Too much too soon?

[vsb123]

Hey,

I recently started going gym again in an attempt to put on some mass however I have put on 4kgs in just over a week!! Cant figure out whether Im going to end up looking like Jean Claude van Damme or Mr Blooby. Is this something I should be worried about. I cant see the point of putting on this much weight if its mainly fat. My goal was to put on 13kg which i thought would take 9-10 months, at this rate ill do it in just over 3 weeks.

Ive been eating pretty much like normal just thrown in a couple of extra chicken breasts a day (though admittedly breaded ones), 2 servings of reflex instant mass (though only 3 scoops per serving not the recommended 5), a Yazoo chocolate milk and a pack or two of cashew nuts (was told they are good for bulking).

Should i lower my calorie intake? How the hell do i know if im putting on fat or muscle? Is this normal?!

I am pretty thin 75.5 Kg now at 6 foot (1m 84cm) and ive been doing a mainly compound routine.

Sorry if this is a bit of a newbie type of question but i dont profess to be an expert in nutrition (or anything else really).

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

[Pralidoxime]

Read stickies.

It's more than likely water weight, but you're also probably eating too much. Cut out the weight gainer shake and track macros.

[vsb123]

Read stickies.

It's more than likely water weight, but you're also probably eating too much. Cut out the weight gainer shake and track macros.

Whats a macro mate?

[BumbleBuzz]

join date 2006, 4 posts, no idea what a macro is. WIN

[snorkelman]

Should i lower my calorie intake?

what is your calorie intake?

Please review "Calculating Calories and macronutrient needs." http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121703981

[taylp]

Your macronutrients calculator, it will tell you how many calories, carbs, proteins and fats you should take in.

[WunSen]

join date 2006, 4 posts, no idea what a macro is. WIN

this... strong use of 6 years of your life . for your question read the stickies

[WonderPug]

Whats a macro mate?

It's a macronutrient and I'm not your mate, mate.

[vsb123]

It's a macronutrient and I'm not your mate, mate.

F**cking hell, you lot are a friendly bunch aren't you. Correct me if I am wrong but I was not talking to you. If you do not want to answer the question or feel they are too newbie for you then just dont answer them.

[Energyy]

F**cking hell, you lot are a friendly bunch aren't you. Correct me if I am wrong but I was not talking to you. If you do not want to answer the question or feel they are too newbie for you then just dont answer them.

people are annoyed with you because you clearly jumped straight to posting a thread before doing any readings. go to the nutrition section and read all the stickies at the top.

[vsb123]

[QUOTE=snorkelman;981586633]what is your calorie intake?


To be honest i have no idea what my calorie intake is. I have been eating pretty much like I normally would (I always east quiet healthily) but have added the instant mass shake, yazoo milkshake and pack of cashew nuts daily. I guess I need to read into all this more. I have no idea how much protein or carbs i need daily even if my ignorance seems to disgust some on this forum.

Thanks for the genuine replies.