SHOULD I GAIN WEIGHT FIRST BEFORE HITTING THE GYM?

novelero_mark

I'm really confused right now. I'm 6 foot tall 60 kilos, and having hard time eating food that are supposed to, also i find it hard to make schedule for the foods i should eat. I need help guys. TYIA!

magnusthenerd

By hitting the gym, do you mean you're doing a structured lifting / resistance training program?
If so, you're probably better off doing it while gaining weight, even starting from underweight.

If time is an issue for getting in food, there shouldn't be a problem with getting in convenience foods. Since you're underweight, just getting in calories is going to be more important than what kind of food the calories come from.

erickirb

Yup, lift while gaining so you gain mostly muscle and some fat, as opposed to not lifting and gain pretty much all fat.

If you have trouble eating enough, maybe try drinking more calories. takes less time and fills you up much less than solid foods.

jgnatca

It won’t hurt to get used to a progressive lifting routine.

As for gaining, eating food is good. Eat what you like and eat lots of it. Have something to eat when you get up in the morning and have something to eat before you go to bed. I knew a family that saw huge gains by ending their day with a bowl of cereal. It’s amazing how those calories add up.

Have hikers mix, beef jerky, and energy bars on your person at all times. When you have a break, eat.

As for drinks, meal replacement drinks and chocolate milk can get you lots of calories quickly.

hymnandhim

jgnatca wrote: »

It won’t hurt to get used to a progressive lifting routine.

As for gaining, eating food is good. Eat what you like and eat lots of it. Have something to eat when you get up in the morning and have something to eat before you go to bed. I knew a family that saw huge gains by ending their day with a bowl of cereal. It’s amazing how those calories add up.

Have hikers mix, beef jerky, and energy bars on your person at all times. When you have a break, eat.

As for drinks, meal replacement drinks and chocolate milk can get you lots of calories quickly.

Needed this advice 🙏🏿 I've recently started drinking chocolate milk as well!

kimny72

Maybe this will help too:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

Jthanmyfitnesspal

Young people: your bodies are still growing. Eat well, do fun activities (sports), relax and have a good time!

vladp21

At your heigth, 60 kgs is a bit underweight. You'll have to eat uncomfortable amounts of food in order to get yourself to 70 75 kgs

Chieflrg

First find a program. I don't care if its a poorly written program like 5/3/1. Find one and work it with dedication.
You will see results if you're novel to lifting regardless.

Second, I'd hazard you are confused on the types of foods your suppose to eat. Eat foods that will put you in a surplus with reasonably balanced macros. It's okay to eat fattier cuts of streak, a bowl of ice cream at night, sausage & egg breakfast burrito, several filets of your favorite fish, potatoes. At 6' tall weighing 60 kilos its safe to say you are undereating for your current activity level. Get in the calories where you are gaining some weight.

Thirdly, at your age you should be able to utilize the protein for MPS quite optimal compared to lets say a older female. Lets take advantage of that. When you start gaining then I would make sure your protein consumptions is near optimal level to get more out of it. Somewhere in the area of 130-140g will be a good starting point. Also about 30g of fiber would be a good goal.

Keep it simple at first and just eat and train then start adding adjustments when you're on the right track.

75xCrazyCanuckx75

Too many ppl over complicate things.

Youre a novice. Just go to the gym and lift weights and eat healthy food 4 to 5 times a day The end.

After a year or two start looking at where youre lacking.