Recent content by mothra

Thanks for the good advice so far all. I'm meeting with a personal trainer tomorrow so that he can at least get me started on an appropriate diet (I have no problem with the will power of following a diet, just with coming up with one that will meet my needs :) ) and probably offer suggestions...

Hi all, Being new to the boards (and new to weight training all over again, after having followed a semi-disciplined routine for 9 months a few years ago), a bulking phase is imminent. My stats: Height - 6 3 Weight - 178 BF% - ~15 (i'm guessing) Age - 22 My weight is a little deceptive...

Damn man....that doesn't sound too encouraging. :) That's one of the things that really pisses me off. You figure that if you bust your ass off day in and day out in the gym, you deserve to look damn good. Why the hell do things like stretch marks have to exist? It really ruins the gains if...

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Okay...here's the problem: I LOVE going to the gym. I LOVE working out. I LOVE the feeling of getting in shape, and knowing you're lifting more and more every time you go to the gym. BUT... I have definite concerns about getting stretch marks. I used to weigh 55 lbs more than I do now and...