How to gain weight with a quick metabolism?

la_twh
la_twh Posts: 3
edited November 12 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I'm looking to gain 15 lbs. My metabolism isn't making this easy though? Any advice on gaining weight healthily with a quick metabolism? All advice is appreciated.
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  • cflint809
    cflint809 Posts: 2 Member
    Having the same issue here, I'm learning the value of calorie dense foods and trying to eat more small meals throughout the day. Trying to gain good weight is tough, I don't seem to ever be hungry anymore so that's something.:)
  • Sutnak
    Sutnak Posts: 227 Member
    peanut butter
  • LoDover
    LoDover Posts: 1
    I have the same problem :s i asked around and basically all they told me was to eat peanut butter, eggs, breads, pastas, potatoes and drink lots of milk. I hope that helps
  • Melody_MCV
    Melody_MCV Posts: 6
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    I'm pretty sure the time between meals doesn't make a difference.
  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    Quite simply untrue. Many people here lose on two or even one big meal a day. You're peddling a myth.

    OP cut the exercise and activity right back and eat high fat, high carb food but not more than about 20g of sat fat a day, your diary can track that. Eat your veggies for nutrition and aim for 100g of protein a day.
  • tbj3232
    tbj3232 Posts: 1
    LoDover wrote: »
    I have the same problem :s i asked around and basically all they told me was to eat peanut butter, eggs, breads, pastas, potatoes and drink lots of milk. I hope that helps


    Sounds like a true story to me. I've been on my weight gain. You have to put calories in. Peanut Butter is rich in fat, and calories. Carbs will help too. Just be sure to avoid too many carbs that are high on the glycemic index (helps avoid big spikes in your blood insulin levels....don't wanna chance diabetes).

    All in all, you have to EAT!

    I'm up 16 lbs in bout 3 or so months.
  • TheMetalMan0
    TheMetalMan0 Posts: 64 Member
    Eat more. Srs
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  • xJohnbull
    xJohnbull Posts: 1
    No matter how much you eat, eat more !!!
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Calorie dense foods. Peanut butter, nuts, avocado, olive oil.
  • elainecroft
    elainecroft Posts: 595 Member
    You may consider strength training to build muscle, if you aren't already. Plus high protein/fat rich foods.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,029 Member
    For every person that has told me they have a "quick metabolism" and can't gain weight I always have the same answer: You're eating at maintenance or less. I bet if one at 600-1000 calorie meals every 3 hours, they would gain weight.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    Aviva92 wrote: »
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    I'm pretty sure the time between meals doesn't make a difference.

    No, that's fallacy derived from the mythical "starvation mode". IF and OMAD are actually used as a weight loss strategy for many so it's probably best to avoid for weight gain.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    As stated above, just eat more and if you are having trouble then eat dense calorie foods that many would say are "junk" foods or "empty" calories. Just get as many calories into you and you will gain but just make sure that you eat a balanced diet with all your nutritional needs met and you'll start putting on weight.
  • elfman5150
    elfman5150 Posts: 116 Member
    Many people who believe they have a quick metabolism are in reality just not eating as much as I think. Make sure to get an accurate count for your calories, and then increase them by eating more food in general (especially higher calorie foods)
  • la_twh
    la_twh Posts: 3
    Thank you so much to everyone for their advice. I appreciate the help.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    elfman5150 wrote: »
    Many people who believe they have a quick metabolism are in reality just not eating as much as I think. Make sure to get an accurate count for your calories, and then increase them by eating more food in general (especially higher calorie foods)
    This. Or they're eating a lot of calories for a few days but then relaxing on their intake, just like people who "diet" by eating less for a few days and then wondering why that wasn't enough for them to lose weight. Just like you won't lose weight in a few weeks, you won't gain that quickly either.

  • elfman5150
    elfman5150 Posts: 116 Member
    I had a friend back in college who started bulking, and ate a lot of food for a few weeks. He started gaining weight and getting stronger, but I think he must have been afraid of the scale going up because he soon stopped eating as much, and got frustrated that he wasn't gaining. Don't be afraid to eat more than you think you 'should.'
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    eat more ice cream.

  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    elainecroft wrote: »
    You may consider strength training to build muscle, if you aren't already. Plus high protein/fat rich foods.

    that is not going to do anything if OP is not in a surplus.
  • allenbrowning
    allenbrowning Posts: 34 Member
    edited February 2015
    I used to make a healthy weight gainer shake that was 1200+ calories. Magic ingredient was coconut oil. The shake consisted of oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, my homemade peanut butter, whole milk, coconut oil, whole eggs, and a banana
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    allenbrowning wrote: »
    I used to make a healthy weight gainer shake that was 1200+ calories. Magic ingredient was coconut oil. The shake consisted of oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, my homemade peanut butter, whole milk, coconut oil, whole eggs, and a banana

    Thanks for the recipe, sounds delicious.
  • KaraAlste
    KaraAlste Posts: 168 Member
    Lots of calories and consistency. :) Finding a specific weight gain program and sticking to that until the goal weight is reached will take the stress out of thinking about it.
  • bodybyburgers
    bodybyburgers Posts: 6 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    For every person that has told me they have a "quick metabolism" and can't gain weight I always have the same answer: You're eating at maintenance or less. I bet if one at 600-1000 calorie meals every 3 hours, they would gain weight.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    I've run into the exact same thing with people, and share this view 100%
  • Melody_MCV
    Melody_MCV Posts: 6
    Springfield1970 wrote: »
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    Quite simply untrue. Many people here lose on two or even one big meal a day. You're peddling a myth.

    OP cut the exercise and activity right back and eat high fat, high carb food but not more than about 20g of sat fat a day, your diary can track that. Eat your veggies for nutrition and aim for 100g of protein a day.
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    Just a completely false answer. Everyone should ignore the answer above.

    OP, the answer is simple. Eat more food.

    Let me rephrase that because no where did I say eat 1-2 meals. SPACE YOUR MEALS OUT. When you eat frequently, your body is used to that and disregards the need to store any of it. Spacing your meals out will force your body to store more of it to last until the next time you eat, thus gaining weight.

    "Step 3
    Space your meals out more to slow down your metabolism. According to Cooking Light magazine, the more frequently you eat, the faster your metabolism runs and the more calories your body burns. Therefore, if you eat only three times per day instead of snacking often and having five or six meals per day, you will slow down your metabolism and gain weight."
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/69031-slow-down-metabolism-gain-weight/#page=2
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  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    Springfield1970 wrote: »
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    Quite simply untrue. Many people here lose on two or even one big meal a day. You're peddling a myth.

    OP cut the exercise and activity right back and eat high fat, high carb food but not more than about 20g of sat fat a day, your diary can track that. Eat your veggies for nutrition and aim for 100g of protein a day.
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    Just a completely false answer. Everyone should ignore the answer above.

    OP, the answer is simple. Eat more food.

    Let me rephrase that because no where did I say eat 1-2 meals. SPACE YOUR MEALS OUT. When you eat frequently, your body is used to that and disregards the need to store any of it. Spacing your meals out will force your body to store more of it to last until the next time you eat, thus gaining weight.

    "Step 3
    Space your meals out more to slow down your metabolism. According to Cooking Light magazine, the more frequently you eat, the faster your metabolism runs and the more calories your body burns. Therefore, if you eat only three times per day instead of snacking often and having five or six meals per day, you will slow down your metabolism and gain weight."
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/69031-slow-down-metabolism-gain-weight/#page=2

    No the timing of meals has very little affect on mrtabolism and you need better sources. Can that magazine it's crap.
  • Melody_MCV
    Melody_MCV Posts: 6
    I don't care to argue with you, @MrM27‌, @Wheelhouse15‌ or even with @Springfield1970‌. The information is there. I'm gonna leave it at that.
  • scottacular
    scottacular Posts: 597 Member
    Melody_MCV wrote: »
    To help slow down your metabolism and gain weight do the opposite of what people do to lose weight. Eat fewer, bigger meals. Your body will react by storing food instead of burning it, because the time between meals is longer.

    Bro-science.
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