Should a hardgainer cut or bulk?

We all have different starting points, but everyone has a starting point. Some of us are naturally skinny and have visible ribs while others are heavier and have unlucky fat distribution. Chances are, if you’re a hardgainer and haven’t been active for some time, you might define yourself as “skinnyfat”. Skinny-fat is a term describing … Read more

9 Tips to Add Calories

So you’ve got a caloric goal for the day, perhaps it’s 3,000. Can you hit that goal consistently? When I was a beginner at bulking, I struggled to hit that goal, only lasting a few days. Once I did hit it, I’d burn out, feel bloated and slow before falling into the slump once again.

How Much Protein Do I Consume As A Hardgainer?

Modern marketing is force-feeding us protein ads. Everywhere we go that’s home to food and advertisements will include some sort of bold protein claim. Just this morning I was driving along my commute, forced to stare at the Pepsi Co. truck ahead of me. The ad painted across the rear of the truck was for Muscle Milk Pro Series with a manly 48 grams of  “Powerful” Protein.

How to Track Calories

In this post we will walk through a step-by-step guide on calorie tracking, using the popular and free app- myfitnesspal. myfitnesspal is not a sponsor and I’m not being paid to endorse it. It is the most widely used calorie tracker app and available on both iOS and Android.  There are premium features on the … Read more

How To Start Hargainer Bulking

If you’re a hardgainer, you’re likely bulking for some or all of the reasons mentioned, but finding it difficult. Perhaps you’ve tried multiple times but didn’t see the results you had anticipated. Bulking is different for hardgainers, having to take a more unique and dialed-in approach.