advice on training diet
hey guys (and gals if any come here )
after a period of basically slacking coz of being depressed and stress, i am now officialy pissed of and wanna get back in to training.
Basically i am wanting advice on how to try and gain a little weight/muscle. i am around 5'10" (178cm) and aorund 150lbs (68kilos) so a bit on the scrawny side. Guess that makes me an ectomorph
Now, bearing in mind that i am also a student and on a VERY tight budget, i was wondering if u guys have any advice u can give me. Really i just need ideas of which foods are good for protein and stuff, and what is the best way to take it, when etc. i have looked at some old threads but there seems to be some conflicting advice so im confused
ok, to give you an idea of my training, read below:
Flexibility: basic Shaolin warmup and stretching methods to increase my flexibility and range of body movement, including jumping stuff.
soft Qigong: soft flowing exercises to develop internal health
hard qigong: harsher exercises using bodyweight and equipment such as bricks and a wall to develop strength and the 'bones/muscles/skin'. Also breathing techniques to use the body
Wing Chun: Siu Lim Tao and basic movements
Stances: Zhan Zhuang and Mabu training.
Now im not really bothered about getting 'big' or anything like that... more just to become stronger (and if im lucky maybe a few pounds heavier). Kinda whole body strength, connected - The hard qigong really helps with that. But im more wondering about the food side as its important for me too
i dont think i would use supplements as a) expensive and b) dont like that idea, prefer food.
Any advice anyone can give me would be most appreaciated
thanks,
dawood
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