I'm a male, just built small. No offense taken. I did a fair amount of research last time, and I got pretty good results. I've only more so done research, and asked the physicians assistant that I work with about it. I think I've been gaining a decent amount of weight in the past 1 1/2 months (about 4-5 lbs). As for diet, that is something I'm still very confused on, and currently trying to do as much research as I can. I'm trying to find out if I should just eat what ever I want, or 5 small meals a day lots of protein, limit carbs to early in the day.
Regardless of whether you are a male or female, since you stated that you are "relatively new to working out", my advice in post #2 still stands re supplementation and training.
Re diet, if you're trying to GAIN mass, then you need to be eating MORE than Maintenance, as I said. If you are, then yes, as John mentioned, it would be very beneficial for you to know how many calories you were consuming, so that you know if you are even getting in ENOUGH. Either way, 5-6 meals daily would be the way to go, get in at least 1g of protein per pound of body mass, and don't think about limiting carbohydrates.
I do cardio about 5 days a week. Weight Training in the morning, and Cardio at night of vice versa. I also alternate, one day I do high impact 80-90% max HR, then the next low impact 60-70% Max HR. I do this because I want to lose the 1/2 layer of fat off of my abs. Also, because being in the army I get tested on cardiovascular fitness.
That's fine. But if you want to GAIN MASS, then you NEED TO EAT ENOUGH TO COVER ALL of your energy expenditure!
Ok advice taken, I found a maintenance calorie calculator online. I think you may be right smeton, I hadn't thought about it until you said so. I got so focused on losing that fat that I didnt realize with the amount of excersize Im doing I am probably not taking in enough calories.
Losing the fat should NOT be an issue if you're trying to GAIN mass.
What is BCAA? I was trying to stay away from creatine because I heard all it does is put water mass, and you lose it when you stop using it. (correct me if that is wrong) I'm also trying to do all this before I go home for leave at the end of June, which is why I opted for the Havoc. Since I've already ordered it I am going to use it.
BCAA are branch chain amino acids. Do a Google search - you'll find plenty of information.
Re creatine, if you are resistance training, then this should be a staple! As far as "put on water mass", this assumption would be INcorrect. Creatine can hold INTRAcellular water, yes - this is what makes your muscles look fuller - but if all else is right, this extra weight may be barely noticeable, and I can tell you from personal experience that
I barely hold water when I use creatine.
Will it be a problem to use, Nitrix, Creatine with the Havoc? From my research I havent read anything that states it would be a problem. Thank you all for the input and this is all helping me out alot.
You can use any creatine product.
And also I was looking to add a pre and post workout liek dark rage and dark matter by MHP
You CAN add pre and post workout products, but right now that should NOT be your focus. Preworkout products could help with energy and postworkout products may hep you get in some more calories, but neither is essential, especially for someone who is "relatively new to working out." As I said, get the BASICS and your FOUNDATION right BEFORE trying to build a structure!
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