New to bodybuilding.

Well I know one thing for sure: Eat every two to three hours (6 to 7 times per day). That's an absoloute must if you want to pack on muscle. If you don't have that kind of an appetite, the MRPs that you can get from Protein Factory are awesome and so high in quality. NEVER MISS ONE OFYOUR 6-7 MEALS. It can be embarrasing at times, but carry an emergency MRP with you wherever you go in case you get into a jam with no time or place to eat. Good luck!

If you really want to pack on lean muscle, try some super plasma with your MRP.

also, take an honest look at http://www.massdiet.com

It was written from the standpoint of putting on mass while avoiding fat. Which, if you are an ectomorph won't be a problem I suspect.

I have been following the mass diet and it is easy to understand and utilize. It even goes so far as to tell you what the best alternatives are when you hit a day where your diet is out of whack because of work or any other distraction.

Young and super-lean ... I remember those days!

I sure wish the Protein Factory was available in the early 80's ... I spent WAY too much money on Weider crap that only "packed in the gas" vice "packed on any muscle".

Advice for you ... like others have said, eat 6-7 meals a day and don't miss any. Focus on "real" food first, and supplement with the proteins found here at the PF. If you do not possess a large appetite, make several of your meals the liquid variety, made up of proteins, carbs, and fats found here.

One important thing ... if you are sub 5% bodyfat and you are trying to add weight, DO NOT BE AFRAID OF CONSUMING FATS!!! At 9 cals per gram, fats provide twice the energy potential of proteins and carbs and should be your best friend during your acquisition of mass.

Also focus on the "big" lifts ... deadlifts, squats, bench presses, rowing movements, and overhead presses (and possibly Olympic lifts) should make up the majority of your lifting routine.

One final note ... walk in place of running, rest in place of walking, sleep in place of resting ... I think you get the idea!

Thanks everyone! very friendly people here and good feedback!!

Job561, theres too much garbage floating around the net so I dont wanna waste time, I know u and others know what ur talking about and thats what im looking for.


This is a good forum!

Welcome to the forum and the site...any questions feel free.