How I gained 30 pounds in 10 months

[Definitelynotme]

Let me start off by saying that this thread is not intended to be cocky/arrogant!!

I've been working out consistently for 10 months. I am 19 years old, a university student, and have a social life!!!

Exactly 10 months ago, I weighed 180 pounds, I now weigh 210 pounds, with a 2% increase in bodyfat (currently bulking). I'm 6 feet tall.

Some may disagree with my nutrition/routine, but hey, it worked for me! Please feel free to comment/ask questions.

Nutrition:

oats, eggs, shrimp, chicken, tuna, lean beef (in moderation), whole wheat bread, pasta, milk, rice, potatoes, veggies, fruits, cottage cheese, peanut butter, whey, creatine, home made pancakes, water.

I always have over 200 grams of protein daily. My diet is high in protein, and high in carbs.

Pre workout:

oats in water

Post workout:

60 grams whey protein
creatine
bag of skittles

Pre bed:

milk
cottage cheese
3 tblsp peanut butter
Quatro protein powder (blend of casein, whey, egg/milk protein)
This is over 50 grams of protein!!!

Cheat days were every Fridays, and included any kind of junk you can think of. (yes disgusting, yes high calorie)

Supplements:

Whey protein
Creatine
multivitamin
cod liver oil
(I tried NO Explode, but it didn't do much for me at all)

Exercise Routine:

Mon: Chest, deadlifts, traps
Wed: Shoulders, triceps
Fri: Back, biceps

4 days rest per week!! And I always get AT LEAST 8 hours of sleep a night. This is crucial to recovery.

Do's and Don'ts:

I do drink alcohol once in a while
I do cook with butter/oils
I don't eat fast food
I don't deep fry
I do eat candy after every workout.
I don't avoid fats or carbs
I don't do too much cardio
I do try to eat healthy most of the time.
I don't squat. (sue me)
I do avoid high sodium foods (my cottage cheese is low in sodium)

In no way to I claim to be an expert at this or anything, I'm just letting people know what worked for me!

[neyeswhip]

That bag of skittles PWO must have done it for you.

Good job.

[Definitelynotme]

thank you, skittles ftw!!

[slaydox]

I gained 27lbs in 3 months and stayed pretty lean...

Gotta love muscle memory

[matth87]

That bag of skittles PWO must have done it for you.

Good job.

hahah i saw a guy on the forums who said he ate smarties after his workout instead of taking dextrose

[slaydox]

hahah i saw a guy on the forums who said he ate smarties after his workout instead of taking dextrose

Thats because one of the main ingreidents in smarties is dextrose lol

The skittles....well they spike insulin so why not? lol if you dont have any gatorade powder or dextros on hand they work in a pinch

[SDC77]

I'll never understand why so many people are scared of squats. I mean seriously... how many people do we all know who say "oh I have bad knees".... "I have a bad back"... etc. Whatever.

Squats = the most important lift of all.

[bigjajajoe]

what type of creatine did you use?

[slaydox]

what type of creatine did you use?

If you've never used it before start off with regular creatine monohydrate. Make sure to take it with something like gatorade powder or dextrose powder aswell to enhance the uptake

[Definitelynotme]

what type of creatine did you use?

i used 3 different creatines in the course of 10 months..

sizeon
purple k
krush

so far Krush has worked the best for me

[Dr. Horse]

I gained 27lbs in 3 months and stayed pretty lean...

Gotta love muscle memory

You're 17. You shoulda gained about that much without even trying. I'm not saying you haven't accomplished anything, but your "success" cannot be compared to someone who has reached their adult body type, then starts a training routing. Of course the OP is only 19, but it's still a little different.


Just sayin' is all.

[python8]

You're 17. You shoulda gained about that much without even trying. I'm not saying you haven't accomplished anything, but your "success" cannot be compared to someone who has reached their adult body type, then starts a training routing. Of course the OP is only 19, but it's still a little different.


Just sayin' is all.

I gotta agree with him....

[LMW]

You're 17. You shoulda gained about that much without even trying. I'm not saying you haven't accomplished anything, but your "success" cannot be compared to someone who has reached their adult body type, then starts a training routing. Of course the OP is only 19, but it's still a little different.


Just sayin' is all.

no,im pretty sure it was the skittles

[pecan]

you worked hard. i congratulate you

[midnight_maraud3r]

lol...skittles would be an awesome reward after a hard workout.