bulking friends!

devenfuentes
devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
I need friends that bulk!!!! Please add me!
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  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    I'm spending an entire year working out to gain mass (I'll probably extend that too...it's just so fun). Buddy up!
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    terbusha wrote: »
    I'm spending an entire year working out to gain mass (I'll probably extend that too...it's just so fun). Buddy up!
    AWESOME!!! Having a friend with the same goal always helps
  • anachronicles
    anachronicles Posts: 109 Member
    I'm new to the bulking world and just started my bulk about a week and a half ago! Would love some tips from you guys!
  • jmt08c
    jmt08c Posts: 343 Member
    Started bulking about 8 weeks ago...10 pounds gained so far. Continuing through February I love my 3000+ calorie Thanksgiving!
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    I'm supposed to be bulking but failing miserably. Miserably. I blame my everything.
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    I'm new to the bulking world and just started my bulk about a week and a half ago! Would love some tips from you guys!
    that's awesome!! Bulking is a lot of fun! Waaaaaaaay funner than cutting. people get incredibly angry on a cut

  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    jmt08c wrote: »
    Started bulking about 8 weeks ago...10 pounds gained so far. Continuing through February I love my 3000+ calorie Thanksgiving!

    Nice bro!! 10 lbs in 8 weeks is crazy awesome! I wish I had your metabolism. Been eating 4000 cals for about 4 months now and have gained 13 lbs
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    I'm supposed to be bulking but failing miserably. Miserably. I blame my everything.

    You'll get it man!! If you've bulked times before the muscle gained compared to the earlier bulks is naturally gonna be less. Well at least thats what steve cook said haha
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    I'm supposed to be bulking but failing miserably. Miserably. I blame my everything.

    You'll get it man!! If you've bulked times before the muscle gained compared to the earlier bulks is naturally gonna be less. Well at least thats what steve cook said haha

    Thank you I appreciate it!

    Its not that I have problem eating, its not unknown for me to have a day of 4K a couple times a week (weekends mostly) but my schedule is out of whack. Not at the office much over the last month where its a lot easier to plan my eating then running around all day with my 4-year old.

    I'm gonna keep pressing on. Gained one pound in 6 weeks. Go me!

    Anyone out there ever use one of those mass gainers? Thoughts?
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    I'm supposed to be bulking but failing miserably. Miserably. I blame my everything.

    You'll get it man!! If you've bulked times before the muscle gained compared to the earlier bulks is naturally gonna be less. Well at least thats what steve cook said haha

    Thank you I appreciate it!

    Its not that I have problem eating, its not unknown for me to have a day of 4K a couple times a week (weekends mostly) but my schedule is out of whack. Not at the office much over the last month where its a lot easier to plan my eating then running around all day with my 4-year old.

    I'm gonna keep pressing on. Gained one pound in 6 weeks. Go me!

    Anyone out there ever use one of those mass gainers? Thoughts?

    Never used one, but if you're having a hard time being consistent, I don't see a reason why you couldn't take one before bed on days you don't get enough cals. Or just make a protein shake with some heavy cream and a banana.
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    I'm supposed to be bulking but failing miserably. Miserably. I blame my everything.

    You'll get it man!! If you've bulked times before the muscle gained compared to the earlier bulks is naturally gonna be less. Well at least thats what steve cook said haha

    Thank you I appreciate it!

    Its not that I have problem eating, its not unknown for me to have a day of 4K a couple times a week (weekends mostly) but my schedule is out of whack. Not at the office much over the last month where its a lot easier to plan my eating then running around all day with my 4-year old.

    I'm gonna keep pressing on. Gained one pound in 6 weeks. Go me!

    Anyone out there ever use one of those mass gainers? Thoughts?

    I've been using dymatize's super mass gainer for a while now and it's pretty awesome. It brought my cals up to 4000 a day. I have a crazy metabolism so it is greatly loved. It's a little expensive. 40 dollars for a 12 pound bag that lasts 16 days. I've been cutting the servings in half to prolong it's use. Overall it's great.
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    edited November 2014
    Never used one, but if you're having a hard time being consistent, I don't see a reason why you couldn't take one before bed on days you don't get enough cals. Or just make a protein shake with some heavy cream and a banana.
    I supplement with just some cheap Walmart Muscle tech protein with soy milk around my 930-1030am mid-morning snack. Gives me an additional 540 calories. I consume around 3K a day for maintenance alone. I was thinking a mass gainer in addition, just before bed like you recommended.

    Btw.. my dairy should be open if anyone is interested.
    I've been using dymatize's super mass gainer for a while now and it's pretty awesome. It brought my cals up to 4000 a day. I have a crazy metabolism so it is greatly loved. It's a little expensive. 40 dollars for a 12 pound bag that lasts 16 days. I've been cutting the servings in half to prolong it's use. Overall it's great.
    super%20mass-facts.jpg
    I'll look into that in one. Tastes good? Easy to mix?
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    You could make a cheaper homemade gainer with pb, oats, banana and milk.
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    Never used one, but if you're having a hard time being consistent, I don't see a reason why you couldn't take one before bed on days you don't get enough cals. Or just make a protein shake with some heavy cream and a banana.
    I supplement with just some cheap Walmart Muscle tech protein with soy milk around my 930-1030am mid-morning snack. Gives me an additional 540 calories. I consume around 3K a day for maintenance alone. I was thinking a mass gainer in addition, just before bed like you recommended.

    Btw.. my dairy should be open if anyone is interested.
    I've been using dymatize's super mass gainer for a while now and it's pretty awesome. It brought my cals up to 4000 a day. I have a crazy metabolism so it is greatly loved. It's a little expensive. 40 dollars for a 12 pound bag that lasts 16 days. I've been cutting the servings in half to prolong it's use. Overall it's great.
    super%20mass-facts.jpg
    I'll look into that in one. Tastes good? Easy to mix?

    Yeah that's the one I use. 1900 cals with milk for a full serving. I split the serving in half then takes those halves after a workout and before bed. chocolate and cookies n cream are the only good tasting ones. But yeah if you don't have time to make your own, it's pretty handy.
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    edited November 2014
    You could make a cheaper homemade gainer with pb, oats, banana and milk.
    That's a great idea - except, well, running a blender is a bit of a problem right now. The three of us are crammed into a 900 sq ft condo that will never sell apparently, and noise will wake my 4-year old.

    All through the 90's I made shakes like that. Two three times a day. Aided in transforming me from a 145# skater when I graduated HS in '90 to a 185# guy with an average 12% bf when I got serious/(more) educated about training by 25. Only twist is that I added in yogurt and whole milk.

    Convenience is crucial for me right now, but yeah, that's a great combo. Thank you.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    You could make a cheaper homemade gainer with pb, oats, banana and milk.
    That's a great idea - except, well, running a blender is a bit of a problem right now. The three of us are crammed into a 900 sq ft condo that will never sell apparently, and noise will wake my 4-year old.

    All through the 90's I made shakes like that. Two three times a day. Aided in transforming me from a 145# skater when I graduated HS in '90 to a 185# guy with an average 12% bf when I got serious/(more) educated about training by 25. Only twist is that I added in yogurt and whole milk.

    Convenience is crucial for me right now, but yeah, that's a great combo. Thank you.

    I have a 4yo too. I hear ya!
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    You could make a cheaper homemade gainer with pb, oats, banana and milk.
    That's a great idea - except, well, running a blender is a bit of a problem right now. The three of us are crammed into a 900 sq ft condo that will never sell apparently, and noise will wake my 4-year old.

    All through the 90's I made shakes like that. Two three times a day. Aided in transforming me from a 145# skater when I graduated HS in '90 to a 185# guy with an average 12% bf when I got serious/(more) educated about training by 25. Only twist is that I added in yogurt and whole milk.

    Convenience is crucial for me right now, but yeah, that's a great combo. Thank you.

    I have a 4yo too. I hear ya!
    I hope, unlike my heir, your preschooler lets you sleep. I can't get my daughter to sleep, nor can I get her out of bed.
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    edited November 2014
    You know what I just thought, heck, why don't I trade out my mid-morning protein feed with the mass gainer? Duh. I blame my age. Getting ridgid and un-creative as I get older it seems.

    I can mix that in a spring-shaker right?
  • The_WoIverine
    The_WoIverine Posts: 367 Member
    Starting my bulking up plan today. Using a personalized version of T-Nation's Carb Cycling Codex concept to my own needs and a lifting program I put together. Going for 4 months before making any drastic changes if needed.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    You could make a cheaper homemade gainer with pb, oats, banana and milk.
    That's a great idea - except, well, running a blender is a bit of a problem right now. The three of us are crammed into a 900 sq ft condo that will never sell apparently, and noise will wake my 4-year old.

    All through the 90's I made shakes like that. Two three times a day. Aided in transforming me from a 145# skater when I graduated HS in '90 to a 185# guy with an average 12% bf when I got serious/(more) educated about training by 25. Only twist is that I added in yogurt and whole milk.

    Convenience is crucial for me right now, but yeah, that's a great combo. Thank you.

    I have a 4yo too. I hear ya!
    I hope, unlike my heir, your preschooler lets you sleep. I can't get my daughter to sleep, nor can I get her out of bed.

    He goes to bed well (8pm) but then he's up at the crack of dawn. No sleeping in at my house.
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    You know what I just thought, heck, why don't I trade out my mid-morning protein feed with the mass gainer? Duh. I blame my age. Getting ridgid and un-creative as I get older it seems.

    I can mix that in a spring-shaker right?

    Yeppers they're are shaker cup friendly. You just might have to shake a little longer than the usual whey protein haha
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    You could make a cheaper homemade gainer with pb, oats, banana and milk.
    That's a great idea - except, well, running a blender is a bit of a problem right now. The three of us are crammed into a 900 sq ft condo that will never sell apparently, and noise will wake my 4-year old.

    All through the 90's I made shakes like that. Two three times a day. Aided in transforming me from a 145# skater when I graduated HS in '90 to a 185# guy with an average 12% bf when I got serious/(more) educated about training by 25. Only twist is that I added in yogurt and whole milk.

    Convenience is crucial for me right now, but yeah, that's a great combo. Thank you.

    I have a 4yo too. I hear ya!
    I hope, unlike my heir, your preschooler lets you sleep. I can't get my daughter to sleep, nor can I get her out of bed.

    He goes to bed well (8pm) but then he's up at the crack of dawn. No sleeping in at my house.

    I am lucky to get my daughter in bed sleeping before 11pm and I only sleep 5 hours a night on average.

    Thankfully the gym is always open. Hello morning workout!
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    edited November 2014
    You know what I just thought, heck, why don't I trade out my mid-morning protein feed with the mass gainer? Duh. I blame my age. Getting ridgid and un-creative as I get older it seems.

    I can mix that in a spring-shaker right?

    Yeppers they're are shaker cup friendly. You just might have to shake a little longer than the usual whey protein haha

    Oh ha. I hope for not too much longer, then I'll have to make up for the extra calorie burn!
  • devenfuentes
    devenfuentes Posts: 27 Member
    You know what I just thought, heck, why don't I trade out my mid-morning protein feed with the mass gainer? Duh. I blame my age. Getting ridgid and un-creative as I get older it seems.

    I can mix that in a spring-shaker right?

    Yeppers they're are shaker cup friendly. You just might have to shake a little longer than the usual whey protein haha

    Oh ha. I hope for not too much longer, then I'll have to make up for the extra calorie burn!

    Lol nice one
  • InfamousVillain
    InfamousVillain Posts: 3 Member
    Started bulking this week, be good to see what others are feasting on :D
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
    For the last week or so, I had been under my target calorie goal by 150 calories. Well, today the food combinations and portions I had pushed my calorie count for today about 600-650 over maintenance. Granted, chips and cake played a big part in that. That brings my weekly average a lot closer to where I want, and not to mention today was one of my main workout days. :)
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    For the last week or so, I had been under my target calorie goal by 150 calories. Well, today the food combinations and portions I had pushed my calorie count for today about 600-650 over maintenance. Granted, chips and cake played a big part in that. That brings my weekly average a lot closer to where I want, and not to mention today was one of my main workout days. :)

    Annnnnnnd now I want chips. And cake.
  • lyzxyzzy
    lyzxyzzy Posts: 52 Member
    Sent a request. Anyone who is bulking, please add me as a friend too. I'm up about 8 pounds in the past 8 weeks.
  • Kestrelwings
    Kestrelwings Posts: 238 Member
    I'm new to the bulking world and just started my bulk about a week and a half ago! Would love some tips from you guys!
    that's awesome!! Bulking is a lot of fun! Waaaaaaaay funner than cutting. people get incredibly angry on a cut

    Cutting is horrible, and not something I want to think about right now. I am hungry enough on my bulk as it is, and the thought of cutting down to 'maintenance' is quite depressing!
  • Iri_2
    Iri_2 Posts: 349 Member
    I started my first bulk about a month ago. Never thought I would enjoy this so much.
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