Avoidable beginner mistakes

[Chris J]

There's alot of repetitive posts on here by beginners and I thought it may be helpful if we listed some avoidable mistakes we made to help others. Personally I think I underestimated dieting. Now when most people think of dieting they think of cutting back on food consumption. I actaully needed to increase calorie intake. Sure I needed to cut back on certain foods like bread and junk type foods,but I dint realize the reason I stopped growing was because I wasnt eating enough of the proper foods.
The more muscle you put on,the more fuel you need to sustain it and continue to grow. You can do all the AAS you want, but if you dont adhere to a proper diet, you are just wasting your time and money. I have obviously made a few other mistakes along the way, but will leave the topic open for others to chime in and hopefully provide insight that will steer the beginners in the right direction.

[Times Roman]

never eat food you can't immediately identify by it's component parts
don't eat process food
avoid simple carbs
avoid saturated fats and transfats
drink only water
know your TDEE and use this as a map to implement your goals

and most importantly...

....do as I say, not as I do! =)

[Bio-Active]

never eat food you can't immediately identify by it's component parts
don't eat process food
avoid simple carbs
avoid saturated fats and transfats
drink only water
know your TDEE and use this as a map to implement your goals

and most importantly...

....do as I say, not as I do! =)

My rule for food is it needs to have been alive or grown from the ground with out being processed

[Papa Smurf]

never eat food you can't immediately identify by it's component parts
don't eat process food
avoid simple carbs
avoid saturated fats and transfats
drink only water
know your TDEE and use this as a map to implement your goals

and most importantly...

....do as I say, not as I do! =)

When on a cut diet........I use this simple rule..........If it taste good...........spit it out....quick!

[Bio-Active]

LOL Thats a good rule!!

When on a cut diet........I use this simple rule..........If it taste good...........spit it out....quick!

[Armykid93]

Lol x2 good rule papa

[Times Roman]

and depending on how we define "beginner"...

don't forget your legs! spend at least one whole day on legs alone

don't "over train" at most, work a particular muscle group 2x a week max

generally, 3 sets per muscle group is sufficient

stimulate all three muscle fiber subtypes by repping at 15/10/5

and don't forget to eat your gawdam veggies

don't overly rely on supplements

[Bio-Active]

and depending on how we define "beginner"...

don't forget your legs! spend at least one whole day on legs alone

don't "over train" at most, work a particular muscle group 2x a week max

generally, 3 sets per muscle group is sufficient

stimulate all three muscle fiber subtypes by repping at 15/10/5

and don't forget to eat your gawdam veggies

don't overly rely on supplements

Veggies veggies veggies I see so many people saying there diet is dialed in and I see no veggies in the nutrition plan!!! You have to have the greens

[mikev200]

I feel as though 7 hrs. of sleep is needed EVERYDAY for me to grow. I took this way too lightly for a long time, but now truly believe that if growing is your goal then this point is right behind diet in importance.

[Honkey_Kong]

When on a cut diet........I use this simple rule..........If it taste good...........spit it out....quick!

That wouldn't work around here. I do a lot of grilling with mesquite chips. EVERYTHING tastes great on it. In fact, I think everybody serious about training needs to own a BBQ. Otherwise, diet becomes more of a chore than a privilege.

[fit2bOld]

That wouldn't work around here. I do a lot of grilling with mesquite chips. EVERYTHING tastes great on it. In fact, I think everybody serious about training needs to own a BBQ. Otherwise, diet becomes more of a chore than a privilege.

X2 love the grill !!!! Also like to grow my own veggies in season, or go to your local farm stands there is a great organic one by me.

[Buster Brown]

Research is important. Not only do you need to thoroughly research how to cycle and implement Pct but learn to train and eat for optimal results. There are many pieces of the pie to figure out before starting a cycle.

[bigsiv]

Understand what works for YOU!

Someone else's training routine may not yield the same results, as well as the types and dosages of AAS. Learn and know how your body reacts.

[Thunderforge]

One compound at a time. Starting AAS may have unintended side effects. If you are running Test, Aromasin, Deca, And Anadrol and feel tired what's causing it?

Start slow