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josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/08/21, 04:05 PM So Ive been working out seriousely for about 3 or 4 months and I think I have built a little more mass. Kind of hard to tell though. I realize that I just need to eat more for faster results but it is really hard to get all the calories, carbs, protien, and fat that I need. I guess what I need is a few ideas for easy and cheep meals and snacks that will help. Any ideas would be great. Also I want to gain about 20 pounds of lean muscle in the next 5 months. Is it possible to gain that much in 5 months?
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/08/21, 04:49 PM Protein shakes and bars are great. Yes, they may not always taste great, but when you need a quick meal, grab a protien bar. Need a snack to go, mix a protein shake and fill your coffee mug with it. Simple, cheap, and effective. Also, don't neglect the carbs. Grab a fruit if your on the run. Hope this is what you were looking for. -------------- The best feeling in the world is the feeling you get after a tough set of squats after you step back from the power rack and throw up all over the floor.
Zenkei18 Posts: 277 Joined: 2005/06/22	2005/08/21, 09:28 PM I would say that 20 lbs in five months is pushing it, may be achievable by some but would not be typical results... it may take 8 or 9 if youre under 20 or in your twenties... hard to tell since you have no profile...
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/08/21, 09:46 PM That's only one pound a week and definitely easy to do. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/08/22, 05:07 PM well I need a tie breaker here. I would like to believe mike! but if anyone else has an opinion id like to hear it. Also if anyone knows what is a realistic amount to gain per month is please post.
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/08/22, 05:21 PM Again...I'm treading on new ground cause I haven't gone through my mass program yet, however I thought 1 lbs of lean mass a month was an achievable goal(of course this is different for every individual).
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/08/22, 05:29 PM Also i think i asked this before but i dont think i got an answer, is there such thing as a carb supplement?
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/08/22, 05:45 PM Yes, dextrose and malto-dextrin are carbs that you add to your post-workout shake. 10 pounds of real muscle weight in a year is a good amount. beginners may make rapid gains in their first year. lokk up the post 'How much muscle in a year" in fit buddy, I will also look it up and bump it for you. -------------- Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think. Benjamin Disraeli There is no use whatever trying to help people who do not help themselves. You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he be willing to climb himself. Andrew Carnegie
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/08/22, 07:56 PM Thank you asimmer ill give one of those a try. I think I underestimated the importance of carbs.
josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/08/23, 04:45 PM I picked up some dextrose today and I have a few questions about it. First, there is only 4 grams of carbs per serving, is this all that I need in a PWO shake? Also, should it only be used PWO? Thanks for any answers.