whats the best foods to bulk up, and put on size??
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I am trying to gain more weight but right now i seem to have reached a plateau, these are my meals
first meal- 3scoops of n-large and peanut butter sandwich 4 tablespoons
second meal- 4 scoops of N-large
third meal- Rice and beans with eithe meat or chicken
fourth meal- 4 scoops of n-large
fifth meal- rice and lentils and meat with a salad
I have gained 20 pounds but now i am stuck any suggestions.
first meal- 3scoops of n-large and peanut butter sandwich 4 tablespoons
second meal- 4 scoops of N-large
third meal- Rice and beans with eithe meat or chicken
fourth meal- 4 scoops of n-large
fifth meal- rice and lentils and meat with a salad
I have gained 20 pounds but now i am stuck any suggestions.
JRfromTN
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ladybaltimore said:I'm just curious what I should eat to put on some size, while doing so on a relative low budget, being a student and all. I am 6'0" 195lbs. and would like to bulk up to may 205...
thanks
i have almost trippled my food budget the past three months
IMO if your on a "low" budget your not going to do much bulking
when i was in college JC P*n*y would only give us 20 hrs a week . i like to have starved to death. so i know what you mean by budget
good luck
rubberduckyo
~DaDawg's L'il Sis~
sonis9 said:
Awesome post and very do-able for the student.
WHAT IT BE LadyBaltimore,
Weight gainer for someone on a budget is a waste (Notice even the big buckets you think your being more economical with have few servings for the price).
Most weight gainers are to expensive for what's in them, usually low grade/ cheap protein and a ton of sugar. N-large is better than the average weight gainer, but is still expensive.
Bump on most of what everybody said in that good bulking foods
are:
Eggs, oatmeal, beans, brown rice, wheat pasta, low/fat free cottage chease, fruit, etc,
Another really cost effective bulking food is the potato. Hardgainers who have a high hard time putting on weight can also use dairy like skim milk and yogurt.
The funny thing is these are all great foods for cutting as well, its all a matter in how you eat them. When bulking its a matter of eating frequency(minimium every two hours, every hour is even better) and which of these foods you choose to eat more often( when bulking one would choose higher glycemic carbs like potatoes and pasta more often over oatmeal, and vice-versa for cutting choosing to use the lower glycemic oatmeal for a carb source more often than that of potatos or pasta). When bulking one should also include more high glycemic simple processed sugars like that in sport drinks for pre, post, and during workouts(along with protein). Even when cutting one would one to use a conservative amount of these types of processed sugars (post workout only) as the insulin that is released is a very anabolic hormone, that halts the muscle ravaging effects of cortisol.
HArddgainers (ectomorphs) should also add some cheat days (listen to your body to find out how many), where you eat anything you want, just don't go overboard in letting your palet decieve your body into thinking you need 7 cheat days a week . ANd even easy gainers(endomorphs) who are prone to excessive fat gain when bulking should have at least one cheat day a week.
Good Luck ,
BEBOTZ
Weight gainer for someone on a budget is a waste (Notice even the big buckets you think your being more economical with have few servings for the price).
Most weight gainers are to expensive for what's in them, usually low grade/ cheap protein and a ton of sugar. N-large is better than the average weight gainer, but is still expensive.
Bump on most of what everybody said in that good bulking foods
are:
Eggs, oatmeal, beans, brown rice, wheat pasta, low/fat free cottage chease, fruit, etc,
Another really cost effective bulking food is the potato. Hardgainers who have a high hard time putting on weight can also use dairy like skim milk and yogurt.
The funny thing is these are all great foods for cutting as well, its all a matter in how you eat them. When bulking its a matter of eating frequency(minimium every two hours, every hour is even better) and which of these foods you choose to eat more often( when bulking one would choose higher glycemic carbs like potatoes and pasta more often over oatmeal, and vice-versa for cutting choosing to use the lower glycemic oatmeal for a carb source more often than that of potatos or pasta). When bulking one should also include more high glycemic simple processed sugars like that in sport drinks for pre, post, and during workouts(along with protein). Even when cutting one would one to use a conservative amount of these types of processed sugars (post workout only) as the insulin that is released is a very anabolic hormone, that halts the muscle ravaging effects of cortisol.
HArddgainers (ectomorphs) should also add some cheat days (listen to your body to find out how many), where you eat anything you want, just don't go overboard in letting your palet decieve your body into thinking you need 7 cheat days a week . ANd even easy gainers(endomorphs) who are prone to excessive fat gain when bulking should have at least one cheat day a week.
Good Luck
,BEBOTZ
magnusson187
New member
Bebotz said:WHAT IT BE LadyBaltimore,
Weight gainer for someone on a budget is a waste (Notice even the big buckets you think your being more economical with have few servings for the price).
Most weight gainers are to expensive for what's in them, usually low grade/ cheap protein and a ton of sugar. N-large is better than the average weight gainer, but is still expensive.
Bump on most of what everybody said in that good bulking foods
are:
Eggs, oatmeal, beans, brown rice, wheat pasta, low/fat free cottage chease, fruit, etc,
Another really cost effective bulking food is the potato. Hardgainers who have a high hard time putting on weight can also use dairy like skim milk and yogurt.
The funny thing is these are all great foods for cutting as well, its all a matter in how you eat them. When bulking its a matter of eating frequency(minimium every two hours, every hour is even better) and which of these foods you choose to eat more often( when bulking one would choose higher glycemic carbs like potatoes and pasta more often over oatmeal, and vice-versa for cutting choosing to use the lower glycemic oatmeal for a carb source more often than that of potatos or pasta). When bulking one should also include more high glycemic simple processed sugars like that in sport drinks for pre, post, and during workouts(along with protein). Even when cutting one would one to use a conservative amount of these types of processed sugars (post workout only) as the insulin that is released is a very anabolic hormone, that halts the muscle ravaging effects of cortisol.
HArddgainers (ectomorphs) should also add some cheat days (listen to your body to find out how many), where you eat anything you want, just don't go overboard in letting your palet decieve your body into thinking you need 7 cheat days a week . ANd even easy gainers(endomorphs) who are prone to excessive fat gain when bulking should have at least one cheat day a week.
Good Luck
BEBOTZ
right on, tuna,eggs and potatoes in bulk are cheaper than any wieght gainer out there. I'm barely getting by and eat ALOT of food for about 20 dollars a week.
Lets not forget ramen if your bulking 400 calories of moderate glycemic carbs for .10 a piece.
DADAWG
Community Veteran
complex carbs and lean high quality protein topped off with GOOD fats is definately the first choice but lets be realistic there are a few people with turbocharged metabolisms who cant get the calories they need to bulk while eating clean . that doesnt meen they should live at mcdonalds but it does meen they may have to fortify their high quality foods with calorie dense foods like fast food , fatty meats , etc.
DustinLati2
New member
if your getting all your calories from low fat sources, is it possible to consume too many calories without getting fat. Expecially if you do 30 minutes of cadio twice a week in addition to your weightlifting?
also, is it possible to space your meals too close together. Sometimes I only get an hour , or 1.5 hours in between meals when im rushed....is this bad as opposed to spreading them out over every 3 hours?
also, is it possible to space your meals too close together. Sometimes I only get an hour , or 1.5 hours in between meals when im rushed....is this bad as opposed to spreading them out over every 3 hours?
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DustinLati2,
You can get fat if you eat to many low fat foods even if you do cardio. There are a lot of variables involved as to macronutrient breakdown, but the main one is if your consuming more calories than your body uses you can gain fat, I've done it.
And as far as meal spacing I'm of the thinking the more meals the better. I've been on bulking regiments where I would eat high calorie clean meals(high in lean proteins, high in low-glycemic carbs, and moderate on non-saturated/non-hydrogenated fats) every hour when bulking and I gained very little fat; I would do it for cutting as well just with less calories. The only thing I noticed though was my cravings to cheat goes through the roof when eating every hour.
BEbotz
You can get fat if you eat to many low fat foods even if you do cardio. There are a lot of variables involved as to macronutrient breakdown, but the main one is if your consuming more calories than your body uses you can gain fat, I've done it.
And as far as meal spacing I'm of the thinking the more meals the better. I've been on bulking regiments where I would eat high calorie clean meals(high in lean proteins, high in low-glycemic carbs, and moderate on non-saturated/non-hydrogenated fats) every hour when bulking and I gained very little fat; I would do it for cutting as well just with less calories. The only thing I noticed though was my cravings to cheat goes through the roof when eating every hour.
BEbotz
huskyguy
300lbs of Heavenly Joy
Whole milk, and heavy basic lifts for bulking. A gallon of whole milk a day is less than $3. Drink a gallon a day, it works and you will bulk up. I was always fairly skinny or at least I thought so, until I added a gallon a day to my diet, In less than a year I made a serious transformation.
acxel
feeding BH his daily cum
ok here goes gang for old school weight gain shake try 6 oz milk 4 oz cream, 1 table spoon efa's, 6 oz egg beaters,2 servings oatmeal, 2 to 3 scoops whey mix and drink.
or for the best tasting whieght gainer forget n-large to many carbs from dextrose try 2 servings of muscle milk(banana is my favorite)6 oz milk ,4 oz cream , 2 servungs of oatmeal,and 1 scoop srtaight whey, add extra banana if u want mix on blender or cook like regular oatmeal , plus some cinnamon and whalaaaa instant size baby.
or for the best tasting whieght gainer forget n-large to many carbs from dextrose try 2 servings of muscle milk(banana is my favorite)6 oz milk ,4 oz cream , 2 servungs of oatmeal,and 1 scoop srtaight whey, add extra banana if u want mix on blender or cook like regular oatmeal , plus some cinnamon and whalaaaa instant size baby.
boricuaitaliano
Valley Of The Giants
Hey guys,
I have been following the body for life diet since I have been working out. Can you tell me if this diet is okay?
8am Meal 1: Oatmeal with Bananna and EAS Advant Edge Bar(28g Pro)
10am Meal 2: Myoplex (42g pro) with Almonds
12pm Meal 3: Ham or Turkey breast Sandwhich(2 slices of wheat bread) with EAS Advant Edge Bar(28g Pro) and Apple
3pm Meal 4: Myoplex (42g pro) with almonds
7pm meal 5: Chicken breast and Salad with low fat dressing..Sometimes I would eat white rice with the chicken (hate the brown rice).
Also I drink about 20 cups of water a day...
Is this diet acceptable for bulding muscle and loosing the fat?
I have been following the body for life diet since I have been working out. Can you tell me if this diet is okay?
8am Meal 1: Oatmeal with Bananna and EAS Advant Edge Bar(28g Pro)
10am Meal 2: Myoplex (42g pro) with Almonds
12pm Meal 3: Ham or Turkey breast Sandwhich(2 slices of wheat bread) with EAS Advant Edge Bar(28g Pro) and Apple
3pm Meal 4: Myoplex (42g pro) with almonds
7pm meal 5: Chicken breast and Salad with low fat dressing..Sometimes I would eat white rice with the chicken (hate the brown rice).
Also I drink about 20 cups of water a day...
Is this diet acceptable for bulding muscle and loosing the fat?
