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Beginners bulking.

by Steve Q
(UK, London.)

I'm new to weight lifting and want to bulk up. I have planned my diet and have found a good gym to join but do I eat 3200 calories a day from the start or should I wait a while before eating to bulk up?

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Bulking for Beginners
by: Josh -- Author WLC Program

Hey Steve,

First... nice to meet you. Glad you visited the website.

Okay, if you are trying to bulk up and build muscle you especially need to flood your body with the nutrients it needs to build muscle. Building muscle is a construction process much like building a home. And much like building a home, your body needs all the right materials to build muscle.

The better foods you eat... the better you're going to do. So 3200 calories of bad foods is not equal to 3200 calories of good foods jam packed with vitamins and minerals.

So first, you should make sure you are eating only the best sources of food each meal. This will also ensure you don't add any fat while bulking up. But most importantly, you will make sure you don't miss any muscle building opportunities.

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The plan for eating more calories. If you are currently eating a lot less calories than 3200, you would take a few days to work yourself upwards. For example, if you are eating 2000 calories right now -- you would start lifting weights and eat 2500 the first day, 2900 the next day, and 3200 the next. And then continue from there. Or you could jump straight to 3200. It won't make much of a difference there if you're eating healthy foods.

I also want you to know, though, that the amount your body needs changes as you add muscle each week. I wouldn't eat the same amount for 12 weeks straight. See the calorie intake calculator here:

Calorie Intake Calculator

You would start with muscle building level 1 and measure your progress each week. If you don't gain 1 pound of muscle per week, you would raise to the next level the following week and so on. You can even raise 2 levels if needed. Your body adapts to calorie intake so increase it as needed.

Please let me know if you need more information on anything. Like foods to eat, when to eat, protein amounts, etc. I am more than glad to help you out here.

Hope this answers your question.

Warm regards,
Josh
Author WLC Program

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Beginners bulking.
by: Steve Q

Thanks Josh, that has put my mind straight. I'll let you know how I get on!
The information on your site is great and I'm glad to be a part
of what you are doing!

Thanks again Josh!

Steve.

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