Gettting BIG in the New Year!

[ldaniel13]

Hello everyone,

I recently returned to the site after a hiatus due to back injury (hit by drunk driver) and subsequent recovery. Anyway, I had left because I was frustrated that I was unable to lift, and this site and other factors in my life were seriously depressing me (clinically). It was tough to read and fantasize about lifting, something that you love, when you are forbidden from it by every health professional that you see. As soon as I was cleared to do so, I hit the gym with a vengeance.

Over the course of last year, I went from 152 to 176 lbs, I had my injury, I lost some weight in summer when I was sidelined, but I am now up to 193 lbs . I am 6'1.5" and hovering around 10% body fat.

10.24.07
This is my size last year. I was the classic hard gainer. That plate is entirely full of dessert, and I ate it all. My friends called me 'Cancer Patient.'--not very funny.
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...94351_8979.jpg

Stats: I remember measuring my right bicep at 12" at one point... I think that I hid the cloth tape measure after that. I didn't really take 'before measurements.' I used to run marathons. Marathoners don't generally have big arms (legs weren't bad, though).

12.28.08
Sorry for the clutter and supps and stuff... It is post Xmas.
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj378/ldaniel13/Photo59.jpg

Stats: Biceps 15" Chest 42"

I hope to make equal gains next year, but we shall see. Making such rapid gains takes discipline that is difficult to achieve when you have to work and go to school. At least I am in the gym, growing. Screw Disneyland, the gym is the happiest place on Earth. Thanks for all of your support. Everyone on this site is great.

Happy New Years!

Luke

[omelissokomos]

What an amazing transformation, and it's great that you're keeping up the growth.

And welcome back to the forum.

[arpeejay]

Coming along VERY nicely! We'll enjoy watching you grow and grow!

xoxo

Richard

[ldaniel13]

Oh, and here's the back... I like turtles .

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j.../Photo74-1.jpg

I'll keep you guys updated, but if things go as planned, I should be up to 210 lbs by the end of March.

[1bigwoof]

You're looking swole, Luke! Congrats on your gains thus far. Onto 210!!

[DarkM]

Wow, keep up the good work

[slaphappystanly]

Wow, great work. Wish my hardgainer bod would respond like that!

[ldaniel13]

Well, I made it to 202 lbs. The weight has been harder to put on lately, but I am keeping at it.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj378/ldaniel13/Photo177-1.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...3/Photo150.jpg

[arpeejay]

Woof! Yer gettin' BIG!

xoxo

Richard

[alanindy]

Wow! Very nice! Great job

[1bigwoof]

202 looks great on you, buddy....keep plugging along. Thanks for posting your progress pics.

[Jim USA]

Excellent. And just in time for a shirtless summer to show off your new muscle.

[Aikuchi]

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DAMN! That's sexy growth right there

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Man! keep pushing the protein and calories, you're on your way! I hope you're gaining even faster now than ever before. You already look really BIG, but I can see you exploding into Branch Warren territory in the future.

[arpeejay]

Isn't it about time for an update? New stats? New pix?

xoxo

Richard

[ldaniel13]

Well, I got to 210 lbs, then I was feeling like I was carrying around a little too much fat, so I cut down to 190 lbs. I am currently 197 lbs and gaining muscle again. I haven't lost any strength. My current max bench is 335lbs, bicep curl 185 lbs, etc.

Here are a few pics:

Front

Back

I'll keep you guys updated.

[arpeejay]

Awesome pix! Thanks for the update!

xoxo

Richard

[omelissokomos]

Great job keeping up your strength and managing your size. Loving the "V" and Adonis belt.

[1bigwoof]

Like "O" said, what a V-shape! Congrats on building a superb physique!

[helliot]

Fantastic progress! Keep it up and keep sharing.

[Rarity]

Great art works and great physical progress! I'm surprised. <.<;

Another muscle stud to be, eh?... Third comment mention a hunk or stud. Okay, I'm a pervert now. Regardless of that, you still look great! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. ^^

[ldaniel13]

Wow, thanks for all the positive comments. I'll post some more pics soon. I have gained a good deal of muscle... and fat. My current one rep max for bench press is 360, and I can curl about 195. I am eating about 4300 (clean) calories per day. I plan on gaining as much muscle as possible by Dec 31, then doing a really slow cut down to about 6-7 percent body fat before reassessing how big I want to get. I am currently 203 lbs and 11% bf. Hopefully, I will be able to get to about 215-220 before I start to cut.

[arpeejay]

Very impressive! You're crazy strong!

Keep up the good work and, of course...

Pix, dammit, pix!

:-)

xoxo

Richard

[BIGJOEY]

a few suggestions for you to try

digestive enzymes 2 with each meal

probiotic follow bottle but at least 1 3times a day

have 1 cup of oatmeal 1/2 hr before bed with raisins and 1 scoop of protein powder.

make sure you eat something every 2 hours should be a protein and a carb such as oats, brown rice, sweet pot.


do not eat any white breads,white rice, sugar, high fruitose corn syrup in any form, no cakes etc no junk food. if your going to have junk food then do it 1-2x a week and it should be pizza or a pasta.
i suggest the first 2 because you may have a asorbation issue and not getting the nutrition from your food that you need.

let me know if this helps