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[quote]Professor X wrote:
taleb wrote:
Professor X wrote:

I did it. Whether you can has yet to be seen…and yes, adding 60lbs in one year is bit much. It may take you 3 years or more to add that size the RIGHT way.

Just wonderings,

How long did it take you to get from 210 to 260?

Shit, about 2 years going up and down. That pic of me at 210 was taken after dropping down to that weight from about 230. Since I was on a rebound, it didn’t take me long to get back over 240.

That was pretty much my approach. I would hit a heavier weight with extra body fat…diet back down a little and then try to hit that same weight leaner and stronger and then pass it up.

It is very difficult to get a body that was originally 150lbs to accept a MUCH higher weight set point without adding any extra body fat at all UNLESS you have the genetics to remain very lean no matter how much you eat.

If I did it over again, I might attempt to stay a little leaner, but I can’t complain too much. Every time I fucked up helped me learn more.[/quote]

Fair enough,

What I’ve always wanted to ask bigger guys was this and sorry if it’s a bit off-topic;

I’ve noticed a lot of guys who are say 250+ plus, don’t eat as much as I thought they would

because I’m not that heavy [170] and I eat around 4000 calories a day and gain off that

I used to think they had to eat something ridicolous like 8-10,000 cals a day

but then I heard Brandon Curry say he only eays 4000, and a few others I’ve read [can’t say for sure how true it is] stick to 5-6000 range

I’m trying to relate it to training in that… you can’t infinitely add on weight, so you use different methods

Therefore you can’t infinitely add on calories, so what’s your take on this?

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[quote]Professor X wrote:
kingbeef323 wrote:
5’10 with the wingspan of your average 6’6 footer. Right arm was just over 17" cold yesterday, left was 17" on the dot. I measured them pumped for fun and they were just over 18". I think once I get to 18" cold I’ll be content with my arm size.

I doubt it. That’s what we all say. If you can actually get to 18" cold, you will like;ly want to see what you are truly capable of.

With that said, good work so far.[/quote]

Ha, you’re probably right.

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[quote]taleb wrote:
Fair enough,

What I’ve always wanted to ask bigger guys was this and sorry if it’s a bit off-topic;

I’ve noticed a lot of guys who are say 250+ plus, don’t eat as much as I thought they would

because I’m not that heavy [170] and I eat around 4000 calories a day and gain off that

I used to think they had to eat something ridicolous like 8-10,000 cals a day

but then I heard Brandon Curry say he only eays 4000, and a few others I’ve read [can’t say for sure how true it is] stick to 5-6000 range

I’m trying to relate it to training in that… you can’t infinitely add on weight, so you use different methods

Therefore you can’t infinitely add on calories, so what’s your take on this? [/quote]

Everyone is different. Curry was looking like a seasoned bodybuilder after only two years of training. People gave him a hard time when he posted here because he looked that good compared to everyone else. Obviously his body utilizes nutrients far more efficiently than the average person.

I personally think my body uses food well also, but it takes a lot more food for my body to start building muscle. I made little to no progress until I went to college simply because there wasn’t enough food available and my knowledge of cooking was nonexistent.

I know one Marine (separated) who is about 5’9" weighing 260lbs relatively lean who has told me several times he only eats twice a day. This guy would put most of the people on this forum to shame.

It comes down to HOW your body uses food and where your starting point is.

I would guess my calories are still somewhere around 3,500 right now (I haven’t calculated and don’t plan to)…and that is to lose weight.

Obviously, if I were more like that Marine or like Curry, I would save a shit load more on groceries…but genetics like that are not very common.

Most of the really big bodybuilders eat a hell of a lot of food to get that big. Even Shawn Ray mentioned he was once taking in 8,000cals a day. It depends on what stage of training they are at…but it is doubtful that someone like Trey Brewer hit over 300lbs by not eating much.

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[quote]IronDude17 wrote:
JonEightPackGuy wrote:
I have a buddy who moved away two years ago, we still keep in touch and what not. He is 20 years old and went from 180lbs to 253lbs in 14 months. Yes alot was fat but now he is starting to lean out and he is 250.

I’d like to try gaining more weight in the next few years and at least get my bodyweight up higher and then later focus on cutting. Right now I just want to get bigger and stronger, later I’ll worry about tearing off the fat. Maybe I’ll just try 20lbs a year or something so it won’t shock my body or get me more stretch marks then I already have.

Don’t mean to butt in here but just wanted to say it seems like you got what it takes mentally to get huge and only time will tell if you have it physically. But honestly, I almost cringed when you said you wanted to gain 60 lbs in a year. Yea as you know this isn’t a race and it takes time, but I hope you realize how much of an impact 20 lbs can make if you do that consistently year after year.

Good to focus on bodyweight but bad to think you need to gain more than what is comfortable at the time. My trick I used (and still use) to gauge how much you need to eat without counting calories or being ridiculous is to gauge how each meal feels when finishing. Then, when a meal starts to feel less filling day after day, then I up the meal size. Sounds intuitive but feel this gives confidence also in terms of not feeling like you are going overboard with it and the calories are going to help and not hinder.

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That’s a good idea, looking at it. I appreciate it you butting in man. Yeah I guess I should just take a step back and let it come a little more gradually then trying to push a ton of food into my stomach. I hear what you saying and I think I might use that trick of yours.

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Tape slipped off the topa a little but I’m right at 17in, and a nice stretch mark in the pit crease.

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And without the tape

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[quote]99blkta wrote:
And without the tape[/quote]

Well thank goodness for that,… damn pesky tape was obstructing my vision -lol.

Good stuff bro.

S

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[quote]Professor X wrote:
taleb wrote:
Professor X wrote:

I did it. Whether you can has yet to be seen…and yes, adding 60lbs in one year is bit much. It may take you 3 years or more to add that size the RIGHT way.

Just wonderings,

How long did it take you to get from 210 to 260?

Shit, about 2 years going up and down. That pic of me at 210 was taken after dropping down to that weight from about 230. Since I was on a rebound, it didn’t take me long to get back over 240.

That was pretty much my approach. I would hit a heavier weight with extra body fat…diet back down a little and then try to hit that same weight leaner and stronger and then pass it up.

It is very difficult to get a body that was originally 150lbs to accept a MUCH higher weight set point without adding any extra body fat at all UNLESS you have the genetics to remain very lean no matter how much you eat.

If I did it over again, I might attempt to stay a little leaner, but I can’t complain too much. Every time I fucked up helped me learn more.[/quote]

Ya i’m at around 4000 calories too, think i overdid the eating bit (lol) probably was a bit much but feck it don’t want to miss some muscle over worrying about some gain in fat.

So would you agree it’s better to go all out at the beginning of your gym career and accept the extra fat with the muscle ?? I mean as far as i can see your never going to get a better chance to get alot of muscle in a short time :stuck_out_tongue:

I have put on 40lbs (sounds ALOT in lbs lol) in 5 weeks… probably overdid it a small bit but as i said should i really be THAT worried about some fat gain ?

What “PaulieD” from the AD thread said was:

So as i’m a complete beginner my body is adding muscle at the fastest rate it can… so in turn i shouldn’t be worried to much … or do i have it wrong (?)

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[quote]SmallToBig wrote:
So as i’m a complete beginner my body is adding muscle at the fastest rate it can… so in turn i shouldn’t be worried to much … or do i have it wrong (?)[/quote]

I think as long as you have the strength gains to justify the weight increase and the mirror agrees as well you are fine.

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[quote]kylec72 wrote:
SmallToBig wrote:
So as i’m a complete beginner my body is adding muscle at the fastest rate it can… so in turn i shouldn’t be worried to much … or do i have it wrong (?)

I think as long as you have the strength gains to justify the weight increase and the mirror agrees as well you are fine. [/quote]

Ya i got the strength gains lol so big people started thinking i was a liar LOL

That’s allright so onwards i go :stuck_out_tongue:

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[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
99blkta wrote:
And without the tape

Well thank goodness for that,… damn pesky tape was obstructing my vision -lol.

Good stuff bro.

S

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Haha good point.
Thanks! Now its time to hit 18in

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[quote]SmallToBig wrote:
kylec72 wrote:
SmallToBig wrote:
So as i’m a complete beginner my body is adding muscle at the fastest rate it can… so in turn i shouldn’t be worried to much … or do i have it wrong (?)

I think as long as you have the strength gains to justify the weight increase and the mirror agrees as well you are fine.

Ya i got the strength gains lol so big people started thinking i was a liar LOL

That’s allright so onwards i go :P[/quote]

Can you please just get over yourself already? It’s getting pretty annoying now. It’s great you are gaining strength really fast and whatnot but every time you post it says the same damn thing…it’s getting old man.

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Is it required for posting in this tread of arm(s):

  1. tape measured at 17" AND

  2. clear delineation between biceps and triceps

to really count as a legitimate arm measurement?

(Note: I do not have either, so I just wanted to make sure for when I post my pic here later on as to not embarrass myself again).

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[quote]waylanderxx wrote:

Can you please just get over yourself already? It’s getting pretty annoying now. It’s great you are gaining strength really fast and whatnot but every time you post it says the same damn thing…it’s getting old man.[/quote]

Ok in future i’ll just post when i fail.

I’m sorry for being happy with my achievements so far, no one in my circle of friends go to the gym so i can only talk about it here.

But ya seems that’s not allowed either.

Sorry to be annoying you.

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Don’t worry about annoying anyone as long as you make progress. After all, you (and other members in this site) made more progress in a short time period than I made in 11 freaking years.

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around 17.5, nearing the end of my bulk, love the strength may just try to maintain for a little bit. My height doesn’t help with arm size very much, I’m around 6’2 so I always struggle putting good size on my arms because of their length.

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[quote]SmallToBig wrote:
waylanderxx wrote:

Can you please just get over yourself already? It’s getting pretty annoying now. It’s great you are gaining strength really fast and whatnot but every time you post it says the same damn thing…it’s getting old man.

Ok in future i’ll just post when i fail.

I’m sorry for being happy with my achievements so far, no one in my circle of friends go to the gym so i can only talk about it here.

But ya seems that’s not allowed either.

Sorry to be annoying you.[/quote]

thanks.

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I thought that in general, it is easier for taller people to put on more absolute size (including arms), but not necessarily for that larger size to look as impressive as in a shorter person?

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[quote]hawaiilifterMike wrote:
I thought that in general, it is easier for taller people to put on more absolute size (including arms), but not necessarily for that larger size to look as impressive as in a shorter person?
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Cuz taller means it’s more spread out so the appearance is leaner not as bulky big as shorter dudes. That what you meaning man?

If so, you probably have something.

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Pretty impressive…Ya, what did your bicep measure when u started? The poundages you use are great too…