How long does it take to get big

[crazykazza66]

Hey jus wonderin how long does it take to get big at the gym???
and will i gain weight if i eat 2500 calories a day??? because am finding it hard to eat 3000

[Lintford]

stfu

[stinz1018]

Well, everyones body is different so it can take longer for some and compartively short for others. People also have differ in their metabolism rates which can also reflect how fast someone is able to build muscle. Overall, bodybuilding is not a shot term process; you must be dedicated and patient. Just keep lifting hard.

[reflexions]

I'm sure that's really hard to find an extra 500kcals. Thats what, an extra 3-4 glasses of full fat milk? Buy some dextrose, & have it in the morning, that should sort it out.

[Kozma]

what the hell kind of question is this? it depends on so many factors

just go to the gym, bust ass, do it consistently and you will see results

[bigbridrol]

Hey jus wonderin how long does it take to get big at the gym???
and will i gain weight if i eat 2500 calories a day??? because am finding it hard to eat 3000

it will probably take a week and you will be huge!!! just keep lifting those weights man your doing great!!! only a few more days and ull be there!

[knifenut]

dunno, try squats and milk

[MrMoonsault]

3-5 years

[GermanBB]

these are the type of threads that make some people hate the teen forums..

[Joker_13]

It takes a lifetime....get out while you still can!!!

[-RiK-]

how longs a piece of string?

at least a year, depending on body type, aint gonna happen in 2 weeks my friend, just eat well, train hard and sleep like a baby.. dedication is vital tbh, if u dont have it, u wont get anywhere

[IGTLST]

NO SAYING HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE FOR YOU TO GET BIG. BUT IT WONT BE FAST. YOUR NOT GOING TO BE LOOKING AT WEEKS OR MONTHS. IT WILL TAKE YEARS TO GET A BODYBUILDERS LOOK. KEEP BUSTING ASS IN THE GYM BUT DONT OVER DO IT. MORE THAN AN HOUR IN THE GYM IS OVER DOING IT. WHAT YOU EAT AND HOW YOU SLEEP ARE THE BIG FACTORS. 2500 CAL IS ENOUGH IF YOU ARE AN EASY GAINER AND YOUR NOT VERY ACTIVE. YOU DONT NEED TO BE SO WORRIED ABOUT HOW MANY CALORIES THAT YOUR TAKING IN. WHAT YOU NEED TO LOOK AT IS HOW MANY CALORIES YOUR BURNING. EVEN FIGURING OUT WHAT DIET WORKS BEST FOR YOU IS AN ON GOING PROCCESS. THE BEST WAY I FOUND TO GAIN WEIGHT WHEN TRYING TO 'BULK UP' IS TO EAT A LARGE AMOUNT OF MEAT AND VEGETABLES AN HOUR BEFORE GOING TO BED. THEN IMMEDIATLY BEFORE GOING TO BED FORCE DOWN A WEIGHT GAINER SHAKE. (N LARGE 2 IS MY PERSONAL FAVORITE.) PERSONALLY IVE BEEN LIFTING FOR ABOUT FOUR YEARS AND IM JUST NOW BREAKING THE 200 MARK IVE BEEN SHOOTING FOR. I STARTED AS A FREHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL AT ABOUT 120lbs AT ABOUT 13% BODY FAT. ABOUT FOUR YEARS LATER IM AT 196 AND 9% BODY FAT. IM USUALLY WEIGH 200 WITH ABOUT 11% BUT I HAD TO CUT WEIGHT FOR A COMPETITION. BUT FOR ME TO GET AT THIS POINT IT TOOK YEARS OF HARD WORK AND LEARNING EVERYTHING I COULD AND APPLYING IT TO MY LIFE. FIGURE OUT WHAT WORKS FOR YOU, THATS THE ONLY WAY TO GET BIG

[knifenut]

what's with the Caps Lock?

[Abyss]

How about shuting the **** up, and not worrying about how long it will take, and most of all concetrate on what to do first, before getting ahead of urself so quickly.

[radicalry00]

Hey jus wonderin how long does it take to get big at the gym???
and will i gain weight if i eat 2500 calories a day??? because am finding it hard to eat 3000

2500 calories isn't that much really if you want to get big. Aim for 3500+ a day. That extra 500 calories could be found in a few glasses of milk or more meat/pasta for example. I'm currently eating around 3000 calories a day and need to start eating a little more.
Read this article: http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1021940
I found it really interesting.
BTW welcome to the forums Craig. (btw it's me.....Ry )

[gymboy5000]

it takes as long as it takes... everybodys different but if you wan tit enough it will happen

[Dallas68]

well firstly i want to understand what you believe to be "big" ?

some people who are 110 pounds think 150 pounds is big while others see 230 pounds ++ and so on as |big|

some people see obese people as "big"

so exactly what are you trying to say? i know guys who weigh less than i who are older and have more muscle and look " bigger "

there are many factors so explain you damn tool...

[ossizen]

I'm almost at 150lbs myself, but I'm taller than some folks too. And with a low BF count, I got very little fat covering my muscles (most of my fat being on my back and on my abs--and they still show through).

[SemiShred]

people have different views on what big is ... and people grow differentely so .... it could take 70 years, but make it 70 sweet years, dude

[ossizen]

Agreed. It's pretty much relative.

[bigbridrol]

i disagree with everyone on this topic. getting big takes a matter of hours if not days with proper diet. taking in around 10 grams of fiber and 3 grans of trans fat will increase lean muscle by 300% in a week

[braindx]

i disagree with everyone on this topic. getting big takes a matter of hours if not days with proper diet. taking in around 10 grams of fiber and 3 grans of trans fat will increase lean muscle by 300% in a week

... you idiot.

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Years of solid training with a diet that is rich in protein, complex carbs, and essential fats will get you big.

2500 calories on me would probably leave me at around 135 lbs since I have a really fast metabolism. I have to eat much more than that. On the other hand, I have seen 2500 calories support people who are 150-160 pounds. So it really depends on your metabolism. Just make sure you are getting quality nutrients and lifting hard. Your metabolism will shoot up and it will MAKE you hungry to eat more.

[Jonas427]

stfu

lol

[WCC]

i disagree with everyone on this topic. getting big takes a matter of hours if not days with proper diet. taking in around 10 grams of fiber and 3 grans of trans fat will increase lean muscle by 300% in a week

either that was a bad joke or you're a complete idiot.

this thread's not a good one. as said before, it depends - are you an ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph? if you're a meso, you'll get big quickly. if you're an ecto, it'll take longer.
i've put on a lot of weight since i started BBing in December. i was a tiny 132lbs then; now i'm just under 150 (turns out i've lost weight - i've been doing a bit of cutting recently).
also, what supplements do you take? taking supplements helps you gain more quicker.

[unknown_int]

Am i the only one that noticed that the kid only has 1 Post???

Why are ppl even replying?

[radicalry00]

Am i the only one that noticed that the kid only has 1 Post???

Why are ppl even replying?

Does post count have anything to do with it? You only have 13, should anyone listen/reply to you?

I hate people who look towards post count for an idea of someones importance or intelligence. Stop looking for the post count and analyse what people write, then judge them. And this guy is asking a simple enough question. He's obviously a beginner, hence it being in the teen bodybuilding section (All teens are beginners whether they like it or not - A few years of lifting just doesn't make you an experience bodybuilder.)
Just tell the guy what he should be eating and the amounts like all the other people who post queeries on diets/nutrition, there's no need to ignore or flame him.