How do I build mass fast? Often a question many men find asking themselves. To build mass fast one must take into account a few key elements when it comes to muscle gain. Building mass entails eating X amount of calories to gain X amount of weight. One must first realize that when in a ‘bulking’ season (which means eating more food to put on muscle) you are going to put on fat, but you can control how much of the weight that is put on to be actually fat. There is a difference between eating healthy calories and eating junk calories. If you aren’t worried about the amount of fat you put on while in a bulking phase, then by all means pig out, but don’t come crying when you put on too much fat.

• Eating healthy calories can easily be done to dial in on the muscle gain and keep the fat gain minimal. Breaking your meals down into 6-7 smaller meals a day is a great way to keep your metabolism going and keeping your muscles fueled at all times. A few tips:
• Eat 1.5 – 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. If you do not know by now, protein is a huge factor in building muscle mass.
• Carbs are a must when trying to build mass. Complex carbs are best because they provide a prolonged period of energy and keep your muscle glycogen stores topped off. Your muscles will look and feel fuller and you will feel a lot better in the gym. However, that doesn’t mean pig out on all the sweet potatoes and wheat bread you can find. Everything has its limits, and its your goal to find yours. (Good sources of complex carbs: Sweet Potatoes, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, etc.)
• Fat is also a must. Eating fat will not get you fat unless you eat the unhealthy fats such as saturated fat. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are best. You can find the essential fatty acids in Fish oil and flaxseed oil which are a must for any diet.
• Eat big and lift even heavier is a term that you should live by!

Your body can be compared to a house in a sense of the building process. To build a house it takes tools, knowledge and time. Your body cannot be built overnight, but with a little determination, you can have the foundation built and soon after the whole project completed. Let this guide be your blueprint for success.