That way, I would be sure to eat enough for muscle gains. It was horrifying trying to consume so much food, but nowhere could I find a way to determine exactly how many calories my body needed, so I figured just continue eating until I could eat no more. So, I ate, and ate, and ate, until I wanted to vomit (and numerous times, I did). I started lifting weights and attempted to stuff myself with lots of food, as I had read plenty of times that eating enough was crucial to building muscle.
So, It Was Time To Begin My Journey Without Much Of A Bodybuilding Plan If supplements work so well, then why not use them? The problem was, I didn't have enough money to buy any at the time, so I decided to just try eating and exercising to see what happens. Since being skinny was no longer an option, I felt it was worth a try. This, I was told, would make all the difference in how my body would react to weight training.
#Bodybuilding books and magazines how to
As I tried to figure out how to proceed, there was one consistent recommendation no matter what I read, and that was to purchase bodybuilding supplements. It was nonetheless time for me to begin my muscle building journey, since I had no more time to waste. What foods do I eat? How much? When do I consume each meal? The questions that came into my mind were endless, while the bodybuilding programs and muscle articles I read just continued to recommend conflicting methods. I was faced with conflicting workout information, which made me even more confused than before I had read anything about bodybuilding! And I had yet to even begin exploring diet, which was even more of a concern for me than the workouts themselves. If two bodybuilders claim that I should do the opposite, then who is right?
But the more I read, the greater my confusion became, as one article would make a certain recommendation, and the next advised something completely different. I started to seek out information in bodybuilding magazines and programs, attempting to put some structure into my new workout plan. How many times do I lift the weight, and how fast? How long should my workout be? What exercises should I do? My head was spinning with the possibilities, and I had nowhere to go for a clear answer. Although it was obvious to me that working out was essential to adding muscle, I didn't know where to begin. I had a very old workout setup in my basement that my dad had used decades earlier, with plastic weight plates, a bench and a barbell. It was time for a change, as I couldn't take the status quo any longer.
My only potential escape from this living nightmare was to try and add significant muscle mass, which I knew would enhance my low self confidence, while simultaneously deterring my larger bully classmates from using me as their punching bag. I felt utterly powerless to defend myself. I'd actually check off the days in my calendar as they passed by, anxiously counting down to the end of the school year when I could distance myself from the negativity. As the skinniest teen in my school, I was not surprisingly targeted by numerous bullies, often pushed into lockers and walls while walking to class, and dreaded going to school each morning.
At the age of 16, I suffered from extremely low self esteem, due in large part to weighing only 130 lbs at a height of 6'2". I was worse than the stereotypical hardgainer. I gained 65 lbs of muscle mass naturally, and learned throughout my lengthy journey that all bodybuilding supplements are a complete waste of time and money.
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