D4000's Bulk in 2010

[MJFan1]

that sucks
I ended up being in the hospital after it was cleared for almost 2months because of complications,
Is your disease curable/ manageable?

I ended in a hospital for over a month too.

Yeah, it got a lot better. I think that it might be cured after I put on 50 pounds.

[xcitex]

glad your back bro! keep it up!
Food looks tasty!

[determined4000]

day 17-Not picks of everything but here is some of the good stuff
chicken suasage and pineapple pita pizza


grilled zuchini with evoo and pepper


shredded chicken breasts and spinach


chocolate goodness


andddddd
peanut butter cookies


workout=Legs
7 super sets of squats and calf raises (maxed at a PR of 224lbs-not bad for my size)

i really think i made somewhat of a breakthrough. I actually exceeded my planned intake yesterday and wokeup this morning I thought I looked like I had gained some weight, and had noticeably less definition (could be water or my mind knowing I ate more yesterday and cookies). However, I was actually happy about it, knowing I didn't waste I hard leg workout and thinking i was finally going to stop spinning my wheels. Hopefully I will build on this feeling today.

[robkwan]

peanut butter cookies recipe??

[MJFan1]

Chocolate's the best.

[determined4000]

peanut butter cookies recipe??

Hope you have room for fat in your diet:
2/3c Natty PB
1 scoop whey
2 eggs
2 tbsp Promise
baking powder
a few tbsp splenda

Melt PB and Promise and in microwave. Then add eggs and whey, stir hard.
Oven was at 350 and then cooked in under 10minutes so keep a close watch.

[xcitex]

i really think i made somewhat of a breakthrough. I actually exceeded my planned intake yesterday and wokeup this morning I thought I looked like I had gained some weight, and had noticeably less definition (could be water or my mind knowing I ate more yesterday and cookies). However, I was actually happy about it, knowing I didn't waste I hard leg workout and thinking i was finally going to stop spinning my wheels. Hopefully I will build on this feeling today.

Awesome bro, that feeling of happiness that you just got there, is the progression that you are doing.
Keep it up man!

[determined4000]

Awesome bro, that feeling of happiness that you just got there, is the progression that you are doing.
Keep it up man!

Yeah. My mood is always better when adequately fed. Fun hitting PRs in the gym too.

[dat]

Hey mate, haven't seen any real number in this thread so far... as in calorie intake/body weight. How's that all going? Are you tracking these?

I guess what I'm trying to say is: "How do you know if you're progressing?" It's great talking about PRs in the gym and "feeling good", but hard numbers tell the real story.

[Insight]

1) Those peanut butter cookies look amazing, how much protein is in each one?
2) How many cals are you eating per day? How much of a surplus is it?

[MJFan1]

Hey mate, haven't seen any real number in this thread so far... as in calorie intake/body weight. How's that all going? Are you tracking these?

I guess what I'm trying to say is: "How do you know if you're progressing?" It's great talking about PRs in the gym and "feeling good", but hard numbers tell the real story.

I don't think that he checks his weight.

[asphalt690]

i really think i made somewhat of a breakthrough. I actually exceeded my planned intake yesterday and wokeup this morning I thought I looked like I had gained some weight, and had noticeably less definition (could be water or my mind knowing I ate more yesterday and cookies). However, I was actually happy about it, knowing I didn't waste I hard leg workout and thinking i was finally going to stop spinning my wheels. Hopefully I will build on this feeling today.

congrats, keep it up
When I first started to stop my somewhat disordered eating pattern, started bulking and started seriously lifting (from less than 140 lbs), I kind of lost it, and for a long while I was gaining 2 lbs per week. However, I have no regrets, b/c I made a lot of great progress.

Even if your bulk goes much faster than you intended (like mine), things will still most likely turn out well as long as you're concentrating on the lifts. Also... for some reason, my running speed/endurance improved a ton during the bulk too, despite the increase in weight... so I'm interested to see if this is true for you too, since you're also a runner.

Anyways, I hope this turns out well for you!

[determined4000]

LARGE QUICHE



homemade steak burritos


TVP oatmeal and PB bowls


two bowls strawberry Cottage cheese ice cream


More of my PB cookies




For those who asked, the entire batch was 2300 calories, 117g protein, 185g fat, 42g carbs
So if you divide into 23 --> 100 calories per, 5.1g protein, 8.05g fat, 1.85g carbs, ?.??g deliciousness




DAILY MACROS
2223calories, 221.5g protein, 86.5g fat, 139.5gcarbs


Workout- 3 sets bench
3 sets incline (set PRs)
3 sets rows (PR)
3 sets deadlifts (PR)
3 sets overhead press
3 sets curls

Curls and overhead weren't that great, probably cuz I went to hard at it with my previous lifts. Felt good. Hit another high in calories. Bumping things up again today on hitting the legs with some squats for my workout this evening.

[tagun]

Ouch, bulking on ~100grams of carbs! I'm cutting right now on 300+... And dat protein intake is ridiculously high, especially for someone your size. 150grams would do you plenty good, but you probably already know that.

Also I do have to agree that all those whey concoctions, especially CC ones are gross as hell (at least once you start eating some gourmet **** ) but I'm certain you'll get over it like I did.

I was eating loads of veggies, egg white/whey pancakes, cottage cheese + whey "ice-creams", "whey cakes" and other nasty stuff while being 125 pounds at 5'10. Now, 3/4 a year later the hight of my bulk 174 pounds, now for a short cut down ~6 pounds = more than 40 pounds heavier than when I was anorexic eating that **** and now I actually have an even tighter waist, it's incredible . Back then I was eating ~1500 calories and at the end of February when I was concluding my half a year long bulk I was eating 4000+ calories everyday and there were no whey cakes and pancakes consumed, mind you.

So yeah, you'll do good if you really want it and are willing to break some (scary) routines.

[determined4000]

Ouch, bulking on ~100grams of carbs! I'm cutting right now on 300+... And dat protein intake is ridiculously high, especially for someone your size. 150grams would do you plenty good, but you probably already know that.

this has been discussed at for probably a full page in this thread
I cannot have a high carb intake
Pancakes are made with carbquik, not whey
I can't eat regular (or gourment as you say) ice cream because of the sugar

[asto_86]

I can't eat regular (or gourment as you say) ice cream because of the sugar

why (if you dont mind answering)?

[determined4000]

why (if you dont mind answering)?

AGAIN READ THREAD! (I really don' t want to have to re-type this each page)
Been extremely hypoglycemic since age 3.
Only remedy has been cutting out sugary things (pretty much all processed carbs), keeping overall carb intake low. I get my carbs from less starchy veggies (no potatoes, pasta etc.), dairy, small amounts of fruit, and low carb whole grains (wraps, pita). I also can eat some other things that are slightly higher in carbs as long as they have a higher fiber content and I eat something along with it and don't eat a large amount at once (ex. kashi, beans).
Not eating ice cream has nothing to do with the fat content. I get plenty of fat for my size. I couldn't eat low-cal frozen yogurt either.
So in order to keep calories up --> more protein and fat.

[Insight]

doesn't seem like a lot of carbs.

[determined4000]

doesn't seem like a lot of carbs.

omg
reeeaaadddd!!!!!

[Insight]

[iceypain]

AGAIN READ THREAD! (I really don' t want to have to re-type this each page)
Been extremely hypoglycemic since age 3.
Only remedy has been cutting out sugary things (pretty much all processed carbs), keeping overall carb intake low. I get my carbs from less starchy veggies (no potatoes, pasta etc.), dairy, small amounts of fruit, and low carb whole grains (wraps, pita). I also can eat some other things that are slightly higher in carbs as long as they have a higher fiber content and I eat something along with it and don't eat a large amount at once (ex. kashi).
Not eating ice cream has nothing to do with the fat content. I get plenty of fat for my size. I couldn't eat low-cal frozen yogurt either.
So in order to keep calories up --> more protein and fat.

what exactly do you mean by hypoglycemic? hyperinsulinemic?

[asto_86]

omg
reeeaaadddd!!!!!

OH YA! lol.. I remember reading that before about you.. my bad. didnt connect the dots.

Good looking meals btw

[determined4000]

what exactly do you mean by hypoglycemic? hyperinsulinemic?

this has been discussed at for probably a full page in this thread

AGAIN READ THREAD! (I really don' t want to have to re-type this each page)

omg
reeeaaadddd!!!!!

or try google

[determined4000]

OH YA! lol.. I remember reading that before about you.. my bad. didnt connect the dots.

Good looking meals btw

no prob
thanks
but I can't compete with yours

[iceypain]

or try google

hypoglycemia is a a temporary physiological state, what exactly is your condition? do you have an exaggerated insulin response to carbs?

[determined4000]

hypoglycemia is a a temporary physiological state, what exactly is your condition? do you have an exaggerated insulin response to carbs?

"Your brain needs a steady supply of sugar (glucose), for it neither stores nor manufactures its own energy supply. If glucose levels become too low, as occurs with hypoglycemia, it can have these effects on your brain:

* Confusion, abnormal behavior or both, such as the inability to complete routine tasks
* Visual disturbances, such as double vision and blurred vision
* Seizures, though uncommon
* Loss of consciousness, though uncommon

Hypoglycemia may also cause these other signs and symptoms:

* Heart palpitations
* Tremor
* Anxiety
* Sweating
* Hunger

These signs and symptoms aren't specific to hypoglycemia. There may be other causes. Measurement of your blood sugar level at the time of these signs and symptoms is the only way to know for sure that hypoglycemia is the cause."

[iceypain]

"Your brain needs a steady supply of sugar (glucose), for it neither stores nor manufactures its own energy supply. If glucose levels become too low, as occurs with hypoglycemia, it can have these effects on your brain:

* Confusion, abnormal behavior or both, such as the inability to complete routine tasks
* Visual disturbances, such as double vision and blurred vision
* Seizures, though uncommon
* Loss of consciousness, though uncommon

Hypoglycemia may also cause these other signs and symptoms:

* Heart palpitations
* Tremor
* Anxiety
* Sweating
* Hunger

These signs and symptoms aren't specific to hypoglycemia. There may be other causes. Measurement of your blood sugar level at the time of these signs and symptoms is the only way to know for sure that hypoglycemia is the cause."

yep. low blood sugar, this is normally fixed by a quick burst of carbs, but you're doing the opposite so i was wondering what your underlying condition is.

[phal]

Hey man, meals/progress is looking good. Question; Why not eat real ice cream and up carbs as well?



























































































Kidding. Keep up the good work.

[determined4000]

Hey man, meals/progress is looking good. Question; Why not eat real ice cream and up carbs as well?


Kidding. Keep up the good work.

LOL
I really almost threw something.

[determined4000]

yep. low blood sugar, this is normally fixed by a quick burst of carbs, but you're doing the opposite so i was wondering what your underlying condition is.

Perhaps, but what can cause get low blood sugar?
For me= eat large amount/ sugary carbs--> blood sugar rises-->blood sugar crashes
yes eating carbs would then raise it back up....but then crash again (see the cycle starting here?)
Thus eating oats would make me have episodes all day long

Like I said, I have been this way since 3 years old. You aren't going to make an earth shattering breakthroughs.