I have a very high metabolism and I cannot gain weight.
Q.I have a very high metabolism and I cannot gain weight. My energy level sometimes makes me feel worn out. Is there a way to gain weight/muscle that is healthy?
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how can i gain weight if i dont have time to excercise. and i only eat three times a day. and also i have a fast metabolism.
if only we could be so lucky to not be able to gain weight.
in reply to nickees
It’s not lucky. I have this problem and I get called “sick, anorexic, emaciated…” and all other names. After having a baby, I thought I would keep five pounds or so. But just the opposite happened. I am now 10 pounds less than before I was pregnant. And I eat.. all the time. I just want to be healthy.
I can relate to allison. Infact, i thought i was the only one with this problem. I have done everything i know how, and i still can’t gain a pound of weight. From eating as much fast food as i could, to eating ice cream every night just before going to bed..still nothing. Its very frustrating to say the least.
I eat like a pig. I excercise like a Marine, i hit the gym, but I never gain weight. I am a lost cause.
Yeah I came to this website to get some answers on helping me gain weight.. I also just had a baby an I am smaller than I was before an I can’t figure out how to pack on a couple pounds I’ve done everything from getting my thyroid tested to getting the birthcontrol shot!! HELP
Hi all! Please visit our forum where we tackle weight gain issues - http://www.metabolism.com/health-and-nutrition-forum/
i have a high metabolism also and i am 15, 5′9 and really skinny but i am wondering why am i never tired i get 3-5 hours of sleep a night is that normal
I can agree with the slim people on here who are trying to gain weight. I have also been called names, saying i look sick, anorexic, like a heroin addict - everything. i have also tried to do all sorts of silly things to put on weight which i am sure did more damage than anything alse. Eating fried chicken and chips for lunch for weeks, all sorts. i am a 24 year old male 6 foot and 60kgs. I have had black rings under my eyes since i was really young which I am sure contributes to the comments about what i look like. I honestly do eat well with home cooked meals all the time and lots of them but nothing seems to change…………….
I agree with every single man and woman trying to gain weight. I’m a 5′7 male, weigh 112 pounds and I’m 26 years old. I eat like a normal guy and my health is great (knock on wood). Believe me guys, I’ve tried every single way to gain a few pounds and nope, NOTHING! I even was on a very strict diet and exercise routine for 5months. During those 5months, i gained like 5 pounds and then I decided to take a break for JUST ONE WEEK (i.e. going back to normal eating habits) and all the pounds I gained just evaporated. I actually don’t care about my image but you know it’s nice to have those extra pounds that make you “FILL” your clothes!
myserf and my wife are in the same postion as you all i would like to see something developed for thee underweight problem as there is for the overweight. they have the gastric band and tablets all we get is some rubbish tablets that actually made me lose wieght i am 6 foot 3 and weigh 9 stone my wife is 5′9 and weighs under 7 i would also like to see on tv how to put weight on rather than about 50 programmes telling you how to lose weight any way good luck to you all best wishes Paul
I am a 30 year old woman that can not gain weight for nothing in the workd. All the doctors say the samething, that my meatbolism is too fast, and that it will slow down as I get older!! If there is anyway that I could find a doctor that would help me I would really and trully be honored. I am 5′2 and can not even reach the 115 weight mark. My weight has really become an enemy that I have to live and deal with daily.My biggest dream is to be able to one day look as I feel and that’s a woman.
I am 20, 5′3 ish and on a good day i weigh 105 pounds. Im tired of people thinking i have an eating disorder. id like to fill out my clothes, id like to fit into a bra. and yes people say “youre lucky to be thin”, but i dont think i look healthy at all. not saying i wanna be fat, but at the normal weight for my age and size. and they really should have something out there for people like us. theres tons for people who wish to lose weight and feel good about themselves, why cant we have something to help us gain and feel good bout ourselves as well…
Give the tips below a try:
1) Choose healthy high calorie foods such as: Nuts, nut butters, avocados, regular oil based salad dressings, vegetable oils, and olives. These foods all contain heart healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats.
- Try snacking on a handful of nuts or olives in between meals. Add nuts to salads, cereal, shakes, etc.
- Have peanut butter sandwiches; add peanut butter to shakes, oatmeal, or on fruit.
- Dip veggies into oil based salad dressings.
- cook with vegetable oils.
- Try avocado slices on sandwiches.
2) Eat frequently. Aim for about 3 meals + 3 snacks per day. If it’s tough for you to eat this frequently try shakes (such as protein shakes, yogurt shakes, etc). For many people it’s easier to drink their calories than to eat them.
3) Choose low fat dairy and lean meats most of the time. Dairy and meat products are a source of saturated fat, the type of fat associated with increasing the risk of heart disease. Although you’re looking to gain, lean meats and low fat dairy products are still a better option (low fat NOT non-fat).
4) Choose meals and snacks that contain a mix of nutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fat) For example: a sandwich on whole wheat bread with turkey, low fat cheese, avocado slices and some lettuce and tomato.
5) When exercising, focus more on strength training which helps build muscle and mass than cardiovascular exercise which predominantly burns fat.
6) Choose regular beverages. Soft drinks are not the most nutritious option for weight gain, but they can contribute a lot of calories to your total daily intake. 100% juice is a better option than sodas or other soft drinks such as fruit punch or ice tea.
Theresa Davis MS, RD
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Thank you Theresa that was very helpful. Unfortunately I have a severe, life threatening nut allergy and I don’t eat meat or fish so that kind of screws me over eh?
I’m 16 years old, female, 6′0″, and weigh 120 lbs. I find the problem of not being able to gain weight and remaining extremely thin and lacking any fat is worse when you’re tall because of a sort of optical illusion that taller people always look thinner than shorter people no matter their muscle mass and body fat. I do realize there are much bigger problems revolving those with very low metabolisms but this is still a problem for those of us with high metabolisms, no matter how “unimportant” it may be to others. It is not only a matter of being accused of having eating disorders but simply of staying warm without needing to wear a million layers of clothing, to not become bruised all the time whenever we bump into things, and to simply look normal if anything. I’ve inherited my fast metabolism from my father and he has now, at the age of 57, begun to show signs of a slower metabolism. I have heard that the metabolism of females slow much earlier but I can only hope.
And good luck to all those who are trying to gain weight.
It might be an idea as a starting point to get some blood tests done.
Alternatively, it may be an idea to look at the food you consume and in what ratios. Generally, if one wants to put on weight in the form of muscle one would eat foods high in protein. Its also important to remember that in order to gain weight you need to eat more calories than you consume based on youur metabolism and your life style i.e active, very active etc. Rest is equally essential in tryin to gain weight as your body regenerates whislt your asleep. Thus you need to keep regular sleep patterns and uninterrupted sleep is important. Consuming a lot of water can help-although I believe it is ill advised to consume lots of water with or just after a meal as this leads to bloating but it should defiantely be consumed betwen meals. Meals should also be eaten regularly and at least every 3 hours, with snacking in between.
I myself have a problem in putting on weight becos of my metaboliim and it effects my energy levels ( I feel drained all the time). I also find that I wake up in the middle of the night regualrly. Its been suggested to me that even though I techincally eat the right foods in order to put on weight that becos of my metabolism I should consider altering the ratios in which I eat protein, carbohydrate and fats. Because Im not a specialist and I dont entirely understand this well enough to feel confident to give advice, I’d suggest speaking to a dietician etc. Making a food diary to record what u ate, when, how you feel after etc.
It may also be an idea to eat organic etc and a dietician might advise you to cut certain things out of your diet i.e wheat to try and find what is the problem. Unless they do advice this I would not advice you to do so, as you clearly need all the food intake you cant get. However, the food should be healthy and frying chicken doesnt sound like it is. You owe it to yourself to find someone to help you resolve the problems even though it may not be your doctor-though this should be your first port of call.
That should read, all the food intake you CAN get. ALso by someone other than a doctor, \I’m referring to a dietician or someone equally qualified not a witch doctor or anything. :p
im 14 yrs old and im always getting made fun of because of my skinny and small size. im pretty tall….but just skinny. i eat more than anyone at our school but i still dont gain a pound! my metabolism is so high that i passed out twice at school! i exersize everyday and ive tried everything to gain weight. i have no idea what to do!
Mcdonalds people .
oh my gosh reading everyones replys makes me feel not all by myself anymore i have been trying for years to gain weight and i have weighed 85 pounds now for 2 years and i work at mc donalds and eat so much there ( probbably not good) but other than that i eat 6 or 7 meals a day and i cant even gain one pound and im so self consious becasue of it.. like i cant wear skirts or t shirts or tank tops im scared to. and everyone thinks im annorexic if they dont know me. but all i do is eat. i have to base my life around being so skinny and i look so gross, even i think i look gross. i just want to look like all my friends.. normal. i am so stumped it is upsetting and very frusturating trying to gain weight and eat everything and i cant. my whole family goes up and down in weight very easy and i cant even gain a pound. i cant fit clothes in barly any stores and i tend to wear baggy clothes becasue when i get made fun of constantly i really do just want to hide my body from everyone. summer scares me.. me in a 2 piece bathing suit im so self consious. i just cant take it anymore. and everyone is like your so lucky oh my goodness shutup i would kill to be that size. and seriously you may think that but im not normal looking im not a nice size. it scares me and other people i hate this soooo much =(
it’s bloody annoying innit!!! i use to be an elite swimmer and gymnast competing internationally when i was a teenager to 21yrs old, i was a decent 9.5 stone at 5″6′ everyone used to b amazed how big n muscular i was, i had an athlete figure but yeah i did have some annoying times dat i look like a bloke in a dress!! now dat im retired n jus playin football once a week, within one yr i gone down to 8 stone, lost all my ‘fat’ figure, im now jus lump of muscles on bones!!! all the people who knew me thou i was depressed n stopped eatin, sum even tho i was on drugs!!!! i was so annoyed cos i tried 2 eat whateva i want but i neva gained weight therefore more ppl didnt believe dat i was healthy even my fella thou i wasnt happy wiv him. i decided to go back swimming trainin for a bit and within 4 weeks i put on half a stone n my fella was happy wiv my figure as it look betta than b4, i thou finally!!!! but then winter came i stopped goin swimming cos im that lazy, then guess what? yep i lost all my weight again
so the verdict…go swimming for 1 hr as much as u can but NOT breast stroke…its the most useless stroke ever!! swim every stroke u can do n push urself to the limit cos in the end u tend to eat like horse also i take protein shakes as well. i will be back in the pool soon i miss my old me 
good luck every1
And here I thought I was the only one with a fast metabolic rate and hates it. Sure eating anything I want, at any time in any amount is great and all, but only if I was maybe 10-15 pounds heavier. Im 19, 5 foot 9 inches and weigh around 115 pounds.(I have always been thing throught out my life, same with my 2 brothers and my mom) I get the “you need to eat more, anorexic, etc etc” stuff everyday. Some people have admitted to be envious of me! I tell them its terrible and Id do anything to give up my metabolism. I have tried a bit to gain it, but in all honesty I think its useless. I will admit I havent been eating like I use to(mind you I eat like a monster) but Ive tried a few different things but I want to keep going, I am slowly working my way up to be a vegitarian and I fear this will get in the way of me trying to gain weight. I will still try my best and use those dumbells in the corner of my room that are collecting dust(haha). I just want to know what its like to take off my shirt and go swimming again(I havent swam without a shirt in years). It just isnt fair to us when theres constant marketing of LOSING weight, while people dont realize theres people like us wishing we could gain some. Anyways, happy trails to eveyone and we should all try our very best. Dont give up, because I wont. Good luck to everyone!
i can relate to riley……i feel very self conscious about wearing a 2 piece bathing suit. i weigh about 70 pounds and im about to be in high school. Everyone always thinks im anorexic but all i do is eat and eat and eat! i have always been made fun of and i just cant take it anymore…..i just wish i could look normal
I AM THEE SAME I AM IN THE 7TH GRADE AND I ONLY WEIGH 102 AND I WANNA FIT IN AND WAT MORE I HAVE TRIED ONS OF THANG BUT DEY DONT WORK I DONT NO WAT TO DO,,,,???
omgosh!!!! I’m not alone!!!!! I always feel like such a freak being abnormally skinny although I eat more than some of my friends. All they think about is diet diet diet! Gosh I’m sick of tht word. I have eaten all the fats I can consume, unhealthy or healthy. I lift weights and I drink weight gain milk ( those seriously doesn’t help. Big waste of money) all I wanna be is normal. And yes, I get that anorexic accusation all the time. All of my friends ask me where I stuff all the calories I take. Well, I don’t noe. They dissolve and burn into nothingness as soon as they settle into my stomach I guess. I hate this too.
I am an 18 year old girl who never been over 120lbs. in my life. I really want to gain 20 pounds. I would love to be a model. I know you are probably thinking..Y would you want to be a model and gain weight. Well I’m not saying that i want to be fat, but I weigh 116lbs. and i would feel very triumphant about myself if i could no longer look like the skinny girl where I am from. I just want to enjoy life with a bit of meat on my bones. You know what I mean. I want to weigh 135 pounds and it’ll equal out because I am 5′7. So please help every girl out there and myself. Because I eat all the time- non stop and can’t gain even 5lbs.
Serrena
Why don’t you post your question on our forum board in “Metabolism” section? That way our nutrition experts can have a look at the problem and respond to you there. It is easier for us that way.
Thanks for your comment.
Im like all of you people, I constently get remarks about how skinny I am, and frankly Im tired of it. I was always bullied in school until Grade 11 when people stopped calling me anorexic and just plain skinng.
I eat alot but it dont matter what I have to eat, I wont gain a pound. Im 5′7 1/2 and 117 pounds to this day. Im gonna try your tips that you put on here, and if that doesnt help, I dont know what ill do. I hope we can find a “cure” to the high metabolism and maybe, just maybe we all can live a “normal” life!
Love Always;;;
Kay<3-xox
i am 18yrs old and 5ft9″ i previously weight 124 but jump to 118. my metablism is very high i really want to do something about it and gain some weight please help him.
Haha. I do to. I’m just on this website looking for answers to a stupid project, but i have really high metabolism, i must say it does come in handy sometimes. Like when im moody i eat alot lol, i can absolutly anything, anytime, anywhere and not gain a pound!!! 8D
I’m a male, 20 y/o and only 5′5″.. I am greatly envied for keeping slim and being able to eat like a glutton, but I myself have been told by medical professionals and friends alike that I am underwieght, and would like to have a bit more meat. Having studied Anatomy and Physiology, as well as natural medicine, I can advise against going for the same diet that everyone might see on the net, you all likely have different genetic makeups and backgrounds, and what’s really good for one person may be not so good for you, bad even, see a GP or a naturopath, and get them to tell you what’s best for you. I was told a certain diet, and by my doctor that I can’t handle the heat and should be living in north europe!!.. Anyways, go out and get your own personalised advice, someone online may not be able to help you properly without face to face consultation.
Shannon V
Oh my gosh I thought I was seriously sick. I just inherited my momma’s high metabolism. I’m like, 5 ft. 5inches ish, and have never been higher than 118 lbs. I can’t gain muscle or fat. I’m 15. I get called anorexic and sick all the time… It’s so awful. I mean, I should be happy that I don’t gain weight, but I need to eat all the friggin time. It’s so horrid and then I feel really bad that I have to eat so much in order to live comfortably…
i am 18
i cant gain weight at all
if i do i lose it like wat
i am 125 a day and then when i weigh my self
again i am 118
please help
i felt alone all this time but now i realize there is ppl like me, that kinda makes me feel better. well im a 15 year old male im 5′6 and 95 pounds, people at my school call me anorexic and all kinds of names and at this age ppl want to have girlfriends and i dont think girls like skinny boys at all. im really shy and i think its due to the fact that im so skinny ,i hope i can gain some weight because this is really annoying.
Mateo,
I’m so glad that you have found others who have shared your struggles. I know the media is very focused on weight loss (and for good reason), but there are certainly many people like yourself who want to gain weight.
I encourage you to look around the site and find some tips for weight gain that you might find helpful.
-Brian
Hi All,
Genetics do play a part in weight gain. Your metabolism does slow down as you age so take that into consideration.
I am 24years of age and 188cms tall. I weigh 81kgs and my target is to weigh 90kgs by early 2010. I did weigh 68kgs when I was 21 but once I changed my lifestyle and mind set, eventually I did put on weight.. Albeit slowly !
I too have a fast metabolism and to combat this my intake is 50% carbs, 40% protein, 10% fat. Fatty foods you consume will have an influence on your energy levels. I eat once every 2-3 hours — But it’s important you don’t over eat !
Eating quality carbs such as brown rice & pasta and quality protein such as steak, chicken and fish will provide your body with the energy level it needs. Throw in vegetables with no heavy dressings/oils and your body will have the antioxidants it requires.
What’s also important is hydration. Drinking around 5-6 glasses of water a day to supplement your carb intake will allow for fast hydration when you work out. Compound your work outs and take it easy when you train with weights. Build your strength/form up by doing push ups, sit ups, chin ups.. before hitting medium/heavy weights !
Make sure your food intake is quality over quantity. On the topic of quality.. your quality of life mirrors your health. No smoking, no drinking and strictly no recreational activities (drugs). Even keep soft drink intake low !
Sleeping and resting is important for recovery.. so get into a routine where you wake up early every day and train/exercise every other day ! Don’t over do it with your work outs and try eliminate excessive snoozing on your alarm
Good luck to you all ! And remain positive !
Wow.. when I was creating my previous post.. It was well structured in paragraphs not ONE whole paragraph.. Ah well.. Happy reading
I am 31 years old and have ONLY been able to put weight on when I was prego(3 times) I have been able to put on like 40 extra pounds and about 3 months after giving birth it ALL comes off. I am currently 5 foot 8 inches and weigh 113 and want to put on atleast another 15-20 pounds to feel healthy!! I am tired of not being able to wear shorts or skirts in fear of what people will call me or think. I too have been called names and been made fun of my whole life. I would like to get into law enforcement but my size is stopping me!! It sucks that someone cant make a pill to slow things down!!
Also I just love all the advice that people leave that have NO IDEA what we go through to put weight on! People say things like get sleep,eat Mcds,eat 8 meals a day etc….but the fact of the matter is if you have a HIGH metab. you can eat and eat and sleep and sleep etc…but the weight will not come!!! Its easy for people to give advice that dont know what its like to put weight on. It is much harder in my opinion than losing it(atleast in my case)!!!
Hey well,
im 16 and i weigh 110lbs. I know that most of my friends are of regular size and i feel like im the only one who has this problem. All of my family are/were very skinny growing up. My brother is older than me and shorter and weighs less. So i know its genetic. I eat soo much and not gain anything, everyone knows me as the girl who eats everything and stays soo skinny. I like my body and everything its just sometimes i wish i would gain a little bit of weight. People look at me like im crazy. But i just want to look and feel normal and healthy. I dont want people to think im anorexic, and im the complete opposite i dont want to be so skinny. Anyways Im also a dancer and i keep in shape so maybe it has something to do with that.
Hi Priscilla,
Gaining weight for some can be just as frustrating as losing weight for others.
I encourage you to post your problem on the metabolism forum:
http://www.metabolism.com/health-and-nutrition-forum/forum/weight-lossgain-clinic
So others may be able to help you.
Thanks!
Brian
Im a young girl who has been skinny my whole life. Lets just say im a teenager. I need to gain weight becuase everyone i know is fatter than i am and they are always bugging me about being skinny. I looked at myself and i weigh 84 pounds. All the food i eat goes to my stomach and literally a half hour later i end up going to the washroom. I eat normal daily like everyone else just my metabolism is really high. I really need to gain weight and be normal. HELP !
Hello,
It sounds like you have really struggled with this problem. I recommend posting this in our forum so that the entire metabolism.com community can offer their help.
Thanks,
Brian RD
…Treat others how you would LIKE to be treated, therefore, marry a fat person so that there is a higher possibility of your children not having to go through what you have had to - because you caught it from your skinny parent/s. Don’t you wish ’somebody’ thought the same… A few generations ago LoL.
Im 18 goin on 19 iv neva weighd ovr 116 pounds..iv ben lil all ma life..im 5′6..i eat so much dat erybody calls me fat..bt i dnt gain n e weight..i weigh bout 106..i nw understand i cant eryting i want cause ppl wit high metablism r at risk 4 high colestral..so ima use da tips i got..an hopefully i gain sum weight..im tird of feelin an lukn unhealthy..
I am a 12 year old girl and I am 4′11″.
i always eat like a pig, sometimes good food and mostly bad.
i am always trying to eat good because i know that if i keep this up i could turn overweight when im older. but i am a very picky eater and all the healthy things i like always take to much time to make and i am very busy with school, soccer, and volleyball. i need some quick healthy snacks to eat a lot. if you have any answers for me please respond to this comment.
I am 6ft 2 male, 19 years old, weigh just 145 pounds and have been told by my doctor that have an extremely high metabolism….
I have always struggled to gain weight from a very young age but due to my height… i appear even thinner! I have tried all the different types of diets including just pigging out every day but nothing ever works.
I come from a family where no food goes to waste and we all go back for 2nd’s n 3rd’s and always end up finishing off mates food…. within an hour or so of finishing a big meal I have digested my food and wanting something else to eat!
I really am at the stage where I will do anything just to gain a little more weight, I have decided to go back to my GP and see if there is anything they can give me to slow my metabolism down after reading what others have said.
This is funny….my dad is big and has no problem gaining wieght he is 6 4 and 235lbs and cant seem to lose wieght, i eat more than he does, yet he gains wieght and i gain like a pound and the lose it the next day. im 5 7 3/4 and wiegh between 116-120. i gave tried everything, eating alot is hard work and hard on your stomach. my mom is normal wieght too. I have an extremly high matabolism and i can eat till i cant physically eat no more and by the next morning i burn off every single last calorie i ate and still wiegh a skinny 116- 120 pounds. if i go a day without eating i start losing wieght below 116 :[. this is soo hard i just want to be normal :[ i burn lots of calories playing baseball, but so dose everybody else and I out eat all of my fat friends and normal friends, they don’t have to try to gain wieght at all :[ and me forcing food into your stomach to try to gain wieght and stay between 116 and 120, its just not fair :[. I am soo desparate. please give me tips and help….i know how it feels being skinny
“Hi I’m Bob and I’m an alcoholic” lol
So I’m 18, 6′0″, 177lbs, 15% body fat. I’ve been weight training for a 19 months and have a message for all you other “high metabolism” and “ectomorphic” guys looking for muscle bulk who in times of doubt come to sites like this.
1. Eat/Drink
Muscle has to come from somewhere. We can’t expect all that matter to just magically “poof” from training. Muscle fibers are torn and need to be repaired with proper nutrition or else they’ll just merge into the same mass again. Stay away from funk food! Eat 3 healthy meals and 3 healthy snacks everyday. You should incorporate your healthy smart diet around Protein (fish, yogurt, nuts, chicken, soy, milk, eggs, protein shakes), Carbs (pasta, fruit juice, rice, oats, bread, potatoes) and Fats/Oils (fish oil, olive oil, whole milk, red meat).
2. Train Hard
You need to tear those muscles before they can repair themselves. BUT there are two different kinds of repairs after spending time in the gym. When you feel tired and achy yet you know you can pull off more sets, thats called muscle fatigue. That’s for endurance and toning, not muscle building. When you push that “heavy” weight till you literally can’t budge, this is called muscle failure. Work towards muscle failure not muscle torture. ;p
3. Go Natural
Please don’t turn to steroids. Drugs are bad, mkay?
4. Patience is Key
Bodybuilding is a lot like being a gardner. You can water and watch your sprouts all you want, but growth takes time. Don’t beat yourself up for not seeing results the next morning. Not even steroid users get those results. Be patient. Weightlifting is a lifestyle, not a fad.
God, I hate it when people say “I wish I could eat and never gain weight”. Ok I’m 5′8 (maybe 5′9) and I weight only 100 pounds. You know how much I get ridiculed over that? I eat like a lot every day and never gain a pound. I’ve tried exercising and still nothing. I get called like super skinny or anorexic or something else when I’m not wearing my hoodie. I ear one every day just so people dont make fun of me. I dont truly think people know how much it blows to not be able to gain weight especially when your tall. I know that people say when you get older you start to gain weight but I’m 14 and still nothing. I wish I had a slower metabolism.
ughh people wish they could be skinny like me but you really wouldnt want to… I have a high metabolism im skinnier then everyone. I eat and eat and gain not 1 single pound, my friends ask me were it gos nd i really dont know. Ive tried everything to gain weight and i wish my slow metabolism would finnaly kickup. I think i havnt gained anything for like 3 years, Yeaa people say it will slow down when i get older but its not. Wow i hate when people call me twig or anorexic, because truly im not, well i guess ill just have to wait…
hey my name is ryan i just turned 17 and i was woundering wat i can to gain weight
i am 6ft tall and weight 9.6 stone but for my height i need to be 12 stone. how do i do this.
i think i may have an high metabolism but i can eat but i just stay the same. i was woundering if i used creatine and weight gainer for a couple of months would that help at all.
wat can do please help
thanks
i am 21 year old female and have been really skinny all my life. Im 5′4 and weigh maybe 90 pounds i eat alot and have tried several things to gain weight and nothing has worked. im so tired of being skin and bones what can i do?
Hey guys, isn’t being soo thin terrible? I’m 18 years old, 6′6″ and weigh 120 pounds. I am actually disgusted looking in the mirror. I’m so freakin tired of seeing these weight LOSS commericals! ok we understand you can lose weight but we here need to gain it!
im a girl im14 and im 5′10″ and weigh 109. I TRY EVERYTHING to gain weight but i cant. i hate how girls in my grade make fun of me for being skinny. they say im anorexic and depressed. i also hate how my friends say they wish they had my body. but it is not cool and i dont think i look good. i know people judge me for my weight and i wish i was fat!!!!!! how can i become fat?
im 19 years old and about to turn 20 in a few months. i have been skinny all my life. i have people call me anorexic and sick because of my size. im 5′2″ and weigh 102lbs. i tell people that its my high metabolism and there is nothing that i can do to change my weight because i have pigged out numerous of times. i eat more than my mom and stepdad combined. my whole family are big people except for me and my younger cousin. this issue really stresses me out because im tired of being so small and having people make comments when they dont know my situation. its not like i choose to be this way. i would much happier if i could put on at least 30 more pounds.
another issue that makes me sad is that most women my age are weighing in at 120-150lbs. i feel like a lil kid at times.
umm you guys if you hate being skinny simply drink like a 1,000 calorie shake twice a day, i was 5′10 118 and went to 136 in 8 weeks, of course i worked out 3-4 times a week.(shake had 3 scoops of whey protein, 2 tsp. of vegetable oil, half cup of oatmeal, and 2 cups of milk.) it may sound like a lot but make some dedication and you cant even taste the oil.
Glad to know im not alone…basically i have the same problem as everyone else! im 16 and I eat waaay more than my friends and they even call me a pig cause i eat so much but i wish i would look like it. I want to look normal and look filled out. I am curently taking a powder called (DUOL CAL) that supposed to help you gain weight. I cant really tell if its shown results yet but hoping it will btw it was reccomended by my doctor so try talking to your doctor to! Im very active and i play softball and im in dance i can gain muscle fast but not weight and im sick of it. But for some reason when ever summer comes i dont weigh as much and i dont get as hungry but still eat alot. Being in school makes me really hungry lol so i always eat during school but im trying to figure out away to put on weight this summer. the guys advice aboce me sounds pretty good i wanna try but dont know if i can keep it up. IF ANYONE HAS ANYY SUGGESTIONS LET ME KNOW! please and thenk you! good luck to everyone else
I’m 20, 5′11 and weight 127Ibs.(usually). I have been skinny and 5′11 since I could remember and, like a lot of you all, have been called skinny and made fun of but I never give up thanks to my motto “I may be a little guy(skinny), but I’m pretty tough” lol. Every one of my family member are tall, the shortest one like 5′5 and the tallest being maybe 6′3 which sucks because sometimes I feel like I was adopted since everyone in my family is either normal or fat. My mom says one of my uncles(which has a really good body type, but doesn’t take care of it) was skinnier than me at my age, but I find it very hard to believe every time I see him. Like Rylie also said, summer scares me too because I hate wearing t-shirts (I always wear long sleeved clothes btw) and I really wish the day would come where I can take my shirt off and lay in the sun outside. Recently I noticed that I have passed my weight limit barrier I have been trying to break all my life when I weighted myself and saw 132Ibs. I have always weighted around 120-125 but have never really passed the 130 mark before these past few days.I eat usually 2 times, but I eat till I cant feel my legs (Not literally, lol). I drink nothing but water with my food and milk with some type of sweet and eat a lot of bread (wheat kind) and a lot of other dairy products. I also eat lots of hot pockets and meat with lots of veggies like broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Don’t really eat a lot of fruit but I will start eating more frequently every few hours, which im hoping will help.Thank you all for giving great tips and motivation! =D