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Title: is this healthy?
Post by: wicknilly on February 22, 2010, 10:23:05 PM
ok, i've been back in the gym since jan. 1st after a 4.5 year break from all training, sound nutrition, and ped's.  since being back i've gained almost 40 lbs(natural - for now ;D) and i'm wondering how hard this quick weight gain and intense training is on my body?  physically and mentally i feel great (other than a sore as hell left elbow) and i'm eating about 3500-4500 calories/day(pretty clean - no fast food, etc)

i plan to keep gaining until getting close to my previous offseason weight.  does anyone see any reason i should slow down for health reasons or should i continue to fuel my body and let it grow as it wants?

thanks for any input ;D
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: Princess L on February 22, 2010, 10:29:50 PM
ok, i've been back in the gym since jan. 1st after a 4.5 year break from all training, sound nutrition, and ped's.  since being back i've gained almost 40 lbs(natural - for now ;D) and i'm wondering how hard this quick weight gain and intense training is on my body?  physically and mentally i feel great (other than a sore as hell left elbow) and i'm eating about 3500-4500 calories/day(pretty clean - no fast food, etc)

i plan to keep gaining until getting close to my previous offseason weight.  does anyone see any reason i should slow down for health reasons or should i continue to fuel my body and let it grow as it wants?

thanks for any input ;D

40 pounds in a month and a half  ??? :o
You know that's not quality, right  :-\
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: Butterbean on February 23, 2010, 07:19:15 AM

40 pounds in a month and a half  ??? :o
You know that's not quality, right  :-\

Maybe he had a couple "wicknilly cheat meals."

I looked for the thread (can't find it  :( ) where wick told us what his cheat meal was that one time...26 pieces of pizza plus some other stuff  :o
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: wicknilly on February 23, 2010, 08:41:38 AM
LOL, yea i remember that cheat meal.  it was crazy!  fortunately, i've steered clear of those and have been eating pretty clean.  lots of steak, eggs, ground beef, chicken, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, whole wheat bread, etc...

i know it's not all quality, but i'd say the majority are good gains.  my bf % last week was 11.4 up from around 9ish when i started training again.  i'll try to snap some pics when i get a chance and we'll compare them to my others that are floating around here ;D
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: Butterbean on February 25, 2010, 06:35:33 AM
LOL, yea i remember that cheat meal.  it was crazy!  fortunately, i've steered clear of those and have been eating pretty clean.  lots of steak, eggs, ground beef, chicken, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, whole wheat bread, etc...

i know it's not all quality, but i'd say the majority are good gains.  my bf % last week was 11.4 up from around 9ish when i started training again.  i'll try to snap some pics when i get a chance and we'll compare them to my others that are floating around here ;D
!

Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: wicknilly on February 25, 2010, 04:25:22 PM
who's that handsome devil!?!

 ;D
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: newmom on February 25, 2010, 04:29:12 PM
holy hell if that is you after a 4.5 year break..good god..thats a handsome mofo and he aint even a baldy and made me fall out of my bed
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: wicknilly on February 25, 2010, 06:15:07 PM
holy hell if that is you after a 4.5 year break..good god..thats a handsome mofo and he aint even a baldy and made me fall out of my bed

lol...that comment made me fall out of my chair  :D  and thanks for the compliment!

that pic was about 5 yrs ago i think...i was 21 - and stella, i'm sure i've a got a better one than that floating around!  ;D

to be honest, i don't feel like i'm very far off from that, just holding a bit more fat/water.  i'll try to snap some new ones tomorrow
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: newmom on February 25, 2010, 06:18:43 PM
lol...that comment made me fall out of my chair  :D  and thanks for the compliment!

that pic was about 5 yrs ago i think...i was 21 - and stella, i'm sure i've a got a better one than that floating around!  ;D

to be honest, i don't feel like i'm very far off from that, just holding a bit more fat/water.  i'll try to snap some new ones tomorrow

omg Im old enough to be your mother..shame on me...but good for you for getting back to where you want to be
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: Butterbean on February 26, 2010, 07:09:26 AM
holy hell if that is you after a 4.5 year break..good god..thats a handsome mofo and he aint even a baldy and made me fall out of my bed

loloz!
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: tbombz on February 26, 2010, 07:54:24 AM
ok, i've been back in the gym since jan. 1st after a 4.5 year break from all training, sound nutrition, and ped's.  since being back i've gained almost 40 lbs(natural - for now ;D) and i'm wondering how hard this quick weight gain and intense training is on my body?  physically and mentally i feel great (other than a sore as hell left elbow) and i'm eating about 3500-4500 calories/day(pretty clean - no fast food, etc)

i plan to keep gaining until getting close to my previous offseason weight.  does anyone see any reason i should slow down for health reasons or should i continue to fuel my body and let it grow as it wants?

thanks for any input ;D
go for it.

 to stay healthy make sure everyday you are getting in adequate essential fats, both insoluble and soluble fiber, vitamins/minerals, vegetables and/or fruits, and of course essential amino acids  :) .
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: phemonmmill32 on March 03, 2010, 02:56:45 PM
maintain a good cardio profile if you're gaining that fast.. don't want to be one of those guys that can't walk up a flight of stairs w/out caughing up a lung
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: saopl on March 04, 2010, 08:11:35 AM
maintain a good cardio profile if you're gaining that fast.. don't want to be one of those guys that can't walk up a flight of stairs w/out caughing up a lung

FUCK CARDIO!

unless you're a fat slob. or trying to lean down.
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: James Blunt on March 08, 2010, 06:45:27 PM
FUCK CARDIO!

unless you're a fat slob. or trying to lean down.
Cardio is good stuff.
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: Samourai Pizzacat on March 12, 2010, 03:03:59 AM
FUCK CARDIO!

unless you're a fat slob. or trying to lean down.

lol, cardio is good. everyone should do cardio 2-3 times a week.
Title: Re: is this healthy?
Post by: David M on April 08, 2010, 06:56:00 AM
dude, you have good genes and your body remembers where it wants to be.  dont worry too much about the weight gains, as long as your blood pressures is okay