6000 calories a day for 115 pounds, 6'0. Is this gonna work?

[tooskinny1234]

I've been doing this for 4 days now, with the hope I'm gonna get a lot of weight at the end of the month.
Any thoughts? other than ''You're underweight''. Because I know that, really doesn't help telling me anymore.

[joodabop]

Sounds excessive...what makes you think you need 6,000 cals?

[tooskinny1234]

Sounds excessive...what makes you think you need 6,000 cals?

The fact that i'm 115 pound.

[johanlohman]

I've been doing this for 4 days now, with the hope I'm gonna get a lot of weight at the end of the month.
Any thoughts? other than ''You're underweight''. Because I know that, really doesn't help telling me anymore.

That is one aggressive bulk. I'm 6'3" and 195lbs. My caloric intake is between 3600-4000 at the moment (lean bulk). As long as you eat clean and have a solid lifting regimen, I guess you can do this, but it feels like you run a risk of putting on some not that much of quality mass, and therefore a harder and more serious cut needs to be made later.

We would need to know your length and how your lifting regimen looks like.

I could be wrong though, this is just my initial thoughts about it. Feel free to correct me anyone.

[Blacklac]

Random excessive caloric intake on a 115lb body. This should end well. And by well, I mean fat. And depressed.

You're going to get the same advice here, that you got in the nutrition section.

[tooskinny1234]

Random excessive caloric intake on a 115lb body. This should end well. And by well, I mean fat. And depressed.

I'm underweight. I should be 130 pounds at least.

[Blacklac]

I'm underweight. I should be 130 pounds at least.

So you just want to put on 15lbs in a month, no matter if its mostly fat?

Actually, by the end of the month. We're talking 3 weeks.

[tooskinny1234]

So you just want to put on 15lbs in a month, no matter if its mostly fat?

I go to the gym 5 times a week. It's not gonna bother me at all.

[powercage]

Too aggressive to start imo

[Gwyndane]

experiment, and adjust accordingly

[seanb1979]

your body can only add so much muscle at any given time - most of those cals will be fat... i bet youd bulk on 2500 cals at first - youre probably eating a lot less than you think

[xcolemanx]

I will never understand why people that are brand new to the forum ask a question and then proceed to argue and disregard any advice....

[XShreddedX]

Go for it, you know yourself the best, and if you don't you'll come to know yourself better than anyone else. Does it sound excessive, sure it does, but none of us know your activity level, job/labor, workout routine, stress levels, metabolism, etc...try to make a logical choice, try it out, experiment, track your progress and adjust accordingly. Getting fat? cut back, weight not moving? add all add in some cals. Not recovering? check your protein consumption/workout routine. Not seeing results? change something, not everything just something. And finally have a reason for everything you do. If you're going to eat 6000 cals/day, have a reason for doing so other than just being able to say "I eat 6,000 a day"

There are so many variables to manipulate, and only you can find what works best for you.

Edit: you're going to do what you want to do at the end of the day no matter what anyone on this forum tells you to do, so just do what you really want, and if you really want results than hopefully your actions will mimic your intentions.

[The Solution]

Too aggressive to start imo

agree

start at 3500-4000 and adjust as needed.


Eat in a caloric surplus, meaning eating more kcals than you need to maintain in order to gain muscle, size, and strength.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...mass-gain.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...-gains-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html

Philosophies, Macro intake, training , and cardio articles for you to understand and help set up what you need to do before moving forward towards more supplements or advanced workout routines.

[melaneybh]

People on here are legitimately trying to help you. 6000 calories is way too aggressive of a bulk IMO. You should aim to add about 1 lb per week, 2lbs at most. Figure out your TDEE and add 500 - 1000 calories to that.

Why rush it, and then have to cut, do a slow bulk and you will be much more pleased with your result.

[Nyrin]

This "all or nothing" mentality together with your resistance towards good and repeated advice strongly suggests to me that you may have a behavioral disorder with relation to food--particularly if you have made attempts like this in the past without success, OP, I'd really recommend you seek an evaluation by a professional who specializes in eating disorders.

I don't mean this as an insult at all--these problems are very real, over-stigmatized, and often pretty easily and quickly corrected with the right approach.

Of course, if I'm off my rocker or just bring trolled, carry on. Just keep it in mind.

[BroWhoLifts150]

I will never understand why people that are brand new to the forum ask a question and then proceed to argue and disregard any advice....

So much this

[Valhallabound86]

Really excessive. Using some assumptions, your TDEE is probably around 2500-area, so you're talking doubling your energy expenditure. While it is true that you'll gain weight, you could easily accomplish that goal eating much less. There's no sense in rushing the weight gain, unless you're experiencing negative health impacts from being underweight.

I will never understand why people that are brand new to the forum ask a question and then proceed to argue and disregard any advice....

Because most already decided what answer they're looking for.

[DasBiceps]

Because most already decided what answer they're looking for.

Yep. Mainly they come here for validation of their choice. They will disregard anything else.....


Unless you have a PHD. Then you are qualified to give any advice, people will buy anything from anyone with a phd

[HighCat]

The fact that i'm 115 pound.

You are underweight. We get it. But putting 13 pounds of fat, will not make you healthier. It's not like - I will eat s.it ton of food and my muscle will HAVE to grow. Don't aim for fat gain, you will be making new fat cells, and they will stay with you for the rest of your life. Cut down by 2k at least. 500 surplus would give you steady, clean gains. Also wrong thread, but let's forget that.

[Lewwwiss]

This "all or nothing" mentality together with your resistance towards good and repeated advice strongly suggests to me that you may have a behavioral disorder with relation to food--particularly if you have made attempts like this in the past without success, OP, I'd really recommend you seek an evaluation by a professional who specializes in eating disorders.

I don't mean this as an insult at all--these problems are very real, over-stigmatized, and often pretty easily and quickly corrected with the right approach.

Of course, if I'm off my rocker or just bring trolled, carry on. Just keep it in mind.

Op just got rinsed clean

[JPF82]

I'm underweight. I should be 130 pounds at least.

So why not use scooby's or someone eases calculator to see what caloric intake you'd need to maintain 135lbs? Then see what calories you need to maintain your weight right now? Then take that difference and half it and start with that for a month or 2, then check your weight, then adjust accordingly?

[BULLED]

Why are you in such a hurry, Opie? Sounds like a terrible idea. Teens gonna teen...

[RunningTall]

Do you want stretch marks? Because that's how you get stretch marks.