Weight lifting question?

[Anonymous]

so basically I use to lift like a year ago but I got really sick. don't want to get into it but I lost a lot of my gains and weight. I'm not fat or ever was I was always the skinny kid. loved lifting and the way it made me feel afterward. but now I'm back to being on the skinny side its intimidating going to the gym. I'm in school and I'm really getting sick of wishing I was bigger and I finally made the decision to stop wishing and start doing. its sounds cliche I guess but I'm sick of the way I look and feel that I'm at the point something needs to change for the better. I won't see anyone back home for 5 months what kind of gains do you think I can see for not lifting for a year in 5 months. I will be doing a full workout don't want to list the whole thing but got it from bodybuilding.com eating a 4000 cal. clean diet. I'm deadset on changing. also for anyone that was the skinny kid how did you deal with the situation being the skinny guy in the gym if you ever had that problem?

[maiez]

Im skinny and I work in a gym, I do not plan on bulking up but I can tell you how. I just like my runner physique although I am not a runner, but as long as I am fit. 5 months may have lost you 20 pounds or so, but you will have to start up slow. Remember to lift lighter and take your time, it may be obvious, and also remember you will get super sore. Just take it slow the first week and be committed. You may want to drink protein shakes and weight gainers, the cost will be worth it if you want to gain weight. so I'm always one of the skinny guys in the gym but everyone starts somewhere, just make friends with people in the gym be friendly and learn from the big guys

[Asker]

i actually like the feeling of being sore. especially after leg day. it sounds weird but I love it. and the first days of basketball practice every year. but eating has never been a problem I can eat a lot to gain I just get lazy and hate making all the food. I'm going to start making a TON of food one day and just putting them into individual containers.

[maiez]

eat 2 peanut butter sandwiches and drink a protein shake in milk before you go to bed every night for a month and I'm doing it too now.

[Tinyplaces]

The body has a way explosively increasing muscle when someone is entirely new to weight lifting or "regaining" what was lost when someone takes a long break. I wouldn't be surprised if you notice something after an month depending on the regimen of course. But don't expect to turn into Jay Cutler in 5 months lol.

And 4000 calories? I would double check that because that seems like overkill unless you have an insanely fast metabolism.

[Asker]

i know 4k cal seems high but I do have a stupid fast metabolism I have hated it trying to gain in the past. it is what it is it will slow down. but ya I don't expect insane unrealistic results in 5 months.

[kheserthorpe]

Doesn't sound high for a skinny guy to me.

Lucky bastards.

[HilarySquats]

Lift light to start or lift your own body weight until you get your strength back. Pull-ups, push-ups etc.

[Moloch]

Skinny guy in the gym? I don't think anyone cares to be honest. I think you'll do okay, but I'd recommend you do splits so you get enough resting time.

[bassman]

I'd recommend visiting jasonferruggia.com. He's the best I've found.

[Anonymous]

if you are self conscious about going to the gym how about buying weights for at home?

[Asker]

f*** that. I like to face my problems not find a different way. I feel like it makes me a better person. just me though. plus buying all those weights would be expensive and for a lot cheaper I could get a gym membership and a lot more equipment.