Good day all .. GREAT forum. I have been lurking for some time , soaking in the information. It has been a wealth of knowledge ! Thank you to all that contribute.

Onto why Im doing my very first post here ! I kept in reasonably good shape ( 230 - 240 lbs ) up until 10 years ago when I was diagnosed with an auto immune disease. After Prednisone treatments and 3 years of IVIG I was pushing 350 pounds. Mind you I am 6'6" with a fairly big frame so i wore it well ... well .. clothed anyways lol ! 4 years ago I went off my treatments and have been working at getting back down. I'm happy to say that I just hit the 240 lb mark again and feel great about it. There have been many things that I have contributed to the weight loss. Actually watching what I put into my mouth, portion size, salt intake, weight lifting 5x a week for at least an hour a day, cardio and last but not least ECA for the plateau times. The auto immune disease I have beat the crap out of my calves and at one time I couldnt walk 20' let alone do sets on my legs. In the past 6 months I have been able to go for lengthy walks with my wife and start into weighted exercises with my legs.

I am a long muscled person ( being 6'6" ) and now that the pounds are off and the beginning of a decent shape is taking place I am looking for bulking help from you folks. I'm currently ingesting 200g of protein daily in both solid food and shakes to make up the difference and counting calories. Drinking gallons of water and still doing my hour+ a day working out. I am sustaining muscle mass and before you ask yes I am doing heavy low burnout reps and multiple sets. I am looking to get bigger. I am not opposed to "alternate" means of muscle growth .

Any help from you above average height lifters would be greatly appreciated . I have friends that are professional lifters and competition bodybuilders but their routines do not work for me because they are below 5'6" and have short, repetitively easy built muscles compared to us bigger dudes lol. Please DON'T flame me for this statement lol, its just a fact that short muscle build much faster and more defined than long muscles.

Cheers all and thank you in advance for all of your input ! - Hytowr