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Putting on weight
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I am looking to bulk up, and was wondering if you guys had any tips or hints on how I can do it cheaply !!!
I am a skinflint who lives on his own and never can be arsed to go food shopping (I know thats the main problem)
So I am looking for a cheap easy way to put on some weight, fresh stuff is kind of out of the question !
Chars!
I am a skinflint who lives on his own and never can be arsed to go food shopping (I know thats the main problem)
So I am looking for a cheap easy way to put on some weight, fresh stuff is kind of out of the question !
Chars!
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Firstly, are you genuinely underweight? Go to your doctor first to check this. They can also give you a recommended eating plan to gain weight safely and healthily. Or they can refer you to a good dietician.
If you're getting skinny because you're not eating properly, how about just changing a few of your habits and eating properly from now on? Stuff about balanced diets etc here:
http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_food/
And if you're skint:
http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_students/health/healthy_eating_on_the_cheap.html
http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_students/health/skint_gourmet.html
Only kidding. You go down the gym right????
When you go down there speak to a trainer or a nutritionist about you diet. Have a friend who was in a bad accident but is a diver he spoke to his trainer about bulking back up after his accedent now he's huge:eek:
For every pound u weight, eat at least that many grams of protein a day. Eg, if u weigh 140lb, your gonna have to eat at least 140g of protein a day.
You need at least a certain amount of calories per day, otherwise you will never gain weight. These calories should consist of protein, carbohydrates, and a little bit of fat. I don't know how many calories you need because I don't know your age/weight/bodytype etc.
You also need to go to the gym about 3 times a week, and train each bodypart once a week.
E.g. Mon - Biceps, Lats
Wed - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Fri - Legs, Lower Back
Train with heavy weight, and I mean heavy. Train with enough weight so that you can just about manage 7-9 reps.
I can go on and on and on giving you info about bodybuilding, but I'll just stop. I also suggest you take a look at www.teenbodybuilding.com and www.skinnyguy.net.
Have fun!
:eek: