Starting Back
I took a month off, had to hurt my back some. Then got sick, damn winter. But I started back this weekend. I just did some cardio and ab work to get me started, ease into it some. But I did start my new shake: Cytogainer 900 calorie Chocolate Shake. I need to increase my calories and protein. I also need to stop doing so much cardio and life more. I want to go from 136 to about 175lbs. Not sure what a realistic time frame is for that, but I am gonna stay with it. I dont want to be the skinny guy in two months when the pool opens. I would like to take my shirt off without feeling self-conscious and maybe have some people look at me for my bigger body 
Guys if you have any tips for me or want to help me stay motivated, please let me know. I could use some help with chest and arm exercises to help me gain some size.
April 5, 2009 at 8:08 pm
It is overambitious to even wish you could be a little Arnold in 2 mths.However,there’re things you can do
1.Train CONSISTENTLY(like 4 times a week) using basic mass-building exercises e.g bench press and barbell curl
2.Always try to feel every second of your lift and not just using the heaviest weights and/or going thru the motions.This will facilitate the mind-body (muscle-nerve)connection which in turn stimulates muscle building
3.Don’t stop doing the cardio and abs work
Physical appearance is to a certain extent an optical illusion.It’s amazing how far a little muscle and NO fat plus good abs can get you.I’ve been there and done that,believe me !
May 30, 2009 at 3:02 pm
You wrote this about two months ago. How are you doing now? Any more injuries or sickness?
I’ve been working on building some strength since Dec 2008 and the process has been slow. You’re younger than me, so you may do better, but it takes patience.