by David Thackston

Created on: September 10, 2008

Getting big is not the easiest thing in the world, but gaining muscle mass doesn't have to be the hardest either. With a balanced meal schedule and the right workout plan you can start seeing results within the first two weeks. If your diet is up to par already, scroll down for workout techniques and tips to attain mass through your exercise regiment.

The most important thing to consider is your diet, especially the amount of protein that you consume on a daily basis. Protein is essential to gain muscle mass, as is glutemine, and creatine in controlled amounts. While protein is one of the key building blocks for muscle development, glutemine is just as essential. Glutemine is the substance that both fuels your immune system, and builds muscles. With low levels of this substance in your body you become more prone to illness, which in turn takes you out of the gym and destroys any progress that you have made. To achieve the right intake of these elements I recommend supplements, but not neccesarily the high priced, combo solutions. The best results I ever attained came from taking a protein supplement with a teaspoon of Glutemine powder added. For creatine supplementing, there are many good products out there, consult with others at the gym to help get you on the right track. Find what works for you, every BODY is a little different, keep track of your progress in relation to what you are eating and what you are doing at the gym, that is the only way to determine the most effective plan for YOU.

In case you feel that supplements aren't for you, there are many everyday foods that you can pair with your workout to achieve results. Hardboiled eggs are a very good food to consume when training to build mass. The goal is to intake 25 grams of protein a day, that is the limit that your body can convert, anything more typically goes to waste. You can't cram all of that protein into one, or even three meals however. A diet consisting of five to six smaller meals a day can accomplish more than stuffing yourself all day long. This eating schedule also boosts the body's metabolic rate, which in turn burns calories. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a very good choice when trying to slam that much protein into your body. They are also easy to prepare in a variety of ways, and they come ready to cook from a frozen or thawed state.

Timing is important as well, be sure to eat a balanced emal with minimal amounts of protein before working out. For the most part, consume the

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