Weight Gain??

vassago · 12-02-2005, 05:41 PM

Greetings,

I am obviously new to the forums, and I have a couple of questions. I am a large guy (always have been and that doesn't really concern me) - but I am trying to get *healthy* irregardless of what my weight is, but something confused me today and I was hoping someone might be able to help clarify things for me (any help would be greatly appreciated).

Stats:
6'3" @ 294lbs (<- this is where I need clarification).

I have started a 3 day a week routine of weightlifting, as well as supplementing with protein (zero carb) and creatine. I am big so I lift heavy, I want to gain my strength back, don't really care about being *cut* if you will. The thing that I am confused about is this, I started this routine (weights) about 2 months ago, as well as a healthy change in diet, and supplementing. I am starting to look bigger and firmer, but I have put on 2lbs?!? I am eating around 2700 calories a day (most clean), and when I started I was 292 and now I am 294? Can someone please clarify why this might happen? Again any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

-Scott.

vassago · 12-02-2005, 05:45 PM

I should be a little more thorough, though I am somewhat newb to forums -

I am taking:
Isopure Zero Carb 100% Whey Protein Isolate
Fish Oil (pill form)
Creatine Monohydrate

I can also post the routine if anyone is curious. Thanks again for the help/suggestions.

-Scott.

vassago · 12-02-2005, 05:51 PM

Ok so maybe I should have RTFM'd some of the stickies first, but when I am frustrated or distracted, I don't always think clearly. Any suggestions would be great, but otherwise I think most can just ignore my ignorance of forum usage

-Scott.

DJohnson · 12-03-2005, 12:44 AM

I put on around 6lbs of water weight from creatine mono. Plus your considered a newbie lifter again for a while and therefore should put on a bunch of muscle. Keep up the good work and great attitude!

**Sixpack** · 12-05-2005, 02:06 PM

Yes creatine will make ya gain some bodyweight, whats your current diet like? Are you eating 5-6 meals per day, Cardio routine?

12-02-2005, 05:41 PM	#1
vassago New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Weight Gain?? Greetings, I am obviously new to the forums, and I have a couple of questions. I am a large guy (always have been and that doesn't really concern me) - but I am trying to get healthy irregardless of what my weight is, but something confused me today and I was hoping someone might be able to help clarify things for me (any help would be greatly appreciated). Stats: 6'3" @ 294lbs (<- this is where I need clarification). I have started a 3 day a week routine of weightlifting, as well as supplementing with protein (zero carb) and creatine. I am big so I lift heavy, I want to gain my strength back, don't really care about being cut if you will. The thing that I am confused about is this, I started this routine (weights) about 2 months ago, as well as a healthy change in diet, and supplementing. I am starting to look bigger and firmer, but I have put on 2lbs?!? I am eating around 2700 calories a day (most clean), and when I started I was 292 and now I am 294? Can someone please clarify why this might happen? Again any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you. -Scott.

12-03-2005, 12:44 AM	#4
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,087 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	I put on around 6lbs of water weight from creatine mono. Plus your considered a newbie lifter again for a while and therefore should put on a bunch of muscle. Keep up the good work and great attitude! __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

12-05-2005, 02:06 PM	#5
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 867 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Yes creatine will make ya gain some bodyweight, whats your current diet like? Are you eating 5-6 meals per day, Cardio routine? __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

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12-02-2005, 05:45 PM	#2
vassago New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I should be a little more thorough, though I am somewhat newb to forums - I am taking: Isopure Zero Carb 100% Whey Protein Isolate Fish Oil (pill form) Creatine Monohydrate I can also post the routine if anyone is curious. Thanks again for the help/suggestions. -Scott.

12-02-2005, 05:51 PM	#3
vassago New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Ok so maybe I should have RTFM'd some of the stickies first, but when I am frustrated or distracted, I don't always think clearly. Any suggestions would be great, but otherwise I think most can just ignore my ignorance of forum usage -Scott.