Author Topic: A little help would be nice :) (Read 1074 times)

Tyler Davis · « **on:** January 09, 2011, 09:31:47 AM »

Alright. im 15 and im at an easy 5'7 or so. But i weigh 120 at most! I really need to no rapidly, but steadily gain muscle to gain weight but idk what to do.
(honestly i can't stand the taste of milk)

John George "JG" · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2011, 01:10:50 PM »

Whats your current workout routine? Your current dietary habits? Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Tyler Davis · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2011, 12:25:59 PM »

Honestly im just a normal teenager dietary wise. I eat whats cooked xD we do eat nice amounts of beans and potatoes because they're a cheap source of a meal. and workout wise, i do varying amounts of pushups, situps, and pullups per day. earlier today i ran 3 miles and it felt great so im probably going to start doing that.

David M. · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2011, 04:58:30 PM »

If you want to gain weight you've got to eat more. I know, you think you're eating constantly. You aren't. Get more protein, get a bunch of carbs immediately post-workout. Start lifting. Sorry but pushups, situps, and pullups together is not a workout. Lift heavy things, squat, eat more, gain weight.

With the milk, I would say suck it up and drink it anyway. I find olive oil shots revolting but they help.

Tyler Davis · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:49:46 PM »

I know my "workout" is horribly lacking, but its better than some.
and about milk, would it be just weight gain? or actually help with muscle?

Steven Low · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:50:13 PM »

Hit up the sticky!

David M. · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:13:20 AM »

You need a caloric excess to gain anything. If you're getting enough time under tension, enough stress on the muscle; enough food for an excess; and sleep then you will grow.

FastGuppy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2011, 09:04:53 AM »

I've been drinking over 1,000 calories of olive oil some days. Drink more milk or DRINK OLIVE OIL. I'll have a big guy come punch you in the face until you drink olive oil.

Tyler Davis · « **Reply #8 on:** January 15, 2011, 07:31:48 PM »

I'll try the olive oil. any reason its good?
edit: holy crap. 120 calories in a tablespoon of it? if it didnt taste so revolting(i took a tablespoon and a half of it) i'd drink the stuff!

FastGuppy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2011, 09:05:58 PM »

Quote from: Tyler Davis on January 15, 2011, 07:31:48 PM

I'll try the olive oil. any reason its good?
edit: holy crap. 120 calories in a tablespoon of it? if it didnt taste so revolting(i took a tablespoon and a half of it) i'd drink the stuff!

haha I have 1,000 calories a day.

Tyler Davis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:03:01 AM »

Do you just get used to the nasty taste?

FastGuppy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2011, 07:13:02 AM »

Quote from: Tyler Davis on January 16, 2011, 02:03:01 AM

Do you just get used to the nasty taste?

kind of. It'll always be nasty but you get use to it. Just do small shots for now.

David M. · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:00:22 AM »

I remember my first time taking a tablespoon. It was really nasty. You'll learn to think "It's really nasty but to get better you have to make some sacrifices."

Chris Salvato · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2011, 09:45:37 AM »

I dunno, when i did EVOO shots I started to enjoy them.

David M. · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:15:43 PM »

I don't mind them now but I don't know if I'll ever really enjoy them.

Talking about olive oil reminds me of Dave Tate talking about eating an extra large pizza with olive oil soaking it.

Shawn Meilicke · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:52:16 PM »

Is the extra amount of fat in there really good for you?

And kinda-on kind-off topic but is it necessary to put on weight in order to gain muscle? I don't really understand that. I get the need for more calories, but I don't see purposely gaining weight

Dan Elric · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:20:02 PM »

Quote from: Shawn Meilicke on January 16, 2011, 02:52:16 PM

Is the extra amount of fat in there really good for you?

Depends on that fat.

Shawn Meilicke · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:37:22 PM »

Hmm.. Well I know mono-unsaturated fats are better for you than saturated or trans-saturated, but is the extra fat needed at all?

Steven Low · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2011, 07:59:56 PM »

Quote from: Shawn Meilicke on January 16, 2011, 03:37:22 PM

Hmm.. Well I know mono-unsaturated fats are better for you than saturated or trans-saturated, but is the extra fat needed at all?

Trans = horrible.... do not occur in nature.... highly disease inducing
Saturated = good, generally -- lard, ghee, pemmican (w/ meat), butter, etc. animal fats are all generally good especially if from grass fed. Coconut, avocado = good
Monos = good, generally -- olive oil is the most prominent
Polyunsats = depends on what... with modern diet omega 3 are generally good, omega 6 generally bad. vegetable oils (soybean, safflower, sunflower, canola, etc.) generally bad

Shawn Meilicke · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:08:50 PM »

Saturated is good?!
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Author Topic: A little help would be nice :) (Read 1074 times)