Need a better way to Gain weight

burning2much

I'm still new here and I can definitely use help! I have a real problem gaining weight, I know this is not the norm for this site, but I know others have the same goal as myself.
I'm 6', 147lbs and my goal is to reach 165lbs. If I miss a meal I lose 1lb. Even on days that I meet my goal I sometimes lose weight.
I try to get 3000 cals and 150g protein in daily. So, what am asking is for help. Feeding myself has become a chore, I can use some advice on a better way to bring my calories up. I know about peanut butter (1/2 cup daily), protein shakes and so on...anything I can lean would be beneficial.
This a great place and thank you for the help in advanced.

Sarauk2sf

- full fat everything (no low fat/low sugar)
- full fat milk and other dairy
- ice-cream
- nuts and seeds, and nut and seed butters
- pasta
- butter/oil/dressing
- pizza
- bacon
- avocados

Chief_Rocka

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that your fat intake is too low

Cliffslosinit

- full fat everything (no low fat/low sugar)
- full fat milk and other dairy
- ice-cream
- nuts and seeds, and nut and seed butters
- pasta
- butter/oil/dressing
- pizza
- bacon
- avocados

^^I agree with this. Also add drmerc he is very knowledgeable in this area.:flowerforyou:

dunlunicor

Full-fat everything. Don't skimp on butter/oil. Drink milk/juice instead of water. Switch to a thicker-sliced bread - you feel like you're eating the same amount, but it's actually a lot more. You can find some delicious 7-grain breads with big, thick slices that are 150+ cals/slice.

And if you're meeting your goals and still losing/not gaining, get checked for a thyroid or malabsorption issue.

cwolfman13

- full fat everything (no low fat/low sugar)
- full fat milk and other dairy
- ice-cream
- nuts and seeds, and nut and seed butters
- pasta
- butter/oil/dressing
- pizza
- bacon
- avocados

Yup...also, do you do a lot of running, biking, or other cardio and endurance training? If so, you might want to cut back on that...maybe focus on some heavy lifting to put on some muscle mass. Once upon a time, before I let myself go to total ****, I had the same problem. I did a lot of endurance stuff and just couldn't gain weight and had difficulty maintaining weight. Once I started doing more heavy lifting and less endurance exercises I started putting on muscle mass and gaining weight...then I stopped doing anything and turned into a big fat *kitten*.

kuntry_navy

eat a ton of meat and dairy

sarahisme18

I'm still new here and I can definitely use help! I have a real problem gaining weight, I know this is not the norm for this site, but I know others have the same goal as myself.
I'm 6', 147lbs and my goal is to reach 165lbs. If I miss a meal I lose 1lb. Even on days that I meet my goal I sometimes lose weight.
I try to get 3000 cals and 150g protein in daily. So, what am asking is for help. Feeding myself has become a chore, I can use some advice on a better way to bring my calories up. I know about peanut butter (1/2 cup daily), protein shakes and so on...anything I can lean would be beneficial.
This a great place and thank you for the help in advanced.

I'm not trying to gain weight, rather trying to lose—but I can definitely relate to the "chore" aspect of it. Planning and making sure you hit your macros is definitely a chore. So, you're not alone!

I read some interesting articles during the olympics this year about what those athletes do to keep their calories up—because, as you know, they're burning insane amounts during training. I'd say take a look at what they're doing for ideas.

Other than that, find foods that are low-volume and high-calorie. Avocados are great. Ice cream. Whole eggs. Basically everything Sarauk2sf said.

Wishing you luck!! My husband is in the same boat as you, so I know how hard it is. Easy to say "just eat more" but it's not easy to do. Probably just as hard if not harder than eating less!

zaph0d

GOMAD (Gallon of Milk a Day)

or eat lots of Latkes

TX_Thundercat

Go heavy on protein and carbs. A lot has to do with your workout routine, too.

Siege_Tank

If you're trying to bulk up muscle, mind how to do it. So many bodybuilders will go through bulking and cutting cycles, and at the end of a bulk they have gained a lot of weight on their midsection, without really packing on muscle.

They eat as many carbs as they want, and just try and stuff it in. Think more along the lines of smart food, lots of protein and fats, and keep the carbs moderate. If you want to see bigger gains in muscle I have to recommend anything with creatine in it, it's one of the only supplements out there to have shown measurable results in helping guys on a workout regimen gain lean mass.

I assume that you're trying to gain muscle mass and not just "weight". Think more in terms of a bodyfat percentage, which is your total mass divided by your lean mass. if your curent bodyfat percentage stays the same, but your lean mass goes up, the ratio will change.

MOAR PROTEIN, MOAR FAT! moderate carbs. Seriously, eat a stake. Take some creatine, and go lift heavy stuff, as much weight as you can in the 8-10 rep range.

drmerc

There is always room for icecream

Siege_Tank

If you opened your journal...

Sarauk2sf

There is always room for icecream

Preach!

burning2much

Fat intake is 100-200g daily

burning2much

Thanks all, you guys are great!
I opened my food (or whatever)...like I said, pretty new to this. Please review and then let me know. I say away from a lot of dairy and I eat a low carb diet, I carb out 1-2 times weekly.

Sarauk2sf

Thanks all, you guys are great!
I opened my food (or whatever)...like I said, pretty new to this. Please review and then let me know. I say away from a lot of dairy and I eat a low carb diet, I carb out 1-2 times weekly.

Why are you doing low carb if you are trying to gain?

zaph0d

Thanks all, you guys are great!
I opened my food (or whatever)...like I said, pretty new to this. Please review and then let me know. I say away from a lot of dairy and I eat a low carb diet, I carb out 1-2 times weekly.

Why are you doing low carb if you are trying to gain?

Dun dun DUN!

There's always a catch to these "i can't gain weight" threads.

eatathome

- full fat everything (no low fat/low sugar)
- full fat milk and other dairy
- ice-cream
- nuts and seeds, and nut and seed butters
- pasta
- butter/oil/dressing
- pizza
- bacon
- avocados

Yup...also, do you do a lot of running, biking, or other cardio and endurance training? If so, you might want to cut back on that...maybe focus on some heavy lifting to put on some muscle mass. Once upon a time, before I let myself go to total ****, I had the same problem. I did a lot of endurance stuff and just couldn't gain weight and had difficulty maintaining weight. Once I started doing more heavy lifting and less endurance exercises I started putting on muscle mass and gaining weight...then I stopped doing anything and turned into a big fat *kitten*.

I *gained* weight when I started doing serious running and biking. I finally was hungry enough to eat a LOT, and, well, I grew giant leg muscles.

This might be different for women, though, because I probably had like 0 muscle mass prior to that.

Sarauk2sf

Actually, I just took a look at your diary - your protein looks pretty low. I would try to get more protein in and not try to restrict carbs.

burning2much

That's the diet I'm working with. I stay lean and tone. To many carbs for me are not good, not at my age and the same goes with too much dairy (although I do have ice cream now and again)

eatathome

Thanks all, you guys are great!
I opened my food (or whatever)...like I said, pretty new to this. Please review and then let me know. I say away from a lot of dairy and I eat a low carb diet, I carb out 1-2 times weekly.

Why are you doing low carb if you are trying to gain?

Dun dun DUN!

There's always a catch to these "i can't gain weight" threads.

!!!

I can't even imagine eating 3,000 calories on low-carb. I'm actually pretty impressed, but not surprised you are bored with food!

burning2much

All I do is weight training, nothing else at the momment

Sarauk2sf

That's the diet I'm working with. I stay lean and tone. To many carbs for me are not good, not at my age and the same goes with too much dairy (although I do have ice cream now and again)

Do you have medical condition that means you need to stay away from dairy or carbs?

AlyssaMarchuk

I am a very petite woman and I have trouble gaining weight. I am still pretty young so my metabolism is still in full force. I have never been a big eater but I recently had a child and I am need of some extra energy and a healthy lifestyle. I would really like to begin a high calorie diet and also find the right foods to make sure I am staying healthy and energetic. I would also like to start working out again. I stopped because I was loosing weight but I would like to find a work out routine that helps maintain weight and gain muscle. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sarauk2sf

To gain weight, I assume because you want to gain muscle, you will have to eat at a surplus which means that you will gain some fat and some muscle. It's inevitable. Keeping with a diet that keeps you 'lean and tone' is counter-indicative to that.

coe28

Shut. Up.

And I mean that in the nicest way possible

burning2much

This has been my life since I was a kid, my body and metabolism are about the same. I just saw the Doc and he did some blood work and said clean bill, just same burning rate. Thanks guys, I'll work on the diet, just need to do more research. I just want to reach 165

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Read this:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/muscle-gain-mistakes.html

burning2much

Thanks, looks interesting. I see the part on the protein. That for me is a tough one too, I try to get in 120-150g daily and I've been told to get in 1.5g per lb. It's just work, and I'd like to have a life outside food.

likemeinvisible

Did you check for hyperthyroidism ? It's hard to say from your pic but are your eyes sunken ? Do you have a very high resting heart rate ?
The other explanation I could think of is a parasite that prevents proper digestion. Those are quite rare so can be missed by the average GP.