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Old Jul. 21/08, 05:56 AM
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general questions from a beginner

So I have been lifting weights for about a year now in order to gain weight. I am 178cm (5"10) and I weigh 57 kg (125 pounds). Someone help me.

First this is what I am doing let me know some recommendations.
I eat 2800 + calories per day and I have trouble eating more. I lift in the morning for about 45 mins Monday Wednesday and Friday at home (no time for a gym). I lift 2 sets of many muscle groups with weights heavy enough that it is difficult to finish.

I have been drinking weight gain powder (Weiter weight up big) for the last three months as well.

I started tracking me weight three months ago but I have not seen any increase in weight and only fair increase in muscle.

My work is a kindergarten teacher for ESL students and I would rate it pretty high on cardio work since I am dancing and high energy to keep their attention. At the end of the day I can barely walk and it has been like this for the last month.

One interesting thing is that I rarely get sore muscles from lifting but it feels like the blood won't move to my legs or arms. When I feel like this my brain is noticeably slower and it has been affecting my work.

Is there something wrong with me? please give your opinions. thanks for helping out a noob.
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Old Jul. 21/08, 12:23 PM
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sounds to me like a ton of activity and not enough cals. Keep the activity level up and figure out your MT line then create a surplus. See the nutrition 101 sticky to figure all that out.

Hopefully some more members will chime in here.
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Old Jul. 21/08, 12:33 PM
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Actually, the caloric intake seems ok considering his/her weight.

I'd say the quality of food here is the problem...

Can you give us a breakdown of your diet and exercise program?

How many protein grams per day? Same for carbs and fats...

Knowing you are very active at work I'd say a little more carbs should give you more energy...Anyhow we need to see it all before coming up with something decent...

As for circulation, maybe a nice massage once in a while will help you. This helps for circulation.

Eric
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wow, gear replies already. I will ad more about my nutrition once I have more time. I'm off to go teaching...

Good idea about the circulation

thanks
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Old Jul. 22/08, 05:34 AM
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I would have thought that at 57k and 5'10" you'd be underweight.

This weight-gain calculator (and the other tools they have here too) might be helpful, although note that they are not necessarily 'accurate' but will nonetheless give you an idea.

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Would you say that you have been putting on weight over the past few months since starting your regime?
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