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CustomX · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Location: Seoul

I've been here 2 months, and dont feel healthy at all. I am sure that I have lost at least 10 lbs from the change of diet. I was 165lbs before I came...6ft tall. Is there a decent website on what food I can eat here to bulk up? I want to join a gym as well, as I have worked out most of my life. I feel like my whole body is shriveling. I have a really high metabolism. Back home I was eating at least 3 eggs, toast, oatmeal, cereal, 2 sandwiches a day full of meat, 2 protein shakes, steak, baked potato, veggies, 1/2 gallon of milk every day....plus a lot more food, just to maintain my body weight. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to fix this? I went to the GNC in Bundang, which SUCKS! They hardly have any supplements. I'm going to buy a huge tub of protein mix from my army friend this weekend to help hopefully

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Well, I can tell you about the bad habits that make me GAIN weight:

1. Don't eat breakfast. If you miss breakfast, your body's metabolism will not start to burn food until lunch.

2. Each chocolate and drink coffee. The caffeine and other ingredients will slow your metabolism. Just be sure to brush your teeth after, because all of the bottled water here ain't got no flouride.

3. Eat after 8pm, when your metabolism has slowed. This will make you store more weight overnight.

4. Don't exercise... especially in the morning. Don't walk too much, either. Be a lazy-butt and pay for cabs.

5. Make a habit of eating a chocolate or sugar snack with your lunch.

6. Sit on your butt and type on Dave's all night. Guarenteed to pack on the pounds.

kangnam mafioso · Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Location: Teheranno

why is it so important to gain bulk? why do you have to take supplements to maintain a healthy body size? they have eggs and meat here, bro. and they also have gyms.

pollyplummer · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Location: McMinnvillve, Oregon

I do all of those things that Derrek mentioned (except skipping breakfast, cause I'd die) and still cant seem to gain weight. I find that I am able to put on a few pounds if I can go stay with mom for a month and spend most of that time eating protein, dairy and snacks and watch too much tv. Then and only then do I have success in putting on some kind of padding. Living in Korea tends to be a far too active life for those who want to try to put on weight. I havent had any success. My suggestion: go live with mom. Hehe Very Happy

(which basically translates as: After all you've done, there's really no way, so just try to stay healthy)

squat toilet · Joined: 08 Mar 2005

Jesus there is some bad advice in this thread...

If you're 6 feet 150lbs forget about eating chocolate, skipping breakfast and sitting on your ass. All you'll end up with is an E.T body (waif thin with a 3rd trimester gut).

Forget the protein suppliments. IMO all they do is bloat you and stifle your appetite. I suggest you hit Costco, Hannam Supermarket, etc and stock up on chicken, fish, turkey, etc. to increase your protein consumption...also try to eat a large meal before bed after a hard workout too.

I recommend HEAVY lifting. A couple sets of 6-8 reps finishing with one set of 2-5 to failure...when you're working chest make sure to incorporate bench (plates and dumbbells) instead of sticking with machines. Same goes for legs. Heavy Squats and flat bench are proven to be the two primary exercises to increase testosterone production thus increasing overall muscle mass.

If you wanna gain weight do it properly.

paperbag princess · Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Location: veggie hell

eat cookies.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I don't know why, but dairy products here seem to really make me huge.

Rock · Joined: 25 Feb 2005

Squat Toilet is right. Lift weights. Since the biggest muscles in your body are in your legs, do squats or leglifting. You'll be amazed, but you can gain at least 5 kilos in a month.

Weights turn fat into muscle. Muscle is heavier.

About eating more, it depends on your age. All those gimmicks out there don't help. And don't think they'll help you, as many gimmick foods might contain high cholesterol.

itaewonguy · Joined: 25 Mar 2003

mac donalds! the food of champions!
PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA!
ICE CREAM!!
DONUTS!!

STEAK!!
eat more more more!!
stay away from the korean food. unless its samgyupsal! or beef..
dude.. you can gain weight! if you really want too..

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Freezer Burn · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Location: Busan

Hey customX
Im in the same boat as you, when i left australia i was 75kgs 6ft, and i am losing the gains i made in the gym, but just look around your area for a gym, they have pretty good gyms here, and you can buy supplements here or on the net.
They have powders for about 130,000 for 4kg.
As far as food goes, they stock foiled sachets of tuna in the supermarket which has about 30grms of protein in it, as well as the different soya bean drinks they have here about 6grms a shot, you can get good cheese as well as milk to help with the protein loading.
Im in a good gym, where your not stared at, you have to make sure that the weights they have a re enough for you to lift as well.
good luck

quadra87 · Joined: 28 Jun 2004

chotaerang · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Location: In the gym

What squat toilet advised you is correct I think. That rep range is fine for bulking but you probably want to go higher some days, like 3x10-12, and lower on others, like 6x4. Try the protein powders (the basement of ��빮 offers the best prices I've seen here), if they kill your appetite, discontinue, if not knock, them back before and after your workout. Lastly, think about hitting some good numbers in the gym. For example, a 225 bench would be a good start, as well as 3 plates on squat and deadlift.
Last, you asked for websites so I'll toss out a couple with the disclaimer that they are fairly puerile.
www.ruggedmag.com
www.testosterone.net

squat toilet · Joined: 08 Mar 2005