weight gainers?
KickingButt
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so I am trying to gain some weight, but I also workout. I have a nice definition. but way too small! I get about 1900 calories a day. 5'7 but only 95 lbs
its killing me.. my legs and arms look too small and I feel like I cant continue to gain muscle or get cut....could this hault in muscle definition happen with lack of calories?
someone suggested to take weight gainers, but I was interested in how much fat they could make you gain if not working out as much as most do...
if any one has some pointers on gaining weight but not stomach fat.. that seems to b how I get it... it doesn't seem to distribute...?
im no good at this, could use some help or tips...
also if anyone is willing to answer any question I may have down the road or stuff like that maybe message me? it would be greatly appreciated! thanks yall
its killing me.. my legs and arms look too small and I feel like I cant continue to gain muscle or get cut....could this hault in muscle definition happen with lack of calories?
someone suggested to take weight gainers, but I was interested in how much fat they could make you gain if not working out as much as most do...
if any one has some pointers on gaining weight but not stomach fat.. that seems to b how I get it... it doesn't seem to distribute...?
im no good at this, could use some help or tips...
also if anyone is willing to answer any question I may have down the road or stuff like that maybe message me? it would be greatly appreciated! thanks yall
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Weight gainers are just a way to get more calories in.
You're severly underweight for your height. Where you gain a little bit of fat should be the last worry at the moment. I can't see your food diary, but according to my calculations 1900 is a good starting point for you to gain mass.
You can't spot choose where you will gain fat vs lean mass, just like people can't spot reduce fat.0 -
yea, thanks.. and yes, I had gotten very ill when I lost so much weight, and I am a very hard gainer
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You can save money and make a more nutritious weight gain drink yourself by mixing milk, coconut milk or almond milk with various ingredients. Here is an example:
2 cups Almond milk
1 scoop protein powder (your choice of brand and flavor)
1 banana or any other fruit
1-2 TBL spoon almond, peanut or cashew butter
You can even add oats to this mix.0 -
thanx! sounds good too!0
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Be careful however, ive worked with quite a few people from elite athletes to gym goers who use mass gainers. Very often they compensate on there normal dietary intake. If your going to take mass gainers make sure you maintain your intake of whole foods from a balanced diet.0
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You can save money and make a more nutritious weight gain drink yourself by mixing milk, coconut milk or almond milk with various ingredients. Here is an example:
2 cups Almond milk
1 scoop protein powder (your choice of brand and flavor)
1 banana or any other fruit
1-2 TBL spoon almond, peanut or cashew butter
You can even add oats to this mix.
Or just eat cake. You can add in whey protein to most cake recipes if you feel you need proteiny cake.0 -
its all about your calories and macros mate.
start getting in about 2400cals for a start (then inscrease by 200 every week/second week as necessary) n you'll start seeing a huge difference in a first few months
coming from another hardgainer who used to be 110lbs a year ago
**EDIT**
JUST SAW THAT YOURE A GIRL LOL
not sure but im guessing itd be the same if you're a girl
train hard n diet hard, results will come ahah0 -
just eat a lot more of real food ….
eggs, chicken, steak, ice cream, cookies, cake…you really should not have a hard time eating 1900 cals a day…
I know I have no issue getting to 2400 to 2500 a day and could usually eat more, if I could!0 -
Very little to no cardio, a caloric surplus of 10-15% above TDEE or 0.5lb/week gain. Get adequate protein and fat intake, and take part in a relatively heavy strength training routine.
at the end of the day if you are having trouble reaching your calorie goal, take a jar of peanut butter and a spoon and go to town. Full of calories.0 -
You can save money and make a more nutritious weight gain drink yourself by mixing milk, coconut milk or almond milk with various ingredients. Here is an example:
2 cups Almond milk
1 scoop protein powder (your choice of brand and flavor)
1 banana or any other fruit
1-2 TBL spoon almond, peanut or cashew butter
You can even add oats to this mix.
trying to gain weight, why would she want almond milk, low cal, opt for 2% real milk instead0 -
They are crap. Just an excuse for companies to cut their protein powder with cheaper sugars. Eat real food, and drink milk if you have a problem hitting your calories eating real food.0
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i think you need to look at what you're eating... i am on net 1800 cals and thats with low fat dairy and very little peanut butter!!!
full fat dairy, nuts, seeds, nut butters, salmon, beef, lamb... lots of buttery mashed potato... once you have hit your protein minimum and got some fruit and veg in, you can then fill the rest of your cals with whatever you like .0 -
Up your Mass MHP (good)
CNP Professional (better)
Porterhouse steak (best)0 -
its all about your calories and macros mate.
start getting in about 2400cals for a start (then inscrease by 200 every week/second week as necessary) n you'll start seeing a huge difference in a first few months
coming from another hardgainer who used to be 110lbs a year ago
**EDIT**
JUST SAW THAT YOURE A GIRL LOL
not sure but im guessing itd be the same if you're a girl
train hard n diet hard, results will come ahah
thanks, I did increase to 2400 now. tried that banana girl diet these past 4 days... felt good at first, but don't understand how that much sugar can b good! and no protein and very little fats... so im going back to what I was doing.. 4 days cant do much harm right???!!?0 -
The concoction is just an example. I stated she can use milk, coconut milk or almond milk.You can save money and make a more nutritious weight gain drink yourself by mixing milk, coconut milk or almond milk with various ingredients. Here is an example:
2 cups Almond milk
1 scoop protein powder (your choice of brand and flavor)
1 banana or any other fruit
1-2 TBL spoon almond, peanut or cashew butter
You can even add oats to this mix.
trying to gain weight, why would she want almond milk, low cal, opt for 2% real milk instead0 -
its all about your calories and macros mate.
start getting in about 2400cals for a start (then inscrease by 200 every week/second week as necessary) n you'll start seeing a huge difference in a first few months
coming from another hardgainer who used to be 110lbs a year ago
**EDIT**
JUST SAW THAT YOURE A GIRL LOL
not sure but im guessing itd be the same if you're a girl
train hard n diet hard, results will come ahah
thanks, I did increase to 2400 now. tried that banana girl diet these past 4 days... felt good at first, but don't understand how that much sugar can b good! and no protein and very little fats... so im going back to what I was doing.. 4 days cant do much harm right???!!?
What is the banana girl diet and why did you do it?0 -
its all about your calories and macros mate.
start getting in about 2400cals for a start (then inscrease by 200 every week/second week as necessary) n you'll start seeing a huge difference in a first few months
coming from another hardgainer who used to be 110lbs a year ago
**EDIT**
JUST SAW THAT YOURE A GIRL LOL
not sure but im guessing itd be the same if you're a girl
train hard n diet hard, results will come ahah
thanks, I did increase to 2400 now. tried that banana girl diet these past 4 days... felt good at first, but don't understand how that much sugar can b good! and no protein and very little fats... so im going back to what I was doing.. 4 days cant do much harm right???!!?
What is the banana girl diet and why did you do it?
its a high carb low fat vegan diet. mainly fruit throughout your day with some veg... etc...
I tried it because I am vegan and it looked good and the girl that is leading it looks amazing... buuuuutttt,,,,like I said im not sure what the long term would b if I continue it because its soo much sugar,,, especially bananas!0 -
Being that underweight, you should be getting a MINIMUM of 2,500 calories every day. This is the amount non-restrictive individuals maintain on- but considering you lost weight from an illness, you should honestly try to aim for 3,000 to help repair what the sickness and being less than your optimal weight have left you. Contrary to what the other posters have said (they're probably used to advising people trying to bulk), macros really shouldn't be a concern to you right now. Just focus on calorie dense foods and easily digestible foods (yes, processed foods are GREAT for an under nourished body!).0
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Being that underweight, you should be getting a MINIMUM of 2,500 calories every day. This is the amount non-restrictive individuals maintain on- but considering you lost weight from an illness, you should honestly try to aim for 3,000 to help repair what the sickness and being less than your optimal weight have left you. Contrary to what the other posters have said (they're probably used to advising people trying to bulk), macros really shouldn't be a concern to you right now. Just focus on calorie dense foods and easily digestible foods (yes, processed foods are GREAT for an under nourished body!).
thanks iv upped my intake, but I still eat healthy... considering im a vegan I have to watch the things I eat0 -
I'm a vegetarian on a bulk right now.
Eating all the calories without meat can be hard, yes. But there is ice cream (vegan ice cream in your case)
I take you are doing some sort of resistance training to gain some muscle along with the fat?
Maybe have a look at the group women who bulk, lots of weight gaining ladies with lot of tips 0 -
Hi,
I've been using iSupp Accumulate, its good quality, 700kcals, and reasonably priced, the serving size is too big either.
I live in the UK so not sure if available in the US.
good luck!0 -
I'm a vegetarian on a bulk right now.
Eating all the calories without meat can be hard, yes. But there is ice cream (vegan ice cream in your case)
I take you are doing some sort of resistance training to gain some muscle along with the fat?
Maybe have a look at the group women who bulk, lots of weight gaining ladies with lot of tips
yes I am resistance training...
thanks is that group on here as well?0 -
1900 calories??? To gain? That's less then my maintenance!! I am 5'4" started at 97lbs and ate around 2500 to gain about a lb a week...I did this for 3 months to gain 10lbs then took it down to about 2200 and slowly gained another 7lbs....when I exercised I ate back my calories...
I think your number is way too low to begin with...but as for filling those calories...healthy fats are a good go to with oils, avocados, nuts.... Then crabs of course...pasta; potatoes, rice, good quality dense bread...protein...though I don't know where you can get it naturally with a vegan diet. I would suggest lots of milk (I drank a liter a day) but another no go...but drink your calories can help with juices & smoothies...
The simple fact us you just need to consume more calories how ever you see best to do it.0 -
If I'm honest your gonna need way more calories than that if you want to gain.
Most people shy away from a higher caloric intake because they think it will make them 'fat' which is opposite of the case if you are working out.
Yes when your gaining weight you will be more bulkier with fat AND muscle but it will even out on its own once you reach the goal weight and stop eating in excess.0 -
thanks... yea iv increased.. its the distributing part that when its not working right away I shy back because I assume im doing something wrongIf I'm honest your gonna need way more calories than that if you want to gain.
Most people shy away from a higher caloric intake because they think it will make them 'fat' which is opposite of the case if you are working out.
Yes when your gaining weight you will be more bulkier with fat AND muscle but it will even out on its own once you reach the goal weight and stop eating in excess.0 -
one of my daughters just cannot gain. she is in jr high and weighs about 70 pounds. her dr says she is very healthy, just has a fast metabolism. i started making her some high calorie smoothies, and she seems to be filling out lately. in a blender, i put 1 cup full fat milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 frozen bananas, and vanilla protein powder. i dont add in any sugar or anything, just what i listed here. it taste, so awesome, however, i dont need to gain, so i dont drink it... she loves it, and i believe one of these is right around 600-700 calories and packed full of protein! maybe add something like this ON TOP of your 1900 calories a day? its like a desert!
now i do make something similar to this for me, low cals, using 30 cal almond milk, pb2 and 1 frozen banana. yum!0 -
Hey thatssss wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy to little i'm 5'3 98 lbs and normally I eat around 2500 and run but now since i want to gain weight i eat around 3000-4000 and i'm still having trouble I started at 98 but now i can maintain 102-104 if i eat at least 3000.0
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Hey thatssss wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy to little i'm 5'3 98 lbs and normally I eat around 2500 and run but now since i want to gain weight i eat around 3000-4000 and i'm still having trouble I started at 98 but now i can maintain 102-104 if i eat at least 3000.
thanks! im not a runner, nor do I ever rarely do cardio... I do resistance training tho... guessing it works out the same for calories?0 -
one of my daughters just cannot gain. she is in jr high and weighs about 70 pounds. her dr says she is very healthy, just has a fast metabolism. i started making her some high calorie smoothies, and she seems to be filling out lately. in a blender, i put 1 cup full fat milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 frozen bananas, and vanilla protein powder. i dont add in any sugar or anything, just what i listed here. it taste, so awesome, however, i dont need to gain, so i dont drink it... she loves it, and i believe one of these is right around 600-700 calories and packed full of protein! maybe add something like this ON TOP of your 1900 calories a day? its like a desert!
now i do make something similar to this for me, low cals, using 30 cal almond milk, pb2 and 1 frozen banana. yum!
thanks for the idea... I will see what I can do with it to make it vegan!0
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