Diet, Supplement, and Vitamin Update

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This is a follow-up to my post about My Hot New Diet of Whey Protein and Steel Cut Oats. The goal was to stop any fat gain while adding only muscle weight.

I have not gained any weight in two months. I still weigh about 177 lbs. This confused me because I started a creatine supplement (CellMass) and religiously drank whey protein milk shakes while working out with a personal trainer for three hours per week. Still, no gains.

Based on some internet research, I need to eat more calories and increase my protein intake. My new goal will be to consume 3,500 calories and 360 grams of protein per day.

Here is a list of the dietary supplements that I am currently taking:

• Generic daily multi-vitamin (1 per day)
• Fish oil gel tablet (2 per day)
• Cyto-Gainer, includes 700 calories, 54g protein, 3g creatine monohydrate and 2g glutamine per serving (1.5 servings per day)
• Whey protein (3 servings per day)

I am still eating my steel cut oats two times per day (total 1 cup). I plan to start adding total 1/2 pound of chicken from the grocery deli to my lunch and dinner sandwiches. And I eat a grilled chicken breast and steamed hashbrowns at Waffle House every weekday morning.

Regarding exercise, my personal trainer has decided to start a new career as a fireman. So I have a new training partner and things look promising there. We will focus on less reps and higher weights. I still do not have any cardiovascular activity in my gym routine, but I hope to add some soon. Reference Ricky's 24 with 24 diet strategy.

In summary, you may have noticed that I have gotten fat. I think I know what I am doing here and I am still in control. I will continue to try to gain weight until May, when I will start a new diet to slim down and cut up for summer.

Ralph asked me if my goal in gaining weight was just for looks, or for purpose (to get stronger). My primary goal in getting bigger is vanity. But on Thursday, I had to help someone push their car to a gas station. It felt good to use my new muscles for purpose.