My bro needs to gain weight, Help!

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17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:04pm EDT

Hi,

I have a brother who needs to gain weight, he is 5"8 and weighs 120 pounds. He doesnt really have a big appetite but realises he needs to do something and I think if he is given a list of foods or a food plan for a day that more than meets his requirements , that he will eat it even if the desire isnt there. Only thing is I'm not sure what to put on the list.

I thought I was doing him a favour by getting him one of those supplement shakes, but it seems to be high in protein and not calories so I'm not sure if its a waste of time. Can anyone suggest calorie dense foods that are easy to eat and prepare or that dont really make one feel full? Or any other tips would be great.

How about extra sugar, I know it's what we tend to keep away from, but in his state might it be a good idea? His body fat is very low, so I dont think it would suddenly make him fat, but is starting to eat a chocolate here and there going to be a bad idea?

I'm just trying to think of these he can eat easily and gain weight.

Thanks

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:24pm EDT

re: weeb

bump, he still hasnt put on weight :)

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:27pm EDT

re: weeb

He hasn't? Not even in the 20 minutes since you last posted? Oh dear. This is serious.

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:34pm EDT

re: say it aint so

umm, just have him eat more calories than he burns, generally that seems to be the recipe for weight gain. For best results, I'd recommend a pretty high fat diet because fat has over twice as many calories per gram than carbs or protein. There are protein shakes out there that are close to 2000 calories per serving or shake, so finding one of those probably can't hurt. just load up, and eat what tastes good.

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:39pm EDT

re: uhhh

you can buy vaious cyto-gainers from gnc....you were on the right track with protein shakes...

...those carry about 700 calories per serving...that should put some bulk on his frame.

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:40pm EDT

re: weeb

try having him eat 3 full meals throughout the day as opposed to several small meals. something late at night before he goes to bed so he doesnt have time to burn off the calories. rice, beans, red meat, eggs, potatoes are all good. you can gain weight and still be healthy. exercising in the AM before he gets anything in his system is not good since hes been sleeping and therefore is burning up the shit that could be helping him gain wieght. a midday workout would be best. im sure there is a lot more he can do, thats just some shit off the top of my skull

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:45pm EDT

re: dorayu

thanks all,

mostly common sense there

appreciate it

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:47pm EDT

re: weeb

Go to www.bodybuilding.com and read the nutrition articles on bulking.

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:49pm EDT

re: weeb

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:53pm EDT

re: weeb

Reefer increases appetite and makes you lethargic.

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:57pm EDT

re: weeb

17 years ago 04/25/2007 12:59pm EDT

re: t00l

If this was a girl you all would be screaming anorexia or bulimia. Is this a possibility this this kid? It is more rare with men than women but it is just a deadly.

17 years ago 04/25/2007 4:57pm EDT

re: road apples

its a 29 year old male

17 years ago 04/25/2007 5:18pm EDT

re: weeb

one good remedy \"turbomass gainer\"

all other protein shakes are dangerous or inefficient working on hardgainers. Its only a third protein and the rest are the right carbs to help proces the protein also has dextrose and creatine in it, gives you that edge in explosivity and well feeling(energy).

I hate al pure whey or other kind of proteins since its to much at once and its as bad (unhealthy) as drinking alcohol whole day.

Ofcourse i dont know what country performance is from and wether they sell it there. But read the effects of pure protein shakes long term. I mean : i think you want your brother to gain mass and stay healthy right?

My pal is also 5\'8\" - 5\'9\" and weighed 128 pounds now 6 weeks on he weighs 148 pouns!

hopefully i didnt left to much letters i\'m learning to type without watching the buttons.

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