Working out

[big guy]

I'm trying to bulk up, and I started working out a couple days ago. I was wondering how long will it take before I see results, and when will I notice? Does it take a long time to build up muscle?

[overcome.]

www.bodybuilding.com - a site where I learned a lot of what I know. Other information would be from my own experiences, trial/error, discovering what works best for my own body, routines, diet plans, etc. It takes a long time to figure out what works well for you as an individual. I've had a little help along the way, but mostly I've found stuff out myself through the internet and other sources perhaps now and again.

It's fairly cliche, but "Rome wasn't built in a day". If you're not patient, you won't get anywhere in bodybuilding. I know you weren't neccessarily being impatient, but be reasonable and at least be logical. 50% of whether you succeed will be put down to your diet. First work out a diet plan, then a training plan.

I could probably go on forever about random details or different things to do with training, but it's good to find your own way. So I merely answered what you asked. Anymore questions and I'll do my best to answer. There's so many variations of different aspects of bodybuilding that there isn't always a right/wrong scenario, different things work for different people like I've said. So be open minded and keen to learn. If you're ignorant and not bothered about learning, looking for a quick fix so you can look good on the beach come summer time, forget it. Good luck.

[big guy]

So like wut kind of diet? Like stuff high in fiber and protein? Because I have been taking a protein supplement, but not like everyday.

[overcome.]

High protein, high carb to be bulking up, with low-moderate fats, ideally low if you'd like to bulk up cleanly (not putting on a lot of excess fat). Protein sources can be fish (tuna, mackeral, sardines, other fish), chicken, turkey, lean beef (steak). Carbs could be white and/or sweet potatoes, white/brown rice, porridge oats, beans.

[big guy]

oh ok cool. I can do that. I understand that it will take time till I see like major results, but when will I start to notice a difference in things?

[overcome.]

A month or two you'll notice some improvements. It varies from person to person what sort of improvements they are due to: training methods/intensity, diet plans, rest (sleep/days off from training) and also genetics can be a big factor.

[ShatteredWings]

I'm trying to bulk up, and I started working out a couple days ago.
I'm sorry, I laughed.
A few days will not get you results.
You won't get stronger in a few days.

If you're trying to get stronger/muscular, it takes time. A lot of time.
(speaking of which, I need to get back in the gym...Because, as you'll probably figure out, if you stop for a period for whatever reason, you get weak (or maybe it's just me..))

[AntonioB]

I started doing bodybuilding a couple of years ago. I didn't start seeing results until the second month. I also recommend you visiting bodybuilding.com. You'll find a plethora of useful information there.

[big guy]

;724959']I'm sorry, I laughed.
A few days will not get you results.
You won't get stronger in a few days.

If you're trying to get stronger/muscular, it takes time. A lot of time.
(speaking of which, I need to get back in the gym...Because, as you'll probably figure out, if you stop for a period for whatever reason, you get weak (or maybe it's just me..))

Well yeah I figured that as much. But thanks everybody, and I'll check out that website and let you all know once things get rolling. :D