Originally Posted by
Kieron
If your not prepared to be at this for a long time with minimal gains all the while that you barely notice then look into something else.
How do you get bigger? Train HARD, eat LOTS and rest. Its as basic as that. How long it takes all depends on how well nailed you get those things consistently. If there was a secret it would have been sold and there would be lots of people walking around stage ready. Those that are in great shape have done it over the course of time.
Spot on there.
Dedication is quite high up on the list too, if you find yourself thinking "I'll just go tomorrow instead" then don't bother. You'll get no where fast with that attitude.
A high intake of protein and carbs is essential, and something I've just invested in is multi-vitamins, zinc tablets and fish oils, they cost peanuts and will generally aid in a healthier life.
I've been gyming for a couple of years but I wasn't properly into it until recently, I figured that seen as we haven't had much of a summer, I'm just going to start the winter bulk now.
I saw gains within a month or so, but then you tend to go through spots where you don't notice any increase in size/shape, just keep at it, change your routine constantly.