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Weight gain questions

Moniquexv1
Moniquexv1 Posts: 5 Member
Hello I'm trying to gain weight and don't know where to start. I have lots of questions and know one to ask /: so if anyone is willing to help it would be highly appreciated :) Feel free to message me. I am new to all this thanks !

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  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Whats your questions???
  • Moniquexv1
    Moniquexv1 Posts: 5 Member
    @pinggolfer96 Just any tips ? What kinda snacks to eat with high calorie ?
  • HamsterManV2
    HamsterManV2 Posts: 449 Member
    To gain weight:
    1. Find your TDEE - Total Daily Energy Expenditure. This is how many calories you need to eat to MAINTAIN weight
    2. For a bulk, eat a surplus over the TDEE. +500 calories = +1lb per week or +250 calories = +0.5lb per week (on average).
    3. Lift during this time. Bulking is the best time to build muscle. Go at +500 calories if you are very skinny, otherwise go at +250 calories (+500 calories WILL build some fat with the muscle, +250 calories means slower progression but less fat gained).
    4. TRACK YOUR CALORIES - have a myfitnesspal account and log everything you put in your mouth, religiously.
    5. Work out on a good program (beginner: SS, SL, ICF3x5, GZCL LP, GreySkull LP, intermediate: PPLPPLx, GZCL, Texas Method, PHAT, PHUL) and be consistent. If you can't bench your bodyweight for reps (as a man) AND squat and deadlift 1.5x bodyweight for reps, do beginner program.
    6. Weight yourself once a week, same time of day. Weight fluctuates due to hundreds of factors... As long as there is a trend in the direction you want, you are golden.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1


    This link has a list of many high calorie foods and drinks to help get into a surplus.
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