A LIL HELP

MmafighterMmafighter

Freshman

2 merits

254 days ago

I was wondering if someone could steer me in the right direction to maybe a websight or a book or something that can help me understand what I need to do to bulk. I have both mesomorph and endomorph qualties more endomorph definatley but I want to know what I should do to bulk correctly what foods to eat, when to eat them, how many calories to take in according to my body type 5'11" 183pounds 15.5%bf etc. I want to limit fat gains while maximizing muscle gains and I understand to bulk correctly you need to take in more calories than you burn right? I'm not asking for someone to hold my hand through the whole process just maybe some advice on where I could find some valuable knowledge, regiments, or diets I could use thanx guys
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JosephJoseph

Freshman

1 merit

254 days ago

heres an interesting article: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hugo47.htm
click on the nutrition link at the left for more articles...I have'nt read it, so I can't necessarily stand behind its accuracy.
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will"- Vince Lombardi
John HansenJohn Hansen

Natural Mr. Olympia

18 merits

254 days ago

Post Score: 1 merit
That looks like a pretty good article but I would also add a post workout drink like Optimum's 2:1:1 Recovery and creatine immediately after the workout.

Mmafighter, I would suggest eating a complete protein food that has some fats in it (eggs, lean beef, steak in addition to chicken and turkey) or a protein drink/meal replacement six times a day (six meals a day). What I was doing when I was trying to get bigger was to have one source of complete protein with two sources of complex carbs each meal. For example, eggs and egg whites (protein) with oatmeal and whole wheat bread for breakfast, chicken with rice and beans for dinner, etc.
Eat good foods, just increase the carbs but make them complex carbs with lots of fiber (potatoes, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown and wild rice, oatmeal, oat bran, etc)
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rippedupcoachrippedupcoach

Sophomore

16 merits

253 days ago

That's a great post, John! Your protein/2 carbs idea is excellent! I've always been able to get the calories I need for mass - but I'm going to use that simple and brilliant plan next mass cycle!
Ken
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