Having trouble gaining muscle?!
Having trouble gaining muscle?
what are some foods i should eat if i'm vegetarian? i already eat eggs and they dont seem to be helping me out much. protein shakes are nasty. i get full easily so i cant eat the veggie burgers and nuggets all the time. im a picky eater! help?
Additional Details2 months ago
also, has anyone else vegetarian had problems gaining muscle?
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2 months ago
also, has anyone else vegetarian had problems gaining muscle?
Excess protein isn't going to do anything but increase the amount of calcium your body strips from your bones and removes when you urinate.
The most important factor in how much muscle you put on is your genetics! After that it's how much you exercise. You can be the strongest person around and still be lean if that's what your DNA says. When I was young and stupid I spent some time in the gym bodybuilding (I was smart enough to stay away from steroids) and gained 3-4 inches on my chest. I could also (at that time) lift a car to change a tire. Big deal! I never got as large as the fools doing 'roids or the other junk to put on massive amounts of bulk. On the other hand I've never needed implants or Viagra and those fools do. I've never needed knee replacement or hip implants or spinal fusion also!
Physical strength does not always equal body mass and neither are going to have much impact on your success in life.
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Vegetarians do not eat fish. A fish eater is a Piscivore. Spread the correct word!
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/piscivo...
I don't eat cow or pig, chicken and fish are somewhat healthier. I'm also trying out a new protein shake, its more expensive at $94 a month - plus food, but its a very very good one. Tastes good too! Vanilla! You definitely need more protein, theres no way around it. So bite the bullet and drink the shake! You can find some real professional good tasting ones out there!
I like The Clif Bar "Builder's Bar". It has 20 grams of protein per bar, and they're $1.50 at Trader Joe's. They taste pretty good too
I take it that your writing about trying to get 'cut' - as in a 'six pack' on the stomach area and such?
As a former power lifter - who quit trying to be a body builder because of my genetics not willing to go along with what I wanted - - The best way to get muscle is high rep's and low weight lifting. If your were going for strength, it would be low rep's and high weights - both of course with a good warm up before beginning.
It isn't the amount of weight that you lift - it is the way that you lift and to maximize each lift. Meaning - do each lift totally correct, slowly, and equally in both directions (in and out, or the up and down movement).
Believe it or not, you also will get muscle by resistance training. Not stressing to the bones - but one heck of a way to really work your muscles. I know people that have built muscle by simply taking up speed walking. Do what is best for you.
Keep fats to a minimum - but don't totally cut them out or taking a bowel movement is going to become a rather PAINFUL experience......
I used to literally drink most of what I ate when I was lifting. I was literally living off what came out of my juicer. Believe it or not you can add alot of positive protein by doing such - and it isn't as filling as sitting down to a 'regular meal'. I juiced and took it everywhere that I went. Even if you are picky - fresh juice is something that everyone likes.
As already pointed out by "greenghost", genetics has alot to do with if the goal that you have is even possible. But with work and watching your diet it should be no problem to get more muscle. Just make sure that your goal is a reasonable one and don't stain or pull your muscles to the point of damage (personal experience - pulled muscles hurt!).
Diet of course is going to help - but you are going to have to work your muscles to build them up.