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Anonymous No.33923428 [Report] >>33923482 >>33923568 >>33924668
My gf wants me to gain weight
My gf weights more like me and is making her feel insecure apparently. She is small and korean, so she isn't fat I'm just reaaaally skinny
Anonymous No.33923482 [Report] >>33923524 >>33924048
>>33923428 (OP)
MY BROTHER IN CHRIST IT IS TIME TO GET FUCKING SWOLE. BIG MAN MOMENT. YOU GOTTA EAT YOUR CARBS AND LIFT THE BARS. IMMA LEARN YOU SOME THINGS AND YOU'RE GONNA FUCKIN DO EM.

1. EAT.
IT IS NOT HARD TO HAVE A CALORIC SURPLUS IN THE MODERN WORLD, IT IS A BIT MORE OF A CHALLENGE TO MAINTAIN A CALORIC SURPLUS AS WELL AS A NUTRIENT SURPLUS. A GOOD RULE OF THUMB FOR GAINING MUSCLE IS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE GRAM OF PROTEIN PER POUND OF BODY WEIGHT. THIS IS WIDELY CONSIDERED BY THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY TO BE A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH, AND YOU COULD EASILY GET AWAY WITH DOING .7G PER 1LB OF BODY WEIGHT AND STILL GET UPWARDS OF 90% OF THE GAINS. AS FAR AS PROTEIN SOURCES ARE CONCERNED YOUR BEST BETS ARE LIKELY LEAN CHICKEN CUTS, LEAN CUTS OF BEEF, AND TUNA. I PERSONALLY EAT A LOT OF PORK BECAUSE IT'S CHEAP AND DOES WHAT I WANT IT TO. I HIGHLY SUGGEST LOOKING INTO YOUR BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR) AND FINDING OUT HOW MANY CALORIES YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO EAT TO GAIN WEIGHT. TRACK THIS SHIT ON CHAT GPT OR SOMETHING I DON'T CARE, JUST MAKE SURE YOU'RE MAKING YOUR MACROS.

2. LIFT.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BECOME AN ANIMALISTIC GYM RAT TO PUT ON A LITTLE BIT OF MUSCLE. WHAT I STRONGLY SUGGEST IS FINDING AN UPPER LOWER SPLIT, OR PUSH PULL LEGS SPLIT, THAT YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN STICK TO. THERE'S NO POINT IN HOLDING YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE TO SEVEN WORKOUTS A WEEK IF YOU'RE ONLY GOING TO MAKE IT TO THREE, THE BEST WORKOUT IS ONE YOU FUCKING DO AND DO CONSISTENTLY. I WANT YOU TO START OUT LIFTING SHIT THAT FEELS LIKE YOU COULD DO IT ALL DAY, AND THEN GO UP TO THE NEXT FIVE POUNDS THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE THERE. THREE SETS OF 10 PER EXERCISE, IF YOU'RE FEELING NASTY YOU CAN DO A FOURTH SET TO FAILURE. START WITH MOSTLY COMPOUND MOVEMENTS LIKE DEADLIFTS, SQUATS, BENCH PRESS, AND LATERAL PULLDOWNS. THESE ARE VERY SIMPLE AND BASIC EXERCISES THAT ANY GYM WORTH ITS SALT SHOULD BE ABLE TO FACILITATE.

I WILL BE TAKING QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE THEM.
Anonymous No.33923508 [Report]
Most pics of arms/legs/torso Mr. Skeleton.
Anonymous No.33923524 [Report] >>33923563
>>33923482
Thank you so much Anon! I have a question. I got kidney stones some time ago, they were non-obstructive so it wasn't painful but they told me to limit protein apparently. Is there a way to turn this around? Can I drink protein shakes under these circumstances?
Anonymous No.33923563 [Report] >>33923599
>>33923524
SURPRISINGLY ENOUGH, CRYSTAL LITE HAS ACTUALLY BEEN USED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY STONES DUE TO THE HIGH LEVELS OF POTASSIUM CITRATE PRESENT IN THEIR MIX; PARTICULARLY THE LEMONADE VARIETIES. I'D SAY THE POTASSIUM CITRATE IS THE MAIN FACTOR AIDING IN THE DEDUCTION IN FORMATION OF CALCIUM OXILATE (KIDNEY STONES) BUT THE INCREASED LEVELS OF HYDRATION ARE ALSO A LARGE PART OF THE EQUATION.

TRACKING YOUR CALORIES AND MACROS IS GOING TO MAKE IT A LOT EASIER TO LEARN WHAT YOUR BODY RESPONDS TO IN REGARDS TO PROTEIN INTAKE, MY .7G PER LB MEASUREMENT IS ALREADY ON THE LOW SIDE FOR PEAK MUSCLE BUILDING BUT YOU CAN DEFINITELY GET GOOD RESULTS WITH LESS AS LONG AS YOU LIFT HEAVY, OFTEN ENOUGH, AND GET ENOUGH REST TO RECOVER.

ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE COULD BE SUPPLEMENTING WITH AMINO ACIDS AND BCAAS. THESE ARE COMPOUNDS THEY'RE ACTUALLY CREATED FROM THE BODY SYNTHESIZING PROTEIN INTO USEFUL MATERIALS, SO THEY CAN ACTUALLY HELP SAVE A STEP IN THE DIGESTION PROCESS AND ALLOW YOUR BODY TO ACCESS THESE BUILDING BLOCKS MORE READILY. NOTHING BEATS GOOD OLD-FASHIONED PROTEIN BUT IT COULD BE WORTH SUPPLEMENTING IF YOU REALLY NEED TO LIMIT YOUR PROTEIN CONSUMPTION.

FINALLY, IF YOU EAT RIGHT YOU SHOULDN'T NEED TO SUPPLEMENT PROTEIN WITH SHAKES. THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE DO FEEL BLOATED FROM EATING WHEY BASED PROTEIN POWDERS. I REALLY SUGGEST FINDING MORE NATURAL WAYS TO INCLUDE PROTEIN INTO DIET SUCH AS INTRODUCING BEANS AND LEGUMES (ALSO GREAT FOR FIBER) OR INCORPORATING LEAN MEATS INTO YOUR DIET AS I MENTIONED ABOVE. CAN'T RECOMMEND TRACKING YOUR MACROS AND CALORIES ENOUGH, IF YOU GIVE YOUR BODY ENOUGH OF WHAT IT NEEDS TO BUILD AND THE RIGHT STIMULUS TO WANT TO BUILD, IT WILL IN FACT BUILD.
Anonymous No.33923568 [Report]
>>33923428 (OP)
lift weights and eat chicken, rice, and veggies.
Anonymous No.33923599 [Report] >>33923654
>>33923563
Oh, I haven't heard of crystal lite up until now, thank you. Is there any specific food that you particularly enjoy for bulking? I feel full quite easily so I don't really enjoy eating that much, what kind of foods do you think are the best for both being healthy and also look forward to throughout the day?
Anonymous No.33923654 [Report] >>33923702
>>33923599
I REALLY LIKE SWEET POTATOES AND LAMB, THOUGH ADMITTEDLY WHEN I'M FOCUSED ON MY MACROS IT'S MORE QUINOA AND CHICKEN THIGHS FOR ME. I HIGHLY SUGGEST LEARNING HOW TO CUT UP AND STORE AN ENTIRE CHICKEN IT'S A SHIT TON CHEAPER THAN BUYING A PACK OF CHICKEN BREASTS AND YOU GET A LOT MORE MEAT. CHILI IS ALSO A FANTASTIC OPTION, I MAKE MINE WITH LEAN GROUND CHICKEN BECAUSE MY WIFE DOESN'T EAT BEEF OR PORK BUT ONCE IN AWHILE WE USE DEER MEET. IT'S STUPID SIMPLE TO MAKE, TWO CANS OF KIDNEY BEANS AND A POUND OF GROUND MEAT, SEASON THE FUCK OUT OF IT AND I PERSONALLY ADD SOME BARBECUE SAUCE TO MINE. CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GARLIC IF YOU ARE SO INCLINED. IF YOU'RE SMART ABOUT YOUR CALORIES AND MACROS YOU CAN HAVE THAT WITH SOME GARLIC TOAST AND EAT LIKE A KING.

HOMEMADE BURGERS ARE A FANTASTIC CHOICE TOO, MOST OF THE TOPPINGS ARE OF LITTLE TO NO DETRIMENT TO YOUR CALORIES, AND ONE BUN IS USUALLY ONLY ABOUT 150 CALORIES. THE REAL KICKER THERE IS CONDIMENTS, THINGS LIKE MAYONNAISE OR RANCH HAVE A LOT OF JUNK CALORIES BUT THINGS LIKE MUSTARD AND SRIRACHA ARE GENERALLY PRETTY GOOD. HOT SAUCE IS GOING TO BE YOUR FRIEND IF YOU'RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT, BUT SEEING AS YOU'RE TRYING TO GAIN IT MAY BE WISE TO AVOID SPURRING ON ANY UNWANTED THERMOGENESIS.

THERE ARE ALSO A LOT OF REALLY GOOD HIGH PROTEIN RECIPES ON YOUTUBE IF YOU DO A LITTLE BIT OF LOOKING, NOEL DYZEL HAS SOME COOL STUFF ON HIS CHANNEL. MAKE SURE TO GET A GOOD AMOUNT OF VEGETABLES TOO. IRON RICH SOURCES LIKE SWISS CHARD MAKE FOR FANTASTIC COLLARD GREENS.
Anonymous No.33923702 [Report] >>33923710
>>33923654
Thank you! When it comes to veggies I don't really like broccoli despite the fact that I know how healthy it is, do you like it's flavour? If not, what kind of things do you season it with to make it taste good?
Anonymous No.33923710 [Report] >>33923717 >>33923762
>>33923702
I like steamed broccoli and roasted broccoli.
Roasted broccoli you just oil up slightly and i just use a little pepper and salt.
Brussel sprouts and asparagus you do the same.
Anonymous No.33923717 [Report]
>>33923710
Thank you so much for your help, I'm going to save this post. It's time for me to gain weight
Anonymous No.33923762 [Report]
>>33923710
AGREED. LITTLE BUTTER IN THE PAN HELPS TOO.
Anonymous No.33924048 [Report]
>>33923482
Nice to see some good advice! Do what allcapsanon says. All I will add is make sure to add some cardio too for heart health, especially if (like me) you like to hit the butter, salmon, peanut butter, pork, and beef hard. I just love fatty foods and I'm not going to stop eating them, so I run a lot to keep my heart healthier. If running doesn't work for you, walking is ok too, or biking, swimming, boxing, jump rope, anything to get your heart rate up. Big and strong!
Anonymous No.33924668 [Report]
>>33923428 (OP)
I was very skinny about 8 months ago but started going to the gym and eating a lot then and now I get compliments from people I haven't seen in a while saying they can tell I've been working out
Anonymous No.33925909 [Report] >>33925919
Fuck this cap bastard in here

I would also say maybe you need steroids, i made the mistake of not getting on them when i was trying to put on muscle and now I'm pretty much at where i started, but fat
Anonymous No.33925919 [Report] >>33925925
>>33925909
You're retarded
Anonymous No.33925925 [Report]
>>33925919
Nope i just got bad genetics naturally