Could I get some ideas-need a little help

guns · Jul 28, 2007

Hey guys, I would like to get some feed back on some questions I have. Please remember this is only my opinions on some things and I am very open minded in change. I guess to start off is to give you all little back ground about myself. I'm 49 yrs old and compete at 145-147. My training weight is around 158(and smooth). I started training back when I was in my twenties. Back in those days I had a Dr. who basically asked me what I wanted. So I know what its like training with test, deca ect. I got involved in "life" and backed way off from training on a competitive level. Now at 49 I'm trying to make a come back. Did two shows this year. Won both. Oh by the way they were both natural and so am I(for now anyway). This is the point of my mental block. I want to continue doing shows every year, but I need to get bigger. I get so frustrated training hard and basically looking the same. Day after day. As far as my training routines goes, I've done almost all of them. I watch my diet extremely close. Supplements, well there so many off them out there I don't think its fair to say I've taken them all, but I've tried allot of them and my own opinion is most are crap. When I started them I tracked my weight and strength. At the end of my cycle (could be 8 - 12 weeks ),nothing. My weight was the same and my strength has not moved. Sorry guys for the long story but here's one question: Can you get big staying natural and if so how???? I know why guys get on the juice because they want to see some results for all the hard work in the gym. I'm at the cross roads again. If anybody think supplements work (natural), please let me know what worked for you. I know that if I go back to the things I took back in my better years I will see something (unfortunately my Dr. is gone). I would be happy give more feed back if anybody wants it. This is a great site and I'm proud to be communicating with a group of people that is willing to help. I don't get to the computer as quick as I'd like so if you replay back please be patient.

Thanks
Your all great

Tom · Jul 28, 2007

weight gain

i am 53 kind of similar situation to you about 2 months ago then put on 10 quality pounds by simple change in diet. i started eating red meat every single day. been eating 14% fat black angus ground beef at 3/4 lb daily. i just got fed up with chicken and tuna so i tried the red meat. strength went up considerably in most all exercises too. hope this helps.

terryd5150 · Jul 29, 2007

Tom said:
i am 53 kind of similar situation to you about 2 months ago then put on 10 quality pounds by simple change in diet. i started eating red meat every single day. been eating 14% fat black angus ground beef at 3/4 lb daily. i just got fed up with chicken and tuna so i tried the red meat. strength went up considerably in most all exercises too. hope this helps.

Red meat works the best for me as well.

guns · Jul 29, 2007

Thanks guys. This is what I love about talking to others in the same situation. For some reason I always felt strong after eating steak. After hearing your feed back I think we are on to something. I think the best drug for some one who wants to stay natural is steak. Question, how many meals do you eat red meat during a day and what's your thoughts on cholesterol. Would there be a problem?

Thanks guys!

oldfella · Jul 29, 2007

GUNS, have you tried working with a trainer?? Contact Phil Hernon here at Pro Muscle. This guy will work wonders for you. Natural or otherwise he is the man you need to get out of your training rut! Give him a PM and he'll get you on track.