Weight gain health thread

[Placid Dingo]

NoLe; what are negatives?

Faust, thanks. I just want to increase my sexy.

There's a technical word for this that I'm forgetting, but it's basically the "downstroke" of each exercise. Like when you're doing bench-presses, instead of just bringing the bar down to your chest quick, try to resist the weight coming down. I usually count back from 10 while bringing the bar down. You'll especially feel them on any arm exercises. They'll kill your overhead presses. If you do them right you should very much regret it the next morning (desireable)

I'm not doing benchpresses right now. I did have someone tell me 'strength is control' though and focussed on controlling all movements, not just letting gravity do it for me.

[Dysfunctional Cunt]

My boys, 17 and 15 respectively are both very fit.  Being football players, they have both tried to bulk up for each season, with little success due to their metabolism.  My youngest was able to add an additional 10 poaunds this last year which was great till he grew another 3 inches.

This is the list from the website the sport's dietician suggested to me.

#1 High in energy to help with muscle gain – eat three meals and regular snacks everyday.

#2 High in carbohydrate rich foods – breakfast cereal, bread, muffins, crackers and crisp breads, rice, pasta, potatoes, and fruit. These should form the basis for most meals and snacks. This will help with exercise performance, recovery from training, and muscle gain.

#3 Moderate in protein rich foods – meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, beans, peas, lentils, unsalted nuts. There is no need to eat masses of extra protein to "bulk up." Remember protein rich foods are not the main source of energy for exercise. In most cases the amount of protein required can be achieved simply by following a balanced healthy diet, which contains sufficient carbohydrate.

#4 Low in fat – try to avoid too much margarine, fatty meats, high fat takeaway and snacks, fried food and creamy sauces.

#5 High in fruit and vegetables – Include at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables each day. They are necessary for preventing illness, building muscles and repairing injury.

#6 Low in alcohol – it leads to poor recovery, slow repair of injury, and can contribute to excess weight. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. - didn't really apply to them but you are of age so....

http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/05/27/what-football-players-ought-to-know-about-nutrition/

You have to remember they were involved in daily practice and weight lifting 3 times a week.  They wanted to add muscle, basicaly "bulk up".  These guidelines were very easy for us to follow.

One thing that is stressed in the program my sons are in and is contrary to what has been said here is cardio.  This program has a lot of cardio focus to help them build stamina and endurance.  It has never been said that it detracts from their weight gain.

[Placid Dingo]

Thanks Khara, that's top quality advice.