How to gain weight with a quick metabolism?
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la_twh
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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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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.:)0
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peanut butter0
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I have the same problem 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 helps0
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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.0
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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.0 -
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.
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I have the same problem 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.0 -
Eat more. Srs0
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No matter how much you eat, eat more !!!0
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Calorie dense foods. Peanut butter, nuts, avocado, olive oil.0
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You may consider strength training to build muscle, if you aren't already. Plus high protein/fat rich foods.0
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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.
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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.0 -
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.0
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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)0
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Thank you so much to everyone for their advice. I appreciate the help.0
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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)
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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.'0
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eat more ice cream.
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