[phoenix abroad]

(01-13-2011 09:32 AM)Menace Wrote:  

(01-13-2011 05:06 AM)phoenix abroad Wrote:  

The Occam's Protocol chapters are the best for adding muscle. You probably need to eat more, that really is the hardest part.

My goal was 4,000 calories per day and over 200g of protein. I've hit the protein daily but my daily calories is only averaging around 3,500.

Even still, my starting weight was 152.6lbs and now 10 days later I am 156.8 lbs. Best amount of weight gain I've ever had, I am just a naturally skinny dude. I've weight lifted on and off for the past 3 years or so but never got much results until this.

Wow, that's a great result. Yes, I need to re-evaluate my eating. Maybe I should shoot for 5000 calories/day. It sounds ridiculous, but even at 37 my metabolism is just crazy high. I may just have to do the GOMAD thing, because I just don't see how I can eat enough solid food to get my calorie count up there. Probably need to set calendar reminders for myself to drink milk.

I would double check to make sure you are actually eating that many calories. I bought a food scale (only $20ish) to check myself and I was actually over estimating my original calorie intake by 500-1000 per day which really adds up.

I basically eat every 3 hours or so, I just can't eat a lot at one time.

The GOMAD really does work well if you can stomach it, but I'm lactose intolerant. I tested a cup of organic whole milk once a day but even that wasn't acceptable.

I have a shake once a day either during the workout or before bed. I use almond milk as a substitute.