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Smoking weed and bulking up

Discussion in 'Seasoned Marijuana Users' started by Gymandsmoke, Sep 24, 2016.

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  1. #1 Gymandsmoke, Sep 24, 2016
    Hey guys I have been smoking for about 3 years now been going to gym on and off, now I want to know if its possible to bulk up while being a regular smoker I weigh about 59kg fairly tonnes wouldn't say skinny, I used to weigh about 67kg then stopped gym all together and saw the weed eat away my muscle. I love smoking that's why I want to find a way around stopping to gain weigh

    Any suggestions are good I know this isn't a gym forum but let's be honest if I posted this in one of those I'd get roasted haha
     
  2. #2 BelowTheInfluence, Sep 24, 2016
    Its not the weed that eats away your muscles it being lazy on it. I used to work out regularly while stoned, had no issues throwing some bulk on but I used protein powder too. I was even smoking blunts while on the bench.
    If you are serious about it bulk up on creatine, amino acids, protein powder. creatine 2-3 times a day every day even on lazy days, amino and protein powder before and after work out.
     
  3. #3 GasRabbit, Sep 24, 2016
    Most definitely not the ganja. But yeah, try some protein shakes or something along those lines. Every person is different.
     
  4. #4 Boh@TheSpliffPotcast, Sep 25, 2016
    Weed can actually help you bulk up because it can make it easier to recover from a workout, and the stored cannabinoids can release during workouts, making for a better session.

    I have a friend who runs ultra marathons and whatnot and she swears it gives her a second wind in the 20th mile.
     
  5. #5 xReDeYeZ, Sep 25, 2016
    Weed does not eat away muscle or no one would be smoking it. It can dehydrate your body though so drink a lot of water (at least 6 glasses if you are working out prolly more). Also if you want to smoke less just smoke once a day, right after your workout as a "reward". I did this for years and was in the best shape of my life!
     
  6. #6 Wilflet, Sep 26, 2016
    in the last year or so Iv certainly added muscle while also smoking more regularly than previously.
    I dont smoke before a lifting day, but I feel a smoke later helps with the aches and pains after a heavy session.
    Having it in my system certainly hasnt stopped me gaining muscle, and if your looking for bulk you need a calorie surpless so munchies are your friend.

    the only time I smoke before working out is when Im doing cardio.
    Without it I get bored shitless after a few minutes on any cardio machine, few hits of my vape before hand and i'll sit on a bike for 45 minutes and be making my own entertainment.
     

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