Weight Gain...

[JamaicanSpice]

Hey guys....ok so I've always been a slim girl...I'm 6ft, about 145 lbs, but I have a lot of lean muscle from playing ball and running track....I'm looking to add a lil more curvation to my shape, so at the gym I've started taking these "gainer" protein shakes after my workouts. For you professionals in here, should I be drinking one of these everyday? And what else should I be doing? I do eat a LOT but my metabolism is very fast, so maybe you guys can tell me what type of foods I should be eating as well...
Also with my workouts, I do less cardio and more weights...I'm starting to see a lil difference, but any advice would be appreciated!

[khalid a.k.a Genocide]

If I read correctly, you want to bulk up a little bit, isn't it? Anyway, solidifying your diet should be your primary focus along with a solid workout routine. Just try and maintain a high protein, high/moderate carb, low/moderate fats, low cholasterol, and high/moderate fiber diet. I would stay away from fast foods, high sugar foods and maybe only indulge on them once a month.

As far as supplements, whey protein(or a weight gainer) is good so that you maintain a constant supply of protein to your body. Multivitamines complements your diet a bit too. And you should get a hold of omega3/fish oil(or other fat burn supplements) tablets which is essential as far keeping bodyfat in check. There many more supplements that are ok to take but it all depends on your willingness to spend. however there's websites that sell supplements for cheap.

Whats your workout routine like?

[JamaicanSpice]

Thanks for the tips...as far as my workouts, I try going to the gym 3x a week...do about 10-15 mins of cardio...always hit the leg press (210lbs, 3 sets of 10 on average)...calf raises (160lbs, 5 sets of 10)...hamstring curls & quads (these reps depend on how my back is doing for the day - was in 2 accidents last year that kind of messed me up)...squats (as many reps as I can) - those are my main exercises for legs. As far as upper body, I do a lot of free weights, overhead shoulder press, and whatever doesn't hurt my back...I just finished physio a lil while ago so I'm still testing the waters to see how much I can handle.

[khalid a.k.a Genocide]

Thanks for the tips...as far as my workouts, I try going to the gym 3x a week...do about 10-15 mins of cardio...always hit the leg press (210lbs, 3 sets of 10 on average)...calf raises (160lbs, 5 sets of 10)...hamstring curls & quads (these reps depend on how my back is doing for the day - was in 2 accidents last year that kind of messed me up)...squats (as many reps as I can) - those are my main exercises for legs. As far as upper body, I do a lot of free weights, overhead shoulder press, and whatever doesn't hurt my back...I just finished physio a lil while ago so I'm still testing the waters to see how much I can handle.

Your workout looks pretty good. Now you just have to stay consistent(be patient) with your workouts and your diet and soon you'll reach your goals. :rambo:

keep up the good work in the gym/weightroom.

[JamaicanSpice]

Your workout looks pretty good. Now you just have to stay consistent(be patient) with your workouts and your diet and soon you'll reach your goals. :rambo:

keep up the good work in the gym/weightroom.

Thanks! I shall do my best :thumbsup: