Anxious to Learn

[James Tucci]

Hi All,
I'm James and I'm 28 y/o and a United States Marine. I was wondering if I could get some guidance. I'm thinking about doing my first show, and I don't have any experience training for bodybuilding. I have always trained for endurance. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or rules of thumb.

Facts:
Week 4 of my 1st DC Blast
Weight: est. 168
Height: 5'8


Requesting:
Diet Suggestions (for muscle gain)
Contest Prep
Hints
Suggestions


I'm looking to do the Nov 6th, 2010 - NPC North Vally Plastic Surgery Western Regional. I'm pretty far out but I figure I need the time to get bigger and then a good cutting diet.

Thanks,
James :dunno:

[anabolic fyre]

any pics bro??

[James Tucci]

Pic as of 20100315

[anabolic fyre]

the most important thing i can see based on that picture for YOU is to build your back/lats and shoulders ALOT. Because you have really wide hipe bones, if you dont make your lats stand out alot and increase your width your going to always look like a box. Even if you get really lean and shredded, your hip bones are going to stand out rediculously. good luck.

[James Tucci]

Thanks brother! Those have been my key areas that I have been focusing on!

[The Big Sexy]

Starting simple to add muscle... I'll throw it out here what I would do if i were you.

Protein: 350g
Carbs: 500g
fats: 60g

High volume training - if you don't like high volume training, then drop the carbs to around 350-375... because you will just end up getting fat. If you are getting these calories AND high volume training - you will definitely put some size on.

Do you supplement? I would suggest at the minimum a BCAA, multi-vitamin, and perhaps some sort of beta-alinine product during training.

Try to eat as much solid food as possible... if you need to have a shake, have it, but have it PWO and then eat another meal about an hour or 1.5 hour after.

This is just shooting from the hip, but I think it would be a good starting point.

[James Tucci]

The Big Sexy,
Thanks brother!

BCAA's= Extend (SCIVATION)
PWO=2 scoops and BCAA's
Multi-vitamins and Minerals

For the most part, I'm eating every 2.5 hours-3 hours. Usually 10-14 oz of chicken with salad or brown rice.

Training: I'm a DC (doggcrapp) guy right now, I've seen great results strength wise (I'm in the middle of week 4). My girlfriend is gonna take my progress pics tonight.

Thanks again,
JT

[James Tucci]

As promised here are some pics, please critique...

[James Tucci]

Wow! 7 years later...we'll let's see

I walk around at about 201ish and still love training although my personal and professional aspirations changed and took a year and change off. Thanks RX for keeping this thread. Always good to remember where I started needed the motivation. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/5c64bd6118ec2ed8231807d0e45633db.jpg


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[Sunnyday]

Hey stranger, welcome back! Big change...you filled out nicely in 7 years. Always great to see an update.

[Mac]

Lot's of change in 7 years. Glad to have you back. Don't stay away for so long and yes, we saved your spot.