Skinny and Looking to add muscle - my challenge

Caspeus
Caspeus Posts: 1
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Hi guys,

First off, thanks to myfitnesspal for setting up this amazing space for us all to share in our experiences.. it's really great.

...A little bit about my situation:
I am a 22 yr old guy, tall and skinny as a rail. My goal is to add 35 pounds in muscle (150 to 185). On a daily basis, this means that I have to consume at least 3000 calories.

My main challenge with this is that I've never been a huge eater.. I have scarcely in my life consumed this many calories in a day. I'll have to get used to eating a lot more.

Any recommendations on making the transition to consuming more? (Things like snacking tips, on the go ideas, etc. would be super helpful).

Thanks for reading,
Love, Nick.

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  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    Hi I'm also aiming to gain muscle although my calorie requirements is only 2,000+. Since I'm already used to eat in moderate portions due to my weight loss program before so now I'm having hard time to eat on a surplus particularly during my weight lifting days.

    In your case I suggest drinking up your calories such as fruit juices, full fat milk or chocolate milk drink. In this way it will be easier to digest without all the fibers that will make you full. Plus full fat milk is not only it is rich in calcium but it also has some protein. Incorporate healthy fats such as nuts, avocado & fatty fish in your diet.

    Bottom line is eat mostly high quality foods. Just because you aim to gain weight doesn't mean that you have free pass to McDonald's, chips, sodas etc. which are empty calories.

    EDIT: Also I may add that eat protein for every meal. Its a good idea to invest in a good quality protein powder. You can either just add water on it, mix it with your oatmeal, chocolate or fruit shakes.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Nick!

    Protein!
    Lots of it!

    Set MFP settings to 40% protein.
    On heavy lifting days, you should have 3 if doing Stronglifts or Starting Strength, you consume all your protein and lots of carbs.
    On rest days you drop carbs in favor of fatty foods and again...nail the protein.
    Should take you about 15-24 months to gain up if you play it smart and keep fat gains to a minimum.
    www.leangains.com
    www.bodyrecomposition.com
  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    avocado, nuts (grab a spoon and go at the peanut butter :) ) full-fat products, dairy! ice-cream (no joke) don't go crazy with junk foods, but there are plenty of caloric healthy foods out there :)

    but nuts are a must, eat them for snacks!!! also red meat has quite a lot of calories and lots of protein.
  • cruiser3004
    cruiser3004 Posts: 72 Member
    Hi Mate, If you are already reasonably fit, you should check out the P90X program.

    Check out some P90X body transformation videos on youtube.

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