The Journey of the Skinnies

[y0lked]

This is hilarious. I thought I was ridiculous for taking 30min-1hr to eat a huge meal. Glad to know I'm not alone! Problem is, who has time to sit and eat for a whole hour?!

i do hw while i eat. same thing with work, il sit down and eat at my desk for an hour

[HoneyBadger300]

Lol, everyone acts like it's so easy to eat enough. If it were, there wouldn't even be this 106 page thread!

[y0lked]

Lol, everyone acts like it's so easy to eat enough. If it were, there wouldn't even be this 106 page thread!

brah, i went from 158 lbs barely able to put down 100g oats and a protein shake, to eating 1500 calorie breakfasts in 2 months. its not that hard. honestly if you want something bad enough you will find a way to make it happen.

i used to get criticized and joked at because when i would go out to eat with friends and especially girls they would eat more than me. i would order food and literally take a few bites and be full. now its the opposite, i eat and people are literally astounded at how much food i can eat at one sitting.

i put dinner meals down like this easy and then eat 1k more calories before bed

[Whiteybird]

Lol, everyone acts like it's so easy to eat enough. If it were, there wouldn't even be this 106 page thread!

Theres a 106 page thread because nobody knows how to eat or train properly.

It is that easy, lack of knowledge is what holds an ecto back. Pretty simple cals in vs. cals out. Cal surplus = gain. Simple.

[y0lked]

Theres a 106 page thread because nobody knows how to eat or train properly.

It is that easy, lack of knowledge is what holds an ecto back. Pretty simple cals in vs. cals out. Cal surplus = gain. Simple.

this. lift heavy, eat a surplus, take ur multi.

[HoneyBadger300]

brah, i went from 158 lbs barely able to put down 100g oats and a protein shake, to eating 1500 calorie breakfasts in 2 months. its not that hard. honestly if you want something bad enough you will find a way to make it happen.

i used to get criticized and joked at because when i would go out to eat with friends and especially girls they would eat more than me. i would order food and literally take a few bites and be full. now its the opposite, i eat and people are literally astounded at how much food i can eat at one sitting.

i put dinner meals down like this easy and then eat 1k more calories before bed

Yes, but it doesn't happen over night.

[Stephcoach]

Awesome post! thanks everyone for contributing to this awesome post

[y0lked]

Yes, but it doesn't happen over night.

start drinking a gallon of water a day and your stomach will expand overnight.

[HoneyBadger300]

start drinking a gallon of water a day and your stomach will expand overnight.

Bahahaha!! Ok boss man who knows everything. Thanks for the neg for being realistic.

[LNorris82]

i camped out last night and slept a sold 15 minutes because coyotes wouldnt shut up and now my work out schedule is screwed up today cause im too tired to do anything... was my workout yesterday wasted since i didnt sleep so didnt get proper recovery?

[Whyyousoskinny]

Only got 1 hour of sleep last night brahs
Drunks roommates kept me up...
back / biceps after work

fuarrrrkrkkrkrkrkrk

[HoneyBadger300]

i camped out last night and slept a sold 15 minutes because coyotes wouldnt shut up and now my work out schedule is screwed up today cause im too tired to do anything... was my workout yesterday wasted since i didnt sleep so didnt get proper recovery?

Doubtful. You just need some good sleep tonight. Fridays are my heavy/intense day on Madcow and I used to go out and get shwasted and be out all night and barely get any sleep and then still be able to make my lifts on Monday. Eat a ton of food, take a nap, and try to get to sleep early tonight. You're in a sleep debt right now, but it's nothing that isn't fixable.

Only got 1 hour of sleep last night brahs
Drunks roommates kept me up...
back / biceps after work

fuarrrrkrkkrkrkrkrk

Ouch, sorry. I don't know that feel, I'm one of those drunk roommates.

[Whiteybird]

Bahahaha!! Ok boss man who knows everything. Thanks for the neg for being realistic.

Cabbage would expand better, fwiw. But more food = more room eventually.

Just listen to your body. Hungry? Eat. Don't feel full? Eat until you're full. Have you eaten in the past 2.5 hours? Eat.

[jason81]

been sick a few weeks, missed almost all my workouts and struggled with diet, i was verry supprised i didnt loose any weight, i actualy gained a pound. Trained back yesterday and im working on shoulders and traps right now, i figured id be lucky if i was able to match my last sessions whick were 3 weeks ago but my strength has actually increased quite a bit, i am very supprised and motivated

[HoneyBadger300]

been sick a few weeks, missed almost all my workouts and struggled with diet, i was verry supprised i didnt loose any weight, i actualy gained a pound. Trained back yesterday and im working on shoulders and traps right now, i figured id be lucky if i was able to match my last sessions whick were 3 weeks ago but my strength has actually increased quite a bit, i am very supprised and motivated

Sometimes a week off is just what your body needs. Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[redmond3]

I do need to hit my legs harder, brb guilt trip. I skipped last week... lame excuse, but no more excuses, i am going to destroy them Saturday morning on leg day.

You know what the problem is also? At my gym, the squat rack (which i use to deadlift as well) has a vent, where the cold air is hitting you constantly and it causes me to be in pain, because sweat + cold breeze on back is bad news. So i am going to do what every ******* in the gym does, and take the incline bar and do it back there. Just to save my back...

By the way, holy crap nice progress dude, i remember when you lost a boat load of weight and had to start over. Keep it up man

AHH man you better hit it hard if you skipped out on leg day for the week lol I can see how that would be a small issue.

Thanks, still a longgg way to go, need to weigh in and do updated pictures end of week 8.. currently working week 7 almost over.
Main focus is legs, and back

Skinny guy checking in...let's do this!

stats??

Hell noo i aint givin up, yeah im in and goin to be gettin a bunch of protein and other supps for Christmas. just got N.O. Xplode for the first time today and it worked great i love that Nitric Oxide pump

Nice bro, find your motivation and hold onto it. If you are looking for a pre workout there are better things out there than NO EXPLODE.

If I may put my "two cents worth" in on this conversation...NO ONE has 30 minutes to 1 hour TO SPEND EATING A MEAL when you have a busy schedule as the ones described!

And...besides you will most likely NOT feel good afterwards stuffing yourself...nor is it good for your body to do that.

I would suggest and strongly recommend to "graze all day long" to get your caloric intake up...as well as to increase your Protein intake.

Meaning...bring SIMPLE foods WITH you (that do not necessarily need to be refrigerated) to work...church...school...music lessons...the gym...family events...etc...in a large (lunch) bag...an office bag...attache case...gym bag...whatever works for you...(sometimes I just use a clean double bagged grocery store bag)...you can eat (these foods) "ON-THE-GO"...anywhere...all day long...it literally take just SECONDS of your time to eat SMALL quantities of good food OFTEN...ALL DAY LONG...eat Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats...Consume ALL 3 components (Meat = Protein / Veggies, Fruit = Carbohydrates / Nuts & Seeds = Fats)...ALL DAY LONG...use small plastic sandwich bags and / or containers to separate items if / when need be.
I do all of this to make it easier for me to consume more healthy foods more often.

Personal suggestions that actually WORK..AND...make (my) life EASIER:
1) Start to PLAN OUT the foods you wish to eat during the week IN ADVANCE while SHOPPING at the grocery store.
2) It is VERY FAST and SIMPLE to load your lunch box...attache case...gym bag...carrying case...etc...with foods the NIGHT BEFORE...SO YOU HAVE IT....READY TO GO...TO WALK OUT THE DOOR with you!
3) Buy pre-washed and pre-packaged "ready-to-go" "no preservatives used" packages of FRESH veggies...such as broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, etc....buy OTHER ASSORTED veggies and place them in "Glad" or "Ziplock" (brand-name) containers to take with you on occasion too...DO NOT ALWAYS EAT THE SAME FOODS OVER and OVER...CHOOSE A WIDE VARIETY!
4) Buy and bring avocados, apples, bananas, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, etc.
5) Bring nuts and seeds...such as macadamia nuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts in sandwich bags (get these sandwich bags at the Dollar Store).

PLEASE NOTE: YOU ONLY NEED TO BRING THE FOOD(S) YOU WILL BE EATING FOR THE DAY...just THE DAY!

I bought and use a dehydrator...so I have beef...chicken...and pork...JERKY...every day...if I want...(and I do)...for added Protein...in ADDITION to my 3+ per day Protein Shakes...in addition to my "normal" family-time meals!
NONE of my "meals"...or shall I say "grazing times" take long to eat.
You can do this too.

If you don't like jerky...just simply bring "LAST NIGHT'S DINNER'S WORTH" Protein source with you in a small container.
You can make this a normal daily habit...and...this habit works...trust me...it does!

PROPS FOR THE TWO CENTS, GREAT ADVICE

i camped out last night and slept a sold 15 minutes because coyotes wouldnt shut up and now my work out schedule is screwed up today cause im too tired to do anything... was my workout yesterday wasted since i didnt sleep so didnt get proper recovery?

JESUS....I would of told him STFU lol and if he continued may have been a bigger problem. Atleast you still got some gym time in, make sure you continue to eat and catch up on your sleep. I wouldn't say it was a waste if you still pushed yourself some. Some gym time is better than none.

Only got 1 hour of sleep last night brahs
Drunks roommates kept me up...
back / biceps after work

fuarrrrkrkkrkrkrkrk

lmao another post about lack of sleep, I make sure I passout before midnight or 1am. Get roughly 7 hours of sleep a night. No problems here

been sick a few weeks, missed almost all my workouts and struggled with diet, i was verry supprised i didnt loose any weight, i actualy gained a pound. Trained back yesterday and im working on shoulders and traps right now, i figured id be lucky if i was able to match my last sessions whick were 3 weeks ago but my strength has actually increased quite a bit, i am very supprised and motivated

WOW. no weight loss? Guess you put on some solid weight doesn't wanna go anywhere bro. Keep up the good work, DAYS i know i slacked i try to throw in some cheat meals

[redmond3]

back day!

Today ....was ...crazyyyy. So motivated, so we are racing for the 400lb deadlift before the end of the year. Starting back up I did 225 for 4 sets of 8 last week. Today, I cranked my music....and wanted to see how much I could do. Last set I tried my max and hit 295 for 1 rep. Was hard as fark but I did a complete rep. STOKED. ahhh

[HNeeley]

Want some motivation?

Exactly 2 years ago I weighed 135 lbs. The sad part? I was 6'3".
Exactly 1 year ago I weighed 145 lbs. The sad part? I was 6'3".
Today I weigh exactly 175lbs. The sad part? NONE

If you don't think its possible, that you're genetics prohibit you from gaining weight and muscle, there is HOPE for you!

I may not be the biggest, bench the most, or have the largest 'turnaround' transformation of the century, but I sure as hell have busted my ass and dieted like a crazed morbidly obese man that only eats healthy foods for the past 2 months where 80% of my gains have been.

I FULLY EXPECT to be 210 lbs by the beginning of this summer. When I reach 200-210lbs I will cut and be SHREDDED.

Don't believe me? Look at the attachments.

[LNorris82]

Nice bro, find your motivation and hold onto it. If you are looking for a pre workout there are better things out there than NO EXPLODE.

yeah i realize that now lol, just thought ive give it a try, after im done with this bottle, im goin back to C4

[thatswhatshesed]

Want some motivation?

Exactly 2 years ago I weighed 135 lbs. The sad part? I was 6'3".
Exactly 1 year ago I weighed 145 lbs. The sad part? I was 6'3".
Today I weigh exactly 175lbs. The sad part? NONE

If you don't think its possible, that you're genetics prohibit you from gaining weight and muscle, there is HOPE for you!

I may not be the biggest, bench the most, or have the largest 'turnaround' transformation of the century, but I sure as hell have busted my ass and dieted like a crazed morbidly obese man that only eats healthy foods for the past 2 months where 80% of my gains have been.

I FULLY EXPECT to be 210 lbs by the beginning of this summer. When I reach 200-210lbs I will cut and be SHREDDED.

Don't believe me? Look at the attachments.

Great job man. we share the same height and starting weight- i agree fully with you about working hard and staying dedicated. It's a mental transformation as well. Good luck, keep us updated!

edit: what do you brahs eat before a workout? Im against NO supplements, as i experimented with them and didnt like it.

[HNeeley]

I eat granola bars and a banana. Not really for any particular reason but its just a tradition/habit for me! I definitely have to go to the gym with a little bit in my stomach

[HoneyBadger300]

I like to eat a baked potato with 1 tbsp of butter. Gives me some carbs to lift without feeling bloated, full, or sick. I've tried drinking a protein shake about 30 minutes before I lift but liquid other than water in my stomach while I'm squatting makes me feel gross.

[LNorris82]

edit: what do you brahs eat before a workout? Im against NO supplements, as i experimented with them and didnt like it.

30 g energy protein bar and scoop of pb

[Willnotquit]

Long story short, been through some rough times, have a chronic illness, lost weight, went down to double digit weight, never weighed more than 100 in my life, started lifting am at I am guessing from the last time I checked, probably 110+, so went from double digit to 110+, fairly short, 5'4-5'5. What should my goal weight be. Advice also appreciated.

[HoneyBadger300]

Long story short, been through some rough times, have a chronic illness, lost weight, went down to double digit weight, never weighed more than 100 in my life, started lifting am at I am guessing from the last time I checked, probably 110+, so went from double digit to 110+, fairly short, 5'4-5'5. What should my goal weight be. Advice also appreciated.

Glad to hear you're gaining some weight! Gotta get healthy!
Just found this from google, not sure how accurate it is.

5'4" small frame-132-138 medium frame-135-145 large frame-142-156
5'5" small frame-134-140 medium frame-137-148 large frame-144-160

[rippedteach]

Want some motivation?

Exactly 2 years ago I weighed 135 lbs. The sad part? I was 6'3".
Exactly 1 year ago I weighed 145 lbs. The sad part? I was 6'3".
Today I weigh exactly 175lbs. The sad part? NONE

If you don't think its possible, that you're genetics prohibit you from gaining weight and muscle, there is HOPE for you!

Looking awesome. Dude, you are my goal weight!

[V611]

Strong 1st post.

I want a dehydrator, which one should I get. Do you use seasonings and rubs or what?

REPLY - MONDAY - 12-10-2012 - 11:15 EST

Thank you for your compliments about my 1st ever posting here on BB.com.

A dehydrator...hmmm...whatever you can afford and works well for your space in the kitchen or barracks...we get what we pay for is pretty much still true.
I had one cost about $90.00 and lasted well for nearly 5 years...and then it just started to fall apart due to the heat and almost constant use.
This current one I have cost about $30.00 on sale...and is less than 2 years old...and the plastic racks (separation levels) are starting to crack and break.
Time for me to get a new one too.
I am going to look into dehydrator with metal racks.
The heating element nor fan do NOT seen to burn out or break...but the plastic racks..that is what fails.

RESPONDING TO YOUR QUESTION:
~ Seasonings for Jerky ~
~ I personally DO NOT BUY "rubs"...they usually have ingredients I do not want to eat...so I just use a LITTLE bit of Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, lots of Pepper, some small amounts of Chili Powder, and Cayenne Pepper...all to (my) taste.
I have used Lemon Juice and ground Pepper, too.
Just experiment...create your own recipe...enjoy!!

Please PM me if you wish to correspond more one-on-one via personal email...it's a faster way for me to communicate than this message board.
Thanks!
Best Regards,
V611

[Whiteybird]

yeah i realize that now lol, just thought ive give it a try, after im done with this bottle, im goin back to C4

Could always just pop a caffeine pill 30 mins prior. Simple, cheap, etc.

[HoneyBadger300]

Could always just pop a caffeine pill 30 mins prior. Simple, cheap, etc.

And some Beta Alanine.

[orca23554]

Great job man. we share the same height and starting weight- i agree fully with you about working hard and staying dedicated. It's a mental transformation as well. Good luck, keep us updated!

edit: what do you brahs eat before a workout? Im against NO supplements, as i experimented with them and didnt like it.

I carry a protein shake to the gym and finish it off during the workout (around 400 ml whole milk + 30g whey). I have no issues holding it in and it actually makes my workouts better

About an hour before I workout I get in some PB or Peanuts (enough to get me around 10g of protein), a banana and some other random stuff