"I Want to Gain Weight!"

[DonRSD]

Denny's every night = the key

im 6'3" 270 lbs
i wouldnt mind getting down to 245 or so, but i dont want to ever be 'skin & bones' again

[Beta Man]

I have a metabolism of a hummingbird on PCP........ It's an affliction I tell-ya

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

Listen to Fighter This is basically what I've done for years. If your hitting the gym for 2 hours, make sure most of that time is weights. Use cardio to warm up for a mile or so.

Yeah, I intersperse cardio in there just to get into better cardio shape - I'm not as in good cardio shape as I was in HS back when I played soccer.

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

A big F YOU goes out to you SOBs that are complaining that you can't gain weight.

Look, if there existed a USB cable that I could connect to transfer weight - I would do it.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Look, if there existed a USB cable that I could connect to transfer weight - I would do it.

I would gladly let you download some of mine.

[Fighter]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I do eat and eat and eat - but only 3 big meals a day, I think that's my problem. I should eat 6 medium-sized meals instead, like Fighter suggested.

And, I do - I eat anywhere from 190-240g of protein a day, depending on my meals.

Try Weight Gainer....works extremely well...you won't get fat, but will gain lean muscle!! At least 3 servings a day

[jw]

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[Fighter]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

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[JJ]

What about this Creatine thing I've been told about?

[Fighter]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

What about this Creatine thing I've been told about?

It's more "water weight" with creatine but it does build muscle and burn fat...I'm currently using it and I love it

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

What about this Creatine thing I've been told about?

I used it for a few weeks awhile back and didn't really see much benefit and it seemed to make me feel a little...woozy I guess. Definitely do your research on any supplements you take. Whey Protein is essential to building muscle though. I usually take around 110-120 grams per day.

[Fighter]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

I used it for a few weeks awhile back and didn't really see much benefit and it seemed to make me feel a little...woozy I guess. Definitely do your research on any supplements you take. Whey Protein is essential to building muscle though. I usually take around 110-120 grams per day.

Yep, can't go wrong with good old fashioned Whey Protein!!

Highly recommended

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

I used it for a few weeks awhile back and didn't really see much benefit and it seemed to make me feel a little...woozy I guess. Definitely do your research on any supplements you take. Whey Protein is essential to building muscle though. I usually take around 110-120 grams per day.

you werent drinking enough water aside from the creatine then, creatine monohydrate pulls water from your blood stream your muscles to form water tension in your muscles, allowing you a bit of a boost to your workouts, so it will help you build muscle faster, but it will also puff you up a bit with water weight

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by Fighter

Yep, can't go wrong with good old fashioned Whey Protein!!

Highly recommended

muscle milk is delicious! but if you just get the generic stuff, some of those can be hard to force down

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

you werent drinking enough water aside from the creatine then, creatine monohydrate pulls water from your blood stream your muscles to form water tension in your muscles, allowing you a bit of a boost to your workouts, so it will help you build muscle faster, but it will also puff you up a bit with water weight

I drink upwards of 1 gallon a day. Water is pretty much all I drink. I don't think that was the issue really. Peoples bodies are just different. Mine didn't seem to react well to it.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

muscle milk is delicious! but if you just get the generic stuff, some of those can be hard to force down

With skim milk, I've never had a problem. I usually mix them up, mix strawberry with chocolate peanut butter or vanilla. Pretty darn good, I must say. With water, it's atrocious. I barely made it through a cup with water.

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

With skim milk, I've never had a problem. I usually mix them up, mix strawberry with chocolate peanut butter or vanilla. Pretty darn good, I must say. With water, it's atrocious. I barely made it through a cup with water.

i dont remember the name, but the first few kinds i tried were awful, even with milk, but then i got a good job and could afford the muscle milk, and that stuff is great, never had a flavor that wasnt delicious

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

I drink upwards of 1 gallon a day. Water is pretty much all I drink. I don't think that was the issue really. Peoples bodies are just different. Mine didn't seem to react well to it.

hmm i guess so, it just sounded like you were getting dehydrated from the loading phase, which is really easy to do

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

i dont remember the name, but the first few kinds i tried were awful, even with milk, but then i got a good job and could afford the muscle milk, and that stuff is great, never had a flavor that wasnt delicious

I use the Body Fortress Whey Protein available at Wal-Mart and Vitamin World. It's $12 for a 2 lb. size at Wal-Mart in various flavors. Been using it for a few years and love it. Especially good with shakes. In addition to the whey, they also contain BCAA's and nearly 2,900 mg of L-Glutamine.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

hmm i guess so, it just sounded like you were getting dehydrated from the loading phase, which is really easy to do

I don't think that's what it is at least. Just made me feel kind of weird. Plus, after doing some reading there looked to be some health issues relating to kidneys or liver, but I can't remember which.

[mikejet]

Dude, Shakeys Buffet. Each all the skin........