Need Advice On Gaining Muscle!

[LuvsOats]

k thanks!

[JerrysGirl]

I don't mean to rain on your parade but gaining that much muscle in a year is tough.
Women don't gain at that rate. If you are lucky, 1lb per month is pretty decent gain.

[Beefcake Girl]

That is a lot of muscle! Just keep in mind, even if you don't gain that much, you can drastically change the physique you have. I personally have always been skinny, but through good training, I was able to really change my shape. For 3 years I did not gain any net weight but I looked SOOOO different. This past year, I worked super hard and added 4 pounds of muscle....I now compete at 122 instead of 118 and actually according to my trainer I have put on enough size. My goal is to stay balanced and symmetrical so now that I have the size I need, I will just continue to complete and hone what I have

And if you are looking to build muscle, absolutely take a cheat once per week! Try to make it a meal and not a day and eat something with some value---not empty calories. I like pizza, Outback steaks, Chipotle, etc. And sorry, I would not choose alchohol. It is fine to have a drink once in a while but if you are gonna cheat, might as well make it somewhat worthwhile for your body, even if it isn't totally clean :P

[AConrad00]

12 lbs in one year?!

it'll be a cakewalk, your dedicated and know what your doing plus you have some awesome friends (cough cough) who are willing and able to help you!

even though your goal is to look AMAZING in one year, dont forget that you still look GREAT right now.