Dr. Mike's Mass Gain Diet up to 250lbs | My Bodybuilding Transformation EP. 1

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[@pawelsokolowski4145]

I had went on a 20+ year bulk, I started out 10 pounds and got to a solid 200. Took a lot of dedication!

[@Jiggleton]

You were a 10lb baby? God bless your mother

[@JC50000000]

@@Jiggleton no dude, he had to watch Mike's videos for a while before starting his bulk

[@helojoe92]

I'd love to hear what you have to say about the special sport supps! It's a shame you can't talk openly about it... But thank you a lot for being honest about it and also mentioning it here in this video! It would have been easy to leave out, but you took extra care to mention it not only once, but actually several times, so big thumbs up for that! P.S. A collab / Podcast with MPMD would be awesome!

[@YouTubeChillZone]

Legal or illegal? Legal supplements are a waste of money unless for some reason you are deficient in vitamins in your diet or you on cutting.

[@helojoe92]

@@KZbinChillZone well, I'm not gonna spell it out for you, but to me (and apparently a lot of other people in the comment section) it's seems pretty clear what Dr Mike is hinting at whe he says "special sport supplements"...

[@Psilomyde]

@@KZbinChillZone he’s obviously not talking about legal supps ya goof

[@jwgosla08]

He's gone onto some other youtube channels to educate on "supplements," as well as advised peeping Broderick Chavez's channel. All good stuff, very insightful. Literally the "authoritie(s)" on "gear." You'll learn a ton, for sure.

[@helojoe92]

@@jwgosla08 ooohh yess, thanks a lot for the tip man, I'm gonna check it out! :D

[@stephen1145]

Dr. Mike continues to raise the bar. That was not a pun.

[@justina5588]

Really appreciate Mike's transparency

[@waynegraham7608]

Already 250 but I'm 6'3. I'd love to bulk to 300. Thanks Doc!

[@redlinefitnessx]

That’s a lot of weight on that frame. Wow!

[@julioguadalupe6935]

Appreciate the well caveated breakdown of your experiences in massing. It is cool to hear the experiences of someone who is applying all the principles of hypertrophy and diet in practicum. Thanks, Dr. Mike!

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

My pleasure! - Dr. Mike

[@josesoto3594]

really refreshing to see someone openly talk about his use of "wink wink supplements" and devil's lettuce consumption when talking about fitness

[@andyatch33]

Chipotle burrito is also one of my favourite foods but sadly they don’t have them here in England :(

[@therippedemon]

I'm 5'6" ....clearly you made this specifically for me! It is off-season mode for me and I'm currently trying to make my body reach a new 200lb set point, but without getting too fluffy.

[@hemingway3508]

5'6" damm that's tough

[@MrSuperSuppo]

good luck bro

[@therippedemon]

@@hemingway3508 Haha I mean in some cases it is ya, such as shopping and the thing that I want is up on the top shelf. So I either have to scale the shelves like Cliffhanger, or begrudgingly ask a tall person to help me. But it does have its advantages in regards to biomechanics. Less distance to travel when pulling deadlifts, shorter bench press, and squat. It's all about embracing what you got and utilizing the advantages.

[@jesusravelo3746]

5’6” club member here! I recently got on my bulk phase and have gone from 196lbs on 6/30 to 215lbs today 8/23… I’m not a big eater and especially after working out it is damn tuff to smash a larger meal. Hoping to hit 225lbs

[@mackinbox]

@@therippedemon W comment

[@SuperNegawsklov]

Quality info !!! Thanks !!!

[@brunoschirmer]

no guac doc? shame on you

[@StephenMarkTurner]

"Nudge-Nudge Wink-Wink Say no more!"

[@ascendedmaster6982]

Damn I'm 5 foot 6 and the most I ever weighed was 195 at my most jacked point and I was kinda fat. Right now I'm at 153 at the same strength

[@ravenous071]

Mike, as a PhD man like myself, what is your opinion on non-PhD Medical physicians referring to themselves as 'Doctors'?

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

"aS a FElLow DoC bOi ..."

[@yahoshua2527]

Im 102 lbs and bench 60 lbs and I'm 6'0 tall

[@thumn]

Were you still training BJJ during this massing phase?

[@dannyarganda]

700 lbs Ripped 18 Forever

[@jadepower36]

262 LBs but I got a decent Fat percentage. love your videos!!

[@Behindjoonao]

bUt dR mIkE wHy DiD yOU sToP tAKIng cReAtINE aNd PrOTein iN July?

[@fathulk415]

Great vid, What was your estimated body fat percentage at 250?

[@LTPottenger]

Finally a useful purpose for edibles

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

I feel like it's impossible to grow without sauce

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Definitely takes forever

[@mrundercover6208]

I woud Love to hear the gear

[@amp52]

How does he measure the macros in chipotle burritos when they always give you different portion sizes lol.

[@Adrian-to3gq]

I'm just addicted to this guys videos and jokes

[@mattc4266]

His replies recently have been hilarious ! He’s quite the character !

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

@@mattc4266 Hey shut up! JK JK JK Thanks for tuning in, folks! And even you, Matt C! ;) - Dr. Mike

[@hhfbko]

@@RenaissancePeriodization legend says Mike will reply to this comment...

[@Matt7pl]

@@hhfbko *tumbleweed sound effect*

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

YES

[@nicolaszhao9013]

For those who didnt understand which supplements he refered, he was taking the divine protein shaker

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Straight from the tap?

[@khailephd]

I hear the protein is built and made after a workout on the shakeweight

[@hhfbko]

The most anabolic one of them all

[@trenaceandblackmetal5621]

Bad zoomer joke

[@joparsons20]

The good vitamins (vs)

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

Mike is literally the only man I can sit and watch to talk about his diet for 32 minutes and 20 seconds straight.

[@JohnDoe-bb1ut]

True.... I can't believe I'm so into listening him, even his jokes :)

[@jferg8956]

He’s the only bald headed white guy id let hit fr no diddy

[@christiandecastro3360]

I dont know how dr mike is so knowledgable while still being so hilarious lol

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

No friends in childhood made me work on becoming someone people would like. Christian.... will you .... b b b be my friend? - Dr. Mike

[@hhfbko]

@@RenaissancePeriodization Lmao 🤣

[@christiandecastro3360]

@@RenaissancePeriodization 😂😂😂😂

[@TheGreektrojan]

@@christiandecastro3360 Dude he asked to be your friend and you just laughed in his face. Not cool.

[@anandhua.b4589]

@@TheGreektrojan this is why i don't talk to people

[@KlonKlonaRosjan]

The part about creatine and multivitamin, I love you doc

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Haha. And people still say "post your cycle." When we share a jail cell, I'll tell you all about it, how about that? But then you get top bunk cause' I'm afraid of heights. - Dr. Mike

[@Bromidias]

@@RenaissancePeriodization haha

[@donnycollins1797]

Dr. Mike...I gotta say man...I've been on vacation for the past week and stumbled across your channel early into it and I've been watching every day since then. Wow...in short...this has changed my life. I've recently turned 50 and I'm absolutely loving using what I'm learning. I've started four meals per day, 40-50 grams protein each. This feels completely normal and sustainable, unlike IF and six+ meals per day. I've lowered the weights and my technique is really on point. Three count negative, two count hold in the stretch, then accelerated positive...it is unbelieveable how the muscles are worked, the joints are saved, and my mobility is up a lot. I'm doing three full body sessions each week...three sets max per bodypart...sometimes two. Each bodypart feels fried ad I'm completely spent at the end. But I feel like I'm growing like a weed...at 50! It's been a really long time since I really put all the pieces together. This is amazing and wanted to share my excitement about it. Thanks!

[@rc-1983]

Doc, is it easier to jump over you than walk around you?

[@John-nd8yx]

Dr Mike talking about weight fluctuations: "It's all just bodywater stuff ... Remember to take all of this with a grain of salt." LOL - well, exactly!

[@vasilzhiliev6057]

Love the dark background

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

And I love you back, Vasil. - Dr. Mike

[@vasilzhiliev6057]

@@RenaissancePeriodization I felt that

[@TheJipino]

Someone watched the powerpoint ted talk

[@someguycalledcerberus9805]

"I'm 5'6" last I checked" Ok, but when did you check last? We need up-to-date data, damnit, we cannot eyeball science!

[@djodysseus7851]

yeah I felt a lil bit 5'5" energy when he said that

[@Adrian-to3gq]

@@djodysseus7851 😂😂😂

[@dard4642]

I like to measure my height every morning after I pee and before I eat.

[@Bromidias]

never check after heavy DL training :D

[@ymscottie]

Love the dark background. It's usually better since I always watch your videos before I go to sleep (or during). I just re-watch them while working to take note.

[@vasilzhiliev6057]

The collar of the MI fit changed. Ladies and Gentlemen, we've entered the new era of videos

[@BorisK296]

Dr. Mike achieved white Gandalf status.

[@mattc4266]

It’s vasil of the smith machine !

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Bro! I got a whole set of like 10 rainbow color bands! It's about to get FRESH. - Dr. Mike

[@officialstoneytark]

Mike feeds on the souls of the people he breaks on leg day...

[@nicolasklug2311]

Mike, you didnt mention which kids breakfast cereal you like 😁

[@jenlvjim]

Dude that's a lot of weight for your height are you worried about your heart?

[@Classicalliberal85]

Bp pills

[@willisgayokgodlike]

Dr. Mike I would love to a see an ethics-analysis style video (like the one about vegan diet) about special sports supplements!

[@nelsonbarrantes7349]

He has a vegan video?

[@RightYouAre]

"And I hated myself, which is always healthy." His sarcastic delivery always gets me 😂😂

[@josephhogue]

Holy chit! How do you burn 4200 calories a day maintenance? We're same height and I'm around 2500 with six days lifting and...(OK not doing as much cardio as I should). Impressive you're able to keep the abs at that calorie intake. Great channel.

[@JC50000000]

you mean weight instead of height? lol. it's pretty shocking if your maintenance is 2500 with 250lbs..

[@stdavis22]

hes on PED's...the majority of those calories are converted into lean mass. Enhanced is another ball game all together.

[@Classicalliberal85]

He's carrying like 225 lbs of fat free mass, so he obviously burns way more calories than the average person

[@senormango3758]

Ok doc talk about what you are doing to stay healthy carrying that much weight

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

? what can he do because check his blood work and do cardio lol

[@btg49]

This is a close as we might ever get to a Dr. Mike vlog

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

"Hey guys, I'm in Bali and it's like soooo beautful here! Here's shaky selfie stick video of me riding a scooter around the city." UGHGHGHHG Can you tell I hate vlogs? LOL - Dr. Mike

[@Adrian-to3gq]

Really like your videos dude keep it up

[@somethowawayhandle]

Really appreciate the transparency with e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. It's incredibly refreshing. Hope you do well with your show!

[@nicksmith833]

Where’s the breakdown of his PEDs?

[@Truckngirl]

You know what I like about you, Dr Mike? You embrace your honest self in social media. Not only that, but you are confident in your inner self and true to the real you. I find it so refreshing in the day of fake influencers! You give huge credibility to what you share with us. Thank you.

[@backfru]

You know what I like about you? Your name Do you live in a truck? What are you wearing right now?

[@CraftingStudios1337]

@@backfru she's wearing the truck duh

[@zenfitnutrition8908]

As a holistic naturopathic doctor for 18 years I believe gaining that much weight would be dangerous for the heart and internal organs also antibiotics steroids are really bad medicine explains why I am 58 pro classic natty international champions still winning don't take steroids especially if you're a doctor you should know better don't gain all that weight unless you wanna look like a modern-day bodybuilder like a Michelin man Go Naty getting lean and healthy

[@zenfitnutrition8908]

You could take steroids and look like a bubblehead or you could all be natural like me and look young happy and healthy pro classic champion 58 still winning 100% natural lean and mean ripped and shredded

[@jonklein7130]

He definitely knows training. He has a PhD. But if he is using roids or human growth, how is he promoting health? If he stays at this heavy weight, he is seriously risking a heart attack.

[@03blaird]

5'6 and 250 has nothing to do with health. Thats borderline trying to die young!

[@RicardoSilva-hk2er]

17:10 funny, I have the same exact reaction to dairy and milk. When I tell people lactose intolerance is a spectrum people usually think I bullshitting them. It was nice to hear it from you.

[@luffebassen]

Competing and NOT being on Juice? LOL Yaa right.. That's like wanting to fail. That makes Zero sense. Ofc you were on the juice.

[@nickcollins9170]

I threw up from serious mass shit sucks. Tbh all high calorie food supplement powders taste pretty bad. Usually too sugary. Rather just blend up a banana, honey and 800 cals worth of peacans with 3 cups of milk and eat a kirkland protein bar but hey to each his own method lmao.

[@callmeehnova]

250 lbs at 5'6" .. aint that to much for your heart regardless if your low in bodyfat.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

It sure is. It's not for health, that's for sure. - Dr. Mike

[@karwoski91]

I'm 5'7'' 200lb 20% plus probably I'd be more than happy to be at the same weight with 13% bodyfat

[@michelleg7157]

Hi Dr. Mike. 34 year old female here. 15% body fat year round, 5'5 and 158 lbs and 13 years experience. Could you do a video on female muscle building? I build muscle relatively easily (genetics, great diet and past sports history - plus all of your wisdom 🙌 over the past few years) but wondering if you could explain the similarities and differences in female muscle growth specifically? Optimal growth ranges? Training etc? Basically anything related to female muscle. Thanks so much!

[@djm9007]

But what's your favorite kids cereal?

[@Lrussell6871]

“If you know what I mean, then you know what I mean WINKY FACE”

[@jngibson24]

"Because I'm not a drug addict" LOL

[@derpnschmerp]

I went from 152 pounds 3 years ago to 220 pounds this year, no special supplements, age 31-34 :-) But I definitely do NOT have veined abs :( I'm 33.5% fat now.

[@thetortoise6099]

I'm 5'7 221 ,,, Dr mike is an inch shorter an lookin for 30lbs heavier ,,, can you say , Thick as a Brick !!

[@therlcpiazza]

NGL, never would have pegged Dr. Mike at 5'6" always seemed like a mountain to me. So even more impressive to carry that size. Amazing work.

[@Codeman09876]

Could’ve stopped at Dr. mike

[@lucianocontrerasuribe5848]

I'm 130 lbs soaking wet after watching doc Mike 🥵

[@bobbydreg5597]

Always appreciate the honesty

[@anthonypeltier4039]

Broderick is a funny way of saying more plates more dates

[@Achezvil2003]

how you did that black background

[@jonathansong1498]

Switching from light mode to dark mode

[@ricardomendez8655]

Damn 3 videos this week? Thanks Doctor Israetel!

[@BorisK296]

The RP KZbin channel is on a bulk

[@enoclafyeoj10]

I love mass gaining so much I may never quit. Lol

[@JD83000]

Pretty junk diet to be fair Mike 😂

[@Yupppi]

Dr. Mike - an american russian immigrant jewish master chef and body builder with at least a doctorate on dinosaurs and guns. A shake: a very pleasant way to cram more proteins in your regular diet when you're not well equipped to eat lots (and don't want to include too much meat a day) and may suffer from digestion issues. Personal opinion. It's amazing how big of a difference a 40g protein shake does for your daily meals and gains if you're struggling to find the balance with eating and sufficient protein towards best results you can get with your training. Do you think there are people in the business (like serious bodybuilding) that don't take "special supplements"? Of course there has to be bodybuilders who don't use them, but the interesting thing to me is where would the line go, how far behind does someone get left when they don't take those? Like where would dr. Mike be without them? I can't imagine insanely behind, but obviously there has to be a noticeable benefit to go for them. On the other hand I don't believe that they can make just anyone Arnold. I can respect the choice to go out and state on camera that you take them. That requires some guts even though it's more about weak ego to pretend you're not using something if you are, the truth doesn't change. Someone might see that as a reason to stop believing the lectures, the science behind them as well oddly enough, but in my eyes the transparency builds more trust. The foundation still needs to be right if you want to reach extra high with the additional stuff. And I'd rather have someone who takes the supplements and never lies about the important things than someone who doesn't take them, but doesn't tell you the truth about things.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

facts

[@trash3570]

I don’t know why I’m watching this, I was already almost 250lbs lol

[@ahmadahmad3082]

I currently weigh 600 pounds of pure steel.

[@alex1432]

Damn i had no idea you were 5’6, no wonder we see eye to eye ;)

[@XXYoYo16XX]

Dr. Mike "My Intra-Shake is my Blood" Israetel

[@IntegraDIY]

11:28 ditch chicken and shoot for beef 🥩 1 cup of ground beef is 36g of protein.. they even have large protein tortillas now, that’s a over 42g protein mini burrito.. two of those are 80g+ of protein

[@sgtbuttwhoopin9311]

DOC after this we gotta see what Charly Joung eats (I know he won’t share his macros) but i think it would be hilarious to see whatever the fuck he was shoving down to manage to climb to 270

[@Sealed_Chamber]

Nothing but shakes made from canola oil, flour, powdered milk, and mustard.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Tren, test, growth hormone, etc

[@sgtbuttwhoopin9311]

@@Hedgeflexlfz well duh lmao, but he’s also gotta eat to gain the size, the guy got a bit fluffier too so it would just be interesting to see him mash 6,000+ cals a day

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

@@sgtbuttwhoopin9311 i agree

[@artifact1711]

Dr mike this meal plan was incredible I went from 5'6 230 to 6'4 230

[@Classicalliberal85]

😂

[@vicaya]

Amazing content! While this definitely satisfied my curiosity on "supped" pros, I wonder what would be the right expectations for fully natural (no "sup" ever) amateurs. Any pointers?

[@randombrowser1636]

First, thanks TONS for the info you always drop on us Dr. Mike, its appreciated. However, honestly I dislike this new video set up with the powerpoints slides being small and in the rear. The words are hard to read. The old videos setup with the powerpoint takes the half of the screen is MUCH MUCH better. Also I can screenshot the slides and go back and read them if I need to refresh my knowledge which is so helpful. Just my 2 cents 😊

[@randombrowser1636]

@@fakeitorfontmakeit he made them better now, all is good now

[@BassLove91]

2:18 Rich piana fans will know lol

[@jammRJ]

Well hope Dr Mike does not end up like mountaindog.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Ye for real

[@03blaird]

You see the similarities too eh? All these guys act like their heart can take the extreme weight gain and drugs, but how many on the same regimen get to see 50 years old? Not many.

[@giggityiggityooo4127]

196lbs, 6'0", 4 weeks into a 12 week maintenance phase, using the RP Diet App. My steps fluctuate between 10k to 23k since I work two jobs, and I'm a surveyor. Sometimes I'm in the office, some days I'm in the field. And my night job, I'm a waiter. The app is great for hitting my macros with protein and fat, and a good general idea of carbs, though I usually overeat on carbs because I'm moving so much with little shift in overall weight.

[@MrSuperSuppo]

when do you wourkout :) ?

[@julianalinkel3484]

I'm a 105lb female whose maintenance is between 1700 and 1800kcals. Why am I so interested in this?😂 Maybe because 4500 sounds like a dream lol

[@blairmonkman7507]

Hey Mike what show are you doing? and do you think you will ever manage to qualify to get your Pro card?

[@Merritt_Life]

I’m basically the same height as you and I can’t imagine 250 being possible lol

[@Adrian-to3gq]

Great genetics and PEDs make it possible

[@SF-fu9xr]

250 with road map veins 😣

[@DennisNowland]

@@Adrian-to3gq I believe that is fair comment. He weighed more than Arnold when he was at his peak. You don't get to be like that through whey protein shakes.

[@raulhernandez2010]

@@DennisNowland obviously that’s a fair comment. Even being 180 at 5’6 is a stretch if you’re relatively lean.

[@colefiegel5847]

@@raulhernandez2010 is you are 5'6, 180, and lean you would be bigger than the guys at natural worlds

[@andrejk3258]

this guy is one of the best. Amazingly informative content (both the videos and the online guides). Definitely someone, I trust and look to for advice. I wish he could more openly talk about "supplements" as I am now wondering if his training recommendation for Training Volume (MRV, MAV, MEV, etc.) are based on the assumption that you are taking "supplements" or not.

[@Cwillz303]

The training volume recommendations are pretty wide, general windows- and he’s given some pretty good guidelines on how to find *your* volume landmarks (offhand don’t remember which videos but you can probably Google it pretty easily. Long story short, use a baseline performance, ie benching 225 for 10, and add sets to your program until you notice 225 for Reps backsliding; then you know you’ve gone a bit too far. If you can maintain 225x10 or add Reps… seems like you’re doing good!), so it matters less if someone is natty or enhanced, versus if *you* are natty or enhanced while you follow the process of finding the volume landmarks.

[@jayw900]

I think this is the first time I’ve seen someone in fitness bringing up supplements. I love that level of honestly which is part of the reason I continue to watch the videos from rp.

[@AndreaAustoni]

John Meadows talked about them candidly many times, so does Ben Pollack. Rare indeed

[@respectedmastermind]

Enjoyed the video Mike here's some algorithm

[@charlottepurdyy]

What are you doing that makes your maintenance 4200☠️

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Shit ton of test, growth hormone, etc/

[@Persto1208]

What I learned: dip my burrito into fruit to be like Mike and get big big

[@abdominis21]

Hey Dr.Mike! First off, I appreciate all your videos, and I’m slowly going through them to learn as much as possible. So, currently, I am in mass gaining phase, and I have been slowly adding calories. My question is, how do you determine when to increase? Currently I try to wait two weeks, and if I do not see an increase in weight, I’ll add 100-200 calories. Is that optimal? Or should I take a different approach? Thank you!

[@somethowawayhandle]

I'm 155lbs. Down vote my ass.

[@ramonreyes84]

Ever since I started watching Dr. Mikes videos I’ve definitely started to improve. I feel fuller, longer and harder. And that’s not even at the gym! Once his videos climax… so do I. Sigh… then off to the gym for the gains. Thank you Dr. Mike! For your wisdom, sense of humor and therapeutic voice.

[@chadpunte1731]

I'm happy if I can clear 3k calories a day.

[@jacoblloyd2573]

6 2 and 225. lookin lean ish at a 265 bench

[@andrewnowman8341]

Holy crap Doc. I thougt you were like 6'2"!!!! Midget clan for like!

[@ALEXELY925]

I’m 6’2” currently around 210-215lbs and if I eat less than 4400 calories I lose weight. To gain weight I have to go towards 5000cals. It’s a daily struggle to get in food, I try to avoid fast food generally. Also, people tell me to “F off” when I tell them how much I can eat and lose weight…

[@albstare]

You must be insanely active lol. I'm 6'4" ~220lbs lifting and/or doing cardio everyday and my maintenance is like 3200-3500.

[@wakawaka1976]

What gear is this guy on? I’m around the same height and would love to get this jacked

[@AndreaAustoni]

He literally tells in the video where to get the info

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Praise the Gain Gods for blessing us with this golden information. Let us all grow big and strong and never get injured. Amen

[@SSangsen]

Praise!