weight gain...

[ApC23]

Ive been trying to gain weight for a while now, i know my diet is most likely what holding me back. ive been reading through different weight gain programs, and in them are samples of meals that should be eaten. of the six meals most of them show, half of the meals are from powders and supplements ive never heard of. the actual program in them are simple to understand: lift heavy, low reps, 3 days a week, dont overtrain, lots of rest. great, but can i do this by eating whole foods? has anyone gained a significant amount of weight without 10 different suplements, and powders. protein is needed i understand, i just need some help planning these meals

 

[simon]

Supplements are designed to supplement your diet. So yeah, eat as much wholefood as you can, and then supplement with protein powder on top of that to reach your daily protein and calorie intake.

Not sure why you'd need 10 supplements as a beginner, I use whey, vitamins and fish oil.

 

[Nox]

4-5 months ago I was about 90lbs at 5'5". Then I started drinking Ensure Plus, which costs about $33 for a pack of 24 bottles at Costco. Costco is really cheap compare to other places. Ensure Plus has about 350 calories and 12g proteins. Now I am about 130lbs. My body frame is still thin looking, but I look a lot better than before. Now I am working out in the gym.

All you have to do is eat atleast three times a day and drink Ensure Plus after your meals. You'll continue to be able to eat more and more as you drink and eat.

 

[Celadus]

You don't need to buy supplements but buying a jug of Whey Protein and finding a good weight gain shake recipe might even save you money on food and it will be very beneficial to growth.

Celadus

 

[Cash]

Whey protein. Even with minimal doses i noticed weight (muscle) gain on the 3rd/4th day. After years of being skinny.

 

[mrRuckus]

You need Whey protein for the post-workout meal. it hits the muscles quickly and prevents your muscles from atrophying.

I think you'll manage just fine downing any source of protein after. Whey isn't necessary.

I think people are too anal about a lot of this stuff.