People don't gain weight when they expend more calories than they take in, whether it's due to their metabolism or their activity rate. Regardless it's entirely possible to take a "90 lb. weakling" and whip him into shape in a relatively short period of time.
Fresh veggies (especially dark green ones) and fruit plus lean protein is what you want, plus plenty of fiber. Don't forget to drink a minimum of a gallon of water a day too.
Upon my application to the army I was told i was under weight and had to gain some weight and if you want to gain weight read on but it doesn't involve veggie veggie and fruit will gain you no weight what so ever. Eat loads of pasta tuna and if you can the odd protein shake will help Train train and train some more muscle weights more than fat so if you break your muscles they grow back stronger and add more weight the tuna will help with the protein. If you can afford it steak and chicken are good sources too. jacket spuds /potatoes are also great. Eggs are also good for a source of protein and will help baked beans i've been told (dislike them my self) are cheap and good for protein and alike full fat milk too and more tuna! eat 3 good sized meals a day and try to snack in between if you can do more heavy weights to build up bulk rather than tone. and just eat regular ever couple of hours if possible. And a good Guinness has lots of vits and minerals in it for you!
hope this helps just try to eat lots and work out if possible or you will just crap it out as your body wont need it. Fruit and veg is not a bad thing but it won't help you put and sort of weight on but balance is the key to a good diet so don't drop your greens out all together.
If you want I can also send you a link to an army forum where I created a post about gaining weight and had loads of positive responses.
Only thing I disagree with Sub_zer0 is full fat milk... I mean, what is the benefit? I have drank fat free milk for decades.
Agree on bulking up, and tuna is an excellent source of protein. If you do weightlift though it's imperative you ingest your protein (at least 35 to 40 grams) within 10 or 15 minutes of lifting. I was a big fan of Myoplex when I lifted. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
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<!--quoteo(post=1656574:date=Oct 17 2007, 11:49 PM:name=Liku)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Liku @ Oct 17 2007, 11:49 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1656574"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->But I don't get it why I don't gain weight. I lift weights, but only my arms so it's not burning any real fat. I don't seem to gain anything, and I'll eat whatever. Maybe I'll have to force feed?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> You're not lifting right. If you don't create a demand for muscle growth in the body, then the growth will not come. If you only exercise a handful of muscle groups, and only exercise here and there, and are not taking in more calories (and GOOD calories) than you're burning each day, then you can definitely count on NOT growing.
Whats really important to me is strength and body fat %. Thats pretty much what you should focus on. Eat at least 4 (HEALTHY/SMALL) meals per day. Drink plenty of water and make sure you rest if you do decide to do some resistance training.
(some of you may not have a clue what im talking about, google is your friend)
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<!--quoteo(post=1656726:date=Oct 18 2007, 07:08 PM:name=efektz)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efektz @ Oct 18 2007, 07:08 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1656726"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ive been lifting weights for a few years now.
Whats really important to me is strength and body fat %. Thats pretty much what you should focus on. Eat at least 4 (HEALTHY/SMALL) meals per day. Drink plenty of water and make sure you rest if you do decide to do some resistance training.
(some of you may not have a clue what im talking about, google is your friend)
<a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm" target="_blank">Cool test</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Plan on not gaining much in strength and size if you're eating small meals.
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Fresh veggies (especially dark green ones) and fruit plus lean protein is what you want, plus plenty of fiber. Don't forget to drink a minimum of a gallon of water a day too.
Eat loads of pasta tuna and if you can the odd protein shake will help Train train and train some more muscle weights more than fat so if you break your muscles they grow back stronger and add more weight the tuna will help with the protein. If you can afford it steak and chicken are good sources too.
jacket spuds /potatoes are also great. Eggs are also good for a source of protein and will help baked beans i've been told (dislike them my self) are cheap and good for protein and alike full fat milk too and more tuna! eat 3 good sized meals a day and try to snack in between if you can do more heavy weights to build up bulk rather than tone. and just eat regular ever couple of hours if possible.
And a good Guinness has lots of vits and minerals in it for you!
hope this helps just try to eat lots and work out if possible or you will just crap it out as your body wont need it. Fruit and veg is not a bad thing but it won't help you put and sort of weight on but balance is the key to a good diet so don't drop your greens out all together.
If you want I can also send you a link to an army forum where I created a post about gaining weight and had loads of positive responses.
Agree on bulking up, and tuna is an excellent source of protein. If you do weightlift though it's imperative you ingest your protein (at least 35 to 40 grams) within 10 or 15 minutes of lifting. I was a big fan of Myoplex when I lifted. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
You're not lifting right. If you don't create a demand for muscle growth in the body, then the growth will not come. If you only exercise a handful of muscle groups, and only exercise here and there, and are not taking in more calories (and GOOD calories) than you're burning each day, then you can definitely count on NOT growing.
Whats really important to me is strength and body fat %. Thats pretty much what you should focus on. Eat at least 4 (HEALTHY/SMALL) meals per day. Drink plenty of water and make sure you rest if you do decide to do some resistance training.
(some of you may not have a clue what im talking about, google is your friend)
<a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm" target="_blank">Cool test</a>
Whats really important to me is strength and body fat %. Thats pretty much what you should focus on. Eat at least 4 (HEALTHY/SMALL) meals per day. Drink plenty of water and make sure you rest if you do decide to do some resistance training.
(some of you may not have a clue what im talking about, google is your friend)
<a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm" target="_blank">Cool test</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Plan on not gaining much in strength and size if you're eating small meals.
What's most important in bodybuilding is <b>WHAT</b> you ingest and how soon you do so after lifting.