Trying To Gain Weight...Help/Suggestions???

[epideMIC]

i'm 6'5" 180, trying to get to 200

i don't eat healthy at all...I have PT 5 days a week, MWF I run 3 miles & TT I do circuit/calesthetics(sp), & 2-3 times a week i play basketball

i refuse to cook because we have a community kitchen in our dorm & it's beyond nasty. we have a chow hall that's decent, it has everything from pizza & hamburgers to deli meat & vegetables

any suggestions on a diet??? also any weight training cuz i wanna get a little cut in the process

[NY's #1 Draft Pick]

you must be in the military huh

[Big H]

Just keep it simple...

-Eat six times a day
-Look for calorie-dense foods (peanut butter, milk, cheese, etc.)
-Stock up on Beef Jerky (overlooked mass gaining snack)
-Make sure your foods consist of mainly protein, some carbs, and some fat (think of a 40/40/20 split).
-Take a Multivitamin (Try Universal Animal Pak, they make the best mass gaining multi, just be ready to handle the 22 pills you gotta take every morning).
-You said they have hamburgers right? ask for it without the bun and make SURE they are grilling the burgers. Soak up any excess grease or fat with a paper towel.
-I must stress the Peanut Butter here. If you have access to it, buy Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter. Its loaded with healthy fats, good amount of protein, and about 220 calories in only 2 tablespoons. I used to run through a jar a day when I was bulking for football.
-Load up on Oats/Oatmeal (if available) for breakfast, with a lot of milk, and the occasional fruit or yogurt. Try to stick with the original Quaker Oats since its not hooked-up with Sugar.

Holla at me if you need specifics and good luck.

Oh... and as for training, since your gonna be bulking, go to failure on each set. In other words don't rely on a set amount of reps, just keep repping it out with moderate weight until you can't no more. This kicks your muscles in to Hypertrophy (muscle growth) which how you actually gain lean muscle. Stick to core lifts too (Bench, Squat, Cleans, Deadlifts) and build your programs aroung those lifts. Also, try your best to avoid machines during this Hypertrophy phase.

[epideMIC]

yeah, I'm in the Air Force

Just keep it simple...

-Eat six times a day
-Look for calorie-dense foods (peanut butter, milk, cheese, etc.)
-Stock up on Beef Jerky (overlooked mass gaining snack)
-Make sure your foods consist of mainly protein, some carbs, and some fat (think of a 40/40/20 split).
-Take a Multivitamin (Try Universal Animal Pak, they make the best mass gaining multi, just be ready to handle the 22 pills you gotta take every morning).
-You said they have hamburgers right? ask for it without the bun and make SURE they are grilling the burgers. Soak up any excess grease or fat with a paper towel.
-I must stress the Peanut Butter here. If you have access to it, buy Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter. Its loaded with healthy fats, good amount of protein, and about 220 calories in only 2 tablespoons. I used to run through a jar a day when I was bulking for football.
-Load up on Oats/Oatmeal (if available) for breakfast, with a lot of milk, and the occasional fruit or yogurt. Try to stick with the original Quaker Oats since its not hooked-up with Sugar.

Holla at me if you need specifics and good luck.

Oh... and as for training, since your gonna be bulking, go to failure on each set. In other words don't rely on a set amount of reps, just keep repping it out with moderate weight until you can't no more. This kicks your muscles in to Hypertrophy (muscle growth) which how you actually gain lean muscle. Stick to core lifts too (Bench, Squat, Cleans, Deadlifts) and build your programs aroung those lifts. Also, try your best to avoid machines during this Hypertrophy phase.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

specifics would be greatly appreciated, pm me

[merijayn]

Just keep it simple...

-Eat six times a day
-Look for calorie-dense foods (peanut butter, milk, cheese, etc.)
-Stock up on Beef Jerky (overlooked mass gaining snack)
-Make sure your foods consist of mainly protein, some carbs, and some fat (think of a 40/40/20 split).
-Take a Multivitamin (Try Universal Animal Pak, they make the best mass gaining multi, just be ready to handle the 22 pills you gotta take every morning).
-You said they have hamburgers right? ask for it without the bun and make SURE they are grilling the burgers. Soak up any excess grease or fat with a paper towel.
-I must stress the Peanut Butter here. If you have access to it, buy Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter. Its loaded with healthy fats, good amount of protein, and about 220 calories in only 2 tablespoons. I used to run through a jar a day when I was bulking for football.
-Load up on Oats/Oatmeal (if available) for breakfast, with a lot of milk, and the occasional fruit or yogurt. Try to stick with the original Quaker Oats since its not hooked-up with Sugar.

Holla at me if you need specifics and good luck.

Oh... and as for training, since your gonna be bulking, go to failure on each set. In other words don't rely on a set amount of reps, just keep repping it out with moderate weight until you can't no more. This kicks your muscles in to Hypertrophy (muscle growth) which how you actually gain lean muscle. Stick to core lifts too (Bench, Squat, Cleans, Deadlifts) and build your programs aroung those lifts. Also, try your best to avoid machines during this Hypertrophy phase.


Thanks for this information - I never knew about beef jerky! Anyhow, what would you recommend for a female trying to gain weight (but not trying to get all buff and muscular)?

[Big H]

Thanks for this information - I never knew about beef jerky! Anyhow, what would you recommend for a female trying to gain weight (but not trying to get all buff and muscular)?

Well females aren't going to need too many calories. To be honest I'm not too knowledgable when it comes to female bodybuilding (well for gaining weight atleast). Pretty much follow the same guidelines, but don't consume TOO many calories. Female lifters I know pretty much follow the same rules that male lifters do.

Lemme do some research and get back to you on this.

[Big H]

yeah, I'm in the Air Force



THANK YOU!!!!!!

specifics would be greatly appreciated, pm me

Get at me on AIM, my sn is BigH0430

[merijayn]

Well females aren't going to need too many calories. To be honest I'm not too knowledgable when it comes to female bodybuilding (well for gaining weight atleast). Pretty much follow the same guidelines, but don't consume TOO many calories. Female lifters I know pretty much follow the same rules that male lifters do.

Lemme do some research and get back to you on this.


I'm not a bodybuilder, and I don't lift weights, I'm just trying to gain weight...

[Fatal Lightning]

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