my simple opinion on a solution....train less (but intense), cut any cardio way back, and quit worrying about a "bodybuilding" diet...shoot for 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight...and other than that eat everything not tied down to the floor!! At 21 and 1g/test a week, somethings wrong....quit eating like a bird (and YES, YOU ARE!)...simple as that. Everyone THINKS they eat big
Exactly. It can get fustrating cos some of these people have been about awhile (even though they are young). Just be patient and listen to your body... you will learn that through time.
And sure you can overeat. But these guys come on eating standard cals training all the time and wonder why they are not growing. Many argue over training, cardio etc etc. All methods can work you just need to find what works for you. But obviously if your in your early 20's and training multiple sets and failure points and eating a certain way and not growing... especially if your on 1g test at 21... you can safely come to the conclusion your not doing it the best way you could.
You are aware weight training boosts your metabolism and burns cals? You are aware lots of cardio does the same? Then surely it is common sense to lower training volume. Try a mon, wed, fri routine. Just do 1 working set per bodypart. Hey do more if you want but if you do lower your bodyparts for that session. If your doing cardio 5 times per week just do 2 days per week. And the best advice I can give you is eat more.
They all say the same... but I eat x amount and that should work. Everyone is different. Just cos you may have read z person grows eating that it doesn't mean you will. Obviously it is not working so change it. They used to come into my shop saying but I eat enough... but obviously they don't cos look at them.
It's quite simple. Eat lots of complex carbs such as oatmeal, fruit, brown pasta, brown rice, sweet patotes. Lots of good protein such as beef, chicken, turkey, fish. Lots of good fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, brazil nuts, almonds, eggs etc etc. Find what suits you but a good balanced diet is usually the best. A few cheat meals from time such as double cheese burgers or a chinese meal... they will help you... don't be scared of them.
Train intense but not everyday. Ensure you have atleast 1 full day off after training sessions.
A key point is train to progress. Train to progressively get stronger. Keep notes fo your working sets and try to beat them through time. Many variables but a stronger you is likely to be a bigger you. Remember to be patient. If yu start a routine don't judge it after 6 weeks... more like 6 months. Many need to change their mentalities regarding training... less is more usually (not for everyone). Eat big to get big
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