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jamie84 · 13-01-2004, 03:18 PM

Right ive just turned 20 the other week, and my problem is im 6,2ft tall and only weight 11 stone. you can only imagine how skinny i am for the info above.

Im wanting to know how i can gain weight?

Whats the best supplements i can take ie whey, protein ?? and where can i get it from??

im going to join a gym, but the problem with me is i never stick to it. But im willing to now cos im sick of looking ill with being so stick thin

Mates take pi55 out of me and it just makes me want to do something about it so i am. Its all so getting me down i will not go down town clubbing with a t shirt or long sleeve tops cos i just do not fill them out and i look a mess.

So please any info would be gr8

If stuck to taking protein shakes whould i gain weight?

What foods do i need to be eating to gain weight fast??

cheers lads

jamie :( :( :(

ps i dont expect this to happen over night

**robdog** · 13-01-2004, 03:38 PM

for gaining weight mate eat loads os potatoes, rice,chicken, tuna, steak and drink some milk. there are a couple of members hear that sell protein drinks, Lorian and silentbob. cant think of website addresses of hand(sorry lads) but im sure someone else will give you more info mate. there good people on this board, they have helped me loads.

good luck mate and keep up the training

rob

welcome to the board

jamie84 · 13-01-2004, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robdog
for gaining weight mate eat loads os potatoes, rice,chicken, tuna, steak and drink some milk. there are a couple of members hear that sell protein drinks, Lorian and silentbob. cant think of website addresses of hand(sorry lads) but im sure someone else will give you more info mate. there good people on this board, they have helped me loads.

good luck mate and keep up the training

rob

welcome to the board

Many thanks mate for your fast reply

I will wait for other comments

And if lorian or silentbob could get in touch with me for supplying protein drinks i would be more than happy

jamie84 · 13-01-2004, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robdog
for gaining weight mate eat loads os potatoes, rice,chicken, tuna, steak and drink some milk. there are a couple of members hear that sell protein drinks, Lorian and silentbob. cant think of website addresses of hand(sorry lads) but im sure someone else will give you more info mate. there good people on this board, they have helped me loads.

good luck mate and keep up the training

rob

welcome to the board

Many thanks mate for your fast reply

I will wait for other comments

And if lorian or silentbob could get in touch with me for supplying protein drinks i would be mo

***Lorian*** · 13-01-2004, 04:31 PM

Hi mate welcome to the board

My website is www.proteinfactory.co.uk, silentbobs is www.bodyshapersfitness.com

As for gaining weight, most importantly you need to be consuming more calories than you consume, primarily these should come from real food sources (as robdog mentioned). Protein shakes can be added in addition to regular meals to bump k/calories up further.

One thing I would add is that for gaining weight you are probably best looking at a dedicated weight-gain formula as opposed to just a protein powder. These are a mixture of carbs+protein and therefore provide substantially more calories per serving. Two of the best are Reflex Instant Mass and Prolab N-Large2, details of which can be found on either of the sites mentioned above.

L

BSF James · 13-01-2004, 05:39 PM

As the other guys said, beef up your proper food intake and add a weight gain supplement like instant mass, nlarge or pro mass by Chemical Nutrition. There's a thread on the new food and diet section where everyone is posting their diets - this might give you some idea of how to structure your diet.

At 11 stone you probably need around 2750 cals a day to start to gain weight at a reasonable pace, depending on what you currently eat and how fast your metabolism is. If you'd like to post your current diet, we could suggest some modifications.

**hackskii** · 13-01-2004, 06:14 PM

I agree with the guys above on the diet.
The workout you should not do too much and lift compound exercises. Do each body part one time each week.
Example: Monday do Chest and Triceps
Tuesday do Back and Biceps
Wednesday off
Thursday Shoulders
Friday Legs
This is just an example. Lift heavier and keep it simple, you dont want to burn too many calories. Your appitite will spark up a little when you exercise. Feel free to eat even when you arnt that hungry.
Corn, potatos, rice, breads, pasta, yams, beans, oatmeal and such tend to put on some meat on your bones and you can eat as much protein as you want too.
Again, dont do too much at the gym or you will be burning the calories you are trying to store.
The idea is to consume more calories than you burn. This will store. Creatine might help you retain some water and volumize some of your muscles while increasing your strength.

robin_3_16 · 14-01-2004, 12:17 AM

good routine good diet had helped me go from 6 foot 1 and 10 and a half stone, now 6 foot 1 13 and a half stone
still skinny but getting there
remember rome wasn't built in aday and neither was arnie
it will come but only over time
you have to be in it for the long run
eat whatever u want as much as u can mate try and eat every 3 hours
and use this board
they will get u through it!
we will get you through it and help in anyway

jamie84 · 14-01-2004, 01:01 PM

thanks ever so much people

can i just ask what protein drink to u reccomend the most?
because im going to buy some from one of the sites named above

robin how long has it took u to but 2 and half stone on ??

was thinking about this one but it only says 20 servings i would be taking five aday

**robdog** · 14-01-2004, 01:46 PM

im using dymatize elite whey at the mo. its got 70 odd servings in it. low card with i think 22grams of protein. aparently its been quite popular from what one of the guys where saying

***Lorian*** · 14-01-2004, 01:51 PM

hi mate,

For a start I think that 5 servings a day would be overkill (not to mention bloody expensive!). As mentioned above you really want to be looking at real food sources and using products like the Instant Mass to *supplement* this diet.

You can put together good meals very easily eg, some mornings i'll microwave a boal of oatmeal (regular oatmael with water, nothing fancy!) put it in a container and take it to work, about mid morning i'll add in a couple of scoops of whey protein and bingo .. high calorie quality protein+carbs meal that's significantly cheaper than a shake!

Another thing you could do to make it last is not use full servings of, use a half serving but make up the calories by adding a couple of bananas or something. Personally I like the bags of frozen fruits that you can buy in any supermarket.

Also its worth bearing in mind that Reflex Instant Mass is quite a thick shake, Prolab N-Large has a much thinner consistency making it easier to drink if you arent feeling hungry!

As for which I rprefer, I generally opt for Chocolate N-Large2 and Strawberry Instant Mass

L

***Lorian*** · 14-01-2004, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robdog
im using dymatize elite whey at the mo. its got 70 odd servings in it. low card with i think 22grams of protein. aparently its been quite popular from what one of the guys where saying

I actually tried the Dymatize Elite way for the first time yesterday - had a sample of Choc-Mint flavour. Not one i'd generally go for but this was very nice, quite a subtle flavour and not artificial. It mixed really well too which is always a bonus

L

robin_3_16 · 14-01-2004, 04:24 PM

mate it has taken me about a year and abit
just ate whatever the hell i could
i have put fat on but when putting on mass u have to put fat on then cut
i would say protein shakes go minimal i have one a day and 3 of upper body training days and 2 on legs day
cheaper too
jiust eat every three hours mate
and train remember it takes time but be willing to put in time and u will be fine

BSF James · 14-01-2004, 10:52 PM

Yeah, the elite is good. We've been selling loads of the stuff. Its one of our best selling products. Chocolate and vanilla are nice, mocha isn't so nice, and I haven't tried the others- I'm told by customers that berry and buttercream toffee are good though. Not ideal on its own for weight gain though. Instant mass is good, so's n-large. You just dont get very many servings. However, I'd only recommend to use half servings anway. Pro mass gives better value for money, but not quite such good quality.

5 shakes a day would be too much. Beef up your food intake as well. I'd say 2 weight gain shakes a day would be plenty. I've seen people get good results with both nlarge and instant mass. Either would be a great choice.

We've just got a new weight gainer in stock called 'mammoth 2500' by interactive nutrition. Its really nice - one of the best supps I've tasted - but its got 900 cals per serving with water! Good for hardgainers though. I'm actually pretty impressed with interactive's product line. I'll be putting them and USN on our site in the next few days.

OnePack · 15-01-2004, 12:46 AM

Drinking plenty of full cream milk, a glass with every meal at least woulg help. However it is not a substitue for water. As for whey protein, u can try using milk, except for the drink after the work out since water is easier to absorb than water, as its essential that ur body should get whey protein as quick and as soon as possible after the work out. For other time, especially the drink before bed, I'd go for milk.

13-01-2004, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
jamie84 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8	Hello People please read!!! Right ive just turned 20 the other week, and my problem is im 6,2ft tall and only weight 11 stone. you can only imagine how skinny i am for the info above. Im wanting to know how i can gain weight? Whats the best supplements i can take ie whey, protein ?? and where can i get it from?? im going to join a gym, but the problem with me is i never stick to it. But im willing to now cos im sick of looking ill with being so stick thin Mates take pi55 out of me and it just makes me want to do something about it so i am. Its all so getting me down i will not go down town clubbing with a t shirt or long sleeve tops cos i just do not fill them out and i look a mess. So please any info would be gr8 If stuck to taking protein shakes whould i gain weight? What foods do i need to be eating to gain weight fast?? cheers lads jamie :( :( :( ps i dont expect this to happen over night Last edited by jamie84; 13-01-2004 at 03:22 PM.

14-01-2004, 01:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
jamie84 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8	thanks ever so much people can i just ask what protein drink to u reccomend the most? because im going to buy some from one of the sites named above robin how long has it took u to but 2 and half stone on ?? was thinking about this one but it only says 20 servings i would be taking five aday Last edited by jamie84; 14-01-2004 at 01:06 PM.

13-01-2004, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
robdog UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home!! Posts: 5,821	for gaining weight mate eat loads os potatoes, rice,chicken, tuna, steak and drink some milk. there are a couple of members hear that sell protein drinks, Lorian and silentbob. cant think of website addresses of hand(sorry lads) but im sure someone else will give you more info mate. there good people on this board, they have helped me loads. good luck mate and keep up the training rob welcome to the board

13-01-2004, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Lorian* Administrator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,578 Blog Entries: 1	Hi mate welcome to the board My website is www.proteinfactory.co.uk, silentbobs is www.bodyshapersfitness.com As for gaining weight, most importantly you need to be consuming more calories than you consume, primarily these should come from real food sources (as robdog mentioned). Protein shakes can be added in addition to regular meals to bump k/calories up further. One thing I would add is that for gaining weight you are probably best looking at a dedicated weight-gain formula as opposed to just a protein powder. These are a mixture of carbs+protein and therefore provide substantially more calories per serving. Two of the best are Reflex Instant Mass and Prolab N-Large2, details of which can be found on either of the sites mentioned above. L

13-01-2004, 05:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	As the other guys said, beef up your proper food intake and add a weight gain supplement like instant mass, nlarge or pro mass by Chemical Nutrition. There's a thread on the new food and diet section where everyone is posting their diets - this might give you some idea of how to structure your diet. At 11 stone you probably need around 2750 cals a day to start to gain weight at a reasonable pace, depending on what you currently eat and how fast your metabolism is. If you'd like to post your current diet, we could suggest some modifications.

13-01-2004, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,360	I agree with the guys above on the diet. The workout you should not do too much and lift compound exercises. Do each body part one time each week. Example: Monday do Chest and Triceps Tuesday do Back and Biceps Wednesday off Thursday Shoulders Friday Legs This is just an example. Lift heavier and keep it simple, you dont want to burn too many calories. Your appitite will spark up a little when you exercise. Feel free to eat even when you arnt that hungry. Corn, potatos, rice, breads, pasta, yams, beans, oatmeal and such tend to put on some meat on your bones and you can eat as much protein as you want too. Again, dont do too much at the gym or you will be burning the calories you are trying to store. The idea is to consume more calories than you burn. This will store. Creatine might help you retain some water and volumize some of your muscles while increasing your strength.

14-01-2004, 12:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	good routine good diet had helped me go from 6 foot 1 and 10 and a half stone, now 6 foot 1 13 and a half stone still skinny but getting there remember rome wasn't built in aday and neither was arnie it will come but only over time you have to be in it for the long run eat whatever u want as much as u can mate try and eat every 3 hours and use this board they will get u through it! we will get you through it and help in anyway

14-01-2004, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
robdog UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home!! Posts: 5,821	im using dymatize elite whey at the mo. its got 70 odd servings in it. low card with i think 22grams of protein. aparently its been quite popular from what one of the guys where saying

14-01-2004, 01:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
*Lorian* Administrator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,578 Blog Entries: 1	hi mate, For a start I think that 5 servings a day would be overkill (not to mention bloody expensive!). As mentioned above you really want to be looking at real food sources and using products like the Instant Mass to supplement this diet. You can put together good meals very easily eg, some mornings i'll microwave a boal of oatmeal (regular oatmael with water, nothing fancy!) put it in a container and take it to work, about mid morning i'll add in a couple of scoops of whey protein and bingo .. high calorie quality protein+carbs meal that's significantly cheaper than a shake! Another thing you could do to make it last is not use full servings of, use a half serving but make up the calories by adding a couple of bananas or something. Personally I like the bags of frozen fruits that you can buy in any supermarket. Also its worth bearing in mind that Reflex Instant Mass is quite a thick shake, Prolab N-Large has a much thinner consistency making it easier to drink if you arent feeling hungry! As for which I rprefer, I generally opt for Chocolate N-Large2 and Strawberry Instant Mass L

14-01-2004, 04:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	mate it has taken me about a year and abit just ate whatever the hell i could i have put fat on but when putting on mass u have to put fat on then cut i would say protein shakes go minimal i have one a day and 3 of upper body training days and 2 on legs day cheaper too jiust eat every three hours mate and train remember it takes time but be willing to put in time and u will be fine

14-01-2004, 10:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	Yeah, the elite is good. We've been selling loads of the stuff. Its one of our best selling products. Chocolate and vanilla are nice, mocha isn't so nice, and I haven't tried the others- I'm told by customers that berry and buttercream toffee are good though. Not ideal on its own for weight gain though. Instant mass is good, so's n-large. You just dont get very many servings. However, I'd only recommend to use half servings anway. Pro mass gives better value for money, but not quite such good quality. 5 shakes a day would be too much. Beef up your food intake as well. I'd say 2 weight gain shakes a day would be plenty. I've seen people get good results with both nlarge and instant mass. Either would be a great choice. We've just got a new weight gainer in stock called 'mammoth 2500' by interactive nutrition. Its really nice - one of the best supps I've tasted - but its got 900 cals per serving with water! Good for hardgainers though. I'm actually pretty impressed with interactive's product line. I'll be putting them and USN on our site in the next few days.

15-01-2004, 12:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,503	Drinking plenty of full cream milk, a glass with every meal at least woulg help. However it is not a substitue for water. As for whey protein, u can try using milk, except for the drink after the work out since water is easier to absorb than water, as its essential that ur body should get whey protein as quick and as soon as possible after the work out. For other time, especially the drink before bed, I'd go for milk.