8lbs of Muscle in 2 Months (Natty)

[mavsluva]

Hey folks,

It is indeed possible to achieve good gains for those who are natty. Here are the before pics that were taken about four months ago.

Updated Pictures

On July 1st, I commited myself for 2 months to see what I could do with my physique. I do want to thank those who have shared their wisdom pertaining to PWO nutrition and the importance of intaking plenty of carbs for growth. Your insights enabled me to establish a regimen that got me where I am today.

Grace and peace,
Mavsluva

[fitnessmalemodel]

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[audis4]

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Great job bro....your lookin really great!

[pumpd4lif]

indeed awsome acomplishment keep it up

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

great job bro!

and you didnt seem to put on much fat either... I'd say thats quality 8 lbs!

keep it up... good to see u prove once again that a proper diet/exercise can be more anabolic than steroids !

cheers

[mavsluva]

Try Tes

No thank you. But thanks for the lovely suggestion.

[ltchiefsk]

Lookin good mate. Keep up the good work!

[JohnboyF]

Great job Mav.. esp after reading your story it makes it even more sweeter bro... good job man!

[Tesla]

Awesome job, bro! Looks like high-quality muscle...no water retention at all.

~Tesla~

[mavsluva]

Great job Mav.. esp after reading your story it makes it even more sweeter bro... good job man!

Thank you sir! Yeah, I definitely have the needed motivation to get what I want out of my physique now!

[mavsluva]

I wanted to throw in this info earlier in my original post, but did not have time. I was right around 160lbs on July 1st and weight between 168-169lbs as of today. My plan is to continue to pack on the mass as I'll probably loosen up on my diet a bit as summer comes to a close (fewer trips to the lake). I will continue to slowly increase my daily caloric intake for the entire month of September. My goal is to come in right around 175lbs by October 1st. That'll be about 15 total pounds of weight in 3 months with about 10-12 of those pounds being lean muscle mass. Oh yeah, my strength finally shot up better than it ever has. I went from benching about 205 X 5 to now doing about 245 X 5. Pretty exciting for a skinny dude like me, even though I don't place much emphasis on strength.

The only supplements that I am taking at this time is my daily multivitamin, Optimum Nutrition's CGT (Creatine, Gluatmine and Taurine), Dymatize's Elite Whey Protein Isolate, Prolab's Lean Mass Matrix MRP's, Sci-Fit's 100% Complex Carbs (Maltodextrin), AST's DGC (Dextrose), NOW's Arginine tablets, and some extra vitamin C and calcium. My post-workout shake consists of (2) scoops of the Dymatize Elite Whey with 60 grams of Maltodextrin and 20 grams of Dextrose. One thing that I will do in the month of September is incorporate more whole foods into my diet. I probably used too many synthetic foods (whey and MRP's) in my daily regimen, but the results came out pretty good.

Thanks to all,
Mavsluva

[D3m3nt3d]

Lookin solid bro! Excellent gains you are getting all natural

[CSAR]

Hey man,

You've definitely put in some hard work. Good vascularity in the upper chest/anterior delts.

Two questions...
1) Have you ever tried BSN's NO-Xplode or MuscleTech Anator p-70 as a pre-workout drink?
2) You mentioned your weight...what is your height?

Again, great job. Keep it up bro!

[mavsluva]

Hey man,

You've definitely put in some hard work. Good vascularity in the upper chest/anterior delts.

Two questions...
1) Have you ever tried BSN's NO-Xplode or MuscleTech Anator p-70 as a pre-workout drink?
2) You mentioned your weight...what is your height?

Again, great job. Keep it up bro!

Thanks for the kind words.

Answers to your questions:
1. Neither. I use (2) Prolab Caffeine Tablets, (1) serving of Optimum Nutrition's CGT and (1) serving of NOW's L-Arginine about 20 minutes prior to working out.
2. My height is 5'8.

Good luck to you bro!

[QUEBECBIGMAN]

looking good bro!
all the suplements are good but the best of all is eat , eat and after that when you are full ....eat a steak. lol
good luck

[Timm1704]

great gains mate, i thought u looked very good in the before pics, and you now look bigger, with the same definition. quads are a strong point, your house looks sweet too

[aclg]

Great work! Thanks for sharing.

[perfectbeast2001]

real impressive mate. keep up all the good work!

[mavsluva]

Here's some more pics.

[chest6]

Very nice progress for natty. Can tell your arms have definitely filled out moreso..chest as well

[stewie]

delts and arms look a lot better andi mean alot
keep upthe good work
congrats

[MrMent1on]

Can I tell you this. and please do not take it as a flame becuase it is not intended to be. but it is impossible to gain 2 lbs of muscle in 2 weeks, especially without juice. yes you gained 8 lbs but its not 8 lbs of pure muscle, some fat, some water. but keep up the good work it all will add up. I gain 30lbs per year, but only 10lbs is actually muscle, the other 10lbs is water and 10 lbs of fat. its only natural to gain fat and water along with muscle. no one can put on just 100% pure muscle, again this is not a flame, just reality.

[mavsluva]

Can I tell you this. and please do not take it as a flame becuase it is not intended to be. but it is impossible to gain 2 lbs of muscle in 2 weeks, especially without juice. yes you gained 8 lbs but its not 8 lbs of pure muscle, some fat, some water. but keep up the good work it all will add up. I gain 30lbs per year, but only 10lbs is actually muscle, the other 10lbs is water and 10 lbs of fat. its only natural to gain fat and water along with muscle. no one can put on just 100% pure muscle, again this is not a flame, just reality.

I completely understand your statements. You look great by the way!

Here was my hypothesis:

July 1st: 160lbs at "X" BF%
September 3rd: 168lbs at "X - 2" BF%

I am actually leaner now than I was on July 1st, so I label this two month phase to be a total success. Also, history and trends showed that my cancer was supposed to defeat me, but the statistics don't always have the final say.

[MrMent1on]

I completely understand your statements. You look great by the way!

Here was my hypothesis:

July 1st: 160lbs at "X" BF%
September 3rd: 168lbs at "X - 2" BF%

I am actually leaner now than I was on July 1st, so I label this two month phase to be a total success. Also, history and trends showed that my cancer was supposed to defeat me, but the statistics don't always have the final say.

Man, I didn't know you had cancer, I sorry bro. I just lost my Mother last june to cancer. also I could be wrong. I didnt read your whole thread.

[mavsluva]

It's totally cool, man. Besides, I need a little extra motivation for the month of September to keep my momentum intact.

[MrMent1on]

It's totally cool, man. Besides, I need a little extra motivation for the month of September to keep my momentum intact.

Well you got it, your an inspiration. so keep adding those lbs.

[goalseeker]

great job!!!

[MatrixGuy]

Looking good bro. Keep up the good work

[LatinoPR]

Damm natty ? ...awesome job...!!!!







LPR ...dermatology.

[KAEW44]

plenty of carbs for growth.

Im glad that worked for you but modern medicine contradicts that by saying that carbs actually reduce and inhibit GH in your body causing you to heal slower and grow slower. I've been on almost zero carb for a few months now, sure i am so tired i cant move sometimes but at least i'm leaner than ever.

[mavsluva]

Im glad that worked for you but modern medicine contradicts that by saying that carbs actually reduce and inhibit GH in your body causing you to heal slower and grow slower. I've been on almost zero carb for a few months now, sure i am so tired i cant move sometimes but at least i'm leaner than ever.

Question: Does it look like I need a zero carb diet to help assist me in leaning out? I am in the middle of a 2 month lean bulk diet and I'm about as lean and vascular as I can be. Premium performance and results requires premium fuel, in the form of fat, protein and carbs.

If you're on a zero carb diet and have been for a few months now, then you're obviously cutting. Good luck with that. (P.S. - Your body hates you!)

[MrMent1on]

Question: Does it look like I need a zero carb diet to help assist me in leaning out? I am in the middle of a 2 month lean bulk diet and I'm about as lean and vascular as I can be. Premium performance and results requires premium fuel, in the form of fat, protein and carbs.

Very well said. 0 carb is a big NO NO. I dont see how people do it.

[Da Russian Bear]

Great job !

[rocco78]

Looking very good - always nice to see the natty ones working hard and making gains.