Another fitness/bulking up thread...
Discussion
Didn't want to hijack the other thread so here goes...
I have lost over 5 stone in about 18months from 17st 10 to 12st 8 (I'm about 6ft1/6ft2), through cycling and eating better. I'd now like to bulk up a little, my thighs and legs are huge which is nice, but I'd like to bulk up my upper body - Chest, arms, shoulders.
I have some weights, and am gonna start abusing them - have looked online at the types of exercises I should be doing.
Now the question is should I look at some protein supplements? At the moment I try and eat as much protein as possible, but probably not enough, and if so, which supplements are recommended?
Thanks
I have lost over 5 stone in about 18months from 17st 10 to 12st 8 (I'm about 6ft1/6ft2), through cycling and eating better. I'd now like to bulk up a little, my thighs and legs are huge which is nice, but I'd like to bulk up my upper body - Chest, arms, shoulders.
I have some weights, and am gonna start abusing them - have looked online at the types of exercises I should be doing.
Now the question is should I look at some protein supplements? At the moment I try and eat as much protein as possible, but probably not enough, and if so, which supplements are recommended?
Thanks
My farts stink enough as it is, haha!
I have a banana before embarking on an hours cycle tuesday, wednesday and thursday, then have some oats, then lunch on these days I have a jacket spud with tuna, then for tea something with chicken, usually pasta...
Mondays n Fridays I eat before cycling as I have to cycle to work, but I only do about 15 miles all in..
I have a banana before embarking on an hours cycle tuesday, wednesday and thursday, then have some oats, then lunch on these days I have a jacket spud with tuna, then for tea something with chicken, usually pasta...
Mondays n Fridays I eat before cycling as I have to cycle to work, but I only do about 15 miles all in..
Martial Arts Man said:
I reckon you get enough protein from all of that to be honest (depending on portion size).
Why don't you just get started and see how it goes?
If your body fat percentage is low, which I presume it is, you will see the results in no time at all. At your height, I would say visible results in 2 weeks.
Remember, if your legs are now large and muscular, your diet must already be providing the fuel to enable that to happen.
Well done for losing the weight too!
Having spent my life in sports and sports publishing, I am of the mind that supplements are a bit of a marketing con tbh.
That's true, thanks for that! I'm not sure what my body fat percentage is - I still have moobs, but hey they're nothing compared to what they were!Why don't you just get started and see how it goes?
If your body fat percentage is low, which I presume it is, you will see the results in no time at all. At your height, I would say visible results in 2 weeks.
Remember, if your legs are now large and muscular, your diet must already be providing the fuel to enable that to happen.
Well done for losing the weight too!
Having spent my life in sports and sports publishing, I am of the mind that supplements are a bit of a marketing con tbh.
Just looking a lot better than I have before, so figured why stop... How long should i aim to do weights for? I will alternate the days too, as I understand the need for recovery...
OK, a lot of info on this thread, thanks!
I am not trying to lose weight now, looking to put a bit of bulk on! Will be buying full fat milk from now on (ironic as I drank it before when I was a fatty-boom-boom) and eating as much fish/chicken/meat as possible! My new job is good in that I can eat a main meal at lunchtime three times a week, which are also the three times a week I'll be exercising the most
Thanks!
I am not trying to lose weight now, looking to put a bit of bulk on! Will be buying full fat milk from now on (ironic as I drank it before when I was a fatty-boom-boom) and eating as much fish/chicken/meat as possible! My new job is good in that I can eat a main meal at lunchtime three times a week, which are also the three times a week I'll be exercising the most
Thanks!
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