On average, pure beginners can expect about 1-2 weight weekly (although a portion of this will be h2o weight). Check the mirror or take pictures; drop the calorie consumption if you begin to resemble the Michelin Man. More experienced lifters will be should aim for a slower amount of extra body weight (unless you want to be a fat blob) since it is more difficult to get ripped after the beginner stage. Now take the relatively brief amount of your required now to implement these directions and create