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Posted by: SpaceGhost_666
Great I need to lose a hundred pounds by this summer. do you think you can help.


It is 6 months until june. A healthy rate of weight loss is about 2 pounds a week, so a more realistic goal would be 40 or 50 pounds.

  • 12.02.2012 8:33 AM PDT

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Posted by: DarkBen64
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I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,

  • 12.02.2012 8:36 AM PDT

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Posted by: teh Chaz
I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,

125? Jeeeeeeesus, I was worried because I'm only 170! I was at 180 when I moved to Uni, stopped eating junk food and lost 10lbs. I'm trying to get it back but last week I lost yet another 2.

  • 12.02.2012 8:38 AM PDT

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Posted by: teh Chaz
I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,


Well, gaining weight isn't terribly difficult so long as you eat right and lift right. Diet is literally 75% of making muscle gains, it's so incredibly important but so many people overlook it. 6 months ago, I was 6"3 and 140 pounds. Now I weigh 175 and i plan on gaining at least another 20 pounds.

Why are you unable to go to a gym? Not enough time in your day?

[Edited on 12.02.2012 8:40 AM PST]

  • 12.02.2012 8:38 AM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
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Posted by: DarkBen64
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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Posted by: teh Chaz
I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,


Well, gaining weight isn't terribly difficult so long as you eat right and lift right. Diet is literally 75% of making muscle gains, it's so incredibly important but so many people overlook it. 6 months ago, I was 6"3 and 140 pounds. Now I weigh 175 and i plan on gaining at least another 20 pounds.

Why are you unable to go to a gym? Not enough time in your day?
Pretty much yeah

I get home from school at about 5pm and I need to devote a lot of time to academic work since I'm heading for a top university. The most I can usually get in is friday evening and sunday morning.

What do you recommend I do in terms of diet?

Posted by: RECON828
125? Jeeeeeeesus, I was worried because I'm only 170! I was at 180 when I moved to Uni, stopped eating junk food and lost 10lbs. I'm trying to get it back but last week I lost yet another 2.
I know jesus christ I am light as a freaking feather.

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Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Posted by: teh Chaz
I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,


Well, gaining weight isn't terribly difficult so long as you eat right and lift right. Diet is literally 75% of making muscle gains, it's so incredibly important but so many people overlook it. 6 months ago, I was 6"3 and 140 pounds. Now I weigh 175 and i plan on gaining at least another 20 pounds.

Why are you unable to go to a gym? Not enough time in your day?
Pretty much yeah

I get home from school at about 5pm and I need to devote a lot of time to academic work since I'm heading for a top university. The most I can usually get in is friday evening and sunday morning.

What do you recommend I do in terms of diet?

I weigh 105. BURN, BABY!
Granted, I'm still only fifteen, but I still will be lucky to hit 150 or so when fully grown.

  • 12.02.2012 11:24 AM PDT

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tfw bulking until February .
Someone kill me please.

  • 12.02.2012 11:35 AM PDT

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Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Posted by: teh Chaz
I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,


Well, gaining weight isn't terribly difficult so long as you eat right and lift right. Diet is literally 75% of making muscle gains, it's so incredibly important but so many people overlook it. 6 months ago, I was 6"3 and 140 pounds. Now I weigh 175 and i plan on gaining at least another 20 pounds.

Why are you unable to go to a gym? Not enough time in your day?
Pretty much yeah

I get home from school at about 5pm and I need to devote a lot of time to academic work since I'm heading for a top university. The most I can usually get in is friday evening and sunday morning.

What do you recommend I do in terms of diet?

Posted by: RECON828
125? Jeeeeeeesus, I was worried because I'm only 170! I was at 180 when I moved to Uni, stopped eating junk food and lost 10lbs. I'm trying to get it back but last week I lost yet another 2.
I know jesus christ I am light as a freaking feather.


I'm also heading to college, I'm hoping to get into UCLA or UC Berkley. I normally don't get to the gym until 8 or 9 at night, you may want to consider trying that.
You could also wake up early before school and get a workout then. At the gym by 6 AM, lift until 7, then use the showers there and be at school by 8.

If you want it bad enough, you'll find time.

  • 12.02.2012 12:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Twiggyy
tfw bulking until February .
Someone kill me please.


I'm going to March. That's when track season starts and I'll cut then.

  • 12.02.2012 12:28 PM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
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Posted by: DarkBen64
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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Posted by: teh Chaz
I have the opposite problem, I'm way too light.

I weigh like, 125 pounds max and that needs fixing but I'm not sure how since I can only get about 2 gym sessions in per week,


Well, gaining weight isn't terribly difficult so long as you eat right and lift right. Diet is literally 75% of making muscle gains, it's so incredibly important but so many people overlook it. 6 months ago, I was 6"3 and 140 pounds. Now I weigh 175 and i plan on gaining at least another 20 pounds.

Why are you unable to go to a gym? Not enough time in your day?
Pretty much yeah

I get home from school at about 5pm and I need to devote a lot of time to academic work since I'm heading for a top university. The most I can usually get in is friday evening and sunday morning.

What do you recommend I do in terms of diet?

Posted by: RECON828
125? Jeeeeeeesus, I was worried because I'm only 170! I was at 180 when I moved to Uni, stopped eating junk food and lost 10lbs. I'm trying to get it back but last week I lost yet another 2.
I know jesus christ I am light as a freaking feather.


I'm also heading to college, I'm hoping to get into UCLA or UC Berkley. I normally don't get to the gym until 8 or 9 at night, you may want to consider trying that.
You could also wake up early before school and get a workout then. At the gym by 6 AM, lift until 7, then use the showers there and be at school by 8.

If you want it bad enough, you'll find time.
Hm, going at 8 or 9 sounds like a plan. Morning sessions in the week aren't an option though, I start driving in at about 7:30.

But yeah diet. What to do about that? Just make sure I eat substantial meals and whatnot right? What kind of thing like that could I do for breakfast but quickly as well?

[Edited on 12.02.2012 12:55 PM PST]

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Posted by: teh Chaz
Hm, going at 8 or 9 sounds like a plan. Morning sessions in the week aren't an option though, I start driving in at about 7:30.

But yeah diet. What to do about that? Just make sure I eat substantial meals and whatnot right? What kind of thing like that could I do for breakfast but quickly as well?


The quickest way to put on weight is called bulking. It's a simple concept: Consume more food than you need so your muscles get maximum energy. A typical Bulk will last anywhere between 4-12 months. (FYI, you will gain some body fat in addition to muscle.)

During this time, you will need to watch your food intake. The following is very important:
- consume your bodyweight (lbs) in grams of protein
- consume 1.5-2 times your bodyweight in grams of carbohydrates.

So for your body, that means 125 grams of protein, and like 190-250 gram of carbohydrates. (Not crappy sugars, but good carbs from things like pasta and rice.)
You will most likely need to eat 4 or 5 meals a day.

Just to give you some ideas, here is my meal plan:
Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, waffles, fruit.
Lunch: Chicken sandwich, fruit, protein bar
Meal 3: Half a loaf of bread, canned tuna
Dinner: Beef/pork, bowl of pasta, fruit
Meal 5 (post-workout): Whey protein shake, bowl of rice
Totals: 340 grams of carbs, 170 grams of protein.

Obviously you won't need nearly that much food, but hopefully it gives you some ideas.

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Probably wont go to the gym till thursday this week. Although I do need to refine my workout routine. I'm thinkin of doing it like this
>3 days
-Arms/chest
-legs/abs
-back/shoulders

>4 days
-legs
-shoulders/back
-arms
-chest/abs

Thoughts? I think it looks pretty balanced.

  • 12.02.2012 4:21 PM PDT

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  • 12.02.2012 4:22 PM PDT

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Oh, and if I do add a day 5 it'll be cardio. Jogging/stadiums. It'd be great for getting rid of that tiny bit of fat on my abs.

  • 12.02.2012 4:23 PM PDT

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Good thread. I would not want huge muscles though. I lift weights from time to time.

  • 12.02.2012 4:24 PM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
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Posted by: DarkBen64
Don't punch a British kid, the queen'll come after you.

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Posted by: teh Chaz
Hm, going at 8 or 9 sounds like a plan. Morning sessions in the week aren't an option though, I start driving in at about 7:30.

But yeah diet. What to do about that? Just make sure I eat substantial meals and whatnot right? What kind of thing like that could I do for breakfast but quickly as well?


The quickest way to put on weight is called bulking. It's a simple concept: Consume more food than you need so your muscles get maximum energy. A typical Bulk will last anywhere between 4-12 months. (FYI, you will gain some body fat in addition to muscle.)

During this time, you will need to watch your food intake. The following is very important:
- consume your bodyweight (lbs) in grams of protein
- consume 1.5-2 times your bodyweight in grams of carbohydrates.

So for your body, that means 125 grams of protein, and like 190-250 gram of carbohydrates. (Not crappy sugars, but good carbs from things like pasta and rice.)
You will most likely need to eat 4 or 5 meals a day.

Just to give you some ideas, here is my meal plan:
Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, waffles, fruit.
Lunch: Chicken sandwich, fruit, protein bar
Meal 3: Half a loaf of bread, canned tuna
Dinner: Beef/pork, bowl of pasta, fruit
Meal 5 (post-workout): Whey protein shake, bowl of rice
Totals: 340 grams of carbs, 170 grams of protein.

Obviously you won't need nearly that much food, but hopefully it gives you some ideas.
Sounds like a plan

I could make a sandwich or some such once I get home from school and eat more for breakfast. I'll probably be able to make the most of it in holidays.

Cheers for the help man.

  • 12.02.2012 4:44 PM PDT

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Posted by: The S bot 9000
Probably wont go to the gym till thursday this week. Although I do need to refine my workout routine. I'm thinkin of doing it like this
>3 days
-Arms/chest
-legs/abs
-back/shoulders

>4 days
-legs
-shoulders/back
-arms
-chest/abs

Thoughts? I think it looks pretty balanced.


Didn't you post this in H&F?

Anyway, I'm not a fan of arm days. If you think you can pull if off though, go for it.

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Didn't you post this in H&F?

Anyway, I'm not a fan of arm days. If you think you can pull if off though, go for it.

I Sure as -blam!- did! Anywho, i'll update with whether I like it or not in next week or the week after.



On a sidenote, i'm hopeing to get creatine/whey protein on christmas as well!

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
Didn't you post this in H&F?

Anyway, I'm not a fan of arm days. If you think you can pull if off though, go for it.

I Sure as -blam!- did! Anywho, i'll update with whether I like it or not in next week or the week after.



On a sidenote, i'm hopeing to get creatine/whey protein on christmas as well!


Why wait? GET IT NAOW!!

  • 12.02.2012 9:03 PM PDT

Posted by: Alex Mac Kee
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Posted by: DarkBen64
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Had a productive workout today

Toned down the weights in favour of getting smooth reps done and it feels like it's had a lot more of an effect

Also eating more so that should be good

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14 pull-ups is now my PR. Not bad.

  • 12.03.2012 4:47 PM PDT

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This video is so true.
If you really want to succeed, especially in bodybuilding, you gotta want it as much as a drowning person wants to breath.

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
This video is so true.
If you really want to succeed, especially in bodybuilding, you gotta want it as much as a drowning person wants to breath.
Bit hyperbolic IMO

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  • 12.09.2012 12:05 AM PDT

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
This video is so true.
If you really want to succeed, especially in bodybuilding, you gotta want it as much as a drowning person wants to breath.
Bit hyperbolic IMO


Perhaps for you.

For me, I really do feel an incredibly strong passion, a fire, for what I do.

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
This video is so true.
If you really want to succeed, especially in bodybuilding, you gotta want it as much as a drowning person wants to breath.

This is my sole reason for lifting. I enjoy it as much as I do breathing and then some!

  • 12.14.2012 4:42 PM PDT