Great start, man! If you’re a hard gainer don’t stop at “my metabolism.” You have to make a dramatic change to the way you eat in order to create dramatic change to your body.
Take a good look at your nutrition, regulate and increase your eating (particular emphasis on protein), and keep track of your numbers in the gym. You’ll get there, but you’re at least 6 months to a year of hard work away from the bulk you’re looking for.
But don’t let that discourage you! It’s about the journey. Not the destination. You’re healthy and that’s the most important thing.
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@ZebraStripes13 thank you. That's motivating. It gets tough but well, really gotta get into it.
If you want a lean shredded look, then great. If you want to bulk up and reach bear mode, then eat more. 1g/lb of bodyweight for protein, and full in the rest with carbs and fat. Calorie calculator for daily consumption
Are you lifting for strength or hypertrophy?
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@BeefySenpie don't wanna bulk up much. Just a little more. I'd like some flexibility in myself so 'no' to too much bulking.
Primarily strength but hypertrophy too, looks good
To bulk up once you've trained you need to put high amount of carbs in your system. Somebody I knew would eat a plate of potatoes 5 times a day. He bulked up very quickly.
