Best food to help gain weight?

[yrocMurphin]

Not sure if I worded the title right but whatever. I'm 5'9" 145-150, and I'm looking to gain about 15-20 pounds(Gonna take the belt from GSP). I want a good percentage of it to be muscle but some fat is okay right now. Basically what food will help me gain weight the fastest?

It seems pretty much impossible for me to gain weight so I'm just wondering what helps and how much I should eat.

 

[Standard]

It seems pretty much impossible for me to gain weight so I'm just wondering what helps and how much I should eat.

You can gain mass with the same basic foods you eat as part of a healthy diet.

but you have to eat more, eat untill you feel like your going to puke... hold it down, wait a second and eat some more.

You have to up the amount of calories that you take in, which results in gaining mass. Lifting helps ensure that your adding muscle and not fat. So lift and eat alot, thats the key.

Try reading the stickies for starters specifically This

 

[Henry Swanson]

When I bulked up to 210 lbs. I HAD to eat every 2 hours. Some of those meals were shakes.

 

[jk3004]

When I bulked up to 210 lbs. I HAD to eat every 2 hours. Some of those meals were shakes.

All I know is eating clean AND bulking sucks ass. Plain and simple. I'm am going to start drink protein shakes WITH 2 meals a day, plus the PWO shake, PLUS muscle milk at night.

 

[vast void]

Make a weeks plan for what you are going to eat every day and at what time.

Count all the cals, proteins, fats, carbs

I would say to aim for 4000 calories a day, 150 g's protein, dunno about fats, maybe 75g, and like 600 + carbs...

try to get that in like 6 meals.... 3 big meals, and 3 medium ones in between the big ones every 2 1/2-3 hours..

lots of water... 3 litres a day

good foods: Brown rice, lean meats, oats, pasta, potatoes, fruits and veggies, nuts(almonds, peanut butter), weight gainer, milk, creatine, breads, legumes, chicken, fish,
cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, granola,

check bodybuilding.com

peace

 

[Wartorment]

Remember that if you need more calories, nuts and peanut butter (the real, natural kind) are absolutely amazing.

 

[NO-PITY]

a gram of protein per body pound and a whole lot of potatoes

 

[yrocMurphin]

Alright thanks guys

 

[vu]

Clean food + hard training + ample rest = clean weight gain...

Good starchy foods for fuel: beans, brown rice, pasta, potatoes, whole-grain breads/cereals

Good fats: Nuts, flax seeds, fish oils

Good proteins: eggs (cheap, too), fish (cold water fishes are also good sources of "good" fats), lean beef/pork, chicken/turkey (this is a given), skim milk (if you're not lactose intolerant), peanut butter (when you're on a tight budget...and buy reduced fat)...

Fruit/vegetables: When you're eating that much protein and stuff, you can never have enough micronutrients or fiber...so have at it...eat brightly colored fruits/vegetables and vary your colors...dark leafy green or cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, spinich, brussell sprouts) are always good...

Water: Drink plenty of it...obviously helps you stay hydrated...but also necessary for proper digestion/elimination...what I do is just always keep my Brita water filter full and have a cup of water every 20 minutes or so, regardless of whether I'm thirsty or not...it helps me make sure I have enough water for later in the day when I have eithet BJJ or Muay Thai...

Eat often...have your "normal" meals (I assume you eat like most and eat 3 meals a day)...but throw in a full sandwich or a half cup of nuts with some yogurt or some cottage cheese with fruit or a meal replacement shake in between meals...this is a much more reasonable and easier to incorporate strategy than just "killing yourself at the table"...

I'm also not sure of how many calories you eat now, but whomever said 4000...that seems a bit much to do at one time...if let's say you're eating the "average" 2000 calorie diet right now...then add 500 for a week or two and see how that goes...then if you're still not gaining, add another 500...

Ratio-wise...considering you're probably ectomorphic (from your description), it really doesn't matter what your intake of food is...but a simple strategy is 3-2-1, calories for someone who lives an active lifestyle and partakes in a fair amount of weight-lifting, etc. should get their total calories from about 50% carbs, 33% proteins, and 16% fats...so don't eat like...a ton of beef and have no starches...remember that carbs aren't the enemy, fat isn't evil, and protein isn't god...you need carbs for efficient body AND brain fuel, protein for rebuilding your body, and fats for proper hormone function and joint lubrication...

And to be honest...don't go to "bodybuilding.com"...bodybuilders aren't doing 10 5 minute rounds on a heavy bag and they aren't rolling for 10 minutes straight 3 times a night...different goals and training needs require different nutritional requirements...

Best of luck

 

[Henry Swanson]

All I know is eating clean AND bulking sucks ass. Plain and simple. I'm am going to start drink protein shakes WITH 2 meals a day, plus the PWO shake, PLUS muscle milk at night.

The liquid meals were necessary because there were times where I just COULD NOT choke back solid food. That and I would get up in the middle of the night to down a shake which is much easier than eating food.

I should point out that my toilet paid the price for my bulking efforts.

 

[b_]

"And remember, if you're not sure about something, rub it against a piece of paper. If the paper turns clear, it's your window to weight gain. Bye bye, everybody!" - Dr Nick Riviera