Needing any help from you seasoned vets out there.

Kfox9311

Hi, I'm Kevin.
My goal is to gain weight, 150 lbs to around 170 +.
I am 21 years old, 6'5, 150 lbs. I do have a physically demanding job (Very active, running/walking/lifting heavy objects).

I have used a bunch of the calculators on the web to figure out how many calories I need to be eating every day to gain 1lb a week.
I have figured out that I need 3,000-3,750 calories a day. It is hard for me to obtain this because of my work/sleep schedule.

I work 4:30p.m. - 4:00a.m. 5 days a week. With a 10 min break at 6:00pm, 30 min lunch from 9:30-10:00pm, 10 min break at 11:20, and finally another break at 1:50am.

I usally try to be in bed no later than 5:30am. and be up by 1:00pm.

What I am asking for is any tips/advice on trying to get this many calories. I plan on starting to workout after/before work, haven't decided yet. But any meal plans anyone could suggest for me that would be great! Im am sorta knowledgeable of nutrition, but I am not fully understanding it. Example, I was told I need 469.0 carbs daily, 125.0 g of fat, and 188.0 g of protein. Can someone halp explain what foods I should eat and how much?

Springfield1970

Can I just double check the 6'5"?

jwdieter

Steak, hamburger, milkshake, peanut butter, ice cream, bbq, fries, etc. Mix in some sauteed veg (with bacon).

Debi907

Trying to gain wait is not as easy as it sounds apparently! lol I have a friend also trying to gain, in a healthy way. I would suggest keeping protein bars (I love the Quest bars!) & a bag of almonds handy since convenience is a must with your schedule. Both can be kept in your car. Snack when you can. Just not on junk food!

JoRocka

with a short time frame and high calories
bulk cooking to get you the good "healthy" and "nutricious" stuff- do that on one of your days off- and eat that when you get home or before you go in- or make stuff you are willing to eat cold.

And then when you are short on time- or rushed- ice cream, smoothies- fast food- oreos- beer. I know a guy who blends slices of cheese cake into his smoothies to keep his calories up. At that point when you are having a hard time eating all the foods- what you eat is significantly less important than how much you eat. So for you- just getting enough is the challenge- don't make it harder on yourself by trying to eat 4000 calories worth of brocolli, brown rice and chicken. You'll never make it.

Whatever- for your size- if it's accurate- over 3500 sounds like a good starting place.
Eat all the things- lift all the things. Huge Profits.