Looking to gain weight fast...

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by Anarch, Mar 25, 2012.

  1. Anarch

    Anarch Valued Member

    I'm 6'3" and about 150 lbs. Pretty skinny, obviously. About a year ago I was 170 but I quit eating so much and lifting so I lost a lot (some was fat, too).

    Does anyone here have advice for someone like me? I know low reps high weight but no matter how much I eat and lift, I barely seem to gain any weight. Any workout recommendations or dieting I should look into?
     
  2. YouKnowWho

    YouKnowWho Valued Member

    Old saying said, "When you get old, even money can't buy your skinny body." When 99% people in modern day try to lose weight and you are trying to gain weight. My wife goes to 24 hours fitness center 5 days a week to lose weight. It's hard work after you have obtained weight on you.
     
  3. Anarch

    Anarch Valued Member

    lol, it's quite the twist. Even with a high metabolism I had trouble burning off the little gut I had last year but it wasn't near impossible.
     
  4. Fast eh....... Hummmmmmmm???
    The first step is to learn patience... it takes time! :)

    Getting old is a great way to slow your metabolism... I also was 6"3 and 150 pounds a while ago! I could high jump 2m back then!


    Osu!
     
  5. finite monkey

    finite monkey Thought Criminal

    Anarch, have you considered getting yourself wormed

    I am 5'11" and 143lbs. (180cm and 65kg) What with the animals, the kids and the garden i am alway picking up thread worms. After our periodic family worming sessions I tend to put on a bit of weight
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2012
  6. Anarch

    Anarch Valued Member

    Haha worming sounds a little too natural
     
  7. Frodocious

    Frodocious She who MUST be obeyed! Moderator Supporter

    One of the ways to gain weight is to follow the GOMAD (Gallon Of Milk A Day) diet (as long as you are lactose tolerant):

    http://stronglifts.com/gomad-milk-squats-gallon-gain-weight/

    http://stronglifts.com/gomad-first-week-experiences-side-effects/

    You could, of course, also increase your portion size, eat more calorie dense foods (cheese, nuts etc), do things like add butter/cream/spoonful of olive or nut oil to dishes etc.

    I would also suggest using a diet tracking programme to assess your calorie intake, something like Fitday or Cronometer:

    http://www.fitday.com/

    http://cronometer.com/
     

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