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PanWitSyr · 01-20-2010, 10:58 AM

Last month (before I started lifting) I weighed 154lbs. After a month, I'm up to 158lbs. I haven't gained any fat or anything. So would that be considered good, bad, or average?

muscletrainerdh · 01-20-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PanWitSyr

Last month (before I started lifting) I weighed 154lbs. After a month, I'm up to 158lbs. I haven't gained any fat or anything. So would that be considered good, bad, or average?

Are you sure you've gained no fat? What was your Body Fat % a month ago and what is it now?

If you've just started 5lbs a month is pretty average. So you're doing all right.

But truly, what matters along with weight gain, is how much of that weight is muscle.

Did you take measurements? (Chest, Bicep, Thighs, Shoulders?) Have any of those measuremetns increased? If they have, then you know you're gaining quality muscle mass.

Good luck,

Dave

PanWitSyr · 01-20-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by muscletrainerdh

Are you sure you've gained no fat? What was your Body Fat % a month ago and what is it now?

If you've just started 5lbs a month is pretty average. So you're doing all right.

But truly, what matters along with weight gain, is how much of that weight is muscle.

Did you take measurements? (Chest, Bicep, Thighs, Shoulders?) Have any of those measuremetns increased? If they have, then you know you're gaining quality muscle mass.

Good luck,

Dave

According to Doug's thread I was 10% then and 6% now. But I did 4 or 5 internet calculators and one of them said I was as high as 19.33 and one said I was as low as 11.64%. So I'm kind of confused. All I know is I've lost 4 inches off my waist, so I'm thinking and hoping that the weight was gained in muscle. What do you think?

muscletrainerdh · 01-20-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PanWitSyr

According to Doug's thread I was 10% then and 6% now. But I did 4 or 5 internet calculators and one of them said I was as high as 19.33 and one said I was as low as 11.64%. So I'm kind of confused. All I know is I've lost 4 inches off my waist, so I'm thinking and hoping that the weight was gained in muscle. What do you think?

If you GAINED WEIGHT and your waist size shrank or stayed the same, then yes, most definitely gained muscle.

Good job!

PanWitSyr · 01-20-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by muscletrainerdh

If you GAINED WEIGHT and your waist size shrank or stayed the same, then yes, most definitely gained muscle.

Good job!

Thanks! It feels good.

Doublehelix · 01-20-2010, 07:55 PM

One thing I have found is that there are many body fat % calculators out there that will give you crazy readings all over the place. My advice is to find one, stick to that, and track TRENDS up or down rather than absolute numbers.

In another thread, Doug suggests using calipers if you want a more accurate reading, which I am sure we all know intuitively. The general consensus around here seems to be that Doug's calculator seems to be fairly accurate however, so that is the one that I am using as a guide.

StoneWall · 01-20-2010, 08:19 PM

hmm. Ive been trying to bulk for about two weeks now and have gained 6 pounds. Im doing a pretty good 30/50/20 +500 on my bmr. Is that too much?

Brandon601 · 01-20-2010, 08:28 PM

It's most likely water weight. Gaining 6 pounds in 2 weeks Is nearly impossible.

daresound · 01-20-2010, 08:45 PM

I agree with what's been said here.
As to good, bad, or average, i would say it is perfect! You're gaining 1lb/week, that is the ideal rate. However if you're unsure, consider the time you weigh yourself and that day's consumption, as there's a possibility that weight is empty, and in your stomach. I've seen myself vary in 4lbs in 1-2 days with a change in my diet, not muscle or fat.

01-20-2010, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
PanWitSyr Just joined M&S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brentwood, TN Gender: Male Training Exp: < 6 Months Current Goal: Get Huge Photos: PanWitSyr's Gallery Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	How much weight should I have gained after one month of working out? Last month (before I started lifting) I weighed 154lbs. After a month, I'm up to 158lbs. I haven't gained any fat or anything. So would that be considered good, bad, or average?

01-20-2010, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Doublehelix Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Gender: Male Training Exp: 6-12 Months Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Doublehelix's Gallery Posts: 195 Rep Power: 6	One thing I have found is that there are many body fat % calculators out there that will give you crazy readings all over the place. My advice is to find one, stick to that, and track TRENDS up or down rather than absolute numbers. In another thread, Doug suggests using calipers if you want a more accurate reading, which I am sure we all know intuitively. The general consensus around here seems to be that Doug's calculator seems to be fairly accurate however, so that is the one that I am using as a guide. __________________ Goal: Bulk (finally!) Age = 50 - 158 lbs, 12.4%BF July 2009 = 186 lbs March 14, 2010 = 155 lbs

01-20-2010, 08:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brandon601 Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: U.S. Gender: Male Training Exp: 1-2 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Brandon601's Gallery Posts: 568 Rep Power: 41	It's most likely water weight. Gaining 6 pounds in 2 weeks Is nearly impossible. __________________ 16 yrs. old 6'1" 165lbs Currently: Bulking

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01-20-2010, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
StoneWall Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Okinawa Japan Gender: Male Training Exp: 1-2 Years Current Goal: Tone Up Photos: StoneWall's Gallery Posts: 69 Rep Power: 5	hmm. Ive been trying to bulk for about two weeks now and have gained 6 pounds. Im doing a pretty good 30/50/20 +500 on my bmr. Is that too much?

01-20-2010, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
daresound Just joined M&S Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Gender: Male Training Exp: Just Started Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: daresound's Gallery Posts: 36 Rep Power: 3	I agree with what's been said here. As to good, bad, or average, i would say it is perfect! You're gaining 1lb/week, that is the ideal rate. However if you're unsure, consider the time you weigh yourself and that day's consumption, as there's a possibility that weight is empty, and in your stomach. I've seen myself vary in 4lbs in 1-2 days with a change in my diet, not muscle or fat.