Ironberg Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Before I get directly to the point, there is a small bit of history I'd like to clear up. Firstly, before I was 14/15 yrs. I was a poor athlete, and suffered terribly from poor health including asthma, and being a constant bacteria spounge. As I started to slowely work out, and a year later start Tae Kwon Do, my physical condition has improved quite drastically. One problem I've never had, however, is being overweight. I am at 17.5 years of age (be prepared for a shock .....) a 6 foot 5 Inch male at --- 150 lbs. Although I have a measure of strength (I can bench 110% of my weight a 6 reps, and do 280 lb leg extensions, and 80+ pushups, 200 situps), I have very little mass. I eat alot everyday and try to get as much protein as possible. I have a six-pack, but kinda pathetic arms. Is it possible that I have a problem with being underweight? As poor as I am I can't affort a professional dietition or sport-coach on the subject, so that's where you guys come in. In addition, I though that my stats could humor a few people. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Whats the problem? As long as your eating right and not sick all the time I don't see a problem. Nothing wrong with being skinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 maybe add in a few more carbs into your diet. no matter what i eat, i stick at the same weight unless i dont eat. the only way i can put weight on is constantly drinking beer... which is just way too odd O_o your weight doesnt seem too much of a problem to me - and seeing the background on this you've given me, you've been naturally light. some people are genetically different to others. make use of what you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbalance Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 6'5", 150...hmm, I was 6'2", 150, so I understand for the most part. You are 17 1/2 you said. In about 5-6 years, you might have to start watching what you eat. They weight slowly starts packing on and becomes harder to burn. Remember, Muscle burns fat, so maybe you need to take a month or two off, eat, relax, put on a few, ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 @ Tombstone: Maybe you're right. Perhaps I should stop envying people who've got the strength of an ox and have larger muscles. @ Ben You've encouranged me to never drink beer (never have, never will), I don't have a problem with carbs either. Maybe it's just the amount of consumption. @ Newbalance There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that I'm going to stop my martial arts training for an entire month unless I become paralyzed by some drunk driver. I'm not losing the little muscle I've worked so hard for. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dragon Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 If they have a GNC anywhere near your home, I would seriously consider buying some weight gainer 3000. It will help a lot. Or maybe Creatine Monohydrate. Both are perfectly safe and build lbs. of muscle. Most people gain weight as they get older. I was skinny all my life and just now am starting to get a little mass. Despite working out and playing sports. I do admit to taking creatine for about 2 yrs. But seriously, if you're not exagerrating on the 6'5 150 thing, then you're DANGEROUSLY underweight. You could trip and fall and break every single bone in your body! So recognize or be hospitalized Cuz literally on a scale from one to ten I'm 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iolair Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Watching weight is pointless - it's better to watch body fat. You can get scales which measure body fat electronically, or some gyms will offer more accurate methods. Recommended healthy range for males is 8 to 20% - I'd say if it's less than 6% then you desperately need to build some bulk, if it's over 8% I wouldn't worry. Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted September 11, 2003 Author Share Posted September 11, 2003 Well, after what's happened with a few recalled products, and also advice from a friend or two, my family has sort of a phobia of GNC. We do not really know which products or brands to trust on the matter. I'll admit that I have bought some protein whey from the store which I think is rather safe, but I'm kinda edgy about their other stuff. IN addition, I haven't been able to but protein from there for a long time since I'm really low on the green... "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlingkaratechamp Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 I'm 17.5 and I'm 6 foot even and I'm 138. I know what its like to be skinny, I can bench 100% of my body weight. I eat its just that I don't gain weight for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted September 13, 2003 Author Share Posted September 13, 2003 @ wrestlingkaratechamp17 Thanks for the encouragement. However, I recently sparred a guy nigh my height at slightly above average weight (possibly around 180). We sparred for over an hour. My movements were constantly more energetic, while I noticed a slow decline in his. But, BIG but here, my teeps (MT push kicks) didn't have as much affect as I wanted. My best teep ended up shooting him back maybe one foot. Only my whipping head kicks seemed to do any damage. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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