bulkers corner

[Seanam]

Well, reading through this thread has helped a little, but I'm still stuffed.
I have a big problem - namely weight. I just started bodybuilding with any kind of regularity so hopefully that will help in a few months, but I need help!
The heaviest I've ever been in my life is 46.5kg. I'm now down to 43kg, for heaven's sake (and I'm twenty years old - urgh). The trainer said I had to put on at least some body fat and I said I know, I'm trying to, but I can't. I don't understand it - I eat well, I eat as much carbs and protein substitutes as I can, and I'm still skin and bone. At present, I'm pretty sure my weight is too low for Army enlistment.
For all you folks who have a clue what you're doing, how would you put on a lot of weight, very fast? I try to eat as much as I can, but yeah obviously I'm very little and there's only so much room in there. What are the most fattening foods for a vegan? How much of these do you have to eat say in the space of a day to make any difference?
I'm after all that kind of info, if anyone knows. Just general advice you'd give someone who is trying to build themselves up and fast!

[bronco]

How often do you eat? Have you tried eating six times a day, stuffing yourself full each time? That should work for gaining weight for most people I think. Also eat reasonably calory dense food, if you eat only fruits and vegs it might be hard to gain.

[buzz]

Yeah, I agree with Bronco, eat at least six times a day, and get min couple of hundred calories each time, then up that as you start to gain. One really important thing I learnt from this board was to be aware of fat and fat content of foods but not to be scared of it!

[Jonathan]

weight last night 106.9kg (235lb)! this is the heaviest i have ever been, by 0.5kg.

i did stuff myself to the point where i felt quite sick - bulking to the max!!!!!

jonathan

[michaelhobson]

weight last night 106.9kg (235lb)! this is the heaviest i have ever been, by 0.5kg.

Now we're talking! Powerlifter belly is on it's way. Excellent work lounging around and eating all day. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it!

I actually picked eating over going to the gym yesterday. I had a burrito about the size of my forearm! It was filled with rice, black beans, salsa, lettuce and guacamole. I knew that wasn't going to be enough though, so I got corn chips and guacamole on the side, washed it all down with about 1.5 liters of coke products. I would estimate at least 2000+ calories for lunch!

[Jonathan]

washed it all down with about 1.5 liters of coke products.

now now - narcotics are not the way to go for weight gain!

[bronco]

I actually picked eating over going to the gym yesterday. I had a burrito about the size of my forearm!

Oh, I could have sworn it would be physically impossible to make a burrito that big .

[tylerm]

I actually picked eating over going to the gym yesterday. I had a burrito about the size of my forearm!

Oh, I could have sworn it would be physically impossible to make a burrito that big .

It must have been contained in a specially made giant tortilla

[Fruitbat]

I actually picked eating over going to the gym yesterday. I had a burrito about the size of my forearm!

Oh, I could have sworn it would be physically impossible to make a burrito that big .

It must have been contained in a specially made giant tortilla

wouldnt it be some sort of worl record

[michaelhobson]

I actually picked eating over going to the gym yesterday. I had a burrito about the size of my forearm!

Oh, I could have sworn it would be physically impossible to make a burrito that big .

It must have been contained in a specially made giant tortilla

wouldnt it be some sort of worl record

Um, ah, hmmm... I'll have to look in to that.

[Jonathan]

i have to say that i am flying with the bulking - 107.1kg (235.7lb) tonight

that is a weight gain of 1.4kg in 10days, and a total weight gain of 3kg in two and a half weeks. hoping to reach 109kg by the end of the year. i finish my strength building routine in about 5weeks, by which time i hope to be 110kg. then im going to do some hidious bodybuilding type routine (HIT or HST or something) to slap on some muscle, and after 8weeks of that (provided i dont get a high calorie burning job) i hope to make 113kg.

Big me here i come

jonathan

[Frostfire]

i have to say that i am flying with the bulking - 107.1kg (235.7lb) tonight

Woot! Good going Jonathan!

[i live in omaha]

washed it all down with about 1.5 liters of coke products.

now now - narcotics are not the way to go for weight gain!

hahah, this made me giggle.

[buzz]

In a quest to move away from over consumption of cashews I have tested and tried a new recipe for post workout/post meal/post waking up snack, consisting of approx 50g almonds and 50g sunflower seeds (although I guess it could be done with any nut or seed). Simply put them in a blender, blend until blended (or almost if you like crunchy bits) then put in a bowl and mix with maple syrup and a wee bit of water (I use hot water, but cold could be substituted). It is approx 600 calories and 22g protein, and is surprisingly tasty! I never make anything unusual and this is about as adventurous as i get! Get it down ye

[Jonathan]

not been too good with the eating for the last couple of days.

i have been staying with family for about a week now, and been seeing friends and such. its really stupid but i dont really like eating at other peoples houses (unless they are vegans!) as i feel awkward asking for the quantities of food that i eat.

sometimes when i am stressed the retching thing gets worse, and its been pretty nasty for the last couple of days. today was the first day where i actually threw up after a retch. it wasnt fun, and i tried to suppress the damn thing, but not this time. i had just had a gigantic smoothie, and i didnt bring much up, but its still a bit distressing.

i wish i knew what it was rather than being in the dark. i have an appointment with a specialist in edinburgh inpending so hopefully that might lead to an answer. until then i will just have to do my best to work around it! there will be no stopping me getting fatter!!

jonathan