No weight gains in almost 2 years

[crosstheline]

Hi

I've been working out for almost 2 years and haven't been able to put on any weight.
I'm 5'8" and 112 lbs.

I started on a beginner program to get used to weight training for a couple months and then I started doing the workout below.

Monday - chest/triceps
barbell bench press
incline db flys
tricep pulldowns
tricep kickbacks
dips

Wednesday - back/biceps
pullups
deadlifts
bicep curls
seated dumbbell curls

Friday - legs/shoulders
leg press
hamstring curl
lateral flys
seated shoulder press

I was working in the 6-8 rep range. I wasn't doing squats because I have scoliosis and I was advised not to do it. I don't do any cardio at all. I was consistent with this workout and I get at least 8-9 hours of sleep each day.

In terms of diet, I've been eating as much as I can and supplementing it with whey. At one point, I was taking 6 scoops of whey protein a day. I did manage to get up to about 118 lbs, but I felt sick and bloated. Once I stopped the 6 scoops a day, I went back down to 112 lbs.

Am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

[LooseUnit]

You probably need to increase your carbohydrate intake. Stick to 2-3 scoops of whey per day, and eat more fruit veg rice pasta etc..

[Grizvok]

You simply failed to eat enough.

[Sarevok459]

If you have room for 6 scoops of weigh a day, you're clearly, clearly not eating enough.

Try eating a steak, with potatoes and veggies 3x a day, and then add in 1-2 scoops of weigh.

Then tell me you aren't gaining weight...

[henmaniac87]

Forget about drinking mass amounts of whey, its called a supplement for a reason.

Eat big to get big.

[Kevin204]

As a skinny guy, I put on 20 lbs in 4 months just by eating REAL food. I only have whey after I workout... you should rely on food before supplements. CARBS are just as important as protein... and there are so many options for carbs incase you're a picky eater. Rice, pasta, bread, bagels, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams. etc etc just google complexe carbs and cook whatever you like best


dont even worry about bodyfat count because you wont look pretty, but 112lbs aint pretty either. good luck bro

[jesseorton]

yea thats not eating enough. start eating white rice ,steak, white bread , pasta eggs, whey protein. I recommend true mass it will give you everything you need and it taste good too. also sets a goal weight for yourself and used body building.com to factor in calories, carbohydrates, proteins , and water intake good luck

[Woody-5]

Everyone has already said it , but eat more!
If you have trouble getting enough calories, focus on high calorie foods- steak, ground beef, peanuts, peanut butter... Drink lots of whole milk...
Lather rinse repeat

[chinesemuscle]

go buy a gorge forman grill and go to costco and buy the chicken breasts and oatmeal in bulk. and chow down I got through 5 pounds of chicken and half a tub of oatmeal a day

[GoJackets89]

count the calories you are eating, you probably aren't eating as much as you think.

[nvranka]

count the calories you are eating, you probably aren't eating as much as you think.

THIS. I remember before I counted calories I thought I was eating a lot....turns out a lot was only ~2500.

For a real skinny guy like you, if you eat a lot, you'll put oh weight in no time.

Drink a 2scoop shake post-workouts and that's it. The rest of your calories need to be real! Only supplement more protein once you reach your caloric goal with real food only.

[Kevin204]

5'8" isnt that tall, but id say you should target 3000 cals a day. There should be a bulking calculator on this website somewhere, I know for my height I need 3600-4000

[tovis]

You may also want to have your thyroid checked if changing your diet doesn't help. I use to eat like a horse and stay skinny. LOL, I kinda miss it.

[zephed56]

Everyone has already said it , but eat more!
If you have trouble getting enough calories, focus on high calorie foods- steak, ground beef, peanuts, peanut butter... Drink lots of whole milk...
Lather rinse repeat

this.

count the calories you are eating, you probably aren't eating as much as you think.

and this

go buy a gorge forman grill and go to costco and buy the chicken breasts and oatmeal in bulk. and chow down I got through 5 pounds of chicken and half a tub of oatmeal a day

and NOT this.

[devon0587]

you've heard it all around, eat more and count the calories...the thing that I hated personally about eating clean (steak,fish,chicken,wheat pasta, brown rice, oats, etc) Is for what i wanted, to gain a lot of weight regardless of a little fat added, I had to eat too EFFIN much!!! like 4500-5000 calories and it wasnt fun. But you do it how u want to, just make sure carbs, proteins, and fats are available. Hop on a gainer, take it twice, you'll be at about 2k calories for the day, then eat your 3-5 meals on top...or like strongmen do...

GOMAD DIET-Gallon of milk a day (whole milk) , you can gain about 25lbs in 25days on this, but expect fat to rise. it's about 2400 calories, and yes, you eat 3x as well. I tried it for awhile, gained weight, but honestly, I preferred 36 oz of milk with 6 scoops weight gainer instead....

You're skinny, so almost anything you put into yourself will add mass if you're lifting...just dont eat empty calories...choose your calories, most important thing for me was to eat what I liked (as far as whole foods go)....

hope you listen and dont spin your wheels any longer....2 years and no weight gain....personally i'd shoot myself by now, jk! but back to my weight gainer!

[BombDonald]

If you can't pass 118 lbs after two years, you need an attitude adjustment.

[Thiggins2]

eat. lots. when full, continue to eat. then do what? eat.

[crosstheline]

Thanks for the input.

Does anyone know of a good calorie counter? A lot of the asian food I eat doesn't come with nutritional facts.

Also, is there a substitute for milk? I'm lactose intolerant.

[devon0587]

take lactose pills if necessary...if you're trying to go that route.

[Kevin204]

Thanks for the input.

Does anyone know of a good calorie counter? A lot of the asian food I eat doesn't come with nutritional facts.

Also, is there a substitute for milk? I'm lactose intolerant.

I use fatsecret.com ... free to signup, and it allows you to type in brand name products like cereal bars, and protein powder... calculates carbs/protein/cals. Very decent.

[zephed56]

Thanks for the input.

Does anyone know of a good calorie counter? A lot of the asian food I eat doesn't come with nutritional facts.

Also, is there a substitute for milk? I'm lactose intolerant.

How on earth do you eat asian food and not end up gaining birrions of lbs? I suggest eating more chinese food, especially the fried stuff with the fatty/sugary sauce all over it.

Also, lactaid, I think.

[IronRooster2]

Am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Yes:

I did manage to get up to about 118 lbs, but I felt sick and bloated. Once I stopped the 6 scoops a day, I went back down to 112 lbs.

The problem is you don't want to gain weight.

Calorie counters? What the hell? If your goal is to add size, the only question you should be asking yourself is "Could I be eating something right now?" If you have the time to fritter around with the precise numbers of your diet, the answer is always yes, you could be.

The truth however, is that whether you get back to 118 by eating delicious burritos or sad skinless chicken and unseasoned broccoli, it will still make you 'feel sick and bloated'.

Perhaps an eating disorder is in play? Perhaps.

[henmaniac87]

[QUOTE=IronRooster2;582621021]Yes:

I did manage to get up to about 118 lbs, but I felt sick and bloated. Once I stopped the 6 scoops a day, I went back down to 112 lbs.

The problem is you don't want to gain weight.

Calorie counters? What the hell? If your goal is to add size, the only question you should be asking yourself is "Could I be eating something right now?" If you have the time to fritter around with the precise numbers of your diet, the answer is always yes, you could be.

The truth however, is that whether you get back to 118 by eating delicious burritos or sad skinless chicken and unseasoned broccoli, it will still make you 'feel sick and bloated'.

This^^^ you just need to eat plain and simple, you should have been able to put on a significant amount of weight by now. I weighed exactly as much as you at one point less even, but by the end of my first year of training Id gained nearly 20lbs. (No Bulk) The gains have become much more gradual now but initially you should be seeing changes in your muscles consistenly if you stick with it.