I have good definition but quite a small frame for a 6ft guy. I used to workout with Calisthenics 3 times a week, but this has never helped me increase in actual size.
I joined a gym 6 weeks ago and started with a personal trainer to teach me how to use the machines for compound body movements. He also gave me some ideas about what I need to be eating in order to gain size.
I am happy with my routine and am making gains slowly but surely, however I have a few dietary questions which always seem to have mixed messages when researching online.
1 month into my routine I started getting dizzy spells, not just after heavy lifts but walking down the street. I went to the docs to get checked out and he noticed slightly raised blood pressure and cholesterol levels (I don't think they are related to my dizzy spells). He isn't too worried and since then the symptoms have eased of slightly (I am concentrating alot more on my breathing in the gym which seems to help). This is a separate problem which I need to figure out on my own but now I have discovered I might have a high cholesterol as a result and it has got me thinking about the initial advice I got from my trainer with regards to what I need to be eating.
I have a ridiculously fast metabolism and have been eating like a horse the last 6 weeks and have only gained 2 pounds. SO that gives you some idea about my body type. I have never had excess body fat in my life.... but I want to get big!
So here lys the problem. I am consuming alot of stuff I wouldnt normally eat. Cheese, Eggs, Whole fat milk, 4 scoops of Whey protein a day, Red meat twice a week... all that sort of stuff. I am never hungry anymore because Im just trying to eat as much as possible. In the past I have always understood that a diet high in fats is bad for your cholesterol, but on the other hand my trainer says I need to be eating anything and everything if I hope to be making any real gains in the gym. Half a stone and I'd be happy and I seem to be a long way off that.
I having many thoughts floating around my head about what I should and shouldn't be doing at this early stage in my mission but my initial question is is it bad to be consuming this much protien/fat rich foods like whole milk, cheese, whey, red meat, Bread pasta etc etc in order to help my gains? Some sites say to avoid whilst hardcore bodybuilders say take as much as you can (especially if you are a skinny guy).
I joined a gym 6 weeks ago and started with a personal trainer to teach me how to use the machines for compound body movements. He also gave me some ideas about what I need to be eating in order to gain size.
I am happy with my routine and am making gains slowly but surely, however I have a few dietary questions which always seem to have mixed messages when researching online.
1 month into my routine I started getting dizzy spells, not just after heavy lifts but walking down the street. I went to the docs to get checked out and he noticed slightly raised blood pressure and cholesterol levels (I don't think they are related to my dizzy spells). He isn't too worried and since then the symptoms have eased of slightly (I am concentrating alot more on my breathing in the gym which seems to help). This is a separate problem which I need to figure out on my own but now I have discovered I might have a high cholesterol as a result and it has got me thinking about the initial advice I got from my trainer with regards to what I need to be eating.
I have a ridiculously fast metabolism and have been eating like a horse the last 6 weeks and have only gained 2 pounds. SO that gives you some idea about my body type. I have never had excess body fat in my life.... but I want to get big!
So here lys the problem. I am consuming alot of stuff I wouldnt normally eat. Cheese, Eggs, Whole fat milk, 4 scoops of Whey protein a day, Red meat twice a week... all that sort of stuff. I am never hungry anymore because Im just trying to eat as much as possible. In the past I have always understood that a diet high in fats is bad for your cholesterol, but on the other hand my trainer says I need to be eating anything and everything if I hope to be making any real gains in the gym. Half a stone and I'd be happy and I seem to be a long way off that.
I having many thoughts floating around my head about what I should and shouldn't be doing at this early stage in my mission but my initial question is is it bad to be consuming this much protien/fat rich foods like whole milk, cheese, whey, red meat, Bread pasta etc etc in order to help my gains? Some sites say to avoid whilst hardcore bodybuilders say take as much as you can (especially if you are a skinny guy).