Underweight and lifting heavy

WodinnRiggz
WodinnRiggz Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I'm looking for tips, advice to help me put on weight. I have a difficult time maintaining my appetite. Any help is greatly appreciated

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Peanut butter
  • WodinnRiggz
    WodinnRiggz Posts: 4 Member
    I'm sick of store bought could you recommend anything healthier? Thank you
  • TheHungryHorsie
    TheHungryHorsie Posts: 70 Member
    A lot of people here wish to have your problem :D:D:D all you really need to do is eat more. Easiest way would be eating calorie dense foods, junk food and you could add in some mass gainer whey powder shakes.
  • WodinnRiggz
    WodinnRiggz Posts: 4 Member
    TheHungryHorsie wrote: »
    A lot of people here wish to have your problem :D:D:D all you really need to do is eat more. Easiest way would be eating calorie dense foods, junk food and you could add in some mass gainer whey powder shakes.

    Thank you. I'll keep this in mind
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    WodinnRiggz wrote: »
    I'm sick of store bought could you recommend anything healthier? Thank you

    At some point you're just going have to get calories in. When you're in a surplus it's easy to hit your micro/macro nutrients with "healthy" food. And these are the foods that might make you feel too full to hit your goal as well. Don't be afraid to use discretionary calories for treats and calorie dense food.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    calorie dense foods + calorie surplus + structured lifting program + hit macros and micros
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    WodinnRiggz wrote: »
    I'm sick of store bought could you recommend anything healthier? Thank you

    what is unhealthy about peanut butter?

    as long as you are meeting your micro nutrient goals there is noting wrong with calorie dense foods like peanut butter, ice cream, etc...you are going to have a hard time gaining weight on a diet of vegetables and chicken..
  • DillonLee11
    DillonLee11 Posts: 1 Member
    Some foods like ice cream are calorie heavy so they take up calories with poor macros
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    How long have you been lifting? I used to notice very increased appetite after my lifting sessions, not so much now. Just try to get in some calorie dense foods: whole milk and dairy products, even cream and heavy cream, nuts and seeds and their butters, olive oil, coconut oil, real butter, marbled meats, dark meat, dried fruit and trail mix...
    What kind of food do you like?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    WodinnRiggz wrote: »
    I'm sick of store bought could you recommend anything healthier? Thank you

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

    There really are no unhealthy foods. There are really only unhealthy diets. Peanut butter, store bought or self made, is very calorie and nutrient dense. High in unsaturated fats which can help reduce cholesterol. If you concentrate on getting mainly nutrient dense foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains, unprocessed meats, fish, and dairy) and occasionally through in some enjoyment food, it will make it easier to get your calories and be healthy. The above link has some food suggestions and strategies to help you out.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    WodinnRiggz wrote: »
    I'm sick of store bought could you recommend anything healthier? Thank you

    If you don't want store-bought peanut butter, are you willing to make nut butter at home? Starting with fresh peanuts, almonds, cashews, or even macadamia nuts, process in blender or food processeor until you have the consistency you want, and voila! Fresh nut butter. Short term you can leave it out of the refrigerator, but the oil will go rancid eventually, so I keep mine in the refrigerator. Yummy!
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