

Thurs: back

Sat: Legs

Sun: arm/abs

Suggestions?

Honestly a 4 day split is best until you get the body you want. Then once you get advanced you can go 5 day split. On your 4 day though you should incorporate more muscle groups each day. My 4 day split is as follows:

Sunday: Legs
Monday: Chest/Tris
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Biceps/Back
Thursday: Shoulders/Calves/Abs.

I sometimes do abs Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and cardio on those days too. You want to separate muscles that are activated on multiple days. (If that makes sense) Say Legs, and Back and Biceps...Give them 2 days in between. This is because when you work legs, you also work back a little, and Legs and Calves; you work calves on leg day and legs on calves days lol. See what I'm sayin? I make my split to where I don't work any muscles 2 days in a row.

[Whiteybird]

sh!t my progress has seemed to slow to a crawl....but i just watched a video that said most ppl realistically can't gain anymore than about .5-1 pounds of muscle a month. and that when mixed in with fluctuations in hydration, sleep cycle, eating cycle, organ functions etc that it almost impossible for you to just hop on a scale and be like "oh yay i gained a pound of muscle!" that pound could literally be anything.

Don't believe all of the videos you see lol.

If that video was true, i'd only be 170lbs. hahahahaha.

[Whiteybird]

Hey maybe take a look at ur diet to see places for improvement, i.e. usually more fruits/veggies, possibly more carbs. Also, if ur not hittin ur macros/cals, try making a gainer shake or two/day, so u can keep gaining or maintain ur weight. It doesnt sound like u have access to the best foods, so shakes can do wonders (~1000cals/shake for me). Good luck, btw how many cals u takin in per day? because most likely ur metabolism has increased with an increase in food/training. Maybe bump the cals up 200-500 & see how u do

Not sure why you would eat more fruit during the day, seeing as really the only appropriate time for that type of carb/sugar is in the morning, or directly post workout.

[chobar22]

Not sure why you would eat more fruit during the day, seeing as really the only appropriate time for that type of carb/sugar is in the morning, or directly post workout.

I didnt mean thats exactly wat he needed, I said he should take a good look at his diet to see room for improvement in general. Especially if he lost 5 lbs in a short time. And the nutrients in fruits/veggies are important to every diet, especially a muscle building diet, as they aid in digestion and greatly help with protein synthesis

[NoFive0]

Couple pics after chest and bis day. I know I don't look much bigger but I have gained about 14lbs of lean muscle since march/april. I believe its pretty good with the massive amounts of cardio I do, thanks for looking.

[zeddo]

Currently 126 pounds! Started lifting on 114 about 5-6 weeks ago. Aiming for 150-60ish by christmas.

I'll post progress pics once i hit the 3 month mark (or maybe i should do it @ 2?)

[bluekoolaid]

Couple pics after chest and bis day. I know I don't look much bigger but I have gained about 14lbs of lean muscle since march/april. I believe its pretty good with the massive amounts of cardio I do, thanks for looking.

Yeah back looks pretty defined nice job maybe hit chest a little more though.

[NoFive0]

Yeah back looks pretty defined nice job maybe hit chest a little more though.

Yeah I try man, slowly my chest is growing. Back and shoulders grow no problem, arms and chest seem stuck.

[caustin1986]

Yeah I try man, slowly my chest is growing. Back and shoulders grow no problem, arms and chest seem stuck.

I'm with you on that...My back and shoulders look a little more shredded every month. My chest was blowin up too. My arms on the other hand only gained a little more than a quarter inch in 3 months...Which honestly that could just be error in measurement but who knows.

[NoFive0]

I'm with you on that...My back and shoulders look a little more shredded every month. My chest was blowin up too. My arms on the other hand only gained a little more than a quarter inch in 3 months...Which honestly that could just be error in measurement but who knows.

Yeah, my arms haven't grown one bit but I swear they are bigger and more defined.

[caustin1986]

Yeah, my arms haven't grown one bit but I swear they are bigger and more defined.

Yeah same here haha. They are rock hard and I can see TONS more definition in my triceps. To me, it only matters what you see in the mirror and the progress pics. I'm almost tempted to quit weighing myself lol. As long as I'm looking better that's all that matters. The scale and the measuring tape puts a lot of added pressure into it.

[NoFive0]

Yeah same here haha. They are rock hard and I can see TONS more definition in my triceps. To me, it only matters what you see in the mirror and the progress pics. I'm almost tempted to quit weighing myself lol. As long as I'm looking better that's all that matters. The scale and the measuring tape puts a lot of added pressure into it.

Yeah, that's the main thing, the mirror doesn't lie.

[caustin1986]

Yeah, that's the main thing, the mirror doesn't lie.

exactly

[brian1570]

anybody else down to quit stepping on the scale???

i think thats where i'm at right now. i look great in pics/mirror but then the scale destroys my confidence.

also dropping back down to a 3 day split. 5 days is just not feasible for me right now. and i'm going to try to hit the gym w/o a prework out supp. something tells me NOshotgun is not helping me gain weight...