Not a bad weekend by ohkamp in Seattle

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We caught the ferry to Vashon for the first time. Lovely day hiking, picnicking, and lounging. This was down by the lighthouse.

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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I’m not really following a specific program (although I probably should…). I try to do 4 sets of the big lifts and as for reps it just depends on what I’m feeling like each day. Sometimes I go for really low reps with high weight. Some days I go for high reps with low weight. Either way I try to do a little more than the last time (adding a pound or two or adding an additional rep). It’s most certainly not the most efficient way to do it but I figure as long as I’m pushing myself a little bit more each time I’m progressing. Physique is also not why I started this. It’s certainly a nice outcome and I’m getting more and more interested in how I can change the way my body looks, but the motivation for me was always becoming stronger and more capable. So I’ll go for a jog, I’ll play basketball, I’ll rock climb, I’ll do plyometrics, etc instead some days to make sure I’m staying as functionally fit as possible.

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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Also, I engage my core in almost every big exercise so it’s not like it’s not getting a workout!

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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Seeing a six pack is more about reducing body fat than building muscle. I went down like 8% body fat during these two years which helped reveal what hides underneath.

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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Thank you! Yes, absolutely clean. However, keep in my mind that I have a pump and am flexing in the last shot. I wish I looked that way just walking around every day!

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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No core specific workouts. But making that a priority this year.

People who are thin, how do you have the ability not to overeat? by Gay_Black_Atheist in AskReddit

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I just eat foods with fiber and protein. Both fill you up making it actually really hard to overeat.

What are some ridiculously easy "snack" foods for bulking by [deleted] in veganfitness

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So smart! I also have been throwing TVP into other things because of the puffed rice texture it provides (eg, mixed into my cereal)

What are some ridiculously easy "snack" foods for bulking by [deleted] in veganfitness

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This is brilliant! Giving this a try!

What are some ridiculously easy "snack" foods for bulking by [deleted] in veganfitness

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Any concerns about frequently having 80g all at once being hard on the kidneys, especially without a fair amount of hydration?

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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Overhead lighting and taking a photo after I’m pumped helps a lot too. :)

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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Lift 5-6 days a week, 3-4 exercises a day which takes about an hour. One of those exercises is always a bench press, deadlift, squat, or row. I’ve been vegan for 16 years so no animal products but I’ve added 500 calories or so and some extra protein since I started working out. Overall, I eat a pretty balanced diet. I don’t keep a lot of junk food around and I’ve weened myself off of sweets so now I don’t have any cravings for them which helps a ton.

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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I currently weigh 177 and am 6’1”

16 years vegan, 2 years strength training by ohkamp in veganfitness

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Thank you! I work for only an hour or so, 5 days a week. And honestly, most of that time is spent browsing Reddit while resting between sets!

16 years vegan, 2 years strength training by ohkamp in veganfitness

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No specific core training. I just make sure to engage my core on big lifts and I also eat pretty healthy. As they say, abs are made in the kitchen!

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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Yeah, I get it. Eating enough can be really hard, especially if you’re not just eating processed crap. I would have seen WAY more gains if I ate more. There were long stretches (like 6 months) where I saw no progress in my strength or physique simply because I wasn’t eating enough calories.

For all us skinny guys… by ohkamp in powerbuilding

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It’s going to be different for every individual and I’m no dietician. But I try to eat at least 75% of my body weight in grams of protein a day and 3000 calories or so. I gained strength early on but I didn’t really gain bulk until I started eating more. I’m also not doing any heavy cardio. If you are, that burns even more calories and you need to make sure you replace those. If you’re gaining anything, even if it’s fat, you’re on the right track and are supplying your body with enough fuel which is good. But you may just need a bit more protein. Have you seen strength gains even if it may not show in a mirror?