Need Help Gaining Weight

blkdalmation
blkdalmation Posts: 6
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
Trying to find ways to gain weight im around 160 lbs and 6 foot 3. Please give me some suggestions

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  • khua0808
    khua0808 Posts: 95
    do you want to just gain weight or gain muscle mass?
  • deeharley
    deeharley Posts: 1,208 Member
    My 15 year old son is 6'1" and 140, and currently doing a weight training class at school. Trying to keep weight on him is my goal this semester. So far, I'm using the lots of calories approach. Fruit, nuts, French Toast, peanut butter, eggs, bacon, larger portions than I eat, etc. I'd love to see suggestions as well.
  • dfborders
    dfborders Posts: 474 Member
    Healthy foods like avocados, peanut butter, nuts, etc. Are you working out at a gym now? If so, ask them. A lot of the guys that work-out use certain protein shakes that help them gain healthy weight (i.e. muscle). I know nothing about that since I am trying to lose it. Too bad we can't all just switch it up - :laugh: Good luck!!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    i had a friend with this problem ... he drank a lot of whole milk, put olive oil on everything, and ate frequently throughout the day. he was on a lifting program "scrawny to brawny" that laid out workouts and eating plans ... it worked and he looks awesome now :)
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    do you want to just gain weight or gain muscle mass?

    ^This. There's a big difference.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    In addiction to whole grains and vegetables, eat plenty of lean protein and vegetable fats and lift weights.
  • blkdalmation
    blkdalmation Posts: 6
    A little of both
  • blkdalmation
    blkdalmation Posts: 6
    Thanks for the info.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,996 Member
    Trying to find ways to gain weight im around 160 lbs and 6 foot 3. Please give me some suggestions
    Calorie surplus is the basic answer. Weight lifting will help to build muscle while on calorie surplus.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • blkdalmation
    blkdalmation Posts: 6
    Sounds great thanks alot.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Eat, Lift, Sleep, Repeat.
  • blkdalmation
    blkdalmation Posts: 6
    Thanks alot im doing the P90X Now.
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    HoHos
    Some Porn
    and a couch

    Sit there for a month and you'll gain weight
  • blkdalmation
    blkdalmation Posts: 6
    Thanks i eat like a horse but work like 16 hours a day
  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
    Easy. Just have a baby. Oh wait....
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,996 Member
    Thanks i eat like a horse but work like 16 hours a day
    Then eat like an elephant.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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