How do I gain weight???

Question

How do I gain weight???

Answer 1

its not about how much you eat its about what you eat...

Increase you protein intake as much as 1gram of protein per 1 pound of body weight. heres a sites that have some good bit of info for ya...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/muscle...

Answer 2

It depends, if you can eat peanut butter then have a sandwich a night before you go to bed for a week or two straight and watch you gain like 10lbs. It slows down ya metabolism a bit. But its healthy and helps you gain weight and grow faster. :)  

Answer 3

First you must determine what your daily caloric needs are.  Then you must eat more than this.  I am sure that you dont want to end up obese.  Muscle weighs more than fat so you want to build muscle.  In order to gain muscle, you need to work out with progressively heavier weights.  Healthfood stores such as GNC also sell preparations to help you gain weight.  However, Start with less than the suggested dose and work your way up.  I once used this powder that I mixed with milk in the blender.  The first time that I used it I got diarhea.  After my body adjusted it was fine.  I started with a weight that I could only lift about five or six times. I would then do each exercise about three times.  I gained thiry pounds of muscle in about three months.  I wish I had that body now.  Always get a physical before starting any exercise program.

Answer 4

Get pregnant. I don't think eating more protein or fat will help but eating more carbohydrates will.

Answer 5

Eat some burgers!

Answer 6

Eat fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Answer 7

eat more foods with more fat

Answer 8

You should see a doctor for that,or nutricionist. Dont just start eating sweets to gain weight. They will probably recommend you Whey protein.

Answer 9

Yeah proteins probably the way to do it but i'd definately consult a dr first as it can do gross things to your guts if you take too much etc. Any particular reason you need to gain weight? Sport etc? In that case id definately see a dr or specialist and they will be able to formulate a plan that will work for you.  

Answer 10

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Answer 11

The basic principle of weight gain is simple: You need to consume more calories than you expend. Follow these 10 tips.

i. Eat more calories

This involves some calculation. The approximate normal daily caloric requirement for an average male who performs light activity is 2,200; for a female, it is 1,900.You need to eat around 1,000 extra calories per day to gain less than half a kilo a week.

Do the math. Eat larger portions and eat at least five meals a day.

Your actual caloric requirement can differ depending on your height, weight, activity level and your body's metabolic rate.

ii. Make smart choices

For example, choose dairy products, fish and meat over bread. Choose eggs over vegetables.

Eat foods with high protein content such as beans, pulses and peas, and foods with high starch content such as potatoes, rice and tapioca.

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iii. Protein is important

Increase your protein intake. Your body needs a lot of protein to build new muscle. But since most of the calories for weight gain comes from carbohydrates and fats, do not replace them with protein.

iv. Snack a lot

Consume a lot of high-calorie snacks (not junk food) such as cheese sticks, milk shakes, muffins, dried fruits, yoghurt and breakfast bars.

v. Fluids help too

Drink a lot of fluids that supply nutrients and calories; milk, fresh fruit juices and energy drinks are good examples.

vi. Intensify workouts

Aerobics are great, right, Not for weight gain!

You need to exercise really hard and intensely to gain muscle mass.

vii. Weights are the way to go

Focus on free weight exercises (which do not require machinery) that target your large muscle groups. For example, you need dumbells, not fancy gym machines.

Free weights put the most stress on muscles and stimulate the maximum number of muscle fibres.

The best weight training exercises for building muscle mass are free weight exercises like squats, dead lifts, bench presses, barbell rows, pull ups and bar dips.

These exercises are best done under supervision, but they don't need machinery.

viii. Space out your workouts

If you have a high basic metabolic rate -- which means you expend a lot of energy even at rest -- you need short intense workouts instead of long periods of low-stress activity.

ix. Creatine

Creatine supplements can help some athletes gain weight. It is not known if it is because it gives them spurts of energy or because it adds water weight.

More research is needed in this area before Creatine becomes that magic pill. Creatine supplements are available at all major health food stores, but do not take it without consulting your doctor.

x. Be consistent

It might take a long time, usually a few months, for the weight to actually show. Some people get frustrated and quit when they fail to see drastic results.

Your body will only responds to a consistent schedule. No weight gain programme will work for you if you are not regular.

Heredity does pay a major role in determining your weight. Effective weight training and a smart diet can help you exceed your genetically predetermined weight.