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starting on serious mass again

  • 20-05-2008 3:45pm
    #1
    half_life_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭


    hey guys, during the winter i started using Serious Mass to gain some more weight. I reached 11 stone (I was 9.10). I then stopped since february. Then I started taking the protein shakes with 25 g of protein before and after my workout. For the past month I havn't been at the gym because I was too busy. Now I'm losing the weight again gradually. I am now 10.10 stone maybe less. Should I start taking Serious Mass again to get more mass back again? My goal now is to tone up though and make my muscles more defined. Would it be wise to be taking Serious Mass if I want to tone up? I want to gain weight but I don't want most of the weight to be fat! Please help!
    Here is my status:
    18 years old
    Weight: 10.10 stone
    Height: 6 foot


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  • #2
    uprooted shane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 250 ✭✭uprooted shane


    honestly, if i were you tryin to tone up, i wouldnt be going back on it, but maby leave it on the idea on the table for after. id just start droping the carbs, and taking in more protein and doing a good bit of cardio along with your work outs.

    there was actually a really good artical for keeping mass and toning up in a magazine this month, along with a diet. although im not sure if i can say the name of the mag.. mods? can i?


  • #3
    MBC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭MBC


    half_life_man..........just have a question for you........the weight you originally put on (1 stone plus).......was it all fat or did you do a weights program with the mass???


  • #4
    half_life_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭half_life_man


    how much protein should I consider taking daily? I'm also not sure how much cardio I should be doing aswell. I used to do cardio for 20 mins after my weights workout. Should I stick with this or should I dedicate a whole day to cardio? thanks for the help Shane I'll do a little research on that internet bout that:D

    MBC, the weight I put on was bout a stone of muscle, the rest was fat. I used to do weights alot when taking Serious Mass althogh I did not do any cardio.


  • #5
    Pugsley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,136 ✭✭✭Pugsley


    You seem to be looking for someone to post up a whole routine and time table for you, the best way to workout is to start on the most basic of principles and find out what works for you. This is basically what I follow:
    1) Input = output
    The more I put into a workout the more I get out, fairly simple, just remember to keep proper posture and form so you dont injure yourself, but dont turn to the pink dumb bells, you have to challenge yourself.
    2) Calories in - Calories out = Calorie change
    If you eat more you will gain weight, if you eat less you will lose weight. If you have a hard time eating enough to build, supplements can help, and if you have a hard time keeping calories low to cut, eating clean really helps. But a balanced diet is still important, read the 'Diet and Nutrition' sticky, especially the first 5 posts (By Jak and g'em), all the basics are there, you dont need to get too indepth with your food.

    edit:
    My stats are: 6'1", and about 14.10-15st
    Last feb (15 months ago) I was 20 stone, dropped to 13 inside 10 months, and have been bulking since.


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