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Weight gain for teen
grisel1alcantar
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Could really use some help.. I’m 18 about 5’2 in height I weigh around 70-80 not exactly sure I need some tips or recommendations on what to do to gain weight for example what to eat what to take and so on do I need a routine or plan I should go by? I heard ensure is good option also but I haven’t tried it
My biggest goal is just to gain weight once I achieve my goal I would then exercise if I choose too I know that body types is important I’m just trying to see we’re my gained weight goes to first then I’ll tone
My biggest goal is just to gain weight once I achieve my goal I would then exercise if I choose too I know that body types is important I’m just trying to see we’re my gained weight goes to first then I’ll tone
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It will save you a lot of headache if you gain weight correctly in the beginning rather than seeing where it goes and toning later. A good plan to follow would be eating every 2-3 hours or a protein shake if you don’t have time for a meal. Make sure that you in a calorie surplus of 250-500+ And continue to workout. This way the weight you will gain will be clean weight and not fat.2
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https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1
OP, the above thread will provide some insight into foods and strategies to help you gain weight. And the below link is a good place for a good resistance routine so you can limit fat gains and help maintain your health. Even with a small surplus, there will still be fat gains, unlike what natester15 says. For women about 75% of your gains will be body fat. And it will be 100% fat if you don't do any resistance training.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p12
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