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Sv_Mtl · 07-23-2003, 12:23 AM

Hey all,

After working an office job for 6 months which caused me so much stress my body almost literally shut down (gained about 30 pounds) I'm looking into taking BJJ at an academy near where I live to get back into shape. I'm currently 6'1.5 and 225 pounds, don't look fat at all but I'm a heavy guy. With the intention of turning what weight I gained through my hellish ordeal into something useful like muscle, are there any nutritional guidelines anyone follows here before or after training? I'll be training about 2 to 3 times a week which is all I really have time for. I'd especially like to gain some upper body muscle since my pectorals are nearly non-existent. Any other tips and info you could suggest for a 100% newbie would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

-Steph

07-23-2003, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sv_Mtl Novice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montréal Posts: 3 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	BJJ, questions and nutrition. Hey all, After working an office job for 6 months which caused me so much stress my body almost literally shut down (gained about 30 pounds) I'm looking into taking BJJ at an academy near where I live to get back into shape. I'm currently 6'1.5 and 225 pounds, don't look fat at all but I'm a heavy guy. With the intention of turning what weight I gained through my hellish ordeal into something useful like muscle, are there any nutritional guidelines anyone follows here before or after training? I'll be training about 2 to 3 times a week which is all I really have time for. I'd especially like to gain some upper body muscle since my pectorals are nearly non-existent. Any other tips and info you could suggest for a 100% newbie would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -Steph