xpost from the anabolics section! They sent me here!

**TrainRider** · 03-10-2012, 04:43 PM

I really don't want to get long winded over this so I'll try to keep this short and give up as much detail as you need to know. About 4 or 5 years ago I had some medical problems and lost a lot weight after a few serious operations left me bed stricken for a few months. I was already skinny at the time of the operations but after laying in bed for awhile, unable to move or even tolerate the taste of food, I shrunk down to about 135 lbs at 6'4. A lot of that was what muscle mass I did have from working out at the local YMCA, and by the time I reached my lowest weight my biceps were about as big around as a can of soda. My "old" doctor didn't really much care when it came to actually helping my problems, it was more of a "give me your money so we can talk" thing. He told me if I didn't start showing signs of weight gain within a months time he was going to put me in the hospital. His solution to gaining weight was "eating Mc Donalds and drinking a large milkshake from there 5 times a week". All I cared about was gaining weight fast, I didn't care how I had to do it.

I did as he suggested and over time I found other ways to eat, ways that were very unhealthy. I gained 100 pounds over the next two years; some months gaining as much as 30 pounds. Needless to say this did nothing for my muscle problem and I became fat and the weight was very unevenly distributed throughout my body(mostly stomach and face). I honestly looked like a Mr. Potatohead...

Over these last two years I've lost most of that weight from just working and not eating properly, and from living a very stressful lifestyle. With the way the economy is I've been left with the choice of paying my bills and having a place to sleep at night, or eating. When I was 235 lbs I didn't worry much about going a week without food because I had bills and wasn't worried about my weight, but now that I've lost about 80 pounds, I can't do that anymore. That doesn't change the fact that I've been left with the same problem of shelter or food though.

Almost done...

Recently! I've been given a grand opportunity to do something great with my life and leave a real mark in this world. Something that everyone would grab the chance to do if they could, but almost nobody does it because it's almost unheard of. My job is going to be very dangerous, and as time goes on, my life may and probably will depend on my size and physical strength. I have about 2 years to get into shape, and I'm in a panic.

I've been told that size means nothing if you don't have the strength, which makes since I guess, but I want and need both badly. Not just for my job, but also for appearances. Being exceedingly large believe or not will also greatly improve my chances of never having a repeat of the past where I'll need the operations I needed before. Size may very well save my life in that sense, even if it's not the way you may think. I should also mention that my job won't be one where anyone will care if I'm on anabolics.

TL;DR I'm going to the doctor in about two weeks, and my doctors are pretty good. I would honestly say at this point that it's not hard to see that I need a boost under my current circumstances. What would be the best way to approach my doctor about anabolics? That's probably the only way I could afford them, and I don't feel good about taking things I'd have to buy off the street; not only because it's illegal, but because it takes those things away from someone who may need them.

Also! Do you guys have any other suggestions that may help me out? Supplements are also out of the question. I've tried them, and they're too expensive to keep up with.

I'm also sorry if this sounds like I'm being lazy about getting in shape, I assure you that I'm not. I've been working out every other day, and trying my best to increase my protein and calorie intake. I really have been very serious about this lately, but it's not giving me the results I really need, and I fear its just going to make things worse.

I'm looking for advice on asking my doctors about taking steroids legitimately. I've known people who have done that, but I know how doctors are about that type of thing. I'm also just asking for general advice to help me get into shape and increase my size and strength on a low budget(I have insurance to cover the steroids ).

Any advice on a diet would be great. I really need help.

Age: 24
Height: 6'4
Weight: ...Probably 155-160
Current diet: Very poor! I'm lucky if I get 1200 cal. a day. I usually get up and drink a chocolate protein shake with 20g of protein and 220 calories. Then I eat a yogurt, and about a cup of plain nuts. I usually have eggs for lunch, sometimes I devil them, sometimes I fry them and eat them with bacon. For dinner I usually have another yogurt, steak, potatos, and some kind of veggie. I also eat a lot of tuna with mayo, and drink a lot of water and milk. I know that's sad but that's what I've been living on.

My TDEE: 2517.77625
Macro: (40/40/20) 1200 calories from carbohydrates , 1200 calories from protein , 600 calories from fats. Hope I did that right....

**stpete** · 03-10-2012, 05:18 PM

It would help if you posted your:

Age
Height
Weight
And most importantly current diet. Protein, carbs, fat, etc...

**TrainRider** · 03-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by stpete

It would help if you posted your:

Age
Height
Weight
And most importantly current diet. Protein, carbs, fat, etc...

Ok! I edited my first post.

**jpowell** · 03-10-2012, 05:30 PM

diet is poor. which will reflect in your weight. look at the stickies, calc your tree, and macros. then put foods in that hit the numbers post on.

**TrainRider** · 03-10-2012, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by jpowell

diet is poor. which will reflect in your weight. look at the stickies, calc your tree, and macros. then put foods in that hit the numbers post on.

Ok I'll work on that and then edit my first post.

**tall76** · 03-10-2012, 06:00 PM

Yes do some work you need to calculate TDEE. Then pick a macro split I suggest 40/40/20. This means 40% of cals come from protein, 40 from carbs and 20 from fats. I'll get you started on food choices as well.
Protein- eggs, egg whites, powders, chicken breast, white fish, ground turkey, ground beef, steak
Carbs- oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potato, and bc u have some weight to gain even try some whole wheat pasta
Fats- natural peanut butter, avocado, good oils, nuts, ect
Veggies- need a lot of these for their micronutrients and to keep things moving.

6 meals per day- try to eat every 3-4 waking hrs
Slowly ramp up ur calories bc your so low now try to increase a little each week until you are up above ur maintenance level. Are you currently working out?

**TrainRider** · 03-10-2012, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by tall76

Yes do some work you need to calculate TDEE. Then pick a macro split I suggest 40/40/20. This means 40% of cals come from protein, 40 from carbs and 20 from fats. I'll get you started on food choices as well.
Protein- eggs, egg whites, powders, chicken breast, white fish, ground turkey, ground beef, steak
Carbs- oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potato, and bc u have some weight to gain even try some whole wheat pasta
Fats- natural peanut butter, avocado, good oils, nuts, ect
Veggies- need a lot of these for their micronutrients and to keep things moving.

6 meals per day- try to eat every 3-4 waking hrs
Slowly ramp up ur calories bc your so low now try to increase a little each week until you are up above ur maintenance level. Are you currently working out?

I edited the first post with my TDEE included. Yes I am working out. 3 times a week but it's a very light work out lifting weights and running.