Jordanlee Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hey guys/gals, My name is Jordan, and I've been lurking on these boards for the last month or so. I've been vegan since I was 15 (20 now), and have always been a skinny dude (both when I was vegan, and not a vegan). While I went vegan for ethical reasons (and still maintain that veganism is a more of a philosophy, or a way of life of acknoweldging the futility of violence and embracing ahimsa), I've more recently become interested in the health/training aspects of it. My goals:I've been hitting my University's gym 3-4 times a week, doing back (lat pull down, barbell "pull backs"?, bench row, lower back "sit ups" on the suspension machine? (sorry, I don't know the names for half of this stuff!) (day 1), arms/shoulders (french press tricep iso, triceps pull downs, triceps machine, bicep machine, bicep iso in slant chair, hammer curls, iron crosses (to the side and in front), shoulder pull up with machine?, shoulder press with cables) (day 2), and chest (cable chest press, cable cross overs, cable upwards cross overs?, cable or free weight flys, and 100 pushups... I also try and do 100 pushups every other day) (day 3) for the last month or so. I've definetely seen an improvement in strength, but not really so much in the gaining areas. I'm, 6'1, and about 142-145 lbs.... I know, skinny. I want to get to 160-170, with a very high percentage of that weight gain being muscle. I realize I need to start working my legs out too, but I'm unsure of where to start (as I already bike to work a few times a week... which is 20km each way). Suggestions? Also, I eat a fairly well rounded diet (aiming for the 4000 cal-a-day mark now to bulk up), and supplement with creatine and L-glutamine, as well as a Sun Warrior/Manitoba Harvest hemp protein shake every day. Are there better (and especially CHEAPER) protein supplements I should be using? Sun Warrior is REALLY expensive ($75 a bag) here in Canada. Trueproteins.com looks like a good alternative... any luck with that site for any of you guys? Or NitroFusion off of bb.com looks like a good price. Thanks guys! - Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saulo Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I'm lighter than you are but I think you are on the right track. I too am trying to get some size without becoming a fat ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetVoices Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Welcome JordanI'm, 6'1, and about 142-145 lbs.... I know, skinny. I want to get to 160-170, with a very high percentage of that weight gain being muscle. I realize I need to start working my legs out too, but I'm unsure of where to start (as I already bike to work a few times a week... which is 20km each way). Quads:SquatsLeg Extensions Hamstrings:Stiff-Legged DeadliftsLunges Lying Leg CurlsStanding 1 Leg Curl Calves:1 Leg Calf Raises Also, I eat a fairly well rounded diet (aiming for the 4000 cal-a-day mark now to bulk up), and supplement with creatine and L-glutamine, as well as a Sun Warrior/Manitoba Harvest hemp protein shake every day. Are there better (and especially CHEAPER) protein supplements I should be using? Sun Warrior is REALLY expensive ($75 a bag) here in Canada. Trueproteins.com looks like a good alternative... any luck with that site for any of you guys? Or NitroFusion off of bb.com looks like a good price.Can't beat trueprotein, search their forums for 5% off and just remember to order in bulk (16lbs or more) for an additional 5% off. Also shipping is pricey but in the end it's still cheaper then buying local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Just wanted to say welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlee Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Just wanted to say welcome! Thanks! I saw elsewhere that you're a Ph.D student... in what area? And at what school in Canada? I'm at the University of Alberta in an honors psychology program researching Terror Managment Theory... should finish my BA (Hon) next year, then to grad school. I can imagine how hard it must be balancing grad school, hobbies, friends, spouses, fitness, etc. It's hard enough in undergrad (mind you, mine's harder than normal... I have to do research that culminates in a thesis). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason X Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Jordan, you're definitely on the right track. Eat, lift and grow. Check out beginner programs such as starting strength or stronglifts. Lots of us here have had good results with that one. Use more freeweights than machines. Eat, and sleep. Listen to your body. You'll be fine. Keep us posted. Nitrofusion is good. NOW made a vega knockoff. Otherwise custom ratio mixes from trueproteins.com gets a lot of mentions around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Trendy Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Welcome to the group! Great to have you here. All the best and welcome aboard! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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