Over 50 and needs ideas on how to Bulk

**megaman1** · 07-21-2013, 02:05 AM

Ok guys. I have a buddy at my gym that needs some more ideas on how to bulk up. The thing is....is that he is lactose intolerant and he feels like he has no energy to do his work-out. He tries to eat boiled eggs, fish, chicken, ect... The man is not gaining nothing. He was around 190 and dropped down to 160. I've tried to think up stuff to help him and gave him some ideas, but if any of one has some advice for me to pass on...it sure would appreciated.

**Gunner16** · 07-21-2013, 03:00 AM

He needs to eat some red meat and bring his complex carbs up IMO. Have you had him try to dirty bulk throw in some cheeseburgers or stuff like that to get the calories higher. I do shows and I've always had a tough time bulking so thats what I need to do. Also does he know where his test levels are and his iron? I'm no expert by any means just something I might try in the same situation.

**megaman1** · 07-23-2013, 02:12 AM

First man.. Thanks for info/advice. I will pass the info to him. He was taking Test Cypionate from doctor for low levels of Testosterone and I'll ask him about his iron levels as well. I'll post what I find out and go from there.

**JM750** · 07-23-2013, 02:19 AM

How the hell did he drop 30 lbs? And in what time frame did that happen? If he is not opposed to self administer some test, then I would def bring up his test dose a bit higher then just a trt dose.
But he has to eat good quality whole foods. IMO, lactose intol aint gunna play that big of a deal in what he can eat to get some mass.

**mattyice** · 07-23-2013, 02:33 AM

Yeah... what JM said and Braw too. Isolated protein should be ok for him. I never met anybody who cant gain weight. Fact.

He need to eat 1200 cals 2 hours pre WO and 1400 PWO and 2x more meals @ 800cals a day + snacks.

**superbee** · 07-23-2013, 02:36 AM

I'd be getting some lab work done if he hasn't. Make sure his body is up to par...

**Delawerebadboy** · 03-13-2014, 11:24 AM

Bottom line is the most anabolic substance on the planet FOOD

**Dont wanna be old** · 03-13-2014, 12:46 PM

I would be speculating to say a person weighing X and dropping to Y without changing diet is health related .
When turning 50 several changed in group I know .
1) One guy developed peanut allergies unexplained
2) One has a serious issue to gluten . Any amount = very sick .
3) Lactose issues as you stated .
4) Sleep apnea several guys .
5) Low test .

I would add tablespoon here and there of safflower oil . That is good fat & calories .
You can add to oatmeal , dip meats in it and drizzle over veggies. . Little taste to it
I would check for IBS and colitis & crons with doctor . Hopefully at 50 he has insurance for colan check .
Eating is one thing , utilizing the calories is concern .

Keep us posted of anything .
DWBO

**xmuscle** · 03-13-2014, 10:56 PM

Red meat and potatoes along with some lactose free weight gainers.

**silntrunin** · 08-07-2014, 04:17 AM

All good advice, but things start to change a bit as we get older so some of the typical standard ideas just don't work. I'm 52 and a competitive bodybuilder so I know the challenges an older gentleman goes through. First I would definitely have some blood work if not already done. You haven't mentioned anything about TRT or juicing so I'm assuming he's natural. If blood works hasn't been done yet, I'm just gonna guess he has low test levels judging by his age and your description. So make sure his test level are where they should be, if not get TRT one way or the other. That is where I would start.