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Week 5 is history. The recap so far: Week 1: 196 lbs. Week 2: 198 lbs. Week 3: 199 lbs. Week 4: 200 lbs. Week 5: 201.5 lbs Half way thru the 12 weeks plan. Not bad, but I don't think I will get to the 210lbs I was aiming for. Last week I started taking Animal Stak, that stuff is strong, just a couple of days after I…

Yep, keep adding the calories. Also, stick to the basics exercises (squats, press, pull) stay away from secondary exercises and cardio. In your case it sounds like sleep may be an issue too. Maybe try a supplement like ZMA?

Week 4 is gone. The recap so far: Week 1: 196 lbs. Week 2: 198 lbs. Week 3: 199 lbs. Week 4: 200 lbs. Will stay on 2800 calories for week 5. Also new for week 5 is the incorporation of Animal Stak. Trying to get the "T" higher. And, I got a supp of BCAA which I am planning on adding to the after workout shake. "May the…

Lol, I wonder why? If you are seriously asking this question, I think you need to go back and learn how building muscle works. Hint: it's not by working out 2 and a half hours a day

Well, week 4 is gone, and I am back to 198. I was a little under the weather this week, so no gainz. Lets try this again in week 5.

Week 3 and going strong. The recap so far: Week 1: 196 lbs. Week 2: 198 lbs. Week 3: 199 lbs. 2800 calories for week 4. Plus change in routine after 4 weeks. I was working out Monday , Wednesday, Friday. Changing to Monday thru Friday, that way I can work more volume per muscle group. The optimist goal is 210 in 12 weeks.…

"Tired of starting over? Stop giving up" Not trying to be a jerk, it is a common quote in the fitness world. My two cents: do know approach it as "all or nothing" Do not expect change to happen overnight, if you go into a "diet" or "program" and don't see results, do not give up, change something instead. Your best tool is…

I used to buy a rotisserie chicken and break it into portions, mixing dark and white meat. Rotisserie chicken is great next day because is still moist and tender, even cold. Also, a meal replacement may be the solution for you, I used Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass (do not get vanilla!) it is great, simple grab a plastic…

You are totally right, but I'd been a little too loose with my diet, (pizza, fried chicken, etc.) I want to eat the calories needed, but I want to apply the 80/20 rule, 80% from clean good sources, 20% everything else.

They should not allow that documentary to be played anymore, it is making more harm than it helps people. Juice diets go like this: "I need to lose weight, I juice, I lose a few pounds, I go back to eating, I put on all the way back, I give up, bring me my cake" Repeat.

Week 2: not great, lost one pound. Last week was 198, now 197. I know it may be just water, but it should be 1 pound heavier not lighter! Well, calories are going up this week by 200, 2700 is the goal. Also, working on cleaning my diet as much as possible. Gotta get those chicken and rice meals in!

Here is an article that you will find informative: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/essential-8-exercises-to-get-ripped.htm

Yep, same here. I use it as a "go to" for those days that I can not eat enough real food. I like Optimum Nutrition whey because it does not upset my stomach. With some other brands I get gas and bloated stomach, but I can't digest milk very well, so it may be just me. I add it to my oatmeal sometimes, depends on the flavor…

My wife watched that same documentary, and decided (against my opinion) to go on a 30 day juice only diet. I did not thing she will last more than 2 days, but she prove me wrong, she completed the 30 days. She lost nearly 20 pounds, of course when she went back to eating solid food again, she put on about 10 pound back.…

My whole life I' been a hard gainer, if I stop training I lose weight fast. For me it is hard to add weight, even fat weight. Since I was a little under eating, it feels great to eat high carbs and recover from workouts faster. I did adjusted my plan, week 1 was 2400 calories, week 2 was supposed to be 2600, but I adjusted…

Okay, week 1 was a success. 198 lbs, up 2 pounds in the first week. Let's keep the momentum and add another 2 pounds this week!

Hi there, bulking season is on! Currently at 196 pounds, 5' 11". Aiming for 205 lbs in 8 weeks. then 6 weeks of cutting. The plan is like this: week 1: 2400 calories, then add 200 calories each week, but adjust depending on gains, if putting on less than a pound a week, then add 300 calories the next week, if putting on…

Simple put: "muscle is alive, fat is dead" what this means is that the more muscle you have the more calories you body needs to function everyday. Example: 25 pounds of muscle will burn calories all day long without you having to do anything, any living cell in our body needs to be regenerated every few hours. Fat on the…

Pizza... lots of pizza...

I tried it, did not see any results. Got some stomach issues by taking so much creatine, but I did not notice any gains. Cheers

Don't confuse loosing weight with loosing fat. If you only focus on losing weight, you will be lighter, but still look soft and saggy. Focus on burning the fat instead, keeping the muscle is the key to having curves in the right places. As squeeeyk suggested, lift weights, heavy weights, do HIIT cardio, eat low carbs but…

I agree! the program you listed is great, just stick to it. Now focus on getting a diet that matches your goals! Cheers

If you are eating that low calories and exercising, yet not hungry, chances are you are over training. How's your sleep and mood? having a hard time falling asleep? feeling cranky or irritable? All these are symptoms of over training. If that is the case, take 7 to 10 days off from training, then re-introduce training but…

If you want to lose weight and look toned, stay away from sugary smoothies. Get whey protein and mix it with water or almond milk. Cheers.

Your training routine will depend on your personal goal. As you, I have tried many systems in my life, now in my early 40's I found that lifting heavy 3 times a week, and doing cardio 2 times a week is working out perfect form me. I do a total body workout, but I do emphasize some body parts on each workout. Monday:…