Comments on: How to Design a Bulking Diet

By: Ash

Ash — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:22:56 +0000

***Because unless i walk down evry isle of tesco and check the ***packet of everything in there i’m not sure i’ll find any of the ***right foods.

Uh… That actually IS the way.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:48 +0000

So you want somebody else to do it for you?

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:22:18 +0000

First and foremost, I LOVE this website! Advice needed. I’ve always been pretty lean and athletic. 6’4″ (180lbs). Played basketball and ran track. So I’ve always been pretty thin, but healthy. Now I’m older and have more interest in building more muscle mass to go with my height. I recognize my biggest problem is I need to eat more. Been working out EXCESSIVELY since June 2011 and have seen SIGNIFICANT improvement in strength. I only do compond exercises at this point. My question is, do I even need to worry about Ab exercises at this point? I have a pretty consistent workout routine which is 4-days a week, but this does not include abs. I am wondering if I should stop thinking about gaining weight in my midsection and focus more on bulking and then worry about cutting later. I always get confused when I hear about these cycles of bulking and cutting. With my routine now, it pretty much works good and I want to make sure I get enough rest between workouts. Just basically wondering if I should worry about ab training more so down the line and focus on bulking only at this point. Thanks for reading!!!

By: adam

adam — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:02:44 +0000

hey
im one of these skinny guys, and im loving this site. but i dont really get this intake part.
would there be a chance of a list being compiled of foods and drinks and what they are high in? Because unless i walk down evry isle of tesco and check the packet of everything in there i’m not sure i’ll find any of the right foods.
i did read it all above and i get WHY we need what we do and how much and all, acids and how muscle builds, all good advice, i just have no idea how to actually apply it. What should I be eating and drinking more of to build muscle?

By: John m

John m — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:08:06 +0000

Great advice thanks for all the info.

Will my body tolerate pumping calories into it? In the past my eating habits haven’t been the best. Only eating 2 sometimes 1 meal a day and a few ( bad snacks ). I’m around 70 kg and172 cm tall. I’m working on correcting this but am in fear of pumping to many calories into my body before it’s used to it.

I plan on eating 4 possibly 5 small meals and working out 3 days a week.

Any help would be appreciated

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:44:18 +0000

Hi Brock: Around two decades ago, people sold a lot of books (especially to vegetarians) by claiming that you needed the essential amino acids in virtually every meal. Essential AAs arethose which your body needs to get from food because you can't synthesize them biochemically. But this so-called requirement isn't based on any facts established by direct scientific research. In reality, even if you eat a meal of only beans or only rice, you won't be starved for nutrients because your serum amino acids (those floating around in your blood stream after digestion) hang around for a while until the muscles need them. It's not a use it or lose it proposition; it's a use it or maybe use it later sort of thing. Bottom line: eat complete meals of whole food and don't worry about it too much. When you eat a good meal of steak, potatoes, and green beans, you'll be happier and healthier than someone who obsesses over the AA profile of their rice and beans!

By: Brock

Brock — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:34:14 +0000

Quality information there, thank you. One thing I have been trying to find out is the correct balance of amino acids. I am of the understading that for the body to fully utilise 1 gram of protein, all 20 amino acids must be present in the correct ratio, any amino’s above this will go to waste. Is this correct? And if so, any idea where can I find out a) what the ratio is and b) roughly what percentage of each amino is present in a particular food? I would love to be able to know if to eat tuna with pasta or baked beans on the same day as rice etc etc to get the best out of the protein contained in them.

By: Joe Clerico

Joe Clerico — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:21:32 +0000

I weigh within your rough analytical suggestion, but have a hard time sustaining weight. I admit I am quite the novice when it comes to weight gain and the procedures there in. My body seems to be fighting me every step of the way. I am in fair physical shape. I really want to bulk up and sustain said bulk. I could weigh as much as 166lbs during one day, but wake up next day only to be back to 159lb. What should I do? Are there any easy foods to look out for when attempting to balance my diet?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:35:00 +0000

I weight 68 kg im not heaps skinny more tonned then anything but my goal is 90kg i need this to happen quickly but?

By: DARKKNIGHT

DARKKNIGHT — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:05:23 +0000

I AM 309LBS AND GAINING 1LBS PER WEEK OF MUSCLE I HAVE A LARGE BUILD AND JUST LOVE MY SIZE WHEN I WALK INTO A ROOM PEOPLE NOTICE. I BULK UP DURING THE OFF SEASON AND DIET FOR CONTESTS. WHICH BRINGS ME DOWN TO 285LBS MY ARMS ARE 21 INCHES AND MY CHEST IS 59 INCHES SO I SAY EAT WHAT YOU WANT OFF SEASON AND TRAIN HARD ON AND OFF SEASON.

By: John

John — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:15:55 +0000

I think this is great advice but i’m worried about over eating and putting on excess fat. I’m 6 ft and weigh 73 kg. I have a thin frame but I’m not exactly “skinny”, I have some excess fat and I don’t find it difficult gaining weight.

Should I still be aiming to gain 1lb a week or should I work on getting skinny first?

By: Syidat

Syidat — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:59:05 +0000

Seem easy simply by regulating dietary calories and protein, but whether the use of supplements will support this?

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