New guy to posting any tips welcome

[priceyefc]

alrite, i am new to posting so if i dont write enough info down please ask me for more im happy for all the help i can receive.
as most people on this site im looking for the 'secret' to get gains i know this is all about training hard eating clean and being disciplined. now thats where i struggle the diet, like most people i love to snack on sugar and high carb snacks. i am starting to cut them down and soon to be cut out completely.
i have 1 main reason for writing on this forum is that wanting to gain size, do i cut then bulk or bulk on the frame i have now. i have alot of trouble adding muscle i dont notice much difference when working out in my frame or muscle mass and my weight is continuing to remain around the same. so before i go all out what way do you all think is best....
thanks for all the input in advance and i would love to keep you all posted on progress

i am 6' 1"
200lbs
28bmi

 

[GiantSlayer]

Hey. Nice to see you post up. I would suggest reducing your bf% first. Your body chemistry will be better off for it.

 

[woodswise]

Welcome to the Den bro.

I was high bf% when I started and I bulked then cut. It took me 2 years to get around to really cutting and I am approaching 10% on my current diet.

 

[Casca]

Welcome, 3 of my 6 meals today consisted of a sweet potatoe and 10oz of fish.

There is no reason u can't bulk, however I do it with clean foods. Train hard, eat big, grow. Adequate rest is essential.

Comes down to consistency my friend, compound lifts, eating, resting---the whole 9.

 

[PillarofBalance]

I think had I known how hard it actually is to get big, I would have hired a diet guy right off the bat. Consider it. Some of them are kinda pricey, but you generally get what you pay for. A real custom diet tailored for your needs and yes, even your wants will do amazing things to your physique.

 

[brazey]

Welcome to the community.

 

[Zanny1]

How long you been training and what's your age for a start of diet and training program for a start of.

 

[Turbolag]

Welcome to the board!

 

[BrotherIron]

Welcome to the den.

Cut or bulk... the age old question. My answer would be... semi clean bulk with real conditioning ie. sled pulls, stadiums, etc.

 

[Blacken]

If I could go back in time to when I first started lifting I wish I would have clean bulked the whole ride rather then dirty bulked till felt like a fat ass and came down. Why clean bulk you'll get decently lean and gain size so it's a little of both at a beginners level. Granted nothing like a pure bulk to make you ego feel great loved the feeling of making gains sadly gained a lot of fluff as well. Problem is after bulking for 2 years you lose any weight and you think your muscle is disappearing when it's really your fat you put on. Instantly I would think I was shrinking back to the 120lb twig I used to be. Ok I have body dsymorphia I admit it lol.
I'll end it by saying clean bulk.

 

[priceyefc]

thanks for all the comments im 24 ive been training on and off for about 1 year but when i get in to a consistent groove in the gym i get distracted. now is different i know its now or never to get the size i wish for. when im in diet mode its chicken, steak, lean mince and turkey. some times i have gammon (with fat) best part but once every 2 weeks cant complain. i eat alot of wholegrain foods brown rice brown pasta and sweet potatoes. broccoli and cabbage for the veg.

 

[Bigwhite]

Welcome to the den..