Just as some people want to lose weight, some people want to gain it! Maybe you have been trying quite hard to gain weight and build those muscles but nothing’s working? As I talk to various people, I’ve realized that they end up being unsuccessful in their quest to gain weight because of some really simple reasons.
The main thing is the diet – you know, if you don’t eat enough protein and don’t follow a weight gain diet, you are just not going to add those extra pounds. Eating too many simple carbs doesn’t help either. Ask yourself if you are stressing your muscles properly during your workout? No? there’s no need to break your back but it is necessary to go that extra mile when you work out if you are really keen on growing those muscles and gain weight.
Above all, you need single-minded focus. Consistency. Now, if you don’t concentrate and stick to the weight gain program, there’s no way you’re going to build those muscles. Don’t expect results overnight – it takes a little time.
That doesn’t mean you feel miserable and decide its not going to work. If you want something badly enough, you’ve got to stay focused and work at it. Believe me – if you are willing to stick at it, your body will certainly respond. Get obsessed and go for it!
Monday 1 January 2007
Muscle Building - Being Successful
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I hear you. And I’d like to share what I know over here – because it sure worked for me. I remember my friends laughed at me when I told them I am working at weight gain and muscle building. I must admit I felt a little discouraged – but I didn’t let it stop me.
Its necessary to eat more calories than you can burn off – and that’s a fact. You HAVE to eat to gain weight. And remember - its weight gain diet…and not just anything you feel like. So don’t stuff up on donuts and chips and stuff. Six meals a day on a proper weight gain diet is what you need to stick to. Protein builds muscle for sure. You need short intense workouts. Work your large muscle groups with free weight exercises - go for the squats, bench presses, pull ups, barbells and use heavy weights. Do only 3-4 exercises for each body part – just imagine working hard and burning off all that mass you are trying to build so painstakingly! Try this weekly routine – Monday – chest, shoulders and triceps, Tuesday relax, Wednesday back and biceps; Thursday rest; Friday legs and abs, take Saturday and Sunday off! Drink lots of water. How much? That depends on your bodyweight. Your bodyweight x .66 = the number of ounces you need. If you can afford nutritional supplements, great! But if you cant – egg whites are effective.
That was good info! But if your body type is the sort that can’t gain weight or add muscle easily a traditional diet and routine is not going to help anyway. Many people with tall lean bodies need a whole new regime if they are keen on building muscle and gaining weight.
Eat as much as you can. Don’t cut the fat. For young people it is very easy to burn calories – which is why fat consumption helps. You can get lots of protein from meat, fish, dairy, whey protein, grain and high carbs from veg, rice, pasta and grains. Eat often. If you are doing this diligently and still end up not gaining weight, you are burning more than you eat! You may have to go in for a weight gain supplement to increase the intake of calories. Whey protein helps gain weight. This is even more effective than eggs. It is very easily absorbed into your system. Every day you should try and get at least one gram of total protein per pound of your bodyweight. The best times to take whey protein is first thing in the morning just after you finish weight training and about an hour before bed. Since your body can only absorb 30-40 grams at a time, take only that much. The reason why this works is that muscles are made of protein, and that’s why you need to take whey protein. Not enough protein in your diet means no muscle. So that’s what you’ve got to train your eyes on.
Hi folks! I want to get my 2 cents in here. I am one of those described above and much as I tried, couldn’t gain weight as fast as I wanted to when I heard about CytoSport Muscle Milk from a friend. Not really all that confident that it would work, I thought I’d try it just for the heck of it. I must tell you, I am impressed. The first time I drank it – I was blown away with the taste. Yummy! Predictably, I love the chocolate flavor. I sort of worked out – not very hard, though and drank plenty of water. In about three weeks, there was a big difference. So did my friend. Needless to say – I was pretty thrilled, I tell you! I take the shake an hour before a workout and then immediately after the workout and then some before bed. Yeah, so it’s a little pricey, but it works! Well, Muscle milk motivates me to keep on working out. I think it has the ideal proportion of protein, carbs and calories for those who want to build muscle and maintain it. 630 calories per serving, and about 32 g of protein – that’s all your body can take in one shot. Shake it in a shaker and enjoy it. Cant think of a better way to reach my goal – and imagine, I always thought I’d puke every time I thought about a protein drink! And the flavors - wow – the choice is mind-boggling!
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