im 100lbs and need to gain weight BAD

JBMD · Post by **JBMD** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:25 pm

Does anyone have any suggestions for me to gain good fat and muscle? its very hard for me to gain weight, im 5'6 and weigh just barely 100lbs. sometimes its under sadly...im almost 18yrs old and people look at me and think i have an eating disorder.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:51 pm

im almost 18yrs old and people look at me and think i have an eating disorder

do you?

maybe list what you'd basically eat most days and we can have a look at it

you may under eat more so than have an actual eating disorder, there is a difference

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JBMD · Post by **JBMD** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:56 pm

i dont have an eating disorder, i actually eat a lot. I try to always put extra protein in meals. I eat a lot of chicken, steak, fish, fruit, veggies and drink at least one 200g protein shake. I dont drink soda what-so-ever or eat fast food, greasy, or fried food.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:02 pm

you don't seem to have a problem then...are you unhappy at 100pds or just unhappy with other's perception of you?

as long as you're happy...

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JBMD · Post by **JBMD** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:09 pm

i would be happier with myself if i had more muscle and good tone. Im actually very healthy, but it doesnt show too much...with our society today and its average weight of a person im definitly ranked at the lower percent of how much people normally way.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:11 pm

don't worry about average figures, the fatter the world gets the worse the average gets

resistance training is required then to build some muscle...do you already?

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dsubulldog12 · Post by **dsubulldog12** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:30 pm

hey, the only thing that really hit me when i was reading your diet is your protein shake. If you are drinking a 200g protein shake you are wasting protein. Your body is only able to make use of 40g of protein at a time and the rest is just wasted. Depending on the protein you are taking, your results will vary over different durations of time. Just know that weight does not matter that much, as the other person said, work out until you like the way your body looks, you don't have to concern yourself over the weight so much. If you are already working out, stick with it (if you need help making a routine I can help you or others) and you will see results. You have to remember that results are not immediate though. Good luck!

JBMD · Post by **JBMD** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:42 pm

yes i do resistance and lift as much weight as i can and more. i do heavier weight with less reps but still enough sets to help me gain muscle. But i would love it if you could help me with a workout routine

dsubulldog12 · Post by **dsubulldog12** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:05 pm

first off, is there any specific part that you would like to tone more than others. Ex: abs, legs. You will want to focus on the body parts that you want to tone moreso but don't neglect the rest. Also, I would suggest cardio after every workout. Never before because your body will be tired for the lifting that will help you tone. Also, the number of reps and sets are more important than the weight, do not emphasize high weight because you may lose form. Get back to me with any specific body parts to tone or all, and I will try to make up a routine as fast as I can for you!

JBMD · Post by **JBMD** » Sat May 23, 2009 11:30 pm

legs are probably what is needed most, but i would like for abs and arms to be toned as well

ketchuplover · Post by **ketchuplover** » Sun May 24, 2009 7:48 am

dsubulldog12 wrote:hey, the only thing that really hit me when i was reading your diet is your protein shake. If you are drinking a 200g protein shake you are wasting protein. Your body is only able to make use of 40g of protein at a time and the rest is just wasted. Depending on the protein you are taking, your results will vary over different durations of time. Just know that weight does not matter that much, as the other person said, work out until you like the way your body looks, you don't have to concern yourself over the weight so much. If you are already working out, stick with it (if you need help making a routine I can help you or others) and you will see results. You have to remember that results are not immediate though. Good luck!

Sorry to butt in but I have a question regarding the 40g protein. Where did get your information? thanks

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Sun May 24, 2009 3:25 pm

You're almost 18 and you've been working out for 5 years (according to your profile).

1. What kind of training have you been doing during that period.
2. How is your muscle tone?

If you don't have an eating disorder, then just enjoy your food and let your girlfriends be jealous of your slim appearance. ( preference is for slender women; first true love was a ballerina--muscular, feminine and slender. Very sexy.) I think there are other men out there that will appreciate your shape.

Eat well; dress well; stay toned. Be happy.

JBMD · Post by **JBMD** » Sun May 24, 2009 7:21 pm

i dont necessarily do any training, i just workout alot. at the least i workout for two hours a day. right now i am quating 60lbs, leg pressing 160lbs, curling 15lbs, lifting 20lbs etc. (just so you can get an idea of what ive been lifting) but i feel like its not enough.

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Mon May 25, 2009 8:02 am

JBMD wrote:i dont necessarily do any training, i just workout alot. at the least i workout for two hours a day. right now i am quating 60lbs, leg pressing 160lbs, curling 15lbs, lifting 20lbs etc. (just so you can get an idea of what ive been lifting) but i feel like its not enough.

Add some abdominal work and some back work and your routine will be fine.

You have a high metabolism rate. It could be that your metabolism rate increases as your intake increases. I've seen this in some people with high metabolism rates.

Has your doctor declared you "healthy"? If so, eat well and accept yourself for what you are: A young healthy pretty and slender woman. Not a bad place to be. (But your spelling sucks.)

Atticus · Post by **Atticus** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:03 am

Packard wrote: Has your doctor declared you "healthy"? If so, eat well and accept yourself for what you are: A young healthy pretty and slender woman.

What he said.

If it ain't broke, don't it. Just Improve.