First Cycle

[Thors_Hammer]

Some serious knowledge being dropped in this thread! (GH, FG, etc...)

OP

Your starting this cycle right about where I was in December last year (6’ 200lbs around 16% BF) Gearhead helped me out immensely and really let me see the light no AI wise much like you. If you have a minute check out my progress log here. I seriously wouldn’t stress on the rapid weight gain as it’s likely majority water, especially considering your calories. Depending upon how active you are throughout the day I really think your going to need to be closer to 3400 calories to add serious meat to your current frame. I would really not limit your progress by not eating enough. As I’m not super active but 3000 calories for me pretty much holds me steady.

Also you should really consider doing a cycle progress log here on the forums. It really helps to keep you motivated. Also a huge benefit is the encouragement from the community here, and last but certainly not least guys here can really help you out with extremely helpful information and perspective. Good luck with this cycle,
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Definitely true, I'm loving the advise and help here. I feel like this community is fantastic for anyone needing advice when they are open to applying it and putting in the work.

Definitely going to take all of this advice for this coming week.

Will be keeping the diet frame mostly but adding in several more things
a large spinach salad with various veggies
some beats (gross but supposed to be full of micronutrients)
Potatoes
Plus some more brocoli

Switching some chicken for 80/20 beef (till I stock up at the inlaws...not gonna lie having free beef from a cattle ranch is awesome because it's like 5 bucks a pound here) then it'll be about 93/7

I'll also up the carbs, adding in more rice and oats (honestly I make these in the microwave and I just have to wash each bite down with water because they are gross haha)

Looking forward to seeing the progress I make on this cycle especially getting loose ends tied up this early on

[Windex]

Definitely true, I'm loving the advise and help here. I feel like this community is fantastic for anyone needing advice when they are open to applying it and putting in the work.

Definitely going to take all of this advice for this coming week.

Will be keeping the diet frame mostly but adding in several more things
a large spinach salad with various veggies
some beats (gross but supposed to be full of micronutrients)
Potatoes
Plus some more brocoli

Switching some chicken for 80/20 beef (till I stock up at the inlaws...not gonna lie having free beef from a cattle ranch is awesome because it's like 5 bucks a pound here) then it'll be about 93/7

I'll also up the carbs, adding in more rice and oats (honestly I make these in the microwave and I just have to wash each bite down with water because they are gross haha)

Looking forward to seeing the progress I make on this cycle especially getting loose ends tied up this early on

I wouldn't be eating food just because, especially if you find it gross. There is always food substitutions you can make or change the way the food is prepared to make it palatable.

Diets are all about compliance and adherence - if you aren't enjoying every meal you make it's going to be extremely challenging to have it be a longterm lifestyle.

[Family_guy]

I wouldn't be eating food just because, especially if you find it gross. There is always food substitutions you can make or change the way the food is prepared to make it palatable.

Diets are all about compliance and adherence - if you aren't enjoying every meal you make it's going to be extremely challenging to have it be a longterm lifestyle.

I actually agree with windex here! I find it hard to actually “enjoy” meals when I’m really stuffing myself all the time. So I don’t stuff myself like that anymore. It’s just no fun.

[Thors_Hammer]

I wouldn't be eating food just because, especially if you find it gross. There is always food substitutions you can make or change the way the food is prepared to make it palatable.

Diets are all about compliance and adherence - if you aren't enjoying every meal you make it's going to be extremely challenging to have it be a longterm lifestyle.

Thanks Windex. I guess I've always adhered to the "end justifies the means" mindset. Even back in highschool I would just eat for nutrition rather than taste.... Not fun but I've done it.

Ill have to experiment to find other ways to prep it but in the mean time I'll keep sucking it up until I find that way.

[Windex]

Thanks Windex. I guess I've always adhered to the "end justifies the means" mindset. Even back in highschool I would just eat for nutrition rather than taste.... Not fun but I've done it.

Ill have to experiment to find other ways to prep it but in the mean time I'll keep sucking it up until I find that way.

Switching to a rice cooker with bone broth or stock is an easy fix.

[Thors_Hammer]

Switching to a rice cooker with bone broth or stock is an easy fix.

Well I do the rice cooker for rice oats are what I microwave.

BUT that actually sounds like a great idea! I am gonna try out that for my next batch of rice! Already got this week's made but I'll grab some broth my next grocery store visit.
Honestly I'm pretty excited for the switch!