Okay so I’m having a extremely hard time gaining weight with my current lifestyle. I’m 6’3 and around 165lbs so I’m pretty skinny. But my problem is every day I lift weights for about an hour, then go work asphalt in the heat for 8-9 hours, and THEN go to boxing class for two hours. I’m really wanting to put on 20-30lbs in the next 3 months but how can I consume enough calories to gain that much weight that fast with this lifestyle? I really appreciate any feedback/advice!
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07-30-2019, 05:17 PM #1Registered User
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How can I gain weight?
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07-30-2019, 05:19 PM #2team ketchup
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Are you lifting weights? If not, then you'll just end up gaining 20-30lb of fat...Originally Posted by samplelandon
Even if you start lifting, gaining 20-30lb in 3 months is going to be like 20lb of fat and maybe 5-6lb of lean tissue if you're a complete beginner..."When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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07-30-2019, 05:20 PM #3Registered User
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Whey protein shakes in between meals. Lots of water. Get plenty of sleep.
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07-30-2019, 05:50 PM #4Registered User
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Yes I’m lifting weights, typically on the heavier side, it’s okay to gain fat because I’m extremely lean now and I’m just wanting to move up in weight class asap
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07-30-2019, 05:56 PM #5team ketchup
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Well, that;s good, but gaining 20+ pounds of pure fat isn't gong to make you look any better or make you any stronger... and you'd have to eat a massive amount every single day...Originally Posted by samplelandon
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07-30-2019, 05:56 PM #6Registered User
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Yea. Add 25 pounds of fat and move up in weight class. That'll go real well for you...Originally Posted by samplelandon
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07-30-2019, 06:36 PM #7Registered User
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Here are some energy-dense foods that are perfect for gaining weight:
Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, etc.
Dried fruit: Raisins, dates, prunes and others.
High-fat dairy: Whole milk, full-fat yogurt, cheese, cream.
Fats and oils: Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil.
Grains: Whole grains like oats and brown rice.
Meat: Chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc. Choose fattier cuts.
Tubers: Potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams.
Dark chocolate, avocados, peanut butter, coconut milk, granola, trail mixes.
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07-31-2019, 03:40 AM #8Registered User
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If 20-30lbs is too much how much would you recommend trying to pack on in in 3 months? Like I said fat is okay but I don’t want too much that it will hurt my performance when boxing. Maybe more around the 15lb range?
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07-31-2019, 03:49 AM #9Registered User
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12-15 lbOriginally Posted by samplelandon
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07-31-2019, 04:22 AM #10Registered User
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Eat more frequently. When you're underweight, you may feel full faster. Choose nutrient-rich foods. Try smoothies and shakes.
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08-13-2019, 07:33 AM #11Registered User
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First of all you need professional help from a dietician to calculate your daily caloric needs and your basic metabolism needs . From then on creating a caloric surplus so that you gain weight would be fairly easy.
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08-13-2019, 07:42 AM #12Registered User
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No.Originally Posted by earthtospace
Last edited by CommitmentRulz; 08-13-2019 at 08:00 AM.
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08-13-2019, 07:57 AM #13Registered User
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Have you tried consuming more food?
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08-13-2019, 09:10 AM #14Yells at clouds
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lolOriginally Posted by earthtospace
Do you pay someone to pick out your clothes and tie your shoes?64
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08-13-2019, 09:25 AM #15Registered User
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Bet the vast majority would use the same equation that any online calculators would use and the other ones would make up some random chit as a sales tactic. You could also just monitor what you eat for a few weeks and watch the scale to get an idea of whether or not you're in a deficit, surplus or around maintenance. This stuff doesn't need to be hard.Originally Posted by earthtospace
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08-13-2019, 10:40 AM #16Calisthenics
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just noOriginally Posted by CommitmentRulz
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08-14-2019, 07:47 PM #17Registered User
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Buy a blender so you can drink a lot your calories, add some whey protein, oats, bananas, peanut butter, milk, ice cream etc, it's an easy way of consuming a lot of calories in a short space of time.
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08-15-2019, 12:36 PM #18
^That is a good suggestion..
Your activity level is through the roof. I would eat very dense calorie foods and as much as possible. Easy stuff - spoons of PB, granola, whole milk, nuts, make some sandwiches with plenty of meet and cheese, etc..
Let your training progress and the mirror guide your results. In terms of your goal, all depends on your starting point, training experience, how long, etc.. I would cut your goal in half and see how you do.Curing Disease.
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