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But as an ectomoprhic body type, shouldn't I be EATING MORE as all the charts suggest? Technically the statement you made that says "I am eating too much" is contradicting your findings that i'm an...

yeah i've been starting with a weight and adding on each rep just to see how much I can handle. I think I have a good idea now for this week but want to make sure i'm really pushing myself. I was...

I am trying out the rivalus clean gainer for this training. I haven't been able to get the excess calories i needed but one of these shakes gives me an etra 560 when I need it. I know it's better...

So started the 5x5 program this week. Yesterday was the first day. Did:

- Front Squats
- Bent Over Barbell Row
- Bench Press
- Dumbell Press
- Dips

After yesterdays calorie count i ended...

I realized my sleep was off when I was having difficulty getting energy in the gym. I started calling it quits at around 9 pm now instead of 11 or 12. I'm in bed by 9:45 now and started listening...

Do you think my diet could use some work then? Have a sample of a day of eating with a good carb load?

I feel like i'm shooting in the dark with a blind fold here....

Yeah i heard of some greek warrior program where intermittent fasting is used to build muscle. Sounds like all of these work out regimes though are a waste of time and basic tried and tested eating...

Hey man no worries. I check this as soon as I can as well, but again, look forward to your responses and sharing my progress. I'll be posting updates.

That's a good idea. I am grocery shopping...

The fact that you are here, right now, posting on this forum tells me that you are well on your way to achieving your goals.

I'm no expert as I am on my own personal journey to my own personal...

Well, isn't muscle growth a by product of strength?

I am trying to bulk up. DOn't want to be like arnold huge but I want to be a bit more "thick" in my arms and shoulders and build out my chest...

Hey man. No worries about the delay. I'm just happy you are taking the time to respond and provide feedback. 404 views of this post and you are the only person so far who cares to help out.
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Yeah the eating really does feel like i'm doing it in the same way i do my job! haha... To be honest though, I actually don't mind the food i'm eating. some of it is bland but i like knowing what...

I just revamped my diet so this past week was the first week after shopping and meal prepping last weekend. I was on a different diet before but consisted of pretty similar stuff. Chicken,...

Hey everyone,

New to the forums here. I posted my first post in the Nutrition area but just saw this thread and thought i'd post an image like it suggest and give you all a feel for what i'm up...

UPDATE:

Did incline bench last night and i'm up 20-30lbs on my lift!!! Exciting :)

The 2 weeks off really helped me to realize my potential. Going to measure the results of my new tactics and...

UPDATE:

Ok, so back at the gym this week.

Mon - Chest/Tries

I found myself in the basement of the GYM where the heavier weights live. Moved up to 45 and 50 lbs dumbells for my dumbell...

I feel you. Sometimes i try to focus so much on my calories that i focus to much on eating and then feel like crap because i can't stuff anymore food.

Another issue I see is that you may be over...

Hey man,

I'm a fairly new user here as well and in the same boat. Saw some pretty positive gains over the last 5-6 months but hit a plateau. I'm restructuring my meal plan as well as i've been...

If this is the case, then Bodybuilding might as well close out the forums and just leave the stickies up.

I get that this has been discussed numerous times but sometimes a person just wants to...

Hey BS57. Thanks for commenting.

Yes, I noticed that feature the other day. Only issue i have is how much is a portion??? lol Right now, i'm loving MFP. I primarily use the "meal" function. ...