Lifting question.

JMann191
JMann191 Posts: 121 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I just recently went from 27lbs dumbbells to 32's. Well I one day I do bi's and next day tri's Etc Etc.
Question is this? What can I eat and or drink to help with bulk? I ask this because I DO NOT like taking pills, workout shakes NONE OF THAT!. What can I do NATURALLY to help speed up the process? If anything.

I know it takes a while to notice a bigger difference, but man I am VERY impatient lol.

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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    To bulk, you need to eat at a caloric surplus, usually around 500 calores above TDEE, and make sure you're eating adequate protein to fuel your muscle growth.

    Good luck.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    To bulk, you need to eat at a caloric surplus, usually around 500 calores above TDEE, and make sure you're eating adequate protein to fuel your muscle growth.

    Good luck.

    QFT
  • JenCatwalk
    JenCatwalk Posts: 285 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • eevincheezburger
    eevincheezburger Posts: 163 Member
    Lots of healthy, high protein foods. Also high carb and high fats to help with organ and metabolic function, although I'm no expert. Just don't resort to saturated fats or any junk/processed stuff. Bake all of your meals for the next three days and store them in tupperware. Eat 7 times per day and eat about 4-7g of protein with each meal. Hope this helps!
  • mjrkearney
    mjrkearney Posts: 408 Member
    Chicken, fish, Google, beans, nuts, etc. Nice, clean, lean, and protein.
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
    Lifitng and Bulking naturally...

    Get on a consistent and quality weight lifting program. (Strong Lifts, Starting Strength, NROL, or something comparable)
    Eat a modest caloric surplus (250 to 500 calories per day) made up of quality food with a significant portion being protein (30 to 40% depending on your physiological needs).
    Quality and effecient protein sources will include eggs, chicken, fish, beef, dairy, nuts and legumes.
    Get plenty of sleep. (>7 hours)

    repeat
  • JMann191
    JMann191 Posts: 121 Member
    Lifitng and Bulking naturally...

    Get on a consistent and quality weight lifting program. (Strong Lifts, Starting Strength, NROL, or something comparable)
    Eat a modest caloric surplus (250 to 500 calories per day) made up of quality food with a significant portion being protein (30 to 40% depending on your physiological needs).
    Quality and effecient protein sources will include eggs, chicken, fish, beef, dairy, nuts and legumes.
    Get plenty of sleep. (>7 hours)

    repeat
    I am not really understanding the surplus thing? That means ONLY 250-500 calories A DAY? That's like literally one bowl of cereal IF I am lucky.
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    No, they mean eat 250-500 calories above your TDEE - your maintenance intake. You need extra calories to put on muscle mass; you can't be eating at a deficit (i.e. cutting or dieting).

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