I gained about 25 ibs of lbm total. It was a very productive year for me bodybuilding wise. I only gained about 10 lbs, if that, the previous year. This was my 4th year training, and I think the boost in gains was due to a better diet, and learning alot more about training, and how my body responds to both. I don't think I'll see another year where those type of gains are made, so I'm shooting for 15 ibs of lbm this year. Considering that one sees deminished returns as they grow, this may be streching a bit, but I'm optimistic, and plan on giving it my all. All that can happen is that I might fail and only gain 10, but that is still progress.
TT, I'm with you on the stress. This year has been so stressful for me that it's unreal. A year ago, I would have never believed the changes and experiences that I went through in my life would have occured. Hang in there bro.